168 Days of Magic

Jordan Harcourt-Hughes

Welcome to 168 Days of Magic. My name’s Jordan Harcourt-Hughes and in this podcast we explore the process of starting and finishing a creative project in six months (168 Days). The podcast has three thematic pillars – creativity, wellbeing and meaningful productivity I’m a creative practitioner myself, and as I continues on the path of my own creative project I’ll be provides tips, tricks and encouragement for you, as well as chatting with other wise and wonderful folk with their own wisdom and guidance for you to consider. read less
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Getting your creative project across the finishing line
23-08-2022
Getting your creative project across the finishing line
On the creativity front: the art of the creative retreat. Podcast chat: Nadine Green, owner of Organised. On the productivity front: 5 steps to finishing your creative project

Episodios

Getting your creative project across the finishing line
23-08-2022
Getting your creative project across the finishing line
On the creativity front: the art of the creative retreat. Podcast chat: Nadine Green, owner of Organised. On the productivity front: 5 steps to finishing your creative project
Stop judging, keep creating!
23-08-2022
Stop judging, keep creating!
On the mindfulness front: practicing the art of non-judgement. My podcast chats are with Business coach Heather Hutchings and Kapiti Coast artist Dianne Connal.
Getting feedback, welcoming good things and exploring Beginner's Mind
23-08-2022
Getting feedback, welcoming good things and exploring Beginner's Mind
On the creativity front: getting feedback on your work. My podcast chat is with Rosemary Nelson, Environmental Designer and Feng Shui Consultant. And on the mindfulness: exploring Beginner’s Mind.
Taking Risks and Maintaining Focus
06-06-2022
Taking Risks and Maintaining Focus
On the creativity front: what creative projects give us: The freedom of psychological safety nets. On the mindfulness front: the art of single-tasking. And I'm chatting with Kapiti Coast artist Julie Davidson and Work and Life Coach Leigh Johnson.
Embracing the ‘Messy Middle’ of a Creative Project
11-05-2022
Embracing the ‘Messy Middle’ of a Creative Project
On the productivity front: resetting to deliver on your project – past the half-way point. My podcast chat is with business coach Averil Maher with some top tips for creatives. On the project front: starting to document your work.
Knowing when you're stuck - and what to do about it
18-03-2022
Knowing when you're stuck - and what to do about it
In this episode, on the creative project front: what do you do when you get stuck and can't progress your creative project? My podcast chat is with speaker, MC and comedian, Kitty Fitton. And on the mindfulness front: the art of sense-making for navigating creative trouble spots.
Talk it Up, Talk it Out
25-02-2022
Talk it Up, Talk it Out
This episode, on the mindfulness front: the art of positive self-talk. I'm talking with spiritual practitioner Kim Chamberlain. And on the topic of my own creative project - what does silent sound look like?
Reflecting on your Creative Project
06-01-2022
Reflecting on your Creative Project
On the creativity front, I'm talking about reflection and the concept of resistance. My podcast chat is with yoga teacher Suz Stokes. And on the productivity front, how will you define success for your creative project?
The Integrated Life
18-12-2021
The Integrated Life
In this episode I'm talking about mindful storytelling; my podcast chat is with naturopath extraordinaire Cush Reid and on the creative project front, I'm talking about an illustration I'm working on called Mokain Reciever.
Going Deep
03-12-2021
Going Deep
On the mindfulness front, I'm sharing 4 simple mindfulness practices that I do that you can try too. My podcast chat: Paekākāriki-based artist Emma Hercus, and on the productivity front, some tips on setting intentions and goals.
Getting stuck into a creative project
03-12-2021
Getting stuck into a creative project
On the productivity, we're looking at the characteristics of a creative project. Creativity-wise, we're exploring intuitive creativity and warm-up exercises. My podcast chat is with life and business coach Amy Cook. And in relation to my own creative project, I'm talking about some of the ideas behind the book that I'm creating illustrations for.
The Road Ahead
19-10-2021
The Road Ahead
On the mindfulness front: Understanding distractions and knowing the time of day you’re most creative. My podcast chat is with reflexologist Yossarian Fay. And on the productivity front, I'm sharing how I've defined my own project goals and intentions.
Tooling up
09-10-2021
Tooling up
In this episode, on the creativity, I'm talking about my own creative project. My podcast chat:Kapiti-based neurotherapist Corinne Allan. And on the productivity front; selecting your champions and support team.
Setting the scene for deep creativity
09-10-2021
Setting the scene for deep creativity
On the mindfulness front, how do mindfulness and creativity work together? My podcast chat is with life coach Vicky Evans on befriending your inner critic. And on the creativity front, making space in your life for a creative project.
Beginning a creative project
09-10-2021
Beginning a creative project
On the productivity front today: how do you choose a creative project that’s right for you? My podcast chat is with Kapiti-based textile artist Lisa Call. And on the creativity front: talking about the joys and benefits of of slow creativity.