In a world that’s accelerating towards AI & automation, what sets us apart isn’t speed or scale, it’s creativity. The biggest myth we’re here to dispel is that creativity is only for artists. That’s a lie.
In today’s episode, we’re joined by MaryLou Kayser, who has spent the last 30 years as a coach, speaker and thought leader around the power of creativity.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why creativity is not just “artists”
- How to build up your creativity through daily practices
- How to practically step out of your comfort zone
- How to use AI ethically and powerfully as a creative partner
- The “playing your position” framework that helps you improve your life
Timestamps & Topics
00:01 – Introduction to MaryLou Kayser
00:24 – Debunking the myth “I’m not creative”
02:03 – Why creativity is what makes us human
05:24 – MaryLou’s “Holy Hour” morning practice
07:47 – Building trust in yourself through routine
09:09 – The evolution of self-trust over time
11:03 – Owning your mistakes as a form of authenticity
12:26 – Comfort zones, courage, and small experiments
14:56 – 30-day writing exercise to rewire your brain
19:06 – AI as fire: dangerous if misused, transformative if harnessed
22:55 – Addressing writer fear around AI
25:09 – How to compare AI-generated work to your own
27:16 – Using AI as a co-writer, not a ghostwriter
30:18 – Story: Helping her nephew write with his own voice using AI
32:13 – Learning to ask AI better questions
33:43 – Is AI a tool or a thought partner?
36:18 – What is personal agency and why it’s eroding
38:50 – A personal story: what MaryLou gave away
41:15 – The meaning behind “Play Your Position”
44:23 – 11 years of podcasting: how it shaped her growth
47:44 – Defining legacy and what truly matters
50:45 – Final thoughts: Believe in yourself, you matter
Resources Mentioned
- Website: maryloukayser.com
- Play Your Position Podcast – Listen Here
- MaryLou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkayser/
- ChatGPT by OpenAI – https://chat.openai.com
- Claude by Anthropic – https://claude.ai
- Gemini by Google – https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini
Podcast Contact Information:
Website: www.learnit.com
Email: podcast@learnit.com
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