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We love you our community. We love our chapter. We love the heart and creativity you bring to our local community and build are a helping us build something really cool here in Derby. And for that we are grateful.

This is why, as we find ourselves in the uncharted territory of the current global health crisis, we the global CreativeMornings team have made an important decision regarding upcoming CreativeMornings events:

For the health and safety of our global community, we ask that all chapters stop all in-person gatherings from now until the end of April 2020.

We are doing everything in our power to be responsible global citizens and hope to run the March event with matt Davies & our 1st Birthday Celebrations in April virtually or digitally.

 The event and ticketing tools on our site will remain functional so you can use them just like normal to register for the online events.

We believe that the power of CreativeMornings is more important than ever to support your local community, especially those most vulnerable to the coronavirus, both its direct health effects and its rippling impact (on income, health care, food security, shelter, and beyond), and we call on you to summon your superpowers for building community and connection to combat social isolation and loneliness in a time of quarantine and social distancing. 

This is the time to keep spreading the warmth and love that CreativeMornings events are known for — but in different formats than usual.

This is a new world, and we’re facing it together as a community. Let’s problem-solve together and share ideas and tips for our community.

Thank You.

Tim & the #CMderby team.

PS The March event with Matt Davies will be recorded and distributed due to the short notice that’s easier, you won’t miss out on his knowledge bombs I promise.

March’s Theme is Identity.What makes you, you?Your identity is made up of multitudes — the stories you carry, the music you love, the challenges you overcome, the books you read, the communities you’re a part of, and more. But your identity is a colorful blend of not only what you consume or create, but also the questions you ask and what you’re willing to learn.In her CreativeMornings talk Lucy Bellwood shared, “When we box ourselves too tightly into a single identity or career path, we deprive ourselves of the nutrients necessary to remain connected to the world around us. We are lacking in vitamin curiosity.“The things that make you unmistakably you are not just the eclectic edges, but the simple pillars, beliefs, and values that you simply can’t shake. What sort of spirit or energy do you bring to a room? How do you show up in the world? What are your pillars?The most unique care and love you can give to your creative identity is to craft it with your own hands.Our Jakarta chapter chose this month’s exploration of Identity and Nadya Noor illustrated the theme

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We are thrilled to announce that Basecamp is our newest CreativeMornings Global Partner!Basecamp will be joining Mailchimp and WordPress.com as one of the generous partners that makes this global community possible.Basecamp offers a project management tool, Basecamp 3, which helps organizations, teams and individuals manage projects efficiently and effectively.Besides its beautiful product, Basecamp is an entirely remote company, famous for its approach to modern work. Learn more about them at Basecamp.com.Welcome to the family, Basecamp!

Welcome Basecamp!

We are thrilled to announce that Basecamp is our newest CreativeMornings Global Partner!Basecamp will be joining Mailchimp and WordPress.com as one of the generous partners that makes this global community possible.Basecamp offers a project management tool, Basecamp 3, which helps organizations, teams and individuals manage projects efficiently and effectively.Besides its beautiful product, Basecamp is an entirely remote company, famous for its approach to modern work. Learn more about them at Basecamp.com.Welcome to the family, Basecamp!

February’s Theme is Invest.Every day we give our time, resources, and energy to the world through our decisions. We might read certain books, join a new community, or pick up a hobby. And whether we acknowledge it or not, every choice we make is an investment either for or against ourselves.Wise investing requires patience and awareness. It’s an art that combines our knowledge from past experiences with future aspirations to inform where we’ll put our energy and our heart. To live a sustainable creative life requires us to say ‘yes’ to the choices that bring richness into our lives, even when it seems risky.In the Investment Theory of Creativity psychologist Robert J. Sternberg discovered: “The greatest obstacle to creativity […] is not exactly strictures from others, but rather the limitations one places on one’s own thinking.”Take this opportunity to diversify your dreams. Convert your doubts into positive currency and bet on yourself. Without a doubt, you’ll see a worthwhile return.Our Hong Kong chapter chose this month’s exploration of Invest and Bao Ho illustrated the theme.

Welcome to a new decade everyone and everyone is welcome and everyone is creative.

January’s Theme is Roots.A tree is made up of not only its colorful leaves, but also its bark, branches, and most of all — its roots. The roots exist to provide sustenance and a strong foundation for the rest of its body.Examine your own ‘roots.’ When you retrace them, what do you find?In his CreativeMornings talk, James Victore shares, ‘The things that made you weird as a kid make you great today. But only if you put it in your work.’ Identify the things that ground you and what you’ve carried with you over time. How have your roots shaped who you are today?The start of a brand-new decade gives you the perfect excuse to dig up the old and to nourish the elements that sustain you. Courageous, creative work begins below the ground.Our Québec chapter chose this month’s exploration of Roots and Félix Girard illustrated the theme.

As the end of the year draws near, life can get humorously hectic. We rush to finish up projects, try to squeeze in appointments with loved ones, and can easily lose track of ourselves in the process.Is this inevitable? Or can we find ways to ground ourselves amid all the chaos? In this busy season, create moments of stillness where you can.When silence is intentional, it is valuable and restorative. It brings us back to our senses and is essential to our holistic well-being. Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton defines quiet as a ‘presence’ and ‘think tank of the soul.’ Silence is a powerful tool that allows us to take a step back from the atmosphere around us and realign with our intentions, our hopes, and ourselves.This December, set aside time to tune out the noise. You can go for a walk outdoors, find a cozy corner, or simply close your eyes. The magic of silence is that we can access it wherever we are.
Your beacon is the light that blazes within you, a signal made up of your values, dreams, and priorities.The essayist Anaïs Nin put it best when she wrote: “The unknown was my compass. The unknown was my encyclopedia. The unnamed was my science and progress.”Shine your light. Ask for help and let go of the idea that you have to make a perfect choice. You may feel lost, but you are not alone.Our Montevideo chapter chose this month’s exploration of Silence and Dani Scharf illustrated the theme.

We are proud to announce we have the amazing Paul Ince will be joining us as our final speaker of the year 

Wear your Christmas jumpers.

Bring some festive cheer.

Let’s eat mince pie’s and possibly drink far to early in the day.

Thanks Tim

It’s no secret that our modern-day world is full of distractions: Glowing screens. Notifications. 24-hour news cycles. At times, it can feel exhausting to try and get things done with all the bells and whistles competing for your attention.In his book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, psychologist and researcher Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi theorizes that people are happiest when they are in a state of flow. Flow is the experience of completely immersing yourself in a singular pursuit and effectively applying your skills to it.When you’re in flow, your awareness of time momentarily dissolves. You’re in a temporary, but energizing state that helps you make progress with the task in front of you. So, how can you rise above the noise and get into flow?First, quiet your mind and take a deep breath. Then, pick one task (yes, just one) and set clear goals for it. Move or put away any distractions around you. Lastly, take your first action. Whether it’s writing your first sentence, drawing your first stroke, or playing your first note — dive in.Activate your flow and let it carry you where you need to go.Our Mexico City chapter chose this month’s exploration of and David Espinosa illustrated the theme.

Our next event is 20th October and our guest speaker is Kelly Herrick 

September’s theme is Muse “Your muse comes from the deepest parts of your imagination and guides you to new ideas.” Our Dubai chapter chose this month’s exploration of and Shahul Hameed illustrated the theme. Presented around the world by our Global Partner, Mailchimp.

We also have an amazing speaker lined up Mr Dean Johnson aka ActivrRightBrain .

You can find out more about Dean and join the waitlist for tickets here.

See you on 20th September folks :)

August’s theme is Justice 

Justice can be a path to healing in fractured times. 

When we envision moments related to justice, we often think of suits, a gavel hitting the surface of a desk, or people marching in the streets. Change happens when enough people raise their hand to work together. Author Omid Safi wrote, “Justice is love, embodied. We cannot speak of love without linking it to justice, nor of justice unless it is permeated by love.” Justice is restorative when empathetic and innovative solutions are brought to the forefront. Through generous listening, we all hold the ability to form moments where people can feel safe, strong, and at ease. Our Bratislava chapter chose this month’s exploration of and Simona Cechova illustrated the theme. 

Our speaker for this month is local legend Rob Dawes from our very own videographers FutureProof Films .

We also have a brand new sponsor for August and September MarketEd.Live 

I’m not being melodramatic, July’s CreativeMornings theme is ‘End’

“The secret about ‘the end’ is that it actually contains countless possibilities.” July’s theme is #CMend! It was chosen by CreativeMornings/RiodeJaneiro and illustrated by @imzeferino. 

July’s event is on the 19th and our guest speaker is the fabulous Ross Davies - You can find the event details here: https://creativemornings.com/talks/ross-davies-speaks-about-end 

This will be the 3rd ever CreativeMornings/Derby event and we are starting to grow a really great little community with our friends at Mainframe, QUAD and Futureproof Films.

I Wonder what June’s theme will bring to CreativeMornings/Derby.

“Our sense of wonder is the code for tapping into our most creative selves.” June’s theme is #CMwonder! It was chosen by CreativeMornings/Copenhagen and illustrated by Rune Fisker. Our next event will be on the 21st June at the fabulous Mainframe at QUAD and our speaker is  Amir Bazrafshan . 

I have had the pleasure to know Amir for many years and he is one of the smartest people I know. Not only is Amir a talented experienced marketer but alumni and coach for Seth Godins Alt-MBA and student of behavioural economics, persuasion and marketing to name a few things.

I am excited to hear Amir’s thoughts on #CMWonder

I hope to see you there

Tim