Crazy Heart of Art
Crazy Heart of Art
#2 Creativity and the Gig Economy with Dr. Chaz Austin
The Crazy Heart of Art podcast, hosted by Franziska Trauttmansdorff, is where you get taken through a journey about the influence of art, from our mood, capabilities, up to its significance to our enjoyment of the present.
Joining today’s episode is Dr. Chaz Austin, a professor from Los Angeles Pierce College, an author, a speaker, and a career trainer. He shares incredible insights about the current nature of jobs, a hot take on the modern way of socializing, and the inspiring notion of transforming failures into a learning process.
Tune in to the show now to explore:
- What the gig economy is about
- Why do we need to market ourselves
- How to adjust to today’s work culture
- Comparisons between virtual and face-to-face communication
- How failures shape new ideas
- How important creativity and innovation is in today’s market
Timestamps:
[0:08] Introduction to Dr. Chaz
[1:05] Brief background regarding the gig economy
[4:56] Dr. Chaz explains how people aren’t prepared for work
[6:41] The declining importance of resumes
[8:22] The significance of creativity in finding work
[10:09] Downsides of remote work
[13:44] The difference in socializing between virtual and face-to-face
[15:25] The impact of creativity on progression
[17:05] The concept of trial and error
Connect with Dr. Chaz Austin, Ed.D.:
Career Packaging and Marketing