Crazy Heart of Art

#2 Creativity and the Gig Economy with Dr. Chaz Austin

Franziska Trauttmansdorff

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.:


LinkedIn

Career Packaging and Marketing

TED

Creating a Career Plan

Succeeding in a New Job

Transitioning Out of Your Job