FLAME with Brad Hook
FLAME with Brad Hook
Bradley Hook
Creativity Isn't a Talent. It's a Survival Skill.
55 minutes Posted May 20, 2026 at 5:35 am.
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In this episode, Brad speaks with Dirk Matthews, President of the National Career Development Association and Interim Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Columbia College Chicago.

Together they explore:

  • Creative resilience as a practical framework for navigating change
  • Why creativity is not limited to artists
  • How career development differs from simply finding a job
  • The rise of non-linear careers and multipotentiality
  • Why young people need better stories around fame, influence, and meaningful work
  • How meditation, spirituality, and centredness support creativity
  • The long-term impact of COVID and organizational trauma
  • How leaders can help people move through change more humanely

Connect with Dirk Matthews:

https://www.revisioncreativeconsulting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkmatthews