We all have something we can offer another creative. They need to ask clearly and invite us in…. On Saturday I hosted the second CGO Gathering which is for people who have taken a CGO Surgery and would like to…
Author: Chris Grady
Shouting into the dark – A day of ups and downs alone at my laptop
I’ve sat at the desk too long today. My task was to spread the word about two projects we run. “The Art of Being Heard”, our one day course for business managers, staff and leaders offering support in personal impact…
Politicians and decisions in my name
So today the government voted for an amendment to an Immigration Act which the Minister of State in charge specified to the House was illegal and unworkable. As Nick Robinson said we have entered Alice in Wonderland politics. Labour seem…
International and Powerfully creative year has started
I feel I have so much to write about. Its been an amazing start to the year. January is a time Kath and I try and get away for a week and then we return in time for the three…
Still devoted after a wee break…
It’s been a while since I was writing blogs weekly or more for Whatsonstage and for my CGO website. Its all change at Whatsonstage, and I’ve had to focus energy on my personal world for a bit with the death…
Whatever Happens…just happened with StoryMusic, CGO and Kazhakstan…
It was a wonderful Open Space principal day today – “whatever happens is the only thing that could, whoever comes are the right people”…and I entered a world of possibilities because of the enthusiastic welcome and encouragement of other humans. …
Theatre as lucid dreaming…an exploration
This weekend I have had four diverse artistic experiences and they made me think about the experience of being at an event and the similarities to the state of dreaming where you are in a surreal dream world but are…
Old F.A.R.T offline
Am I the only old arts professional “Failing to Appreciate Required Technology”. I don’t have my computer pointed at a daily update from Arts Professional (which I have just been told no longer produces its fantastic printed resource) or online…
The Art of Being Heard – Business Presence
Much has been written and reported in the last few days about Empathy and the fact that 98% of the human race can feel it and express it. And if they did, the world would be a better place. In…
Who do you want on your front row ?
The following is an article heading into the Arts Marketing Association documentation. It was specifically requested as a starter/challenger for those who are not wise to marketing. I’d welcome feedback and comments. An introduction to the basics of marketing your…