Ep. 5: Using Constraints to Drive Innovation with Chad Bernstein & Marte Siebenhar

We’re here to reimagine who qualifies as an innovator and to provide practical tools to help anyone discover their hidden innovator. Hosted by Leigh-Ann Buchanan, this podcast features dynamic conversations and solo episodes designed to help you learn how to use innovation more adeptly in your day to day life. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

In this conversation, we delve into the similarities and differences between creativity and innovation with Chad Bernstein & Marte Siebenhar. Join us as we explore the transformative power of constraints and how they serve as catalysts for inventive breakthroughs. We also redefine the essence of being an innovator, shedding light on how to recognize and nurture one's innate innovative traits.

Marte shares her awe-inspiring journey of harnessing creativity as a superpower, while Chad reminisces on the origins of his relationship to music and its transformative power beyond performance spaces. Together, we unravel the intricate interplay of cultural and systemic influences on innovation and underscore the pivotal role of inclusivity in fostering innovative environments. Our conversation also uncovers the indispensable role of social connections in fueling personal growth and innovation. From Marte and Chad's helpful insights on innovation to their top three superpowers, this episode promises to ignite your passion for innovation and inspire you to harness your creative potential.

Tune in and let's embark on this journey together, fueled by curiosity, creativity, and the unwavering belief in the power of innovation to shape a brighter future for all.

KEY POINTS:

- Marte and Chad’s definition of an innovator

- How to know if you are an innovator

- The beginning of Marte’s superpower in harnessing creativity

- How Chad started with his music journey

- On dealing with systemic influences on innovation

- The importance of inclusivity in innovation

- Who opened opportunities to Chad

- The important thing that Marte’s social connections have taught her

- Chad and Marte’s top three superpowers

- Why does the world need innovators?

QUOTES:

“The way I define innovation is in terms of addressing issues that impact the human condition… We need more innovators that are representative of who makes up the human race and not just a select few.” — Leigh-Ann Buchanan

“An innovator is somebody who might put unexpected things together to make something new. For me, innovation is about compounding ideas and bringing different forces maybe that wouldn't make sense together, but magic happens when they do. When they collide, there's something that happens.” — Marte Siebenhar

“Ïn order to innovate, you have to see there being a light at the end of the tunnel. And so if you don't have any perception of what you're working towards or what could be or that something could be different, then it's probably a lot harder to innovate.” — Chad Bernstein

GUEST RESOURCES

Chad Bernstein

IG | @cbmusic

Guitars Over Guns | https://www.instagram.com/guitarsoverguns/

Marte Siebenhar

IG | @the_businesshealer

LinkedIn | @marte-siebenhar