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In the realm of creativity, where self-doubt sets up shop rent-free, Jorge Thauby emerges not just as a survivor but as a coach guiding others through the creative minefield.
A veritable globetrotter, Jorge transitioned from a creative director to an advocate of mental gymnastics, and somehow, he’s still sane enough to talk about it.
The Creative Paradox
Jorge Thauby is a living testament that even those with prestigious awards like the Lion Award can feel like they’re faking it. It’s like winning an Oscar and then questioning whether your name is even on the envelope. Everyone suffers from imposter syndrome, Jorge explains, except for those really committed to pretending they don’t—like method actors lost in character.
In our conversation, Jorge offered more suspenseful plot twists about his life transitions than a Shyamalan movie. From Chile to Dubai and finally to Singapore, he’s made more international moves than an overqualified game of chess.
When Creativity Met Coaching
Making the leap from steering creative teams to coaching creators, Jorge’s story is the kind of career flip that makes a Cirque du Soleil performer look basic. Imagine holding meetings where the main agenda is differentiating between authentic creative genius and Gary’s fifth bad idea of the day.
He underscores that creatives are not their work; they’re existential tourists. Any critique is not an attack on one’s soul—even if feedback feels like a sword in the heart. It’s as if Jorge is revealing the ultimate life hack: How to be professionally creative without turning into a tortured artist trope.
The International Conversation Station
Here’s where Jorge really hits his Conversational Olympics stride, pushing the notion that creativity happens primarily during those water cooler chats—or for those less traditionally inclined, as stilted Zoom calls. Think of it as jazz improv, but instead of saxophones, you’re negotiating deliverables.
The Solo Shenanigans of Entrepreneurship
As a solopreneur, Jorge taps into the psyche of anyone who’s ever second-guessed leaving a steady paycheck for the uncertain allure of becoming one’s own boss. It’s a lonely trek, yes, but also an opportunity for profound self-discovery—kind of like “Eat, Pray, Love,” minus the pasta and exotic locales, plus a lot of spreadsheets and coffee.
Playing the Jorge Way
With impeccable timing, Jorge injects child-like wonder into his coaching, advocating for the resurgence of play. He’s not suggesting you quit your day job to become a professional jigsaw puzzler, but he hints that maybe–just maybe–you’ll come up with your best ideas when you’re not trying so hard.
If you ask Jorge, creative bottlenecks are meant to be shattered with the hammer of humour, irreverence, and possibly the occasional pun that makes the room groan louder than a dad-joke convention.
Conclusion: A Jorge Odyssey
Jorge Thauby leaves us with a critical takeaway: creativity is a community sport or at least a tag-team effort. Humorously, he tells us all we need is a bit of courage, a penchant for nonsensical brainstorming, and the unwavering determination to walk the creative tightrope without succumbing to the Siren call of self-doubt.
By embracing the chaos with open arms and finding the funny in the formidable, Jorge shows us that creativity is less a destination and more an endlessly entertaining journey—popcorn not included.