John Osborn - Creativity as Higher Consciousness
From Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents by Kim Marie McKernan
June 16, 2025 · 35 min · Season 50 · Episode 4
About this episode
John R. Osborn discusses creativity as a higher state of consciousness and its impact on various fields.
The 50th episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast features an inspiring conversation with John R. Osborn , an advertising veteran and long-time supporter of creative problem solving. With a legacy steeped in innovation, John is the co-founder and CMO of ad tech startup Turnstīl, a former Senior VP at BBDO, and grandson of creativity pioneer Alex Osborn , the inventor of brainstorming and founder of the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI). This episode explores John’s incredible insights on creativity as a higher state of consciousness and its transformative role in business, education, and personal growth. You'll discover: How creativity shaped John’s career in advertising and entrepreneurship Lessons from his time with the Creative Education Foundation Practical applications of deliberate creative problem solving Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to elevate your creative potential or someone curious about the science of creativity, this episode offers stories about how creativity can drive positive change. Tune in and be inspired to harness creativity at a higher level.
People in this episode
Host: Kim Marie McKernan
Guest: John R. Osborn
Topics covered
- creativity
- higher consciousness
- business
- education
- personal growth
- creative problem solving
Keywords
- creativity
- higher consciousness
- advertising
- innovation
- problem solving
- personal growth
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Turnstīl, BBDO, Creative Problem Solving Institute, Creative Education Foundation
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