Richard HolmanThe Remarkable Story Behind One of the World’s Best Loved Songs‘Scrambled eggs, oh my baby, how I love your legs.’Apr 5Apr 5
Richard HolmanAdventures in IdeaspaceThe poet and musician Leonard Cohen was once asked where he found inspiration. He paused for a moment. And then, in that rich, deep, whisky…Feb 14Feb 14
Richard HolmanAre you a Cowboy, Farmer or Monk?When I was a kid I desperately wanted to be a cowboy (alas, there were no ranches in 1970’s Leeds). So when I recently stumbled across this…Feb 2Feb 2
Richard HolmanWhat If a Problem Could Be Its Own Solution?Bird spikes have become a familiar part of the urban environment. They protrude from signs, guttering and windowsills across the world. In…Feb 2Feb 2
Richard HolmanMinding the Gap — the advertising strategy you’ve not heard ofWhen it comes to making effective advertising there are certain qualities that everyone knows to aim for. Or at least they should know to…Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
Richard HolmanA Simple Daily Practice to Boost CreativityEver heard of the ‘morning pages’?Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
Richard HolmanThe Greatest Movie Ever Made Was By a 1st Time DirectorCitizen Kane is often cited as the greatest film of all time. What most people don’t know is that before he co-wrote, directed, produced…Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Richard HolmanConfessions of a Creative CoachFor the last five years I’ve been a creative coach. I’ve listened to the deepest, darkest fears of countless creative professionals — from…Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Richard HolmanTen Years Ago …Ten years ago I climbed a hill behind our house, out of earshot of anyone but a few sheep, and I wept. Things were about as tough as…Jun 9, 2023Jun 9, 2023
Richard HolmanWhy We Should Worry LessIt’s almost impossible to be creative when you’re anxious.May 16, 2023May 16, 2023
