Helen Calcraft believes the best creative work can’t exist without joy. At a time when fear, AI, and constant change are reshaping the advertising industry, the co-founder of Lucky Generals joins Ryan for a thoughtful conversation about what leaders can do to protect creativity instead of stifling it. Together, they explore why saying no is sometimes the most important decision a business can make, how trust became the foundation of Helen’s decades-long creative partnership, and what she learned from building not one but two successful agencies. They also discuss the challenge of letting go of day to day control, the surprising lessons Helen is taking from executive coaching, and why designing the next chapter of your life requires every bit as much intention as building a great brand.
