Creatives on Speed is where Joanne Oatts talks to creative thinkers, makers and doers from all walks of life - about creativity and how they use it in their work.

This week: Andy Nairn, co-founder of creative agencyLucky Generals, chair of sports agencyDark Horses and author of Go Luck Yourself: 40 ways to stack the odds in your brand's favour.

We talk about...

• Being guided into advertising by a law professor turned internationally successful author.
• The difference between strategy and planning.
• Where the name Lucky Generals comes from.
• Why a small village on the Scottish borders where Andy grew up became a major draw for internationally famous musicians.
• Being taught cello by one of the world's best cello teachers.
• What Andy discovered about luck when he wrote his book.
• Tips on how you can be both lucky and more creative.
• Why he's supporting Commercial Break with his book - to increase working class representation in the advertising and media industries.

SHOW NOTES

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Lucky Generals: http://www.luckygenerals.com/ 

Dark Horses: https://www.darkhorses.com/ 

Lucky Bastards: http://www.luckygenerals.com/lucky-bastards

Check out Andy's book: Go Luck Yourself: 40 ways to stack the odds in your favour by Andy Nairn

On Amazon: https://bit.ly/GoLuckY 

Jane Cowan’s International Cello Centre was based Edrom House, Berwickshire.

Read a tribute to Jane Cowen by former pupil, British cellist Stevenis Isserlis

Alexander Mccall Smith: Author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

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