An extraordinary episode with a man of true brilliance, courage, distinction & genius. Ladies n' Genminminmin (er, min...) thrilled & delighted to welcome South African born Los Angeles-based Designer, Philosopher, Creative Mentor, Professor & Coach, Errol Gerson.And be sure to stick around past the outro for a wonderful post-script 'Captain's Log Supplemental' story from Errol too!Errol was 'Passed the Golden Baton' through previous Guest, Iain Thackrah. Part philosopher, part accountant and natural born teacher, Errol has helped shape the creative minds of the world famous Art Centre College of Design in Los Angeles for over 50 years, preparing over 5,350 students to embark on incredible creative businesses and SUCCEED in an ever changing field.You can also Watch/Listen to Errol's wonderful episode here:https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/errolgersonWhat would you do if you had to face bullies, cope with shame and struggle with more adversities of life than many? In a story of true resilience, Errol shares his compelling journey of how he found solace and direction through his unique blend of art, music, and humour. An inspiring embodiment of courage, Errol talks about his early tough times in boarding school in South Africa, his bold decision to leave and pursue the American Dream on his father's advice, how folk music became his refuge, and eventually how his love for art, design and teaching in particular, helped to change his life and profoundly impact the lives of many others that he has since taught & mentored. Fasten your seatbelts as we traverse the intriguing landscape of Errol's life, from his childhood struggles to his transformative journey of self-discovery. A man of many talents, Errol introduces us to his "Lessons in 50" series, his passion for teaching and writing, and his philosophy of “Think twice, speak once”. Drawing inspiration from Socratic wisdom, Errol enlightens us about his impressive legacy at the Art Center College of Design in which he has empowered over 5,350 students to pursue their careers & succeed in the ever-changing creative field into which they launch themselves. Lastly, brace yourselves as Errol shares his heartfelt story of conquering fears and struggling with being an 'outlier'.  His touching recounting of his encounter with congestive heart failure and his philosophy of how to reconstruct fear will leave you deeply moved. As we wrap up, we explore his passionate commitment to impact the future through teaching, his upcoming 25 films on LinkedIn, and his poignant reflections on success and gratitude. This conversation with Errol is a testament to the human spirit's ability to thrive even in the face of adversity. Be ready to be inspired, moved, and transformed.Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!