You know the feeling when every idea dies before it hits the page? That's not a creative block. That's you getting in your own way, too soon.

In this episode, we get into why the more ads you've made, the harder it gets to start one. How that little voice shows up earlier every time. And why "stuck" usually just means you bailed before the idea got interesting.

We cover the classic traps: perfectionism, comparisonitis, the fear that this one won't be the one, and what to do when you're deep in a brief and every thought feels DOA.

If you've ever sat there convinced you've got nothing, only to realize later you didn't wait long enough, this one's worth your time.

Selling creative ideas used to be part of the craft. Today, it’s often harder than coming up with the idea itself.

Come with me to explore why selling creative ideas has become so difficult, what’s changed in client behavior and decision-making, and why talent alone no longer gets ideas approved.

This conversation is for creatives, strategists, and leaders who sense that something fundamental has shifted. From risk-averse clients and broken feedback loops to politics, process, and performative collaboration, the problem isn’t creativity. It’s how decisions are made, avoided, or quietly deferred.

Have you ever left an advertising meeting thinking "that went well"... and then nothing happened?

This first episode of The Unspoken Yes is a short introduction to the ideas behind the podcast, and to the kind of conversations we'll be having going forward.

Roberto Platas shares why silence, pauses, and what isn't said often matter more than the words themselves in advertising meetings, creative work, and leadership. Drawing from years of working across different countries and cultures, this episode sets the context for a series focused on reading rooms, understanding people, and navigating the invisible dynamics that shape ideas and decisions.

This is not a how-to episode, it's an invitation to start paying attention.

If you work in advertising, creativity, or leadership, The Unspoken Yes is a space to slow down, listen better, and understand what's really happening when no one says a word.

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