Podcasts about experience designer

Send us a text“I believe that everyone is a CEO of culture. Every interaction is either a deposit or withdrawal from culture. You can have the most amazing culture within the team, and you can put someone in there that doesn't do the right thing and doesn't treat people in the right way. And if they're in a leadership position, the shadow they leave is even bigger.” — Beth HallIn this episode, you'll hear about:Why culture isn't something you can “initiative” your way out ofThe impact of incivility versus workload on burnoutWhat emotional intelligence has to do with team performanceCultural “fit” versus cultural “add”How generational expectations are reshaping what is tolerated at workThe power of onboarding and moments that matterStartup culture: speed, messiness and who thrives in itThe role of trust in hybrid workWhy feedback cultures matter and how to make hard conversations easierWhat leaders should actually look for in their people dataKey linksBeth's consultancy: www.culturedge.comBeth Hall on LinkedInDaniel Goleman's book on Emotional IntelligenceMichael Leiter's research on burnout and incivilityJim Collins' concept of “freedom within a framework”Saville Wave psychometric testNetflix's public culture deckAbout our guest Beth Hall is a highly regarded leader in People and Culture, with over 15 years of experience in shaping high-performing cultures across diverse industries. Holding a Master's in Organisational Psychology from the University of London, Beth combines scientific evidence with lived experience, making her a trusted advisor to complex, dynamic organisations. Her career includes roles such as Global Head of Organisational Development at Cotton On Group, where she led transformational initiatives across a global workforce, and General Manager of Standards and Capability at AHRI, where she set the national benchmark for HR standards and Certification in Australia. Beth's deep understanding of the people experience at work enables her to design and implement strategies that enable high performing individuals, teams, and cultures. Beth's approach is grounded in the belief that sustainable, inclusive cultures are the foundation of business success.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is an Intrapreneuship Coach, Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leadFor weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Send us a text"People are using AI Tools whether they're being allowed to or not. More and more of large organisations' ways of working are starting to operate out of these things organically."Ben Le RalphListen to the full episode for an in-depth look at how AI is changing the way teams work and why strategy may soon become the next big challenge in the age of AI.In this episode, you'll hear about:What Ben means by the “strategy execution gap”Why AI adoption is messy, fragmented, and very realThe comparison between AI and Excel in organisational usageHow teams are using AI tools unofficially to move fasterThe personal vs organisational use of AI - what's working and what's notThe shift from AI hype to quiet productivityWhy grey user insight can still be usefulThe risks (and benefits) of AI hallucinationsWhy AI won't replace jobs - but will shift how we workHow delivery bottlenecks are giving way to deeper strategy workThe future of AI as a practical, democratic tool for decision-makingThe emerging value of strategy work in the wake of AI adoptionHow AI is revealing deeper patterns that drive decision-making, even if not perfectly accurateKey linksAI for Busy PeopleMeet & Gather B Corp CertificationBen Le Ralph's TikTokBen Le Ralph's LinkedIn About our guest Ben Le Ralph is the founder of AI For Busy People and runs a small co-working space in Richmond called Meet and Gather.Over the past 15 years, he has helped small teams, often within larger organisations, to achieve big things.He specialises in supporting business owners and team leaders to align their teams on the right strategy and implement practical systems that supercharge delivery. Ben is passionate about helping teams work smarter and build things that actually move the needle and make an impact.Before launching AI For Busy People, Ben co-founded and scaled a B-Corp certified consultancy, growing it to a team of 15+ and $6 million in revenue. His company partnered with some of Australia's most recognisable organisations and government departments to help them rethink how they tackle complex social challenges.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is an Intrapreneuship Coach, Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Eva Oh meets with Åste Amundsen, Experience Designer and Researcher, to find out more about the potential of her AI Companionship and its overarching effect on our lives. Listen in on a conversation that explores the evolution of human interaction, parallels to the early internet and sex work, chatbot rights, the ‘Interaction Arms Race' and Åste's Sex Chatbot Reverse Turing Test. Eva asks, can designing her AI Companion be done ethically or does that even matter?Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/evaohMore on Eva Oh: https://eva-oh.comHIGHLIGHTS:Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.(00:00) - Welcome. What is #teakink(00:18) - Meeting Åste Amundsen, Interaction Researcher(01:40) - How Åste Found Me(02:40) - How Åste Thinks My Work Parallels to Hers(06:40) - Why AI Companies Are Interested in Me(07:30) - The Evolution of Human Interaction including Parasocial Relationship and How AI Could Manipulate Our Shortcomings(10:30) - Åste's Sex Chatbot Reverse Turing Test Installation(13:10) - Sex Workers as Interaction Experts(15:00) - The Evolution of Human Dating and it's Merging with Technology(16:00) - Esther Perel's Fears for AI Chatbots and Digital Interaction(18:00) - How Could I Design an AI Companion Ethically?(21:40) - Sex Work as Emotional Labour, Designing ‘Friction' Into AI(24:40) - Sex Work Hobbyists(26:30) - Porn and Fantasy as a First Sexual Experience, AI Companionship as Similar?(27:30) - My One Fantasy(29:45) - Current Attempts at AI Companionship(32:00) - The Relational Bonding and Interaction Arms Race(33:00) - Chatbot Rights(34:00) - Government(34:30) - What Makes a “Good” Interaction?(37:00) - What Sex Work Might Become(37:40) - How Could We Value Ourselves(41:25) - How These Developments Might Evolve Us(42:40) - What Motivates Me to become an AI Companion(43:55) - An Opportunity(46:00) - Åste's NSFW Chatbot Research(48:00) - The Disturbing and The Violent(50:00) - The Nether, A Play(52:40) - Angela Carter, Benefiting From Our Sexual Capacity(57:40) - The Transactional Nature of Interaction(59:10) - Potential and the Parallels to the Early InternetLinks:Åste Amundsen, http://asteamundsen.com

Send us a text“It's not that you are not creative, you just haven't worked a little more on developing your capacity. We can all be creative.”  Dr. Maria CamachoDr. Maria Camacho is a global leader in design thinking and innovation. With over 30 years of experience across academia, consulting, and industry, she has helped shape the way organisations think about creativity and collaboration.In this episode, Maria talks about how design thinking can help people and companies navigate uncertainty.In this episode, you'll hear about:Why Design Thinking matters now more than everHow creative resilience is built through practiceThe emotional highs and lows of the innovation processWhy organisations still struggle to value designTips to support introverts and quieter voices in ideationHow to run a “dark horse” prototype that uncovers unexpected solutionsThe role of play and experimentation at workHelping teams fall in love with the process, not just the ideaWhen to introduce creativity in education and leadershipWhat it means to make creativity part of everyone's roleKey linksDr. Maria Camacho LinkedInRecommended Book: The Design Thinking Toolbox: A Guide to Mastering the Most Popular and Valuable Innovation Methods (Design Thinking Series)Stanford UniversityFrogSwinburne University of TechnologyAbout our guest Dr. Maria Camacho is a globally recognised expert in design thinking and strategic innovation with over 30 years of experience across academia, industry, and consulting. With a PhD in Design Thinking and a decade-long partnership with Stanford University's flagship programs, Maria has helped shape innovation practices at global companies and institutions, including Frog, the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, Westpac, Swinburne University, and global European group Sonae.Maria's career spans founding and directing award-winning academic programs, mentoring teams to embrace human-centred approaches, and delivering impactful workshops and keynote speeches around the world. Known for her evidence-based methods, she empowers leaders and teams to tackle complexity with creativity, empathy, and humanity.Today, Maria runs her independent practice as a speaker, corporate trainer, and advisor, inspiring organisations to foster cultures of innovation and collaborative problem-solving.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is an Intrapreneuship Coach, Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

#159 Welcome back everyone. Glad you're here. On this episode, Pat is joined by Jacob Burr, Creative Director. And Maddie Foord, Experience Designer. These two provide the creative firepower at Ascedia.    On this show, Burr and Foord discuss their roles, and their ]data-informed and user-experience-focused approach to their work. Plus so much more…   Here are highlights:    0:00 – 2:00 – Intro + Beverage banter 2:00 – 6:00 – Roles + Creative Approach 6:00 – 9:00 – What is UX + Why it Matters 9:00 – 13:00 – The State of Design in 2025 13:00 – 18:00 – Web Project Kickoff Strategy 18:00 – 23:00 – Data-Driven Design 23:00 – 26:00 – Facelift vs. Full Redesign and how we tackle both 26:00 – 32:00 – Favorite Projects 32:00 – 36:00 – Cross-Team Collaboration – the need for connections not silos 36:00 – 40:00 – Accessibility (ADA) in Design – and why it's so important 40:00 – 44:00 – SEO in Design 44:00 – 46:00 – Blogs: Still Worth It? 46:00 – 52:00 – Design Toolkit Must-Haves 52:00 – 56:00 – AI in Design 56:00 – 59:00 – No Photos? No Problem. How we work with clients without a lot of assets 59:00 – End – Staying Inspired   Connect with Jacob here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-burr/   Connect with Maddie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-foord-37b36815a/   Connect with Ascedia here: https://www.ascedia.com/contact   Connect with Pat at: pmcgovern@ascedia.com   Before you go, please do us a favor. Take a minute and leave us a review. That's the energy that powers this supertanker!  Thanks, you're the best! Want more marketing insights? Take a look at our full lineup. This podcast is sponsored by Ascedia. A web development and digital strategy agency helping clients win in the digital space.  

Send us a text"You cannot control how anyone's going to respond to what comes out of your mouth. I think you just have to do it with an open heart and with positive intent and then just let it land. " – Fiona WalshFiona Walsh specialises in guiding people through this kind of deep self-inquiry. She is a mindset coach, change adviser, and host of the Limitless: Unlocking Your True Potential Podcast. With over 20 years of experience, Fiona has helped business leaders and entrepreneurs shift their perspectives and align their careers with their true selves.In this episode, you'll hear about:How self-awareness impacts leadership and career growthThe role of inner critics and how to manage themStrategies to overcome fear of failure and judgementThe importance of mindfulness and breathwork in stress managementHow to navigate difficult workplace conversations with confidenceUnderstanding workplace dynamics and setting boundariesThe power of gratitude and reflection in personal developmentManaging uncertainty in career transitionsThe neuroscience behind stress responses and decision-makingHow leaders can support teams through organisational changeKey linksFiona Walsh's Limitless PodcastWork with FionaFiona Walsh's InstagramFiona Walsh's LinkedInEmail: fiona@fionawalshconsulting.comAbout our guest Fiona Walsh is a mindset coach, change adviser and Podcast Host, who helps entrepreneurs and senior leaders unlock their true potential to create a life of alignment, fulfilment, and expansion. She believes in the power of deep self-discovery to tackle self-doubt and uncover blind spots: when your inner world expands, your external world transforms exponentially.With over 20 years of experience leading and advising on transformational change programs, including digital and culture transformations, customer experience strategy, and coaching high performers worldwide. Fiona brings a unique blend of strategic insight, personal growth expertise, intuition, and a lifelong curiosity about how humans, teams, and organisations evolve and thrive.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is an Intrapreneuship Coach, Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Send us a text"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is in that little extra. It's about focusing in on the right things and fixing them...it's more about solutioning in that space."– Dr. Munib KaravdicDr. Munib Karavdic, an award-winning innovation executive, intrapreneur, and CEO of Wave Design. In this episode, Munib shares his journey from pursuing a PhD in E-Commerce in Australia to leading corporate innovation and eventually founding Wave Design. He discusses key turning points in his career, including the moment he shifted focus from technical E-Commerce to innovation and customer experience. He explains how he navigated corporate resistance to change, drove design-led strategies, and influenced leadership to embrace innovation.If you're an intrapreneur looking to make an impact, this episode is packed with insights on how to push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and create meaningful change.In this episode, you'll hear about:The journey from academia to corporate leadership and entrepreneurshipThe challenges of introducing innovation in large organisationsHow small, incremental changes can have a big impactWhy human-centred design is crucial for business growthStrategies for influencing leadership and navigating corporate structuresThe importance of intrapreneurship and how to drive change from withinHow large organisations can work with start-ups effectivelyThe future of corporate innovation and leadership in AustraliaKey linksDr. Munib Karavdic LinkedInWave Design WebsiteMacquarie Bank Website St. George Bank WebsiteAMP Website About our guest Dr Munib Karavdic is an intrapreneur and award-winning innovation executive. He is an expert in design and innovation, helping leaders and organisations drive growth and confidently navigate change.As a senior executive and Conjoint Professor at UNSW, Munib has led award-winning teams, developed customer-centric strategies, and mentored the next generation of innovators. He combines commercial acumen with human-centred design to create transformative strategies, products, and services across industries.With a PhD in e-commerce and a career spanning corporate leadership and academia, Munib is passionate about turning ideas into impactful solutions.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is an Intrapreneuship Coach, Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

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Send us a textShow Notes"I think one of the main skills that an intrapreneur needs is diplomacy. You need to be able to manage upwards, downwards, sideways. You need to get people's buy-in, engage them in your ideas rather than ramming them down their throats." - Kate ToonKate Toon, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and digital marketing expert, joins us for an insightful discussion. From her humble backyard shed, Kate has built a thriving business universe, empowering thousands through her educational platforms and marketing expertise.In this episode, Kate shares the valuable lessons learned during her transition from intrapreneur to entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of adaptability, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of a vision.In this episode, you'll hear about:The key differences between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs.How adaptability and creativity drive success in both roles.The importance of persistence over passion in achieving goals.Why diplomacy and confidence are essential in corporate environments.Lessons from Kate's journey balancing business and parenting.Strategies for managing multiple roles and staying focused.Creating environments that foster creativity and autonomy.Recognising and harnessing the skills of intrapreneurs.Key linksKate Toon's WebsiteKate Toon's LinkedInBooks by Kate Toon: Six Figures in School Hours, Six Figures While You Sleep, The Confessions of a Misfit EntrepreneurThe Clever Copywriting School's WebsiteThe Digital Marketing Collective's WebsiteAbout our guest From her humble backyard shed, Kate Toon has masterminded an ambitious business universe, empowering thousands through her digital marketing and business expertise.She's the author of "Six Figures in School Hours," a testament to balancing a thriving business while being a dedicated parent. And she has recently released her latest book “Six Figures While you Sleep” - which I can highly recommend to anyone that has their own business and is looking to grow it.Her accolades include being voted Australia's Most Influential Small Businesswoman 2022 and winning Businesswoman of the Year 2020.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders inFor weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Host Jenny sits down with Mikki Collins, a former higher ed social media manager at the University of Chichester, who shares her transformative journey in leveraging social media as a key recruitment tool. From developing student influencer programs to driving engagement on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Mikki provides actionable insights into creating authentic connections and making the most of limited resources. Listen in as they discuss how higher ed social media professionals can shift their mindset from communications to strategic marketing.Key TakeawaysStudent Influencers are Gold: Current students and graduates are often the most effective voices for reaching prospective students.Adapt to Platform Dynamics: TikTok has evolved from a discovery platform to a search engine—use it strategically at different stages of the recruitment funnel.Targeted Content Wins: Tailor content to different stages of the recruitment funnel, from generating awareness to nurturing conversions.Leverage Social Listening: Search university nicknames and hashtags to uncover organic student-created content and trends.Metrics with Intent: Align success metrics (e.g., reach, engagement) with the goals for each recruitment funnel stage.Sustainable Social Media Practices: To avoid burnout, delete work-related social media apps during breaks and maintain healthy work-life boundaries.How Mikki Got Started in Higher Ed Social Media Mikki Collins began her career in higher education through a unique route, starting as a Student Union officer and later transitioning to a digital content role. She quickly gravitated toward social media as a tool to engage students, working with limited resources to grow the University of Chichester's online presence. Mikki's small team transformed from social media novices into UK leaders in higher ed social media by experimenting with tactics that resonated with their target audiences.Using Students as Influencers Mikki was an early adopter of the "students as influencers" concept. Realizing that prospective students wanted to hear from their peers, she used Instagram's Q&A feature and hashtags to discover students who were already creating authentic, high-engagement content about the university. This strategy uncovered micro and macro influencers—like one student with 300,000 followers—who were eager to collaborate. By partnering with these students, Mikki's team amplified the university's reach and authenticity, fostering trust among prospective students.TikTok as a Recruitment Tool TikTok played a pivotal role in Mikki's strategy. Starting the university's account in 2019, her team grew it from an underutilized platform to the most-followed account within a year. By creating playful, tongue-in-cheek content, they broke through the noise and raised awareness of the university—even in its local community.Mikki shared how TikTok evolved from a discovery platform to a search engine. Early in the recruitment cycle, her team worked with student influencers who had large followings to generate awareness. As TikTok shifted to a search-first platform, they partnered with students who had smaller audiences to create content that addressed specific prospective student concerns, such as accommodations and campus life.Building a Social Media Funnel One of the episode's standout moments was Mikki's explanation of the recruitment funnel and how social media fits into it. She described creating content tailored to each stage:Awareness Stage: Share general information about the university, location, and events to attract prospective students. Success metrics here include reach and impressions.Conversion Stage: Focus on personalized content, such as Q&A sessions and campus tours, to address specific concerns and keep prospective students engaged. Metrics for this stage include comments, direct messages, and content shares.Mikki also emphasized the importance of social listening—using hashtags and search terms like university nicknames—to understand what content students are already creating and searching for. By consistently revisiting these insights each year, institutions can adapt their strategies to evolving student needs.Sustaining Work-Life Balance as a Social Media Manager Mikki ended the conversation with an important confession: she deleted LinkedIn from her phone over the holidays and hasn't reinstalled it since. As a social media professional, she understands the risks of burnout and advocates for intentional breaks from work-related platforms. Her advice: don't be afraid to temporarily delete social apps or establish boundaries to maintain a healthy balance.Guest Name: Mikki Collins, Content and Experience Designer, Pickle Jar CommunicationsGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Mikki Collins is the Content and Experience Designer at Pickle Jar Communications and has a strong social media background in the Higher Education sector and proven award-winning experience for digital content campaigns and projects she has produced.She previously worked for the University of Chichester as their Digital Content Producer for 5.5 years. In that time, Chichester achieved the number 1 ranked UK University on TikTok in 2022 and 2023, and the Champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in content at the ContentEd awards for the final series of the University's podcast all about minority groups. She has presented at different national and international education conferences for her TikTok framework, award-winning podcast series and turning digital student ambassadors into influencers organised by groups such as UUK, UniBuddy and Times Higher Education. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jenny Li Fowlerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylifowler/https://twitter.com/TheJennyLiAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Send us a text“The Elements Kit is about 'Who am I?' and 'What next?'. What choices can I make for a really fulfilled and aligned life? Bringing all those components into balance.” - Lisa JohnsonLisa Johnson, an experienced designer with expertise spanning interior design to service design, joins us to share her journey and her innovative creation, The Elements Kit. With a foundation in systems thinking and human-centred design, Lisa has built a toolkit that aligns personal talents, values, and ambitions, offering a unique path to creative self-actualisation.Lisa discusses the origins of The Elements Kit, which started as a thesis project and evolved into a powerful tool for individuals and teams. She explains the concept of archetypes and how they reflect human behaviour in distinct ways. She explores topics such as psychological safety, the gap in traditional psychometric tests, and how teams can use The Elements Kit to uncover untapped potential.Hear about Lisa's offer to work with teams and organisations, providing a holistic approach to enhancing alignment, productivity, and individual fulfilment using The Elements Kit.In this episode, you'll hear about:The origins of the Elements Kit as a thesis project.Why traditional psychometric tools miss the mark on human complexity.The six key elements: expression, connection, leadership, knowledge, navigation, and belief.Archetypes and how they provide a holistic view of human behaviour.How psychological safety enables creativity and team collaboration.Balancing light and shadow sides of archetypes for personal growth.Insights into team dynamics and the importance of valuing individuality.The role of self-reflection in navigating life and career.Applications of the Elements Kit across different age groups, from children to seniors.How the kit enables organisations to align team values with company culture.Key linksThe Elements Kit WebsiteLisa Johnson on LinkedInAccenture SongAbout our guest As an experienced design consultant and mentor, Lisa has a deep understanding of the delivery of creative projects from research and discovery through to design, production and implementation, and decades of experience mentoring others in human-centred design.With broad agency and client-side experience across UX, CX, EX and Service Design, Lisa is skilled at collaborating, co-ordinating and leading diverse stakeholder and consultant teams. Lisa has a particular strength in strategic visual thinking and narrative.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Send us a text"We know that authentic content is what comes through. We know storytelling is so important. So I actually help businesses bring it back in-house if they felt like they were very over-reliant on external factors. No one knows us, our customer, and our business better than we do." – Kim JamesIn this episode, you'll hear about:How platforms like Facebook and TikTok have changed over the years and the strategies that work today.Why authenticity and understanding customer behaviour are central to impactful marketing.The shift towards businesses managing their own social media and the benefits of in-house teams.Kim's personal journey, including the risks she took and the lessons she learned about growth and purpose.The importance of building a personal brand for future-proofing your career and opening new opportunities.How to use AI tools to create content more efficiently without losing authenticity.Key linksKim James on LinkedInCareer Girl Diaries on TikTokCareer Girl Diaries on InstagramHootsuiteAbout our guest Kim's candid stories and down-to-earth advice will make you laugh, think, and maybe even dream bigger.With a decade of experience in content and digital marketing, Kim helps organisations launch and scale their marketing strategies, campaigns, and products.Her approach integrates insights and a passion for consumer behaviour with human psychology to create industry-leading content strategies and funnels that can be applied to all industries.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Send us a textAni Møller, founder of Ani Møller Coaching, discusses the growing awareness of neurodivergence in the workplace. Ani shares her deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 41, which reshaped her understanding of past challenges and led her to a new purpose: helping neurodivergent professionals own their identities, navigate their careers, and thrive both personally and professionally.In this episode, you'll hear about:Ani's personal journey and discovery of being autistic and ADHD in her 40s.Challenges neurodivergent professionals face, from burnout to workplace stigma.How coaching helps individuals leverage their strengths and navigate executive dysfunction.Practical strategies for leaders to support neurodivergent team members.The role of universal accommodations in fostering inclusive workplaces.Misconceptions about neurodivergence and how to combat them.The importance of neuro-affirming workplace cultures.Tips for creating safety and thriving environments for all team members.Disclosure of neurodivergence and the factors individuals should consider.Key linksAni Møller  WebsiteAni Møller LinkedinThe Digital Picnic WebsiteAbout our guest Ani Møller (they/she) is a Business Transformation Consultant and Neurodivergent Coach based in Melbourne, Australia. They have worked on transformational programs of work for Myer, Jetstar, Qantas, University of Canberra, ActewAGL, Tourism New Zealand, and Māori Television.Ani was an executive director running a digital agency and consulting to corporate Australia they found out they were Autistic and ADHD in their 40s. After their diagnosis they studied to be an ADHD Life Coach. Ani now provides a strengths-based coaching practice to neurodivergent people from all walks of life, to help build neuro-affirming lives and workplaces.They help people work through the change that comes with wanting a better life for themselves, both professionally and personally. Ani's led projects, departments and companies and now helps other neurodivergent people learn how to navigate corporate life and transform their lives.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

In this week's episode on The Product Experience podcast, we speak with Hanneke Hoogewerf, Sr Strategic Experience Designer, IKEA. Hanneke opens up about the emotional journey of project handovers and maintaining consistency across digital platforms. She discusses the challenges of translating IKEA's playful essence into the online realm and the importance of standardizing experiences for customer interaction. Featured Links: Follow Hanneke on LinkedIn | IKEA | IKEA Kreativ | 'Five things we learned at the Pendomonium + #mtpcon roadshow - Amsterdam 2024' feature by Louron PrattOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Send us a text"The consumer, quite honestly, especially the younger generation, is looking for something more than just love me because I'm spending my money, they want to be connected to a brand." - Chris Gillen  This week's themeAs the CEO and co-owner of A Closer Look, Chris brings nearly three decades of expertise from the frontlines of retail and customer service, guiding brands through the labyrinth of CX transformation.Curious about how to leverage these insights to transform your own approach to customer experience? Tune in to hear Chris Gillen share practical strategies and visionary ideas that can help you stay ahead in this dynamic landscape. Don't miss out—listen to the full episode now!In this episode, you'll hear about:Emotive loyalty vs. Transactional loyalty.Impact of COVID-19 and inflation on CXThe role of AI in customer experience.Generational shifts in consumer behaviour.Proactive vs. Reactive customer service.The value of human connection.Proactive leadership in customer experience.Consumer empowerment and expectations.Innovation amid economic challenges.Key linksChris Gillen LinkedInA Closer Look Website A Closer Look Facebook PageA Closer Look  X (Twitter ) PageToys R Us WebsiteTarget Website Burning Mountain Adventures LinkedIn About our guest As CEO and co-owner of A Closer Look, Chris leads the team towards achieving their vision of being the ultimate partner for brands fanatical about the customer experience. He is dedicated to building brand loyalty for clients of all industries by providing robust data about the first-hand experiences of all customers who interact with their brand.Chris's experience in helping businesses iterate and improve their customer experience spans nearly three decades, including various leadership positions in retail companies known for phenomenal brand loyalty. His extensive expertise in leading and managing customer service programs has been instrumental in helping businesses improve their service offerings through the use of technology.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Send us a text"Improvisers don't have time to hypothesise about the future of an idea. If you bring me an idea or a brick, I can't consider if it's viable for the rest of the show; I just have to trust that it is and know the process will land us somewhere interesting. In businesses, leaders often assess the future of an idea instantly and may deny it, rather than just saying, 'Yes, and let's build on this idea.' The improviser remembers the past, honours the present, and cares not for the future." - Broni Lisle  This week's themeBroni Lisle, a seasoned improv performer with decades of experience, shares how the art of improvisation can radically reshape the way teams communicate, collaborate, and innovate. Drawing from his work both on stage and in business settings, Broni Lisle reveals how improv helps individuals embrace spontaneity, listen deeply, and create a culture of trust and openness. Tune in to discover how you can apply these game-changing improvisational techniques to your business. Broni's insights are sure to spark creativity and open new doors for your team's success. Listen now!In this episode you'll hear aboutBuilding stronger communication in your teamFostering trust through vulnerability The importance of spontaneity and playfulnessOvercoming your inner critic and embracing innovationThe importance of listening to connect, not to respondRedefining the standard 'Yes, and' to a 'Hell Yeah'Key linksBroni Lisle LinkedInImprov Conspiracy podcastGrowth Factory websiteSpontoon TV on YouTubeAbout our guest Broni has been a professional performing artist and creative for 23 years. A theatre practitioner, writer, actor, songwriter, musician and all the et ceteras in between. Over a career of thousands of stage shows, international and national tours, radio play and countless hours in rehearsal rooms, Broni has distilled his values and passion in the performing arts down to a few things; authenticity, trust, and whimsy. These values dictate the projects and the people worth collaborating on and with.In addition, Broni holds degrees in Theatre and Education and is an expert teacher, director and facilitator of improvisation, theatre and music.Broni works with corporate individuals and teams on becoming better communicators, collaborators and improving their creativity, ultimately creating a happier workplace. About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Send us a text“Your health is the only thing that's keeping you there, doing your job. ... Your body might not give you that choice. ... You keep running at such a pace and we keep expecting our body to just sustain us, which it does, to a point, but at some point it might decide that's enough and it forces you to stop." - Cailie Ford  This week's themeCailie Ford, a clinical nutritionist with a background in change management, has channelled her passion for food and health into a thriving practice.Don't let the demands of work jeopardise your health. Tune in to this episode and discover how to nourish your body and mind, so you can thrive both at work and in life.In this episode you'll hear aboutCailie's journey from change management to nutrition.Key areas Cailie targets in her wellness programmes.Bad habits in corporate environments and how to address them.Strategies for managing stress through nutrition and lifestyle changes.Easy adjustments for improving nutrition, including managing stress.Balanced breakfasts and intermittent fasting for women.Hydration Tips.Balancing weight loss goals with a busy work life.Physical activity in sedentary jobs.Mindful eating and simplifying nutrition.Key linksCailie Ford's Website Cailie Ford LinkedInCailie Ford Instagram About our guest Cailie is a motivational speaker, clinical nutritionist and accredited change manager.  Cailie works with businesses and across the globe, providing customised workshops and programs to support employees to feel better and achieve more. Workshops and programs focus on the relationship between physical and mental wellbeing and their impact on business performance, working towards a healthier, happier and more engaged workforce. Cailie also runs a busy private practice, specialising in gut health, hormones, sustainable fat loss and women's health across the lifespan.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationallyFor weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Sponsored by TheGalindoCollective.com, Chillzey.com and WNOGB.com - WNOGB host Keff Ciardello dives deep on the Texas State Bobcats' depth chart after watching practice. Followed by special guest Sam LaBelle, Experience Designer for EA Sports working on College Football 25, and a proud graduate of Texas State. (Produced by Zachary Webb)

In deze aflevering van DenkTank kijken we in het bijzondere brein van een experience designer. Hoe maak je van een ‘gewone bijeenkomst' een ‘onvergetelijke ervaring'? Dat is gewoon te leren. Als je Nils hoort praten, dan voel je ook: hier moet je talent voor hebben en Nils loopt over van dat talent. Hij is experience designer van beroep en met zijn kennis maak je van elke bijeenkomst iets bijzonders. Verrijkt met heel veel voorbeelden en anekdotes legt Nils ons uit:Hoe je met een belevenis niet alleen het hoofd van een bezoeker raakt, maar ook het hartWelke 5 e's je moet doorlopen om zoiets te ontwikkelen.Dat je met een beetje moeite jouw teamdag, klantendag, jubileum of simpel verjaardagsfeestje echt onvergetelijk kunt maken.  Altijd heerlijk om een creatieve geest te horen freestylen. Dat is wat hier gebeurt. Wil je zien wat Nils met zijn Experience Experts allemaal heeft ontwikkeld, kijk dan dit:Voorbeelden: https://experienceexperts.nl/portfolio/Het bijzondere verjaardagscadeau voor Nils: https://www.ted.com/talks/nils_roemen_how_can_we_make_our_lives_an_adventure

Send us a Text Message."I think it's adventure that drives me. So it's adventure that is at the heart of all of this. I didn't really enjoy school. I wasn't particularly good at school. I was diagnosed, you know, either dyslexic or dyspraxic or, you know, suffered from a bang on the head. But that wasn't until university. So school was kind of a constant experience of being told that I was smart but lazy, and it just didn't make sense to me. I wasn't very good at it. But then I worked. My first kind of career was in advertising, and I was very lucky, I think, to find places that valued people that thought differently."​ - Ben MasonBen Mason shares his journey of living and working remotely on a sailboat, discussing his background in strategy work and entrepreneurship, including his appearance on Dragon's Den. He describes the challenges of maintaining a balance between freelance work and boat life, his struggles with dyslexia and dyspraxia during school, and his innovative ventures like starting a pizza delivery social enterprise during COVID-19. He also talks about his current location in the Bahamas and plans to sail further.Dive deeper into his adventures and learn how to embrace a lifestyle of remote work and adventure by listening to this episode, be inspired by his journey and embark on your own path to freedom and innovation today!In this episode you'll hear aboutBen Mason's background in strategy work, entrepreneurship, and appearance on Dragon's DenThe challenges of living and working remotely on a sailboatStruggles with school due to dyslexia and dyspraxiaBalancing freelance work with boat maintenanceThe feasibility and challenges of remote working, balancing client expectations with the realities of boat lifeFuture plans without limitsKey linksBen Mason LinkedInBen Mason TwitterFortnum & Mason Dragon's DenAbout our guestCurrently a freelance CSO providing marketing consultancy including brand strategy, product innovation, naming and creative ideas, Ben works remotely from his sailboat.Previously Co-Founder at Love Triangle, a pizza delivery social enterprise launched summer 2020 during Covid lockdown. In the midst of lockdown they raised many thousands for a foodbank, met the King and employed over 100 people from the hard-hi hospitality industry.Previously Ben founded a baked beans startup that Richard Branson described as 'a pioneering business idea' and The Daily Mail described it as, 'twice as good as Heinz and 10 times tastier than Waitrose'. Check out Ben's appearance on Dragons' Den!About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking andFor weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Send us a Text Message.“When you were doing the intro, you know, you can just hear how diverse and broad the different types of roles or experiences and industries I've had were. I think you know some parts have been serendipitous right. Where you're just kind of following your instinct around what you enjoy like this constant search in your work for things where you feel good you know you're getting joy out of it you're learning you're collaborating with really clever people. That's like everything to me.” - Sam McCallumThis month's themeSam McCallum shares insights from her extensive industry experience and strategic design background. Key topics include the importance of team alignment, the application of hypothesis-led experiments to address strategic scepticism, and maintaining work-life balance. Sam also emphasises the value of diversity, iterative feedback, and practical strategies for preventing burnout and ensuring effective project delivery.Gain valuable insights from industry expert Sam McCallum on strategic design, team alignment, and maintaining work-life balance. Listen now to elevate your business strategies and achieve successful project outcomes.In this episode you'll hear aboutSam's background in strategic design and diverse industry experienceThe differences between consultancy and in-house rolesThe importance of strategic design in aligning with market trends and customer needsThe role of strategic designers in enabling executives and product teamsWhy it's important to bring people together for key project momentsHow hypothesis-led experiments can be used to address strategy skepticsThe benefits of diversity and inclusion in teamsThe value of iterative feedback in strategy development and the practical steps for implementing iterative processesThe importance of self-care and work-life balanceWays to avoid burnout and maintain energyKey linksOutfoxed.coSam McCallum LinkedInAbout our guest hostSam brings 19 years of diverse experience from consultancies, digital agencies and client-side leadership roles. Known for CX, strategic design, business design and innovation, Sam has a track record of successfully delivering new products and business models to market.Sam's industry experience includes Finance, Media, Telco, FMCG, Grocery, QSR, Retail, and Government, with roles including; Head of Experience Design at Latitude Financial, Head of Marketing at Fairfax Media, and Strategy Director at R/GA.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationallyFor weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

We're joined by Sheena Patel and Mark Sarfo-Kantanka to discuss the nuts and bolts of scaling into commercial work - from managing budgets and finances to developing pitches, finding investors, exploring the international market and Obtaining IP. Our Guests:Sheena Patel is an Experience Designer and Creative Producer with over a decade's experience across experiential campaigns and immersive productions.She co-created and produced Time Run (voted one of the best escape games in the world TERPECA 2018) and Sherlock: The Game is Now (Visit London's 'Best New Tourism Business' 2020). As Director of YonderBeyond, she supports brands, independent companies and agencies such as Flavourology, Bearded Kitten, Bompas & Parr and Hotel Wonderland to consult on, devise or deliver new immersive experiences Other titles and brands she has worked on include Money Heist, Peaky Blinders and Disney.Mark Sarfo-Kantanka is Co-Founder of NEXUS, an incubator for creative, digital & tech innovative SME, helping them to scale. Mark is also Co-Founder of Cellar Door an audacious event management group that challenges people's perceptions by implementing ground-breaking creative experiences unconstrained by venue capacity or location. Find Mark on Socials: @nexuscreativehq @cellardoorgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-sarfo-kantanka/Hosted by Dr Joanna Bucknall and produced by Natalie Scott for the Immersive Experience Network's, Knowledge Bank. Funded by Arts Council England.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/immersive-experience-network/ Instagram @immersiveexperiencenetMailing List https://immersiveexperience.network/sign-upThe IEN is made possible by the support of our industry partners. Illusion Design & Construction, Mance Communications, White Light, Unlocked Vision, Clockwork Dog, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment , Entourage, and Vista Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Rosendahl is the visionary founder and CEO of Late Nite Art . As an Experience Designer and Artist, Adam weaves a variety of art forms and cutting edge facilitation to foster deep connection and trust for a very impressive list of teams and conferences around the world.From Outward Bound USA to the Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design and Partners for Youth Empowerment, his journey reflects a commitment to positive intelligence and leadership.Adam's impact extends to crafting a module for Stanford Life Design Lab and taking the stage in his captivating TED Talk, "How to Use the Arts to Unlock Deeper Connection."  It's no wonder that he was awarded Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year by the non-profit, Social Venture Network.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or other major streaming platforms.If you have a comment, a question you wish I'd asked, an idea for an episode or want to say get in touch, I'd love to hear from you! Please keep in mind that this podcast is for the benefit of listeners and I am not interested in any “puff pieces.” Thank you for understanding!You can send me a message through my website.Anne McGintyUpcoming episodes are posted on Instagram atHow I Built My Small Business.

Award-winning Dominatrix Eva Oh meets with Åste Amundsen, Experience Designer and Researcher, to find out more about the potential of her AI Companionship and its overarching effect on our lives. Listen in on a conversation that explores the evolution of human interaction, parallels to the early internet and sex work, chatbot rights, the ‘Interaction Arms Race' and Åste's Sex Chatbot Reverse Turing Test. Eva asks, can designing her AI Companion be done ethically or does that even matter? More on Eva Oh, https://eva-oh.com HIGHLIGHTS:Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.(00:00) - Welcome. What is #teakink(00:18) - Meeting Åste Amundsen, Interaction Researcher(01:40) - How Åste Found Me(02:40) - How Åste Thinks My Work Parallels to Hers(06:40) - Why AI Companies Are Interested in Me(07:30) - The Evolution of Human Interaction including Parasocial Relationship and How AI Could Manipulate Our Shortcomings(10:30) - Åste's Sex Chatbot Reverse Turing Test Installation(13:10) - Sex Workers as Interaction Experts(15:00) - The Evolution of Human Dating and it's Merging with Technology(16:00) - Esther Perel's Fears for AI Chatbots and Digital Interaction(18:00) - How Could I Design an AI Companion Ethically?(21:40) - Sex Work as Emotional Labour, Designing ‘Friction' Into AI(24:40) - Sex Work Hobbyists(26:30) - Porn and Fantasy as a First Sexual Experience, AI Companionship as Similar?(27:30) - My One Fantasy(29:45) - Current Attempts at AI Companionship(32:00) - The Relational Bonding and Interaction Arms Race(33:00) - Chatbot Rights(34:00) - Government(34:30) - What Makes a “Good” Interaction?(37:00) - What Sex Work Might Become(37:40) - How Could We Value Ourselves(41:25) - How These Developments Might Evolve Us(42:40) - What Motivates Me to become an AI Companion(43:55) - An Opportunity(46:00) - Åste's NSFW Chatbot Research(48:00) - The Disturbing and The Violent(50:00) - The Nether, A Play(52:40) - Angela Carter, Benefiting From Our Sexual Capacity(57:40) - The Transactional Nature of Interaction(59:10) - Potential and the Parallels to the Early Internet Links:Åste Amundsen, http://asteamundsen.com

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion in content creation look like? To Mikki Collins, it was this: real, unfiltered stories told by more than one student in a format that could both go deep and was built to last. So, she built a podcast for the University of Chichester centered around authenticity and honesty. In the third series of the podcast, she wanted to feature true stories from her campus' minority and underrepresented groups, even when the stories weren't all positive. As a result, the university reached almost 10 times its student population on social, doubled the engagement from non-followers, and won a few awards, including the ContentEd Champion for DIversity, Equity and Inclusion Award in 2022 and the National Student Pride Inclusive University of the Year Award in 2023.Watch the Be You podcast series three episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwhF7NaFQJxaE1X4LMUj7Y6Bq-cwRxEh&feature=sharedGuest Name: Mikki CollinsGuests Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikki-collins-36b631146/Guest Bio: Mikki is an award-winning Content and Experience Designer for Pickle Jar Communications. She previously worked for the University of Chichester for 5.5 years as a Digital Content Producer, leading digital content campaigns and the University's social media channels. During her tenure, she helped Chichester achieve the number 1 ranked UK University on TikTok in 2022 and 2023, and the Champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the ContentEd Awards in 2022 for the University's podcast about minority groups.  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dayana Kibildshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dayanakibilds/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Higher Ed Pulse.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Let's dive into the captivating world of experience design, where the crafting of unforgettable moments becomes both an art and a science. In this episode, we'll embark on a journey to explore the secrets of this craft, unveiling the invaluable tools employed and gaining deeper insights into the pivotal role of experience design. Together, we'll discover the alchemy behind creating experiences, spaces, and projects that resonate long after the moment has passed, leaving an indelible mark on visitors. And who better to guide us through this journey than Pigalle, an Experience Designer with a remarkable 15-year journey in shaping immersive experiences, installations, and groundbreaking programs? Pigalle's expertise lies in her unique multidisciplinary approach, seamlessly blending the worlds of art and science. Join us as we uncover the artistry and impact of experience design through Pigalle's lens, offering a glimpse into a world where creativity meets lasting impressions. For show notes and links visit TNM official website

She's a juicy episode today as somatic sexologist Morgan Penn joins Brodie and we go everywhere from hairy or waxed or lasered, to getting out of a rut, to dealing with break ups, to normalising the slut era, to learning about the "Morgan Penn Boyfriend Experience" and then somehow we end on running poles. Yes, they are a thing thank you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pablo Lopez is the Marketing Director at M Social New York, and in this episode, we talk about a fun activation they did to create a mini rooftop pickleball court on their property - and we also talk about the role of experiences in providing hospitality.  Follow Pablo on LinkedInLearn more about M Social Hotel Times Square New YorkWhat did you think about this episode? Join the Hospitality Daily community on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. If you care about hospitality, check out the Masters of Moments podcast where Jake Wurzak interviews top leaders in hospitality. His conversations with Bashar Wali and Matt Marquis are a great place to start, but also check out his solo episodes such as how he underwrites investment deals and a deep dive into GP fees you know about. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Escape Rooms are a mash up of creativity, story lines, and business. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser chats with Tommy Honton, artist behind the award winning Stash House, about how these escape rooms come together. Check out the Award Winning Stash House by Tommy Honton Here: https://www.stashhou.se/ Check out our sponsor, SAP Platinum Partner SEIDOR here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.seidor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/c/SharkBiteBiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our NEW Merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.sharkbitebiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Reddit Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/SharkBiteBiz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the audio podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.SharkBiteBiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about the host, David Strausser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.davidstrausser.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David Strausser on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David Strausser on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/dstrausser83⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple iTunes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Google Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Listen Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/shark-bite-biz-business-growth-podcast-AMt-rRP2DXl/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Stitcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-biz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on iHeartRADIO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by: Francisco Strausser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shark-bite-biz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shark-bite-biz/support

About the EpisodeLearn how to navigate workplace dynamics in our conversation with Neelu Kaur, an executive coach and author of Be Your Own Cheerleader. We delve into the art of self-promotion, managing anxiety, and the intersection of physical and mental well-being at work. We also explore the impact of AI like ChatGPT on creative tasks and discuss how to disrupt cultural biases for a more inclusive work environment. Equip yourself with practical strategies to "take up space" and champion your own growth and development in a rapidly evolving work landscape.About NeeluNeelu has brought her multi-dimensional approach to leadership and wellness workshops and coaching to employees at Google, IPG, Amplitude, and RBC. In the leadership space, she is a Facilitator, Experience Designer, NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) & Executive Coach. In the wellness space, she is a Yoga & Ayurveda teacher, burnout management specialist, and trained Ericksonian Hypnotherapist.She holds a BS from NYU Stern School of Business, an MA in Social & Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and is a certified NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) Coach and Master Practitioner from the NLP Center of New York.Through 15 years specializing in Adult Learning & Leadership Development in large corporations she has worked in Financial Services, Consulting, Tech, and more. She is a certified Yoga Instructor, Ayurveda Specialist, and a trained Ericksonian Hypnotherapist focused on bringing mindfulness and stress management practices to individuals, teams, and organizations.Over time, she has found her niche in helping teams and individuals to be more productive, peaceful, and purposeful, which in turn boosts organizational profitability and individual success.Customer-Obsessed Picks:Be Your Own Cheerleader The Four Agreements

Tommy Honton, designer of the award-winning escape room Stash House, is a master craftsman of experience design weaving storytelling and game design to create memorable, playable experiences. Tommy is an Experience Designer who combines storytelling and game design to create experiences people can play. His mission is to elevate the escape room community and help like-minded creators succeed. CONNECT WITH Tommy Honton Website: https://www.tommyhonton.com CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadtogreatness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/ DONATE TO Meet the Streets Outreach Website: https://www.mtsoutreach.org Disclosure: Links contain affiliates. When you buy through one of our links we will receive a commission. This is at no cost to you. Thank you for allowing Lead to Greatness to continue to bring you valuable content.

“The more that we can be in the present moment, the more that we can see the intricacies and the nuances of what's happening where we are.” - Bethany BetzlerIn this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Bethany Betzler, Founder and Experience Designer of Hinoki Travels. After the death of her father in 2016, Bethany had an intuitive urge to visit Bhutan – and her transformational travel experience there changed the trajectory of her life in nearly every way. Since then, she began overseeing international partnerships and travel experiences for My Bhutan and completed the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's sustainable tourism program. As a community development consultant, Bethany has visited 32 countries – but prefers to return often to a select few. Bethany believes in the importance of going offline and discovering the wild places around us and within us. Through Hinoki Travels, she designs conscious, custom journeys to help you reconnect to yourself and your environment.Christine and Bethany discuss:Working in alignment with our valuesThe benefits of small group travelThe power of transformational travelDeepening connections and forging friendships through travelBoutique, curated travel experiences with experienced guidesMindful and slow travel and considering how where we go affects our minds and wellbeingJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Bethany Betzler.LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Subscribe to Apple Podcasts here so you don't miss the latest episodes! —> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-of-travel/id1552279594Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.

Welcome to the I am Charles Schwartz Show! This podcast is an uncommon guide to getting you what you want, when you want it. From the guy who has been coaching entrepreneurs on how to retire for over a decade. This podcast aims at making you UNSTOPPABLE. Awaken the inner beast within you! Quash your limiting beliefs and bring out the best version of YOU. --- Today, we have TANYA LOPEZ! Get to know more about her: Tanya Lopez is an Event Strategist and Experience Designer to business and brands in the personal growth space who want to create transformational and highly-profitable events.  Understanding the art of turning an event into an experience, Tanya weaves magic, connection and beauty into the way we gather. From high-end masterminds in Bali and themed dinner parties in castles to spiritual adventure retreats and transformational coaching containers, she brings the WOW factor and has created what many call "the best experience of my life." She works with heart-centered, impact-driven entrepreneurs to create and fill transformational and profitable experiences that build their brand, business and community.  She's the previous head of events for Mindvalley and Creative Director for A-fest which she scaled globally.  As a certified coach, she also works with clients to further unleash their leadership and magic into the world to have a bigger impact.  Prior to event production, she was a communications and marketing exec for companies like Nike and NBC-Universal.  For more about Tanya, check out the links below.  www.instagram.com/hi.tanyalopez  www.tanyalopez.com Free FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/epiceventscommunity 

Learning to shine your light into the dark spaces within is a beautiful journey and one that today's guest shares eloquently. Leah Lovelight came on to share her story of learning to love and accept the woman she is today. Stemming from a childhood of abuse and trauma, she lived many years of her life unwilling to feel and focused on simply achieving things like she was "supposed" to do. Following a series of lifechanging events and some big decisions, Leah made the move to a small mountain town and dove into healing and learning to accept and appreciate herself. Her story is raw, real, and a true testament to the fact that anyone can learn to treat themselves with compassion and kindness. _____ Leah Lovelight Michael is a sought-after Experience Designer. She is the founder of Lovelight Way, co-creator of REVEAL Retreat, author of the book Modern Fear The Invisible Prison, and a soulFULL teacher for change makers, soul seekers, intuitive curious and heart centered leaders. She is a Master Facilitator, an international award-winning retreat leader, a certified XCHANGE Guide and intenSati Leader. Leah is a student of life, a connoisseur of people, and a leader in self-discovery. After spending 16 years in corporate America, she saw a need to balance her type A personality with her intuitive connection to life. Through her own deep inner work, radical self-acceptance, applied understanding of sociology, reiki, energy work, mindset development and craniosacral therapy she has developed and designed a proven path to self-liberation and wholeness. Leah believes that the change of the world starts within, and she is on a mission to support those that want to support others, so that collectively we all rise together. _____ Connect with Leah:

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Kevin Dulle (dull EE) ... An illustrator, relaxed production architect, CEEE (Certified Experience Economy Expert), Co-Founder of the World Experience Organization, and developer of the experience design tool for non-designers, The ERY Method. Kevin's purpose in life is to help make the ordinary extraordinary by guiding others out of the Service Economy into the Experience Economy.

Multidisciplinary designer, Nick DuPey, hit a few rough patches growing up in Chattanooga. When his girlfriend's mom suggested he take an art class, he found a path to fine art, graphic design, and a creative hive. His career led to IDEO, where he added human-centered design to his practice. Now, in Experience Design at co:collective, he cultivates collaborative co-creation informed by purpose.Images, links and more from Nick!Please say Hi on social! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydevers,If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers, with editing by Rich Stroffolino, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our next guest is Meredith Schomburg, a Brooklyn-based illustrator originally from North Carolina. Today, we'll be hearing about the interesting twists and turns of Meredith's career thus far. Like many of us, she was told as a child that art wouldn't make a living, so she went down the more "constructive" graphic design route. After graduating in the field from North Carolina State University in 2015, she secured an internship at IDEO in Boston, which led to her first full-time job at a small creative shop before landing the role of Experience Designer at Airbnb in San Francisco a year later. In 2019, she joined Koto in LA as a senior designer. It was during her time at that studio when the pandemic hit, which proved to be especially difficult for Meredith but also valuable. She realised she really did want to pursue a career in art, turning to illustration as her full-time gig. Well, it's been almost a year since she went freelance, all is going well, and she's just been signed by the agency, Jelly. In this episode, we talk about Meredith beginning her journey as a fully-fledged illustrator, having previously worked in-house at some of the world's leading brands and design studios. We hear more of how she found herself in a bit of a bad patch during lockdown and why she decided to move away from a full-time design role. And then we get to grips with how she made that happen, how she found her optimistic and colourful style, and how she kept going. And how her voice has finally taken shape. We even talk about all that practical but necessary business stuff. Because, as a freelancer, no one really tells you what it takes to work for yourself, so she was keen to share what she's learnt on that and much more.

Its time to travel back to the 90s as Experience Designer and Bezark Senior Producer Diana O'Rourke joins the guys.  Will their pitches show her "The Sign" or will they simply leave her "Torn" and feeling like it might just be "Closing Time".Visit our WebsiteClick Here to Watch the Visual PodcastCheck us out on FacebookFollow us on InstagramHosts: Spencer Frankeberger, Chris Bunyi and Brad WestEditor: Kate West

Anything that can be used to enhance life—think video games, food, alcohol, drugs, sex, etc.—can also be used to escape life. In today's Emotional Push-Up, Dr. Emily is joined by Alaine Newland to talk about how to recognize the line between celebrating and coping and why it's best not to conflate the two. Thank you for listening! Staying emotionally fit takes work and repetition. That's why the Emotionally Fit podcast with psychologist Dr. Emily Anhalt delivers short, actionable Emotional Push-Ups every Tuesday and Thursday to help you build a better practice of mental health. Join us to kickstart your emotional fitness. Let's flex those feels and do some reps together!Follow Dr. Emily on Twitter, and don't forget to follow, rate, review and share the show wherever you listen to podcasts! #EmotionallyFit The Emotionally Fit podcast is produced by Coa, your gym for mental health. Katie Sunku Wood is the show's producer from StudioPod Media with additional editing and sound design by Nodalab, and featuring music by Milano. Special thanks to the entire Coa crew!

Building exceptional experiences usable by all is no easy feat. Focusing on what can be influenced and accepting what cannot be changed are two critical steps to crafting better products... and careers. We spoke with Ryan Hudson-Peralta, a principal experience designer at Rocket Homes, who often introduces himself as a "father, husband, international speaker, and designer... who just happens to be born without hands." Ryan shares a bit about his journey into the UX field, and how his mindset of curiosity and positivity allows him to create meaningful experiences with his designs and with his career. Learn more about Ryan Hudson-Peralta: lookmomnohands.com If you would like to learn about UX design, we thousands of articles and videos at our website www.nngroup.com. Full-Day Design Courses (also available in 2 half-day formats) UX Basic Training Web Page UX Design Application Design Mobile User Experience Designing Complex Apps for Specialized Domains

Today’s episode is about developing intimacy and stronger connections with Lisa Kalfus, a heart-led Human Connection Facilitator, Experience Designer and Coach, and the founder and Chief Connector of Firestart Connections. She is deeply passionate about helping people create strong, authentic relationships by quickly elevating conversations from small talk to real talk to ignite a more connected life and workplace culture. As the creator of Connection Hour™, a powerful experience that ignites meaningful conversations to deepen relationships, she is on a mission to help professionals and teams have better conversations to connect better with anyone. Lisa is a Certified Facilitator of the Xchange Method, which centers around choreographing conversations that drive exponential outcomes, and specializes in leading conversations that empower you to maximize any interaction by guiding ways to powerfully connect below the surface with ease and confidence to overcome fear, discomfort and feeling misunderstood to feel more seen, fulfilled and deeply connected. You can learn more about Lisa’s work here: www.firestartconnections.com We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ Some of the biggest misconceptions people have about connection and developing intimacy ✅ Why we have so much breakdown in feeling understood and also trying to understand others ✅ Some practical tips for people who want to develop stronger intimacy with others ✅ What kind of questions should we be asking others to feel seen and heard, and how do you connect with others who have very little self-awareness or might seem vastly different from a cultural context? ✅ Some of the ways she coaches corporate teams. ✅ The Connection Hour I want to thank our sponsors Athletic Greens, who have created AG1, one of the most innovative packets of supplements, including 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to help you start your day right. If you purchase today, you’ll get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/yasmeen. Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected.

Today’s episode is about developing intimacy and stronger connections with Lisa Kalfus, a heart-led Human Connection Facilitator, Experience Designer and Coach, and the founder and Chief Connector of Firestart Connections. She is deeply passionate about helping people create strong, authentic relationships by quickly elevating conversations from small talk to real talk to ignite a more connected life and workplace culture. As the creator of Connection Hour™, a powerful experience that ignites meaningful conversations to deepen relationships, she is on a mission to help professionals and teams have better conversations to connect better with anyone. Lisa is a Certified Facilitator of the Xchange Method, which centers around choreographing conversations that drive exponential outcomes, and specializes in leading conversations that empower you to maximize any interaction by guiding ways to powerfully connect below the surface with ease and confidence to overcome fear, discomfort and feeling misunderstood to feel more seen, fulfilled and deeply connected. You can learn more about Lisa’s work here: https://xchangeapproach.com/xchange-guide/lisa-kalfus/ We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ Some of the biggest misconceptions people have about connection and developing intimacy ✅ Why we have so much breakdown in feeling understood and also trying to understand others ✅ Some practical tips for people who want to develop stronger intimacy with others ✅ What kind of questions should we be asking others to feel seen and heard, and how do you connect with others who have very little self-awareness or might seem vastly different from a cultural context? ✅ Some of the ways she coaches corporate teams. ✅ The Connection Hour I want to thank our sponsors Athletic Greens, who have created AG1, one of the most innovative packets of supplements, including 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to help you start your day right. If you purchase today, you’ll get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/yasmeen. Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected.

Episode 20: Why the Experience Has Become the BrandOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R's Chief Experience Design Officer, Eric Looney to discuss how CX leaders should think about imagining better futures for the customers they serve. They delve into why experience has become greater than the product itself - and the impact that has on design innovation. Plus, they explore what it means to be an Experience Designer at VMLY&R, combatting the "sea of sameness"...how CX pros can (and should) keep up with rapidly advancing technology. Host: Group Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick Brunker Guest: Chief Experience Design Officer, VMLY&R - Eric Looney  We'd love to hear your feedback! Email the show: humancentered@vmlyr.com. To learn more about the CX practice at VMLY&R, visit vmlyr.com/cx

“Memory is the hallmark of experience.” Just some of the wise words from this week's guest, Mark Stanley. Mark is one of those people with a really cool job that few know even exists. He is a Customer Experience Designer for Genesys and is the architect of many of the customer service experiences we all have on a daily basis. Prior to his current endevor, Mark spent twenty years in the airline industry where he developed his skills in using technology to better serve customers. Mark brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the show sharing his lessons learned across many job functions and industries. Guest Bio Mark Stanley Customer Experience Designer & Author Genesys Mark Stanley is a Customer Experience Designer, which he performs as a Healthcare Industry Executive for Genesys and is the author of Experience Design for Customer Service: How to go from mediocre to great! He has worked in and for a variety of customer service-related companies. Following a span of twenty years in the airline industry, he transitioned to contact centers to develop skills around the technology used to connect customers to service staff, as well as the supporting systems like workforce management and quality monitoring. He transitioned into business consulting and project management, with a focus on the relationship and interdependence between business goals, customer service operations and technology. His work is primarily in healthcare, insurance, and financial services. Prior to joining Genesys, Mark held call center operations and sales management positions with Crestview Consulting Group, Wolfe & Associates, ERS (a leading third-party healthcare services provider), Lufthansa German Airlines and Korean Air.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Loyola Marymount University, is a Certified Experience Economy Expert, a COPC Implementation Leader, and a Project Management Professional (PMP). Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand system, please visit: LeadWithyYourBrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: JayzenPatria.com

What We Need to Unlearn to Innovate with Experience Designer Jaci Badzin Jaci is an Experience Designer and Business Futurist, She's created global brand experiences for NIKE , Google Events, and YouTube. As the co-founder of TechTable Summit, Jaci has brought together the most forward-thinking minds in hospitality, tech and investment to reimagine and shape the future of hospitality innovation. Today, Jaci consults with Fortune 500 brands, start-ups, nonprofits and has been a featured speaker at the United Nations. Jaci's widely adopted innovations in the realm of events and experiences within some of the globe's largest brands became a cornerstone of what is known today as the Experience Economy. In fact, her 2005 graduate thesis from the Art Institute of Chicago entitled “Cultural Citizenship, The Museum, and Social Space” predicted how shifts in the entertainment world would influence how we experience culture and commerce. Connect with Jaci www.jacibadzin.com https://www.instagram.com/jacibadzin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinebadzin/   Connect with me. Book a Discovery Call Answering a Question? I'd love to hear from you! Leave Me A Voicemail (and yours might get picked to be in an episode) This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset .* URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset You'll love this episode if you want to spark your inner genius. And don't forget there's a bonus mini-episode here if you join the coffee by the water club. Liking the Show? You can now show your support with Innovative Mindset Merch! Get LIT! Grab the lightbulb logo on a bottle, hat, phone case, button, and more.   Support the Podcast. Or join my brand new Coffee By The Water Club and get a bunch of extra goodies like bonus podcast episodes, art no one else sees, and music no one else hears! Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izoldat/ Website: IzoldaT.com Author Website: https://izoldatauthor.com/ Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/IzoldaST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izoldat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@izoldat Twitter: https://twitter.com/Izoldat Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | I'm thrilled that you're tuning in to the Innovative Mindset. Get in touch if you have questions or comments. *Affiliate link. If you purchase it through the above links and take the 20% off, I'll get a small commission.  

In this episode, we introduce you to Senior Experience Designer Vasuta Kalra. Vasuta has been a great addition to the Method family. She works out of our NYC studio and has called the Big Apple home for a few years now after she and her husband moved there from India. We'll get into that part of her back story and how it enabled her to complete one of her big bucket list items. We'll discuss the past work roles she has had before making the move to experience design and her passions outside the office. I think you'll enjoy getting to know Vasuta, so stop reading and start listening.

#042 If you've attended any virtual events you've definitely seen it… Hosts ask harmless questions and immediately find themselves face to face with a yawning chasm of awkward silence and not much else. So, how do you go from “crickets” to online events that are as powerful as anything you'd attend in person? Jan Keck, our guest today, is a virtual events facilitator and just the right person to talk to us about creating deeper connections online. You'll learn how to build trust through micro-engagements that allow virtual event attendees to safely open up. Jan's tips will turn Zoom into an opportunity instead of an obstacle that leaves you feeling drained at the end of the day. You'll also find out more about Jan's fabled “ice-melters” that create magical moments online. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/cx042.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keith Mistler lives in Boston with his husband and taught in public schools for over a decade before he made the jump into a corporate role. In this interview, we chat all about his transition out of the classroom and how he became an Experience Designer.  Read the transcriptMentioned in this podcast:59 – Junior Frontend Developer with Bonnie Hanks55 – Brittini Fisher: From Teacher to UX DesignerRelated Blog: Upskill and Reskill: Online Courses for Your Career TransitionTAKE THE FREE QUIZ: What career outside of the classroom are you qualified for? Connect with Daphne on Instagram @teachercareercoachSUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW:Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode! If you would be kind enough to support The Teacher Career Coach Podcast, leaving a rating and review would be very appreciated. By leaving a review, you are helping other teachers looking for support to find this community as well. Click here to leave a review. Would you make a great guest for The Teacher Career Coach Podcast? Let us know! If you're a former teacher, click here! If you're a burnout specialist, career coach, or other specialist that would be a good fit for this audience, click here!

Sarah is currently the Experience Designer at Patagonia. She also worked with Google, Pinterest and Nike, leading strategy and UX in a highly collaborative work environment. Mentored junior staff. Participated in the hiring process, project casting and scoping.She makes experiences by orchestrating cross-disciplinary teams of designers, writers, developers and content creators. Her passion and curiosity about people and how we interact with the world around us drive her to continuously explore and learn.In this episode, we talked about:Sarah's role at  PatagoniaPatagonia's product and e-comm sideHow Sarah started in designThe transition from graphic design to UX designAgency work vs in-house work experienceSarah's career as a design instructorDesigning for a global audienceAnd MUCH MORE!Links and Resources:https://baymard.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxhiggins/https://www.patagonia.com/home/ 

When it comes to purpose, we often think of making goals. However, we live our lives in terms of stories. Especially important are the stories that we tell ourselves about our lives.Julia Winston guides people in creating the stories of their lives. She walks them through a process of intentional story making that is rooted in life purpose. This gives a dramatic arc to our lives that takes us even deeper into purpose. In this episode, you'll learn about:Stories versus goalsThe role of intentions in finding purposeCasting our own lives as storiesApplying experience design to finding purposeHow to create illuminating momentsJulia's links:WebsiteLinkedInPodcast***Want to connect? Email me at bradleywrightphd@gmail.com or connect on my LinkedIn page. Want to start your own podcast? This podcast is edited and produced (and music too) by Josh Gilbert. Contact him at   joshgilbertmedia@gmail.com. He specializes in working with early podcasters.