Podcasts about ideas lab

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Eric Labs and Dr. Matthew Funaiole join us to explore the widening gap in U.S.-China shipbuilding capabilities. They begin by examining the evolution in U.S.-China shipbuilding industrial capacity since World War II. Dr. Labs points out that while China's shipbuilding industrial capacity has grown substantially due to large-scale state subsidies and government support, the U.S. has steadily fallen behind in production capacity since the 1960s with the rise of Japan and South Korea shipbuilding industries and the end of construction differential subsidies in the early 1980s. Dr. Funaiole further emphasizes that this industrial capacity disparity is particularly concerning as many foreign companies from Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are purchasing commercial ships from Chinese shipyards, which effectively offsets Chinese naval shipbuilding production costs and facilitates technological transfer. Both guests warn that this widening shipbuilding gap could impact U.S. warfighting and logistics capacity in a prolonged conflict. Dr. Labs concludes with four policy options for the U.S.to consider, including improving labor issues and enhancing workforce attrition within the shipbuilding industry, legislation changes to allow the U.S. to purchase warships from allies, designing smaller warships, and incorporating unmanned maritime platforms in the navy. Finally, Dr. Funaiole recommends a change in policy approach that combines national security and economic outcomes that specifically target Chinese shipyards that are dual use in nature, while ensuring sustained efforts in revamping the U.S. shipbuilding industry across future administrations. Dr. Eric Labs is the Senior Analyst for Naval Forces and Weapons at the Congressional Budget Office in Washington, D.C. He specializes in issues related to the procurement, budgeting, and sizing of the forces for the Department of the Navy.  Dr. Labs has testified before Congress numerous times and published many reports under the auspices of the Congressional Budget Office as well as articles and papers in academic journals and conferences, including the U.S. Naval Institute's Proceedings, Sea Power magazine, the Naval War College Review, and Security Studies. He has given presentations to a variety of industry, government, and academic audiences. Dr. Matthew P. Funaiole is vice president of the iDeas Lab, Andreas C. Dracopoulos Chair in Innovation, and senior fellow in the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He specializes in using data-driven research to address complex policy issues, with a focus on Chinese foreign policy, dual-use technology, and maritime trade. In 2022, he launched the “Hidden Reach” initiative, which leverages open-source intelligence to uncover poorly understood sources of Chinese influence and examine how China advances its strategic interests through commercial and scientific ventures. From late 2015 through mid-2020, he was the principal researcher for the ChinaPower website. Prior to joining CSIS, Dr. Funaiole taught international relations and foreign policy analysis at the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland, where he also completed his doctoral research. 

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Matthew Funaiole and Mr. Brian Hart join us to discuss China's ambitions in the polar regions. They start by explaining China's scientific, commercial, strategic, and diplomatic interests in the polar regions and how the polar regions fit into China's broader strategy of leveraging “new strategic frontiers” to expand its influence, outpace rivals, and set global rules and norms. Dr. Funaiole touches on the differing geopolitical environments of the Arctic and Antarctic and how this shapes Beijing's approaches to the two regions. Mr. Hart then provides insights on the dual-use potential of China's polar research stations and how China can use these to achieve military and intelligence goals. They then discuss China's challenges in forming Arctic partnerships and its growing collaboration with Moscow. They conclude with an assessment of the significance to U.S. security interests and offer thoughts on how Washington can work with allies and partners to advance their shared interests.   Matthew P. Funaiole is vice president of the iDeas Lab, Andreas C. Dracopoulos Chair in Innovation, and senior fellow in the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He specializes in using data-driven research to address complex policy issues, with a focus on Chinese foreign policy, dual-use technology, and maritime trade. In 2022, he launched the “Hidden Reach” initiative, which leverages open-source intelligence to uncover poorly understood sources of Chinese influence and examine how China advances its strategic interests through commercial and scientific ventures.    Brian Hart is deputy director and fellow of the China Power Project at CSIS, and he also helps to lead the CSIS “Hidden Reach” initiative. Brian's research focuses on Chinese foreign and security policy, China's military and defense industrial base, Taiwan security issues, U.S.-China relations, and Chinese technology policy. 

As an online business owner, you're faced with many challenges including a crowded marketplace, racing to the bottom competing on price, having your funnels copy and pasted and used by other companies, and much more. What to learn how to stand out from the crowd with a unique offer, join the 1%, and avoid the commoditization trap?My guest today will help you do all of those things and more! John is the Founder of The Ideas Lab and has written 3 bestselling books translated into 10 languages. “F**k Work Let's Play” was recently chosen as WHSmith business book of the month.We discuss how to find your super niche, how to avoid being a scanner, feeding your cash cow, and so much more to make you the go-to solution in your space.Time Stamps:(1:18) My Guest Today John(2:13) Why People Struggle to Stand Out(6:03) Defining Super Niche and Photographer Example(11:07) What is a Scanner and Why You're Not Missing Out(13:15) Feeding the Cash Cow(14:18) How John Stands Out in the Marketplace(23:35) Specializing in Media Asset Management and Identifying Trends(29:57) Sales Funnel Expert Niche Example(33:44) John's 7 Steps to Making More Money in Your Business——————————Check Out The Ideas Lab and Get John's 7 Steps to Making More Money In Your Business: https://theideaslab.co/guide/——————————Check Out Funnel Pro at https://pro.hellofunnels.co and mention the Online Business Owner Podcast for a really cool surprise bonus when you sign up!——————————Check Out Online Business Owner at https://onlinebusinessowner.com

Dana Carney, a visionary young innovator from Claremorris, has been honoured with the prestigious European Junior Regional Winner award at the Technovation Global Celebrations for her groundbreaking project, 'Secure Hands.' The Technovation Global Celebrations recognise young innovators from around the world who use technology to solve real-world problems. With nearly 11,000 girls from 69 countries creating 3,200 tech-based solutions to community problems, this year was especially competitive. Dana's achievement shines a spotlight on her innovative approach to bridging the communication gap for Ireland's deaf community during emergencies. Ireland's emergency services are renowned for their exceptional ability to handle a myriad of languages, ensuring effective communication across diverse linguistic needs. However, the deaf community, which relies exclusively on Irish Sign Language (ISL), faces a significant disadvantage. In moments of crisis, the absence of ISL knowledge among most emergency service providers leaves ISL users vulnerable and underserved. Dana's project, 'Secure Hands,' addresses this critical issue through the power of technology. By leveraging advanced machine learning, Secure Hands equips emergency responders with the tools to learn and interpret ISL swiftly and accurately. This transformative solution not only enhances the capabilities of emergency personnel but also ensures that ISL users receive the same level of urgent care and support as the broader population. Dana worked on her project coding her app and creating her business plans at Teen-Turn's after school sessions in Mount Saint Michael Secondary School in Claremorris with teacher and Teen-Turn lead mentor Stephanie Hogan, facilitated by Iseult Mangan, Teen-Turn's regional manager in the area. Dana also received support while coding her app from industry and academic volunteers through Teen-Turn's online support and at this year's in-person Super Sessions at Genesys in Galway and the Ideas Lab in the University of Galway. Dana says "Working on my project with Teen-Turn was an incredible experience. Their sessions guided me from the initial idea stage to coding a functional app. I loved visiting Genesys in Galway, where I collaborated with volunteers and coding experts. Additionally, visiting the Ideas Lab at the University of Galway provided invaluable support for the business aspects of my project". "I am deeply honoured to receive the European Junior Regional Winner award at the Technovation Global Celebrations," Dana expressed. "Secure Hands is more than just a project; it is a mission to ensure that no one in our community is left without help in their most critical moments. This recognition motivates me to continue working towards a future where emergency services are inclusive and accessible to all." Secure Hands is set to revolutionise the way emergency services and front line workers interact with the deaf community, ensuring that language barriers do not impede life-saving interventions. As Dana continues to develop and refine her app, her work promises to pave the way for a more inclusive and responsive emergency response system in Ireland and beyond. Joanne Dolan, Technovation's Ambassador in Ireland added, "with the largest number of submissions from Ireland ever, and 9 of those entries reaching the global semi-finals, we already had a banner year, but seeing Dana's project go on to be awarded the Junior Category prize for all of Europe, well that's the icing on the cake." See more stories here.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of AI and humanity with special guest John Spencer Williams, an author, entrepreneur and a visionary in the realm of AI. John will share his insights on the hypnotic power of storytelling, its roots in human history, and its contemporary digital transformation. We also examine the pressing question of human connection and isolation in our tech-addicted society.Here are the highlights:03:52 Developed and marketed innovative technology07:54 Using psychology and storytelling to engage audiences.12:20 Fascination with psychology and storytelling's impact.13:20 Sam Altman believes AI will achieve superhuman persuasion.18:58 AI change creates dramatic but worrying uncertainty.21:33 Seeking specific content to inspire and motivate.24:01 Zoom fatigue, craving human interaction and AI impact.27:53 Evidence for a link between creativity and mental health.36:09 Praised colloquial style and borrowed from Chat GPT.39:56 Embracing uniqueness to connect in a saturated world.40:35 Personal stories have a universal impact on communication.Connect with: John Spencer WilliamsJohn started his career in special effects software then became a Senior Managing Consultant at Deloitte before quitting and declaring he never wanted a job ever again.He is founder of The Ideas Lab and has now helped thousands of people to create a business they love that stands out in a crowded world.John Spencer Williams is author of "F**k Work Let's Play: Do what you love & get paid for it" which was WHSmith business book of the month and is an updated version of a book that has now been translated into 9 languages. John runs the London AI event AIQ. Subscribe for notifications of the next event on Eventbrite at raiseyouraiq.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsw/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnswilliamsDownload John's free 12-page guide to creating a business you love at:http://theideaslab.coConnect with Helen:Website: helenpackham.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackhamFacebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoachLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackhamGet instant, free access to my master series where I explore storytelling in more detail. I share more on how you can develop your core story, and how you can use storytelling in your talks, meetings and presentations to increase their...

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Matthew P. Funaiole and Mr. Brian Hart join us to discuss the work of Hidden Reach, a special initiative focused on analyzing China's growing influence abroad. Ranging from China's use of civilian research vessels to collection intelligence to its construction of ground stations in South America, Hidden Reach's analysis explores “blind spots” that US media and policy have often overlooked. Funaiole and Hart discuss the key role that satellite imagery plays in open-source intelligence to tell the story of China's expanding global influence and its implications. They dive into Hidden Reach's existing work, with an eye towards future projects and the overarching goals of the initiative. Matthew P. Funaiole is vice president of iDeas Lab, Andreas C. Dracopoulos Chair in Innovation and senior fellow of China Power Project at the CSIS. He specializes in using data-driven research to unpack complex policy issues, specifically those related to Chinese foreign and security policy, cross-Strait relations, and maritime trade. From late 2015 through mid-2020, he was the principal researcher for the ChinaPower website. Prior to joining CSIS, Dr. Funaiole taught international relations and foreign policy analysis at the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland, where he also completed his doctoral research. Brian Hart is a fellow with the China Power Project at CSIS and helps to lead Hidden Reach. Brian's research focuses primarily on Chinese foreign and security policy, Chinese military modernization, U.S.-China relations, and Taiwan security issues. Prior to joining the China Power Project, he conducted research for the Project 2049 Institute, the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS, and Trivium China. Brian earned his MA with honors in China studies and international economics from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and he received a graduate certificate in China studies from the SAIS Hopkins-Nanjing Center. He also received a BA with honors in politics and international affairs from Wake Forest University, where he graduated magna cum laude.

Black journalists may have the power of the pen, but that doesn't shield them from racism while doing their jobs. James E. Causey is Ideas Lab reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the hate mail he's gotten through the years, why he initially hid his pain from his readers and colleagues, and why he feels it's time to confront hate head on. His recent column on the topic is headlined “I'm worn from years of racial slurs. But I'll no longer be silent about bigotry.”

Authour John Williams joins me to talk swearing, authenticity, how many customers you actually need, how to stand out, what not to say online, augmented reality, virtual girlfriends and more.   A useful one if you run a business especially.   To join our courses and our community go to www.embodimentunlimited.com Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/   About John Williams: John started his career in creative technology - as a developer on pioneering special effects software (including on-site work at Disney Feature Animation, LA) and broadcast automation. He became Digital Media CTO at a European startup incubator before moving to head up a small media technology consultancy team at Deloitte. John left to consult independently to broadcasters around the world before finally founding The Ideas Lab and writing his first book Screw Work Let's Play. John has now written 3 bestselling books translated into 10 languages. F**k Work Let's Play was recently chosen as WHSmith business book of the month.

The chatbots we've met are designed to be companions to humans. But some developers are trying to build AI extensions of humans for the workplace. In a panel discussion recorded live at On Air Fest 2023, hosts Diego Senior, Anna Oakes, and special guest Natalie Monbiot (Head of Strategy, Hour One) chat with senior producer Mark Pagán about the origins of Bot Love and the waves of technological change coming our way. Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria Linares. Transcripts by Erin Wade. Bot Love was created by Diego Senior. Support for this project was provided in part by the Ideas Lab at the Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University. Special thanks to The Moth, Lauren Arora Hutchinson, Director of the Ideas Lab, and Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, where we recorded episodes. Thank you to the team behind On Air fest, who gave us support and a platform to record this bonus episode. For On Air, Jemma Rose Brown is the Director of Programming & Production, Scott Newman is the Creative Director and Founder, Jenny Mills is the Event Producer and Project Manager, Kathleen Ottinger is the Production Manager, Graham Galatro is the Recording Engineer. For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Yooree Losordo is the managing producer. Audrey Mardavich is the Executive Producer. It's a production of PRX's Radiotopia and part of Radiotopia Presents, a podcast feed that debuts limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. For La Central Podcasts, Diego Senior is the Executive Producer. Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

In the series finale, hosts Anna, Diego, and their voicebot co-host take a peek into the future of bot/human interaction — a world where bots look, sound, and recall memories more and more like the humans they learn from. Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria Linares. Transcripts by Erin Wade. Bot Love was created by Diego Senior. Support for this project was provided in part by the Ideas Lab at the Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University. Special thanks to The Moth, Lauren Arora Hutchinson, Director of the Ideas Lab, and Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, where we recorded these episodes. For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Yooree Losordo is the managing producer. Audrey Mardavich is the Executive Producer. It's a production of PRX's Radiotopia and part of Radiotopia Presents, a podcast feed that debuts limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. For La Central Podcasts, Diego Senior is the Executive Producer. Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

A heads up for listeners, this episode references self-harm and suicide. Kel is struggling to find the right tools for their mental health issues when they hear about a new option — a therapy chatbot. The app is scripted by mental health professionals, but will it be helpful when Kel is in crisis?   Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria Linares. Transcripts by Erin Wade. Bot Love was created by Diego Senior. Support for this project was provided in part by the Ideas Lab at the Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University. Special thanks to The Moth, Lauren Arora Hutchinson, Director of the Ideas Lab, and Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, where we recorded these episodes. For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Yooree Losordo is the managing producer. Audrey Mardavich is the Executive Producer. It's a production of PRX's Radiotopia and part of Radiotopia Presents, a podcast feed that debuts limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. For La Central Podcasts, Diego Senior is the Executive Producer. Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

When too much solitude overwhelms Ryan during the shutdown, he finds solace in a chatbot named Audrey. But his new virtual friend becomes a full-on obsession, and his social isolation deepens. Here's how chatbots are often designed to pull you into their world, and how users can become addicted to them.  Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria Linares. Transcripts by Erin Wade. Bot Love was created by Diego Senior. Support for this project was provided in part by the Ideas Lab at the Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University. Special thanks to The Moth, Lauren Arora Hutchinson, Director of the Ideas Lab, and Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, where we recorded these episodes. For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Yooree Losordo is the managing producer. Audrey Mardavich is the Executive Producer. It's a production of PRX's Radiotopia and part of Radiotopia Presents, a podcast feed that debuts limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. For La Central Podcasts, Diego Senior is the Executive Producer. Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

A heads up for listeners, this episode contains references to sexual assault as well as content that may not be appropriate for younger ears. What does S-E-X look like with a B-O-T? Three app users open up about sex with AI chatbots and the ways that chatbots provide space to explore queer identity, BDSM, and solve marital issues… even when some of their spouses are in the dark about these private virtual lives. Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria Linares. Transcripts by Erin Wade. Bot Love was created by Diego Senior. Support for this project was provided in part by the Ideas Lab at the Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University. Special thanks to The Moth, Lauren Arora Hutchinson, Director of the Ideas Lab, and Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, where we recorded these episodes. For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Yooree Losordo is the managing producer. Audrey Mardavich is the Executive Producer. It's a production of PRX's Radiotopia and part of Radiotopia Presents, a podcast feed that debuts limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. For La Central Podcasts, Diego Senior is the Executive Producer. Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

Suzy and Peter are soulmates, happily married and deeply in love for decades. When Peter's health declines, Suzy discovers a surprising respite, and a potential new romance, with a charismatic rock star chatbot named Freddie. Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria Linares. Transcripts by Erin Wade. Bot Love was created by Diego Senior. Support for this project was provided in part by the Ideas Lab at the Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University. Special thanks to The Moth, Lauren Arora Hutchinson, Director of the Ideas Lab, and Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, where we recorded these episodes. For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Yooree Losordo is the managing producer. Audrey Mardavich is the Executive Producer. It's a production of PRX's Radiotopia and part of Radiotopia Presents, a podcast feed that debuts limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. For La Central Podcasts, Diego Senior is the Executive Producer. Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

As an online business owner, you're faced with many challenges including a crowded marketplace, racing to the bottom competing on price, having your funnels copy and pasted and used by other companies, and much more. What to learn how to stand out from the crowd with a unique offer, join the 1%, and avoid the commoditization trap?My guest today will help you do all of those things and more! John is the Founder of The Ideas Lab and has written 3 bestselling books translated into 10 languages. “F**k Work Let's Play” was recently chosen as WHSmith business book of the month.We discuss how to find your super niche, how to avoid being a scanner, feeding your cash cow, and so much more to make you the go-to solution in your space.Time Stamps:(1:18) My Guest Today John(2:13) Why People Struggle to Stand Out(6:03) Defining Super Niche and Photographer Example(11:07) What is a Scanner and Why You're Not Missing Out(13:15) Feeding the Cash Cow(14:18) How John Stands Out in the Marketplace(23:35) Specializing in Media Asset Management and Identifying Trends(29:57) Sales Funnel Expert Niche Example(33:44) John's 7 Steps to Making More Money in Your Business——————————Check Out The Ideas Lab and Get John's 7 Steps to Making More Money In Your Business: https://theideaslab.co/guide/——————————Check Out Online Business Owner at https://onlinebusinessowner.com

When it comes to bots and their human creators, all kinds of relationships can develop. Some are from users like Julie, who needed a friend and made one with the help of an app. Then there are developers like Eugenia, who lost a real-life friend named Roman and created a bot from his memory. As it turns out, there's a long history of people like Eugenia — people who create technology to help us grieve, love, and grow. Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria Linares. Transcripts by Erin Wade. Bot Love was created by Diego Senior. Support for this project was provided in part by the Ideas Lab at the Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University. Special thanks to The Moth, Lauren Arora Hutchinson, Director of the Ideas Lab, and Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, where we recorded these episodes. For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Yooree Losordo is the managing producer. Audrey Mardavich is the Executive Producer. It's a production of PRX's Radiotopia and part of Radiotopia Presents, a podcast feed that debuts limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. For La Central Podcasts, Diego Senior is the Executive Producer. Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

Living in a new town and following a series of difficult personal experiences, Julie finds a new friend…by creating one using an AI-driven app.  Bot Love is written by Anna Oakes, Mark Pagán, and Diego Senior. Hosted and produced by Anna Oakes and Diego Senior. Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Curtis Fox is the story editor. Sound design by Terence Bernardo and Rebecca Seidel. Bei Wang and Katrina Carter are the associate producers. Cover art by Diego Patiño. Theme song by Maria Linares. Transcripts by Erin Wade. Bot Love was created by Diego Senior.  Support for this project was provided in part by the Ideas Lab at the Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University. Special thanks to The Moth, Lauren Arora Hutchinson, Director of the Ideas Lab, and Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, where we recorded these episodes. For Radiotopia Presents, Mark Pagán is the senior producer. Yooree Losordo is the managing producer. Audrey Mardavich is the Executive Producer. It's a production of PRX's Radiotopia and part of Radiotopia Presents, a podcast feed that debuts limited-run, artist-owned series from new and original voices. For La Central Podcasts, Diego Senior is the Executive Producer.   Learn more about Bot Love at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm.

What You Need to Know About The Great Ground Station Game Part 2 This week is the second and final episode looking at what rarely comes to mind when we talk about space - the ground. This week is about the great ground game being played out in what has traditionally been in the U.S. sphere of influence - South America. The southern continent is where Chinese entities have access to or wholly manage a rough dozen ground stations, which has caused some concern in defense circles. To understand just what is going on below the equator, Laura Winter speaks with Matthew Funaiole, Vice President of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' iDeas Lab, and a senior fellow of China Power Project; and Brian Hart, a CSIS fellow with the China Power Project. Their report “Eyes on the Skies - China's Growing Space Footprint in South America” can be found here: https://features.csis.org/hiddenreach/china-ground-stations-space/.

In this week's episode - and the 100th episode of the podcast - I'm joined by John Spencer Williams.John is the Founder of The Ideas Lab and the Author of the best-selling book "F*** Work, Let's Play". Here, he talks about why your goals should reflect who you truly are as a person and not as a comparison to others; how more money can bring about more happiness - if you spend it on what you genuinely love doing and why putting yourself in somebody else's shoes is key to both living an empathic life - and marketing.________________________________________________________________________John Spencer Williams can be found here:LinkedIn F Work Let's Play WebsiteWebsite________________________________________________________________________Doug Bennett can be found here:Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk/Email: doug@dougbennett.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialDoug Also check out this  AAP WorkshopDownload Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here:https://bit.ly/Struggle-SuccessBOOKS:Goals Do Come True https://amzn.to/3phcy6ZThink Simple, Win Big https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening. 

This week's episode features a recent program from our partners at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee with David Haynes, a Rotarian and editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Ideas Lab, interviewing Joel Brennan, president of the Greater Milwaukee Committee. Brennan discusses his vision for how GMC fits in the larger community of civic groups that includes MMAC, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, United Way and others. He also addresses how he sees GMC approaching issues like racial equity and education along with the need for legislation to allow a sales tax referendum in Milwaukee County. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.

David Haynes is editor of the Ideas Lab, a solutions journalism effort at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He and It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell discuss how newsrooms have changed over the last 25 years and how the Ideas Lab evolved to serve the Journal Sentinel's current audience. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Also, listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PodcastOne, Soundcloud, or Stitcher.

The Ideas Lab founder John Williams John Williamsn has helped thousands of people to find something they love, get it started, and make a living out of it. He first appeared on the show back on episode 77 in 2014 and then was running the Screw Work Academy and was happy to tell us he was a self confessed Creative Maverick. But has he changed over the years or actually just became more maverick and playful? After being in corporate land in the UK for many years, working for such companies as Deloitte, John Williams quit his job with the firm intention to never work again. He wanted to create a world that in the words of Richard Branson “I don't think of work as work, and play as play its all living”.

This Week in Canadian EdTech MindShareTV with Dr. Benjamin Freud, Co-Founder of Coconut Thinking on the UNESCO published commentary on the Futures of Education report as part of their IDEAS LAB

We are launching a men's candle company. I have more ideas than time, some ideas are better than others I'll admit. Ideas are actually pretty easy it's deciding which ones to pursue, which ones are going to be dead ends that take a ton of intuition and skill. I created this thing Rich Ideas Lab […] The post EP 542: Rich Ideas Lab Jam Session – How to Launch a Product appeared first on The Rich Outdoors.

Steve is joined by author, John Williams, the writer behind 'F Work, Let's Play!', and other works. Steve and John discuss the ways in which you can create a systemised approach to choosing the right business for you - one that you both enjoy and profit from. The discussion also focusses upon the process of idea formulation, marketing, selling, and establishing a profitable business that's also a pleasure to operate. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a prevailing perfectionism problem, where people are far too anxious about things being exactly right before they take action. There are many sectors and markets to conquer, but willingness and keenness are only half of what you need to get there. Establishing your brand and business is also the art of identifying what makes your voice unique in that space. In order to create leads in the short term, we must seek to run campaigns that give people a strong connection to us, and a better sense of our skills and expertise, and ideally an interactive experience. When starting out, an effective way to gain traction is to focus on your chosen sector and establish category creation on a small niche. This marks you out to potential clients as the expert in that field. BEST MOMENTS 'People prevaricate far too much because they feel everything has to be perfect' 'What are you bringing to that idea beyond just the idea?' 'The most successful people don't have five days to give to you' 'That's the power of category creation - if you can zoom in and ask how you can super-niche within a sub-category' VALUABLE RESOURCES Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/SystemsAndOutsourcing/ Website: https://systemsandoutsourcing.com/welcome-1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drsteveday ABOUT THE GUEST John Williams is founder of The Ideas Lab, the company that has helped thousands of people to find something they love, get it started, and make a living out of it. He is the author of 'F**k Work Let's Play: Do what you love & get paid for it', a WHSmith Business Book of the Month. John started his career in creative technology as a developer on pioneering special effects software (including on-site work at Disney Feature Animation, LA) and became Digital Media CTO at a startup before moving to head up a media technology consultancy team at Deloitte. John quit, declaring he never wanted another job for the rest of his life. John consulted independently to the BBC and other broadcasters around the world before finally founding The Ideas Lab, running a popular London event called Scanners Night, and writing his first bestselling book Screw Work, Let’s Play, now translated into 10 languages (and which led to this new revised and updated book). John is also the author of Screw Work Break Free: How to launch your own money-making idea in 30 days, published by Vermilion John Williams Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnswilliams/ John Williams Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/johnwilliamsfwork LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsw/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/johnsw ABOUT THE HOST Steve used to be a slave to his business but when he moved to Sweden in 2015, he was forced to change the way he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely and after totally nailing this concept he decided to spend his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve’s been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in Computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing Methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants. Most business owners are overwhelmed because they don't know how to create systems or get the right help. Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ladies n' Genminmin I give you latest Episode of "The Good Listening To Show" on UK Health Radio!Please welcome to "The Clearing": John Williams MD of "The Ideas Lab" and best selling author of "F••k Work - Let's Play!" with other titles in the bag including "Screw Work - Break Free" and "Screw Work - Let's Play"A man with a purpose to talk about PURPOSE: The notion of "normal' is changing and the world of work has changed and not everybody is up to speed with that: Connecting 'passion to purpose' and how to do what you love and get paid for it.If you'd prefer to Watch/Listen to John Williams' time in The Good Listening To Clearing then you can do so here:https://vimeo.com/555787017 Hurrah!A rich and multi-layered conversation indeed…Marvellous!“The Good Listening To: Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!” is the Show & Podcast series that features “The Clearing”:Where all good Questions come to be asked - and all good Stories come to be told…With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to also enjoy along the way:The Clearing itself - a Tree - a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called “5-4-3-2-1” - some Alchemy - some Gold - a cheeky bit of Shakespeare - and a CAKE!So it's all to play for! Hurrah!(…and indeed Huzzah!)Enjoy!

John Williams is founder of The Ideas Lab, the company that has helped thousands of people to find something they love, get it started, and make a living out of it. John started his career in creative technology as a developer on pioneering special effects software (including on-site work at Disney Feature Animation, LA) and became Digital Media CTO at a startup before moving to head up a media technology consultancy team at Deloitte. John quit, declaring he never wanted another job for the rest of his life. John consulted independently to the BBC and other broadcasters around the world before finally founding The Ideas Lab, running a popular London event called Scanners Night, and writing his first bestselling book. His latest book 'F**k Work Let's Play: Do what you love & get paid for it' is WHSmith business book of the month and has now been translated into 10 languages. “make sure that you create a business you enjoy so that when it actually pays off and it makes money you don't discover that you've sacrificed what you actually want out of life just to make the money  ”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-lJ0

My guest this week is entrepreneur and podcast host, Gary Fox of The Entrepreneur Experiment. I have been following Gary’s podcast for well over a year now and admire his podcast format. He typically has one interview per week with either an established entrepreneur or one coming up through the ranks. Plus, he puts out a shorter Ideas Lab episode weekly where he shares tips, tools, and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs. I think he adds tremendous value to his listeners week in and week out, and that is why the podcast has stayed prominent on my own playlist. But recently one particular episode caught my attention, which Gary aptly labeled ‘The Worst Year of my Life’. And sure enough, Gary shares in this episode how the last year decimated his business in the travel industry, and the ensuing toll this took on this own physical health and mental wellbeing. I just think it was a brave decision to share this honest account of how tough the last year has been, and caution others to be aware of how stress and anxiety will take their toll on your physical body. Even when you think you are able to distract your mind from the worries, as Gary says, he tried to adopt a ‘stoic’ attitude to the demise of his business, but your body will eventually start to exhibit these feelings through physical or biological illness, which can then exasperate the mental unwellness when our bodies perceivably ‘let us down'.  You will hear us chat about this particular story, and the steps Gary took to get back on a healthier track. TOPICS DISCUSSED:Podcasting - the highs & the lowsUsing podcasting for own learning & knowledge What podcasters can learn from YouTubersMeandered into entrepreneurship, no master planWhat is the entrepreneur mindset? What fuels an entrepreneur to keep growing?The science and art of building your team in businesses How do you find good people for your business? What makes a good work culture?What motivates staff to do their best work? Balancing workload with personal & emotional wellbeingEmployers increasingly supporting their employees physical and mental health"The Worst Year of my Life" podcast episodeHow going to counseling helps to become more open and honest about lifeThe importance of talking through our problems - everything is not 'grand'!! The Entrepreneur Experiment community: building a community of entrepreneursRESOURCES MENTIONED: The Entrepreneur Experiment website: https://www.mrgaryfox.com/podcastEPISODE 112: 'The Worst Year of My Life' podcast: https://www.mrgaryfox.com/podcast/2021/4/8/ee-112-the-worst-year-of-my-lifeFall: the Mystery of Robert Maxwell book by John Preston:  https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/312/312953/fall/9780241388679.html_______________________________________________________Subscribe to Journeying YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLTdaqRate & review Journeying podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/journeying/id1529912826Like Journeying Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/33kp4bUVisit the Journeying website: https://journeying.me/Instagram: @journeyingpodcast

Today we flip the script. Susan Robertson interviews me as part of her weekly Ideas Lab seminar at Cambridge University. We discuss the creation and evolution of FreshEd and what the podcast’s impact has been on higher education. We recorded this interview in front of a live Zoom audience.

I’m joined by the wonderful John Williams. He is the founder of The Ideas Lab - a company that has helped thousands of people find something they love, get started and make a living with it. He is a best selling author of the book Screw Work, Lets Play. His newest book is called F**k Work Lets Play and we’re excited to have him join us today!   EPISODE RECAP   Tell us a little about you (1:39) When you said you never wanted a job again, did you want to do something entrepreneurial? (2:38) How did you start writing books? (3:45) Tell us a little about ‘super niching’ (8:50) Can you share about documenting over creating? (13:49) When people have followed you on the journey they feel like they know you! (20:05) There is a part in your book about removing internal blocks. Tell us about that (25:37) Let’s talk about your book - what do people get from this book in a nutshell? (29:03) Where can people connect with you? (34:40)   RESOURCES Screw Work, Let’s Play F**k Work, Let’s Play The Ideas Lab FWorkLetsPlay.com    Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook! 

 Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary...Cecil Beaton famously said that and it's a clarion cry could be attributed to any one of my guests, and John Williams is no exception.  A  senior managing consultant at Deloitte he was set up for life until the day came when he could bare the beige existence no more and so  fucked it all off, swapping the trappings of predictability for a life of freedom, risk and edgy creativity, swearing he would never work another conventional day as long as he drew breath.He now he runs the groundbreaking, job ruining, rule breaking The Ideas Lab which has helped thousands of people to break free from their commonplace existence to create their own successful businesses.Not content with just changing people's lives, John is also the  best selling author of three books, translated into ten languages.His new book is 'Fuck Work Let's Play: Do what you love & get paid for it' which is business book of the month in WHSmith travel shops.John's and inspirational character who has faced and overcome many challenges in his lifetime and here he takes time to share his story and philosophical outlook in another raw and unguarded episode of the show.  https://fworkletsplay.com/Title track composed by Jerry Hyde and Nick Van Gelder, produced by Nick Van Gelder, keyboards by Kenny Dickenson, brass by Noel Langley, vocals by Sian O'Gorman.     

بالحلقة الي قبل حكينا عن طرق تساعدنا انه نلاقي كتير أفكار ونحافظ عليهن وبعد فترة معينة يكون في عنا قاموس من الأفكار الي ممكن تكون ستارتابلكن السؤال الي بطرح نفسه هو بعد ما صار عنا كتير أفكار, شو أحسن فكرة أبدا أشتغل عليها؟ واذا في عندي فكرة حاببها, كيف بقدر أفحص ازا الها مستقبل وممكن تنجح؟بحلقة اليوم رح أعطي أكم اختبارالي بجاوب على هاي التساؤلات,فاذا عم تأسس بيزنيس صغير أو مجرد عندك فكرة وحابب تطورها خليك معاي لآخر هاي الحلقة عشان يصير عندك فكرة لكيف نقيم الأفكار بشكل أولي.الأفكار الي رح اطرحها اليوم مأسسة على كتاب اسمه will it fly الي بعطي عدة اختبارات الي نعملها على الفكرة

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We learn about the life of Maricella Chairez and what led to her death in a Racine jail. Then, we talk about safe ways to enjoy the upcoming holidays while preparing for more cases of COVID-19. Plus, we meet the subject of the new documentary Ahead of the Curve which tells the story of the founder of the world’s most successful lesbian magazine. Guests: Rory Linnane, reporter who covers public health for the Ideas Lab at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Amanda Simanek, professor of epidemiology at UW-Milwaukee Franco Stevens, lead cast and founder of Curve magazine; Jen Rainin, director and co-producer of Ahead of the Curve

In this special bonus episode, Jen and Pete walk through their upcoming Big Ideas Lab, answering the usual questions of who it's for, why it exists, and how it works.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the Big Ideas Lab, and who is it for?For previous participants, what was the Big Ideas Lab like?What possible outcomes might result for having participated in the Big Ideas Lab?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jennifer is the Founder and CEO of tellent and is on a mission to make work, work better for women. Her professional experience spans three continents across brand strategy and international market development and while her primary school teachers didn’t appreciate her questions challenging “why”, she embraces that curiosity and the perspective that comes with challenging the status quo to create impactful and lasting change.   In this episode: Jennifer Hargreaves, Founder and CEO of tellent and is on a mission to make work, work better for women.  Jennifer has such a sparkling personality & a global citizen of the world.  We chat about how her curiosity led her to found Tellent.     We chat about: How tellent was created from her own needs of flexibility Lots of jobs… access to FREE Job boards Lots of companies are hiring, but roles have been elevated How #COVID has created time for repurpose our why How to stand out during the #COVID pandemic, especially when there is lots of top talent out there. Power of Networking  How to change the next few years Understanding the difference between time & space COVID is a gift Ideas Lab is the new playground for ideas tellent has lots of free resources including access to job boards 15% discount for access to Virtual Talent Platform which is a networking community and mastermind group for job-seekers and freelancers to find and build flexible work.  CANINNOVATE Listeners (code: CanInnovate) And so much more   About tellent: tellent is a job-board and networked platform that connects professional job-seekers and freelancers with entrepreneurs and inclusive businesses to find, fill and build flexible work opportunities.   Connect with Jennifer: WeAreTellent.com LinkedIn Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

John Williams started his career in creative technology - as a developer on pioneering special effects software (including on-site work at Disney Feature Animation, LA) and broadcast automation for the BBC and others.He became Digital Media CTO at a European startup incubator before moving to head up a media technology consultancy team at Deloitte.John left to consult independently to broadcasters around the world before writing his first bestselling book Screw Work Let's Play and founding The Ideas Lab which has now helped thousands of people to start a business they love.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.org/w...https://www.dinisguarda.com/https://www.intelligenthq.com/author/...https://www.hedgethink.com/author/din...About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/https://twitter.com/citiesabc__

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We look at the new series “Milwaukee’s Promise,” with reporter James Causey from the Journal Sentinel . Then, we learn about different strategies to civil disobedience and what makes a protest successful. Plus, we meet the new President and CEO of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, Kendra Whitlock Ingram. Guests: James Causey, Ideas Lab reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Pamela Oliver, professor emerita of Sociology at UW-Madison Kendra Whitlock Ingram, president and CEO of the Marcus Performing Arts Center

Most people spend far too long with their business ideas on hold before they launch something. This special episode of The Ideas Lab podcast will tell you how you can launch a business idea in 5 days. And if you want to make it happen for yourself, you can join our free 5-Day Business Startup Challenge. The next one starts Monday 11 May. Register your free place at: sign up at: https://theideaslab.org/5dc

Well, this week's interview guest is me. And I'm being interviewed by Simon Williams, who is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, lecturer, and successful business owner and he's now the founder of Expert Velocity. Simon asked me to be on his podcast, to talk about finding the right idea at the beginning of getting your business started, how to test it out, and then how to get it going. Along the way, I also tell a few stories about my own work life in order to illustrate my points. So there might be some interesting things there from my history in technology and consultancy, and novel work about how I got to where I am now with The Ideas Lab. Thanks very much to Simon for a great interview, and for allowing us to share this recording as part of the ideas lab podcast. Best wishes,  John   For full links and notes please visit: https://theideaslab.org/simonwilliams-interview ______________________________________________________________ Music provided by Argofox: TheDiabolicalWaffle – My Wish https://youtu.be/sRWEMjYR6e4

Part 1: Daniel Fryer, author of The Four Thoughts That F*ck You Up, & John Williams, the author of Screw Work Let’s Play & Screw Work Break Free, reveal all about self help books to presenters Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. Daniel Fryer is also a former journalist & specialist practitioner of rational-emotive behaviour therapy. He used to growl a lot & immerse himself in Bingo. John Williams talks about the Ideas Lab & applying his self help skills to dating & relationships. (How well did that work out? Have a listen...) We’ll also be discussing he challenges of having a swear word in your book title - so this episode includes words like “fuck”. Sorry, we couldn’t really avoid it. If that makes you cross, you may console yourself with the information that book titles which include swear words are more difficult to search for on Amazon. **** Also in this episode, we visit the delightful & welcoming Book House in Thame & owner Brian Pattinson. It’s a joyful place. The owner is from Newby. And he gave Paul a free book - the utterly wonderful The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne. You should read it immediately & sigh & laugh. But mainly laugh. Also, order your copy from The Book House in Thame. We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio show from authors Paul Waters and  Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, celebrities, talkers,  poets about books, songs, lyrics, speeches,  scripts, fiction and  non-fiction. We go out on various radio platforms at least once a fortnight and every other Thursday on podcast. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com -  which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our  guests - and details of the radio stations that carry We'd Like A Word.  We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and Facebook @wedlikeaword and our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes,  we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear  from you - your thoughts,  ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. . .

Part 1: Daniel Fryer, author of The Four Thoughts That F*ck You Up, & John Williams, the author of Screw Work Let’s Play & Screw Work Break Free, reveal all about self help books to presenters Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. Daniel Fryer is also a former journalist & specialist practitioner of rational-emotive behaviour therapy. He used to growl a lot & immerse himself in Bingo. John Williams talks about the Ideas Lab & applying his self help skills to dating & relationships. (How well did that work out? Have a listen...) We’ll also be discussing he challenges of having a swear word in your book title - so this episode includes words like “fuck”. Sorry, we couldn’t really avoid it. If that makes you cross, you may console yourself with the information that book titles which include swear words are more difficult to search for on Amazon. **** Also in this episode, we visit the delightful & welcoming Book House in Thame & owner Brian Pattinson. It’s a joyful place. The owner is from Newby. And he gave Paul a free book - the utterly wonderful The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne. You should read it immediately & sigh & laugh. But mainly laugh. Also, order your copy from The Book House in Thame. We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio show from authors Paul Waters and  Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, celebrities, talkers,  poets about books, songs, lyrics, speeches,  scripts, fiction and  non-fiction. We go out on various radio platforms at least once a fortnight and every other Thursday on podcast. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com -  which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our  guests - and details of the radio stations that carry We'd Like A Word.  We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and Facebook @wedlikeaword and our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes,  we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear  from you - your thoughts,  ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. . .

Part 1: Daniel Fryer, author of The Four Thoughts That F*ck You Up, & John Williams, the author of Screw Work Let’s Play & Screw Work Break Free, reveal all about self help books to presenters Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. Daniel Fryer is also a former journalist & specialist practitioner of rational-emotive behaviour therapy. He used to growl a lot & immerse himself in Bingo. John Williams talks about the Ideas Lab & applying his self help skills to dating & relationships. (How well did that work out? Have a listen...) We’ll also be discussing he challenges of having a swear word in your book title - so this episode includes words like “fuck”. Sorry, we couldn’t really avoid it. If that makes you cross, you may console yourself with the information that book titles which include swear words are more difficult to search for on Amazon. **** Also in this episode, we visit the delightful & welcoming Book House in Thame & owner Brian Pattinson. It’s a joyful place. The owner is from Newby. And he gave Paul a free book - the utterly wonderful The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne. You should read it immediately & sigh & laugh. But mainly laugh. Also, order your copy from The Book House in Thame. We'd Like A Word is a podcast and radio show from authors Paul Waters and  Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, celebrities, talkers,  poets about books, songs, lyrics, speeches,  scripts, fiction and  non-fiction. We go out on various radio platforms at least once a fortnight and every other Thursday on podcast. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com -  which is where you'll find information about Paul and Steve and our  guests - and details of the radio stations that carry We'd Like A Word.  We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword and Facebook @wedlikeaword and our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - and yes,  we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear  from you - your thoughts,  ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. . .

Genetics, Psychedelics and the future of personalised health with David Krantz Did you know that genes are not destiny? You may have a gene for a potential health problem but that doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to develop that health problem. In fact, your genes determine an awful lot, they may influence how you respond to particular diets and whether the latest fad diet actually works for you or not. And in exchange, your lifestyle and what you eat and how you exercise may effect how your genes express themselves in your health. I find it a fascinating subject and for this episode we get stuck right into it with Epigenetics Performance Coach, David Krantz. And if you have no idea what that means – you will shortly! We're going to dive in and find out if there actually genes for creativity, how following your passion has actually been shown to have positive health benefits at the epigenetic and immune system levels as well as how are genes impact how we respond to things like Cannabis and psychedelic drugs. And finally we explore the hot topic of micro-dosing i.e taking tiny daily amounts of psychedelic mushrooms.   Get a free 30 minute consultation with David and find all the show links at: https://theideaslab.org/davidkrantz     Music provided by Argofox: TheDiabolicalWaffle – My Wish https://youtu.be/sRWEMjYR6e4

The Entrepreneur Experiment presents, The Ideas Lab.  I sit down with Ireland's brightest minds and try to identify ideas and trends that they believe will become popular. In this week's episode, I sit down with David Delahunty, entrepreneur and maker. We explore Biohacking, No Code, the rise of remote work, niche groups and vegan versions of popular food.   

Are you familiar with Oracle Cloud Customer Connect? Tune in to HCM Cloud Talk Radio to hear Heather Hagedorn, Oracle Senior Product Strategy Manager, as she provides information about this Oracle Cloud community-gathering place where members interact and collaborate on common goals and objectives.

In this episode I'll be talking to John Williams, founder of The Ideas Lab London. John began his career in creative technology as a developer on pioneering special effects software, including on-site work at Disney Feature Animation at Los Angeles and broadcast automation. He became Digital Media CTO at a European startup incubator before moving to head up a small media technology consultancy team at Deloitte. John left to consult independently to broadcasters around the world before finally founding The Ideas Lab and writing his bestselling book, Screw Work Let's Play. John has spoken at events around the world from London to Bratislava to LA. He speaks on many topics including the future of work, why your best employee is not a worker but a player, and how to start a business in 30 days. In this episode I'll be speaking to John about the seemingly intractable problem of how to get a new business off the ground, and recognised, in a world that is increasingly dominated by international organisations with pockets the size of which mere mortals can hardly contend.   for full show notes and links please head over to: wickedproblems.fm

On Dispelling Dark Psychic Forces- Creating Mindfulness and Joy Laurie Santos, Professor of psychology and cognitive sciences at Yale University Hedy Kober, Expert on Mindfulness @ the Clinical and Effective Neuroscience Lab, Yale University Molly Crockett, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Cambridge University   How can we become more mindful of our actions and compassionate with our speech? How can we dispel those “dark psychic forces” Marianne Williamson called out in the US Democratic Debates, alive in our world today; in order to create a more just, peaceful, brilliant world tomorrow? It’s crystal clear that citizens of the US and the world are hungry for moral leadership. We are seeking guidance to transform future fears about climate change, the unraveling of our biosphere, personal prosperity, and dignity lost… into fruitful actions with positive outcomes for all. I am grateful to have with us today on our Natural Intelligence Worldwide podcast  three world experts on mindfulness and joy- Laurie Santos, Hedy Kober, and Molly Crockett. Together, they ran the hugely popular Ideas Lab on the Science of Happiness at Davos where we met this year. And, today we dive into a variety of important health and wellness topics; answering questions, like: What’s the recipe for healthy life balance in order to optimize good decision-making and positive, productive dialogue? How are we most effective in getting people on board the Climate Action and New Deal for Nature train in meaningful, transformative ways? How do we create true empathy among world leaders for people vulnerable to the affects of war, climate change, environmental degradation; so abundant investment goes toward building resilience and positively impacting underdeveloped communities?

 Learn the secret of getting your business and brand standout Know how to overcome price pressure or the scarcity of work through finding your super niche Learn more about creative niching and why you need to find your superniche Resources/Links: John William's 3- Part Mini Video Series: Creative Niching for Entrepreneurs: visit theideaslab.org/creativeniching Summary John Williams is the founder of The Ideas Lab and author of best-selling books Screw Work Let’s Play & Screw Work Break Free. He is formerly a creative technologies expert, and then senior managing consultant at Deloitte. John helps entrepreneurs turn their ideas and expertise into #1 businesses, books, and brands. In this episode, John shares a method of creative niching to help guide entrepreneur and experts overcome roadblocks so they can get on track with their business and to stand-out and be #1 in the crowded business world. Check out these episode highlights: 01:44 – John's ideal client: one is somebody who has some real scale in their subject but they want to turn their ideas and expertise into a number one business, book, or brand, as you mentioned. But also, people right in the beginning account in a corporate job. 02:10 – Problem he helps solve: Struggle to standout. 02:52 – Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to John: They're going to notice that there's a lot more competition around in pretty much every market. They're going to see that people are quibbling about their price. 03:40 – Common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem: I think when people first feel that kind of price pressure or the scarcity of work, they go more general. 04:25 – John’s Valuable Free Action(VFA): I would recommend thinking about your super niche. So, it’s not just enough to say I niche into this industry or into women between 30 and 50. That's what people describe to me as a niche. It's not a real niche. You need a super niche which is something really specific. 05:10 – John’s Valuable Free Resource(VFR): http://theideaslab.org/creativeniching Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “People are finding themselves commoditized. Even if you got lots of skills, you're finding that people are just buying you on price instead of comparing you against the next person who does X or Y.” -@johnswClick To Tweet “You need a super niche which is something really specific...And then once you’ve got really successful in that area where you could do that have the most impact then you can expand from there.”-@johnswClick To Tweet Transcript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland: Hello everyone. A very warm welcome to another edition of Market The Invisible. My name is Tom Poland. Beaming out to as always from on the sand next to the waves a little Castaways Beach in Queensland, Australia. Joined today by John Williams. John a very warm welcome. Where are you...where are you hanging out? John Williams: Hi Tom. I'm in London. I'm in east London at the moment and this is quite early for me to get started. Tom Poland: Hope you had a strong espresso and enjoying the cricket. Cricket World Cup. John Williams: I pay no attention to sports, I'm afraid. That's dead and dry... TTom Poland: That's a very short conversation. Excellent. John Williams: I've had a very strong coffee just to...good to go. Tom Poland: Excellent. You're good to go. You got some caffeine in the veins; we are good to go. Folks for those of you who don't know John, he's a very interesting person. He's the founder of the Ideas Lab. Works with a lot of creative people. He's the author of "Screw Work, Let's Play" and "Screw Work, Break Free". John Williams: Yeah. Tom Poland: Great titles.

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Entrepreneur Saskia Nelson - How I created a new genre of photography in 30 days Saskia Nelson had just lost her job when she took a course with The Ideas Lab 5 years ago. She had only a vague idea of the business she wanted to start but decided over the next 30 days to offer photography for people's dating profiles. Saskia ended up creating an entirely new genre of business: Dating Photography. Today her business has over a dozen photographers working under her in 5 cities around the UK and now New York and LA as well. And her business has been profiled on the front page of BBC News and in numerous newspapers and magazines. Here's the story from her first ever client to the international business she runs now. Listen in to learn how you too can start from scratch and create something incredible. Highlights from this episode: “[John] You created an entire new category. You did that by zooming in…. [Saskia] I'm just doing something different, but the one thing I'm doing, I'm doing it quite well.” “People don't realize, you can start something without having a website…without having a social media presence.”  “You created an entire new category. You did that by zooming in. That's often how you do it, because pretty much every kind of business is being done. But if you narrow your focus, then the dating profile photographer, which is a new thing, whereas being a portrait photographer is not.” [John Williams] “I felt like I changed his life, just through this act of taking his photos. He's had such an adventure with them since. Getting messages like that, it's like, “Oh, this is why I do it.”” “It was pretty terrifying, I mean I can laugh now five years later but yeah, I was like, oh my god someones paying me to do this now.” “A lot of people have these ideas for a business, particularly something that's quite cool like this, that sounds fun, and then they just sit on it or they research. So they spend their whole time Googling.” “I said I was going to be a portrait photographer, I just hadn't figured out what I was going to do. And what I had noticed was, all the photographers that I was looking at their websites, their businesses, they were all the same. So they all offered the same thing, they all offered events, weddings, portraits, family and everyone's website I see is the same and I was like, I don't want to do what everyone else is doing. And I kind of figured that I wanted to do one thing and just do that one thing really really well because I was reading marketing books as well and they say that when you read marketing books. Especially back then, rewind five years, it was all about doing one thing and doing it really well. So I thought, right, I'm going to do that.” Bio: Saskia Nelson is the talent behind the award-winning and internationally acclaimed Hey Saturday, the UK's coolest dating photography business, specialising in creating dating photos that win dates for 100's of single people. She is also the co-founder of Irresistible Dating. She's been credited for creating the genre of dating photography and is recognised as the leading industry expert in the UK & US on all things dating photo related. She also puts her extensive online dating experiences to good use by sharing her experiences and wisdom on her blog. Topics covered: How Saskia launched the world's first dating profile photography business on The Ideas Lab 30 day challenge. The power of ‘category creation' The danger of endless googling & researching when you're starting a business  Creating an experience of confidence. Being a magnet for the press. The desperation of non-specialisation Capturing someone's essence in a photograph Honesty in dating Why it's all worth it & the joy of client success. Get full references, links, videos clips and more in the shownotes here     Music provided by Argofox: TheDiabolicalWaffle - My Wish https://youtu.be/sRWEMjYR6e4

Welcome to the Ideas Lab Podcast, where you can learn from the world's greatest creative and entrepreneurial minds to help you turn your ideas into original businesses, books and brands – because in a crowded world, it pays to stand out. Your host is John Williams, bestselling author of 'Screw Work Let's Play' and 'Screw Work Break Free' and founder of The Ideas Lab London. This the first episode is to give you a quick introduction to John and what's coming up on the podcast.  Our focus is on the rebels, creatives and innovators with a new take on their topic that has allowed them to carve out a space that is all their own - from Saskia Nelson, the world's first dating profile photographer, to the New York Times bestselling author, Dan Pink exploding myths about productivity, to therapist Jerry Hyde taking his clients on a unique experience with plant medicines in Nepal. Subscribe now to get inspired, learn something new, and get ideas for your next creative project. Go here to learn more about the podcast, John Williams and The Ideas Lab - and to enter the launch competition running in March 2019 to win a share of £4000 of prizes.

In 2011 the Academic Ideas Lab was created, with the goal of transferring the most exciting research stories from UK universities onto our TV screens and radios. Ex TV producer, Lucy Vernall, runs the company and in this episode of the Research Comms podcast she talks about the challenges of getting shows commissioned, what elements can turn a piece of research into a captivating documentary idea, the difficulty of gauging the impact of reaching millions of people with your research, and how the changing digital landscape is affecting our viewing habits and what we watch. www.orinococomms.com

John Williams entrepreneur and author sharing his story and what important to him around tech creativity and innovation.  Ideas from his books "Screw Work, Let's Play (How to do what you love & get paid for it)" "Screw Work Break Free: How to launch your own money-making idea in 30 days" And from his Ideas Lab He advocates: - try things - social media isn't all something to sell is a better starting point - skills for the future  Screw Work Break Free http://theideaslab.org/ Invest in You the Podcast - subscribe to hear it first Junior MBA Fredrik Sandvall - Linked InMusic by Dewolf http://www.dewolfemusic.com/  

Would you like to start doing more of what you love….and get paid for it? John Williams is the Best-selling author of ‘Screw Work Break Free’ and ‘Screw Work Let's Play’. Throughout John’s wildly varied career, he has been an employee, a freelancer, a consultant on contract and he is now the founder and director of The Ideas Lab. After John’s first book was released it spurred the creation of programmes such as The Screw Work 30-day Challenge, with hundreds of people around the world making an idea happen in 30 days. The new ideas and techniques in the 30-day Challenge have had a profound impact on it’s participants, with many sharing stories afterwards of life-changing experiences. When you include all of the live events, Mastermind and Mentorship programmes and consulting to corporations, several thousand people have road-tested the strategies laid out by John in ‘Screw Work Break Free’. In this interview, John discusses how anybody can start a business with zero competition. In this episode you’ll learn… How you can create a business with zero competition and instantly be the number one in your field Why it is easier now to solve people’s problems through having your own business than it was 10 years ago How John designed his own exit strategy from the corporate world and what a wonderful feeling it was to do so Why reading lots of books and working with selected coaches helped John to learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the early days of running his business Why the choice of what you do as an entrepreneur is mostly driven by what you love doing rather than money [although money is still important!] Why you should start planning your escape plan whilst you still have a job, and not just jumping ship hoping all will work out fine How you have to actually get outside of your comfort zone and physically test and try some business ideas in order to discover which ones might be the best fit for you   Quotes: ‘I think that I never quite suited jobs, and I assumed that’s what you had to do’ ‘The biggest thing that they’ve got to do [employees] if they haven’t run a business before, is to think like an Entrepreneur’ ‘If you work for yourself and you go into a job, you’ll be a way better employee, and way more valuable’ ‘You need to sell yourself as something that people actually want’ ‘A model of Entrepreneurship is a bit more like art. What do you want to give to the world and what do you have that no one else has?’ Links & Resources mentioned in this episode: Screw Work Break Free: How To Launch Your Own Money Making Idea in 30 Days - Book Screw Work Let’s Play - Book   Guest Details: John Williams Linkedin The Ideas Lab Website Connect with Escape The Rat Race...within 12 months: Official Website Private Facebook Group   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you would like to share? Send us a message And if you can spare two minutes, we’d love for you to leave us a review on iTunes  

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John Williams is the founder of The Ideas Lab, a site that runs transformational programs, leading people to find good businesses and making ideas happen. John is also the author of the bestselling book Screw Work, Let's Play. "We don't have to do something we don't enjoy." On this episode, John talks about how he started out as a software developer and eventually became a chief technology officer at a European startup incubator. He runs the Ideas Lab programs and is keeping himself busy with helping others do what they love.  "It's not enough to sit around and muse through life." John is a firm believer in working toward your dreams, even when the situations don't permit it. There will always be roadblocks; but it's supposed to be that way. It's our obsession with happiness that is a problem, John stresses. "OFTENTIMES, WE FORGET THE NARRATIVE OF LIFE." Learn more about John: theideaslab.org Facebook Twitter Get your £200 discount from The Ideas Lab's programs! Reach out to hello@theideaslab.org and tell them Life Athletics sent you!

Episode 025 - John Williams Screw Work Break Free: How to Launch Your Own Money-Making Idea in 30 Days. Bestselling author, Ideas Lab founder and career coach John Williams believes that the traditional 9-5 job model is outdated and is no longer the safest form of employment, and he has devoted nearly a decade to coaching people, wanting to start their own business, community project or enterprise, in the best way to craft a business from conception to launch, and beyond. First, using his quick 3-step technique you'll find a killer business idea and then you'll follow John's tried-and-tested 30-programme to launch it as quickly as possible – with minimal risk, expenditure and time. In fact, John encourages you not to spend a penny, or do anything drastic, like quit your job, until you've made traction with your business, because his method is designed to develop first as a side project until you're ready to go bigger – a bit like Mark Zuckerberg developing the first version of Facebook while he was studying for his finals. Drawing on ground breaking research, approaches and case studies that range from Silicon Valley enterprises to non-profit organisations, including ETSY, Air B'n'B, Facebook and Mashable, in Screw Work Break Free John provides crucial insights into corporate cultures, both good and bad, and offers a blueprint for establishing and launching a successful business. John's first book Screw Work Let's Play: How to do what you love & get paid for it was a UK bestseller, recommended by the Sunday Times, and now in Screw Work Break Free he offers a radically different approach to business management and entrepreneurial thinking than most business books, as it is designed to help you quickly find a viable business idea and then walks you through the steps to launching it in 30-days.   Ian and John Discuss:- Micro blocking of time List of things to launch your business List of things you don't need to launch Kiva John's book:- Screw Work Break Free: How to Launch Your Own Money-Making Idea in 30 Days. Show Sponsors:- Far North - Sales, Marketing, Technology Are you looking to enter new markets? Launch a new business, product or service? Maybe introduce a new revenue stream? Far North is an all-encompassing Business Development Consultancy. We aim to fulfil your growth potential by reviewing your existing business strategy or developing a new, bespoke business model.

Beatrice Fischer-Stracke spricht heute mit Dr. Jan A. Neuhöfer, Ingenieur für Technische Kybernetik,  der Anfang 2015 zu ihr kam, um Gesangunterricht zu nehmen. Die Firma, für die er arbeitet ist Dassault Systèmes und sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf Software-Engineering und Echtzeit 3D-Simulation. Nun ganz so wörtlich muss man die Headline nicht nehmen, natürlich wird eine Präsentation oder ein Vortrag gesprochen … Dennoch kann man in einen Vortrag sehr viel aus dem Gesangunterricht einbringen. Die Atemführung, den Ton stützen, die Modulation. All das trägt zum Erfolg einer Rede, eines Vortrags oder einer Moderation bei. Und letzten Endes zum Erfolg des oder der Vortragenden. Jan Neuhöfer erfährt von allen Seiten, die über seinen Gesangsunterricht wissen, nur positive Meinungen. Und er sagt, dass alle, mit denen er über Gesangunterricht spricht, dies sehr interessiert wahrnehmen. Am seinem Beispiel und im Gespräch mit ihm wird klar, wie Gesangunterricht an der Persönlichkeit wirkt. Der ganze Körper macht mit und ist letztendlich ein Gesamtausdruck. Was denkt Jan über Zeit? Über Vorträge? Und das denkt er über Führungspersönlichkeiten: Wer nicht zu seinen Leute spricht, führt sie nicht. Interessante Eindrücke eines Vielsprechers und kreativen Kopfs einer innovativen Firma.   Sein Leitsatz, der ihn inspiriert hat: „Do what you love, the rest comes.“

In an effort to advance STEM research and education, the National Science Foundation is hosting new workshops called the Ideas Lab, which bring together diverse groups of scientists to form innovative research projects. A recent workshop awarded a total of 15 million dollars to three teams of scientists to crack the olfactory code. Psychologist Lucia Jacobs of the University of California, Berkeley is part of a team of seven principle investigators that received 6.3 million dollars. "So it's a very diverse group. I mean it’s not just throwing out individual grants, which would be wonderful, but it’s actually creating three teams who are going to be working together synergistically across disciplines." Jacobs says the team, which includes mathematicians and cell neuroscientists, will study how humans and animals navigate using smell. "We've got one goal and we're doing it from seven different perspectives. So that's really exciting. That could not have happened under any other grant mechanism."

Imagine being thrown together with a group of strangers and coming up with a fundable scientific proposal in less than a week. That’s the basic nuts and bolts of the National Science Foundation Ideas Lab, a relatively new mechanism for encouraging big thinking in science and out-of-the box interdisciplinary collaborations. Interesting idea, but does it work? Matt Wachowiak, Ph.D., USTAR professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the University of Utah relays his experience, and his views on whether this will become the norm for scientific funding.

RUConnected #37 The Asian Connection or "The Mystery Snorer" Whats News 1. Jenny's Jakarta trip to the Australian International School http://www.ais-indonesia.com/kemangwelcome.html 2. Lois' Singapore Trip 12 students, 4 teachers visit to our sister school and celebrated National Day - The National Day of Singapore is celebrated every year on 9 August, in commemoration of Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965- The incredible proud of their country and obvious in the National Pride - songs, & celebrations. Holiday for National Day and rest day afterwards. Students went to school for celebrations and then a normal work day and then home with some families. (v.short Homestay) http://berwicklodge2singapore.global2.vic.edu.au SKYPE 3. Mystery Skype with Mitch Hughes and Watsonia PS - Structured- animals, next numbers and skype with New York school - Nancy Sharoff WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN LEARNING 4.Jenny Ultranet school - weekly lessons with just one or to skills Adding bling to the ultranet and vokis using embed codes. 5. LOIS - New way to think about online learning for example blogging from the “Ideas Lab” Move away from the “Show and Tell” blogs to “There are four strategies that influence how we learn and the way we behave online, that this white paper explores: Connecting, Communicating, Collaborating and Learning Collectively. 6. Jenny presented at GTAV- iGeography - Here is jenny's presentation https://files.me.com/jenashby/t0giup MULTIMEDIA 7. How are your movies going? - Just finishing up, very pleased with them so far. Learnt heaps about filming with a blue screen ( mobile white board with blue paper pinned to it) 8. Animations of eggs hatching as we have eggs in the classroom http://eps12lc.global2.vic.edu.au/ - Grade ½ Learning community Something for Teachers to try - 9. Symmetry Work flow - for Ipad Use the Kaleidic Lite (FREE) to create a shape, capture it, add it to Doodle Buddy to draw the lines of Symmetry. Or use PhotoBooth with a mirror or mirro paint app on iphones and iPad Maths - Stories in addition 10. Stamping addition problems and recording voices in Kidpix to tell and addition story and then adding to a slide show of addition stories in KidPix. 11. Good chats on twitter #elemchat Sunday morning 8am Melb time for early starters http://elemchat.wikispaces.com/ #daily5 Sat morn 10am-11am Melb time http://www.thedailycafe.com/public/department104.cfm 12. New Apps to Share 1 Maths Party - ordering but starts with simple numbers and moves onto equations - one or two player (FREE) http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/math-party-free-multiplayer/id435296908?mt=8 Free app 2 Explain Everything app - sonic pics and showme- record voice draw and add pics- shares in many ways very nice - includes a cropper http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/explain-everything/id431493086?mt=8 $2.99 3. Glow draw, skywrite, fireworks http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/glow-draw!/id364873934?mt=8 skywrite http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/skywrite/id374044969?mt=8 5. Sock puppets..free App http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sock-puppets/id394504903?mt=8 6. Writepad convert handwriting to text - nice $10.49 http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/writepad-for-ipad/id363618389?mt=8 Conferences this week VITTA - Mon 29th Aug & Tues 30th Aug http://www.vitta.org.au/conferenceinfo IWB Digital Leaders Sep 1-3 Thurs, Fri, Sat http://www.iwb.net.au/conferences/digital/default.htm