Podcast appearances and mentions of John S Couch

John S. Couch: The Art of Creative Rebellion How to champion creativity, change culture and save your soul: John Couch  We speak so much about the need for innovation in our businesses and in our industries. However, a vital question we may need to stop and ask is: are we strangling innovation in the crib by restricting the Creative Rebels inside our own organizations? Our special guest on this exclusive episode is John Couch  He is Chief Experience Officer for Blockchain Creative Labs / Head of Galvanize Studios/author of “The Art of Creative Rebellion” / former head of design for Hulu | eBay | Qualcomm | CBS | MOCA | Wired John led the successful 2017 redesign of the Hulu Experience. John Couch considers himself as a battle-hardened creative executive who has learned how to keep his creative soul and humanity while working in the massive corporate machinery of modern capitalism. He is a writer (novels and screenwriting), artist (you can see him create live on Instagram, he's also a designer who is dedicated to unlocking creativity in businesses, his co-workers and himself. He's one of today's leading creative minds­ and the author of a new and rather radical book for modern rebels about how to find success―without losing your edge. The Art of Creative Rebellion. More on John S. Couch:  http://John-Couch.com Instagram @theartofcreativerebellion

John S. Couch: The Art of Creative Rebellion How to champion creativity, change culture and save your soul: John Couch  We speak so much about the need for innovation in our businesses and in our industries. However, a vital question we may need to stop and ask is: are we strangling innovation in the crib by restricting the Creative Rebels inside our own organizations? Our special guest on this exclusive episode is John Couch  He is Chief Experience Officer for Blockchain Creative Labs / Head of Galvanize Studios/author of “The Art of Creative Rebellion” / former head of design for Hulu | eBay | Qualcomm | CBS | MOCA | Wired John led the successful 2017 redesign of the Hulu Experience. John Couch considers himself as a battle-hardened creative executive who has learned how to keep his creative soul and humanity while working in the massive corporate machinery of modern capitalism. He is a writer (novels and screenwriting), artist (you can see him create live on Instagram, he's also a designer who is dedicated to unlocking creativity in businesses, his co-workers and himself. He's one of today's leading creative minds­ and the author of a new and rather radical book for modern rebels about how to find success―without losing your edge. The Art of Creative Rebellion. More on John S. Couch:  http://John-Couch.com Instagram @theartofcreativerebellion

When John S. Couch started at Hulu as Vice President of UX and Design in January 2016, one of the first things he wanted to do was produce a vision video. Design is a lot like the parable of the elephant and the blind men, said Couch, author of The Art of Creative Rebellion. In the story, the blind men have never come across an elephant before so each man feels and describes only one part of the elephant, like its trunk or tail—unable to describe the elephant in its entirety “They're all correct, but they're looking at it only through one slice,” Couch said. “And what I wanted to do was make a short film, which described the end result. What the whole elephant looked like.”“And there was an immediate mental shift,” Couch said. “From ‘We're not really sure’ to ‘Oh, that's the elephant.’”In Episode 11 of the Human Insight Podcast, Couch goes on to talk about his career path (such as exaggerating his skill sets to land a job at Wired to the evolution of his role now as a Mr. Wolf—consulting companies on their UX and design problems).

John S Couch is the former Vice President of Product Design for Hulu where he led the successful 2017 redesign of the Hulu Experience. His first job out of college was curating an art show in London of Beat writer William Burroughs’ “Shotgun Paintings” in San Francisco. He launched his design career at Wired Magazine, as he is half Japanese and fluent in the langue, he helped launch Wired Japan. Upon moved to LA, he took leadership roles at The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), CBS and eBay before landing at Hulu.John is also a painter and the author of The Art of Creative Rebellion a book on How to Champion creativity, change culture and save your soul. 

Nicolas Aidoud is the Founder and Managing Partner of HumAIn Capital where he advises Fortune 500 companies on artificial intelligence and deep tech for positive human impact. Nicolas is very positive and pragmatic about the future impact of artificial intelligence and his approach helps us truly understand, access and make sense of AI and the technologies that are both around and in front of us, and how they will impact our future. When did Nicolas decide he had a passion for artificial intelligence & deep tech and how that can impact humans? "AI could be a poison for humans or a cure to eliminate all the outs…burnout, bore out and brown outs." What does this sentence mean? The palette of information that paints the image of AI is pessimistic and often threatening. How does Nicolas see it today? How much has AI progressed in the last 12 months? Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles about every two years, though the cost of computers is halved. Where are we today? What's the affirmative action we can take here - for a worker, our children, ourselves, what's the proactive attack? Is it every industry that will be impacted? Are there any industries exempt from the influence of AI, VR, AR…? AI machines see above and beyond human capacity. Could it be they can see too far? At what point will we longer know what is real and what is fabricated by technology? How far away is that point? John S Couch who wrote The Art of Creative Rebellion said that creativity is the currency of the future in the face of AI. How does Nicolas see that? For a business leader who has done nothing to date, what is their first step today? How has Nicolas adapted his own life to incorporate and integrate AI or new tech into his world? What is Nicolas' view of the ideal company that has mastered every facet of AI? Could Nicolas see a time where the values of the company, typically adopted by the people, are shared with machines?   LINKS   HumAIn Capital  https://humaincapital.com   HumAIn the Book https://humainthebook.com   Singularity University  https://su.org   The Mojo Sessions website https://www.themojosessions.com   The Mojo Sessions on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheMojoSessions?fan_landing=true   The Mojo Sessions on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMojoSessions/   Gary on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bertwistle-helping-unlock-great-ideas-b5182011/   Gary on Twitter https://twitter.com/GaryBertwistle   The Mojo Sessions on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themojosessions/   If you like what you hear, we'd be grateful for a review on iTunes -  click here. Happy listening!   © 2021 Gary Bertwistle.  All Rights Reserved.   Any products or companies discussed in the show are not paid endorsements. I am not sponsored by, nor do I have any professional or affiliate relationships of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show. It's just stuff I like, that I think is cool, that I want to share, and that I believe may be of interest to you as part of the Mojo crew.

In this episode, we spend some time with John S. Couch, who lives and works – and plays – in California. He is also currently VP, Product Design at Hulu. We dive immediately into discussing themes of life, work and the creative process. He brings us briefly through his experience in building teams and what philosophy he employs in building positive culture. He also warns about certain pitfalls in investing too much in “labels”. But, this is not before we discuss the lessons of the samurai and the importance of developing skills and a mindset through the mastery of one thing in order to approach other things. We discuss creating and the state of flow. We hear his views on the connection between experiencing different artforms and the “communion of understanding” with others. And, we also learn his thoughts on how any great art is a (necessary) confrontation. He rounds off the discussion with the two things he deems most important for his success and the ultimate lesson he’s learned in his life. Website: https://www.john-couch.com/the-art-of-creative-rebellion Twitter: @titaniumsky IG: theartofcreativerebellion Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncouch/ Behind Greatness website: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast Behind Greatness IG: inspire_north Behind Greatness TW: inspire_north

Widely recognised as one of todays great creative minds, John S. Couch is a prolific artist, designer and VP Product Design at streaming service Hulu. John started at Wired Magazine where he developed his love for technology and design before taking on leadership roles at The Museum of Contemporary Art, CBS, eBay and now Hulu. With a Japanese mum and a dad from Texas he's described as part Sumurai, part Cowboy. John has a unique view on living a rebellious life to express our true creative soul. Early in his career John said he lacked confidence around his creativity. When did he believe he could do it? How does John use his creative focus in the face of his creative fear? A big part of who you are as a designer is to look at things and say, why is it like that, and not like this? Has John ever seen himself as a character or an alter ego to step past his own perceived barriers? John shares his important ceremonies or rituals to move from the state of doing to the state of being? How important is the “where" in creativity? How does John embrace Wabi Sabi in his life? What influence has his mum and his Japanese heritage had on him as a man? Does a creative leader today actually need Two Mind… now and then, what is and what could be? John refers to his wife JC as his creative collaborator. Is it intentional? What's behind it? How does the content of the book Extreme Ownership resonate with John for leading creativity? John's view on the Japanese samurai warrior practice called "dying before going into battle."  What does it mean to be rebellious? How would I know I was creatively rebellious?   LINKS   John S Couch website https://www.john-couch.com/about   The book - The Art of Creative Rebellion by John S Couch  https://www.john-couch.com/the-art-of-creative-rebellion   The Mojo Sessions website https://www.themojosessions.com   The Mojo Sessions on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheMojoSessions?fan_landing=true   The Mojo Sessions on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMojoSessions/   Gary on Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bertwistle-helping-unlock-great-ideas-b5182011/   Gary on Twitter https://twitter.com/GaryBertwistle   The Mojo Sessions on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themojosessions/   © 2020 Gary Bertwistle.  All Rights Reserved.   Any products or companies discussed in the show are not paid endorsements. I am not sponsored by, nor do I have any professional or affiliate relationships of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show. It's just stuff I like, that I think is cool, that I want to share, and that I believe may be of interest to you as part of the Mojo crew.

Our guests on this episode is John Couch. He's the Vice President, Product Design for the company that brought you shows like The Handmaid's Tale. Hulu TV. Hulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies. John led the successful 2017 redesign of the Hulu Experience. John Couch considers himself as a battle-hardened creative executive who has learned how to keep his creative soul and humanity while working in the massive corporate machinery of modern capitalism. He is a writer (novels and screenwriting), artist (you can see him create live on Instagram, he’s also a designer who is dedicated to unlocking creativity in businesses, his co-workers and himself. He's one of today’s leading creative minds­ and the author of a new and rather radical book for modern rebels about how to find success―without losing your edge. The Art of Creative Rebellion. More on John S. Couch: http://John-Couch.com Instagram @theartofcreativerebellion

Part 4 of 4: Handprint of The CreatorJohn S. Couch......John S. CouchHe is the Vice President, Product Design for the company that brought you shows like The Handmaid's Tale… Hulu TV. Hulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies, and our guest has led the successful 2017 redesign of the Hulu Experience. John Couch considers himself as a battle-hardened creative executive who has learned how to keep his creative soul and humanity while working in the massive corporate machinery of modern capitalism. John is a writer (novels and screenwriting), artist (you can see him create live on Instagram, he’s also a designer who is dedicated to unlocking creativity in businesses, his co-workers and himself. He is one of today’s leading creative minds­ and the author of a new and rather radical book for modern rebels about how to find success―without losing your edge.........To find out how you can hire Dov Baron The Dragonist as a speaker or strategist for your organization: DovBaron.com Come and join in the conversation and catch the videos exclusively in our Patreon Channel here https://www.Patreon.com/DovBaron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 3 of 4: What's The Language of Creativity? John S. Couch......John S. CouchHe is the Vice President, Product Design for the company that brought you shows like The Handmaid's Tale… Hulu TV. Hulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies, and our guest has led the successful 2017 redesign of the Hulu Experience. John Couch considers himself as a battle-hardened creative executive who has learned how to keep his creative soul and humanity while working in the massive corporate machinery of modern capitalism. John is a writer (novels and screenwriting), artist (you can see him create live on Instagram, he’s also a designer who is dedicated to unlocking creativity in businesses, his co-workers and himself. He is one of today’s leading creative minds­ and the author of a new and rather radical book for modern rebels about how to find success―without losing your edge.........To find out how you can hire Dov Baron The Dragonist as a speaker or strategist for your organization: DovBaron.com Come and join in the conversation and catch the videos exclusively in our Patreon Channel here https://www.Patreon.com/DovBaron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 2 of 4: Creative Dragons John S. Couch......John S. Couch.He is the Vice President, Product Design for the company that brought you shows like The Handmaid's Tale… Hulu TV. Hulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies, and our guest has led the successful 2017 redesign of the Hulu Experience. John Couch considers himself as a battle-hardened creative executive who has learned how to keep his creative soul and humanity while working in the massive corporate machinery of modern capitalism. John is a writer (novels and screenwriting), artist (you can see him create live on Instagram, he’s also a designer who is dedicated to unlocking creativity in businesses, his co-workers and himself. He is one of today’s leading creative minds­ and the author of a new and rather radical book for modern rebels about how to find success―without losing your edge.........To find out how you can hire Dov Baron The Dragonist as a speaker or strategist for your organization: DovBaron.com Come and join in the conversation and catch the videos exclusively in our Patreon Channel here https://www.Patreon.com/DovBaron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 1 Artists as Rebels! John S. Couch......John S. CouchHe is the Vice President, Product Design for the company that brought you shows like The Handmaid's Tale… Hulu TV. Hulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies, and our guest has led the successful 2017 redesign of the Hulu Experience. John Couch considers himself as a battle-hardened creative executive who has learned how to keep his creative soul and humanity while working in the massive corporate machinery of modern capitalism. John is a writer (novels and screenwriting), artist (you can see him create live on Instagram, he’s also a designer who is dedicated to unlocking creativity in businesses, his co-workers and himself. He is one of today’s leading creative minds­ and the author of a new and rather radical book for modern rebels about how to find success―without losing your edge.........To find out how you can hire Dov Baron The Dragonist as a speaker or strategist for your organization: DovBaron.com Come and join in the conversation and catch the videos exclusively in our Patreon Channel here https://www.Patreon.com/DovBaron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John S. Couch: The Art of Creative RebellionHow to champion creativity, change culture and save your soul: John Couch .......Our guests on this episode is John Couch. He's the Vice President, Product Design for the company that brought you shows like The Handmaid's Tale. Hulu TV. Hulu is the leading premium streaming service offering live and on-demand TV and movies. John led the successful 2017 redesign of the Hulu Experience. John Couch considers himself as a battle-hardened creative executive who has learned how to keep his creative soul and humanity while working in the massive corporate machinery of modern capitalism. He is a writer (novels and screenwriting), artist (you can see him create live on Instagram, he’s also a designer who is dedicated to unlocking creativity in businesses, his co-workers and himself. He's one of today’s leading creative minds­ and the author of a new and rather radical book for modern rebels about how to find success―without losing your edge. The Art of Creative Rebellion. More on John S. Couch: http://John-Couch.comInstagram @theartofcreativerebellion.......Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is part of Season 2 - which we’ve sub-titled, “Leading In The Time Of Virus”. Today, leadership requires that you meet the challenges of two viruses - COVID-19 and racism. In this environment, unlocking creative thinking has never been more valuable or essential. John Couch is the VP of Product Design at Hulu and author of “The Art of Creative Rebellion: How to champion creativity, change culture and save your soul”. He is also the child of an interracial marriage, at a time when interracial marriages were illegal.  He has suffered prejudice from both sides of his ancestry. And he has emerged, thoughtful, philosophical and committed to making a lasting difference.

Join Founder and CEO Joe Jackman as he chats with Hulu's VP of Product Design and author of The Art of Creative Rebellion—John S. Couch. Together, they explore how embracing uncertainty can lead to remarkable change, the importance of pursuing your passion and what ultimately needs reinvention today. Get all the insights from one of today's leading creative minds.

Welcome to episode #723 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #723 - Host: Mitch Joel. How do we make career choices that make our life (and business) that much more creative? John S. Couch is Vice President, Product Design for Hulu where he led the redesign of the Hulu Experience. Now he is leading the design of the future of next generation storytelling in emerging platforms and formats at Hulu. His first job out of college was curating an art show in London of Beat writer William Burroughs’ Shotgun Paintings (as implied, shotguns and exploding cans of spray paint were involved) and then, in classic young starving artist mode, he ambulated to Paris, Vienna and Tokyo before finally settling in San Francisco. He launched his design career at Wired Magazine, where he shared an office with Douglas Coupland and developed a love for technology, design and tech and, as he is fluent in Japanese and could write copy, he helped launch Wired Japan. Then he moved to LA, taking leadership roles at The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), CBS and eBay before landing at Hulu. John is a true artist, and writing is one of his metier. He has written fiction in the past, but most recently published, The Art of Creative Rebellion - How to champion creativity, change culture and keep your soul. In this episode we discuss the difficult and delicate balance between art, commerce and fulfilling life. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 59:15. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with John S. Couch. The Art of Creative Rebellion - How to champion creativity, change culture and keep your soul. Hulu. Follow John on Instagram. Follow John on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Stuph File Program.For a program list of the items included and all their accompanying links in this one hour show, you can find the information on my website in the Stuph File Program section, or just follow this link to #0544.To download the podcast, right click here and select "Save Link As"Featured in this episode: John S. Couch, author, The Art of Creative Rebellion: How To Champion Creativity, Change Culture And Save Your SoulDale Patterson, author, Close But No Cigar: Runner-ups, Nearly-Weres and Also-RansPeter Franklin, The Gabby Cabby If you have any comments or suggestions, or items for the mailbag, feel free to click on the "Comments" link below to add your thoughts.

Featuring John S. Couch, author of The Art of Creative Rebellion: How To Champion Creativity, Change Culture And Save Your Soul; Dale Patterson, author of Close But No Cigar: Runner-ups, Nearly-Weres and Also-Rans; and Peter Franklin the Gabby Cabby Download John S. Couch, author of The Art of Creative Rebellion: How To Champion Creativity, Change Culture And Save Your Soul. Dale Patterson, author of the trivia book Close But No Cigar: Runner-ups, Nearly-Weres and Also-Rans. Peter Franklin the Gabby Cabby, shares a slice of the Big Apple from his yellow mobile conveyance lounge. This week’s opening slate is presented by Ted Bird, morning man at The Jewel FM.