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| Designing freedom in your career and life with Larry Cornett | 28 Jun 2024 | 01:25:34 | |
Ever wondered how you can take control of your career and life to achieve true freedom and fulfilment? In this episode, Nirish Shakya engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Larry Cornett, a former designer and executive turned Freedom Coach. Larry shares his journey from Silicon Valley to a life of freedom near the mountains, revealing his strategies for achieving career invincibility. Emphasising the importance of finding joy and meaning in work, Larry discusses self-improvement, financial autonomy, and effective self-marketing as keys to a fulfilling career. Larry highlights the power of having options and not being overly reliant on a single job, which allows individuals to refuse unreasonable demands from their employers. The conversation underscores the balance between career growth and personal contentment, stressing the avoidance of external validation and regrets. Larry also talks about the significance of posting on social media as a way to build engagement and personal brand and shares practical advice for engaging on professional platforms like LinkedIn. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just looking for some motivation, this episode is packed with practical tips and thought-provoking advice. Connect with Larry Cornett Schedule a free call with Larry https://www.invinciblecareer.com/schedule-a-complimentary-call/ Other interviews with Larry https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wyClB5QGIKBckZAwZWJRW?si=dPoLnY4dTsSrp6c-qMtpfQ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VCcn1xaLpfycjJU5gpo9g?si=dz5uMX6CQGe_lvAFYjCkWw https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yg6wV46A01q7PIuxBeplM?si=jaOo_kqGS9SJlPxJUau0Yw https://paulhigginsmentoring.com/larry-cornett/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c7G4Uh0u-8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5eNJV8xRaA https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Transforming self-perception: Petra Williams on authenticity, hope, and expression | 23 May 2024 | 01:29:25 | |
In this episode, host Nirish Shakya speaks with motivational speaker, life coach and poet, Petra Williams. They explore the journey of overcoming societal standards and personal fears, the layers of identity with the inner illumination model, and transforming inspiration into actionable steps. Petra emphasises the importance of self-reflection, support networks, and managing ego. She also discusses the power of unfiltered self-expression through poetry, lessons from Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning,' and the critical role of hope and vision for the future. Tune in for Petra's advice on embracing authenticity, living life fully, and overcoming personal challenges. In this episode:
MeditationHQ Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Win a signed copy of the book ‘Designing Tomorrow’ by Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty Show credits Illustrations by Isa Vicente Music by Brad Porter
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| From darkness to design leadership: A candid chat with Rob Armes on beating psychosis | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:58:06 | |
#046 - How we feel has a direct impact on our creativity and confidence. However, we don’t openly talk about our mental health at work. Shownotes Connect with Rob Armes https://www.linkedin.com/in/robarmes/ How you can get into UX contracting and freelancing | by Rob Armes (He/Him) | Nov, 2023 | Bootcamp
Contact us | Mind Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Let go of the illusion of control and personal responsibility through facilitation - Charles-Louis de Maere | 24 Nov 2023 | 01:19:24 | |
#045 - Do you take personal responsibility for things that don’t go according in your plan in your organisation? Do you try to control the outcome and burn yourself out in the process? What if you could let go of all that? In this episode, I speak to Charles-Louise de Maere who’s an expert facilitator helping organisations with collaborative thinking, storytelling and visual thinking. Charles-Louis shares some amazing facilitation techniques that’ll enable you transform your sense of personal responsibility into a collective one within your organisation. He also talks about “Kishōtenketsu”, an Asian storytelling framework which is not based on a conflict, like the “hero’s journey” is. Charles-Louise also shares tips on how you can use visual thinking to collaborate, regardless of your sketching abilities.
Attend the end of year retro for designers and changemakers https://www.designfeeling.co/retro Connect with Charles-Louise de Maere https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleslouisdemaere/ Learn Kishōtenketsu with Charles-Louis https://www.tickettailor.com/events/explorationlabssrl/758666? World cafe method of facilitation https://www.fsg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/World-Cafe-Method_0.pdf
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Hey designers, they're gaslighting you - Sara Wachter-Boettcher | 10 Nov 2023 | 01:13:49 | |
Designers, you’ve been sold a lie. You’ve been told you need to work harder, do more with less and prove your value. You’ve done all that but it’s left you frustrated, misaligned and burnt out. In this episode, Sara Wachter-Boettcher lifts the lid on the bottled up feelings so many designers have right now. Sara digs into the roots of where these (often well intended) messages are coming from and how you can manage them, putting your own needs and well-being first. Sara shares valuable advice to help to reframe your definition of success and your own value and reclaim agency of your work and career trajectory. https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraboettcher/ Sign up for the newsletter to learn about upcoming 2024 programs Attend Sara’s “Reclaim your power” workshop on 8th December 1-4pm ET (pay what you wish) https://www.activevoicehq.com/reclaim-your-power Hey designers, they’re gaslighting you. https://medium.com/nice-work-from-active-voice/hey-designers-theyre-gaslighting-you-e02e5a4d9cff
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Systems thinking to know yourself and others better with Boon Chew | 05 Oct 2023 | 01:01:36 | |
#042 - Join us in an insightful discussion with Boon Chew, a principal UX designer at Elsevier and a former board member at the London chapter of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA). Dive into the world of systems thinking as we explore how designers can utilise it to comprehend the larger systems they're designing for. From understanding our intrinsic cognitive systems to fostering empathy through awareness, Boon shares that systems thinking not only enhances our design perspective but also deepens our understanding of ourselves and others. Shownotes Boon Chew on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/boonyewchew/ Causal loop diagram https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causal_loop_diagram The Systems Thinker https://thesystemsthinker.com/ Systems Innovation Network https://www.systemsinnovation.network/
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Know your unique strengths for your own wellbeing and peace with Kate Berry | 21 Sep 2023 | 01:14:02 | |
#042 - You need to be good at everything - that’s the narrative we’re sold from pretty early on. The industry celebrates unicorns, magical beings who can do almost anything. However, we all have strengths that are unique to each one of us and trying to use our lesser strengths can drain our energy, making it difficult for us to get into a state of flow and impacting our wellbeing. In this episode, I speak with Kate Berry, Instructor Manager at General Assembly and my strengths coach. Kate unravels the secrets to understanding and harnessing our innate abilities through strengths profiles. Whether you're battling imposter syndrome or seeking a deeper connection to your work and the people you work with, Kate will help you discover of the power of being great at less things instead of trying be good at everything. Shownotes Connect with Kate Berry on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-berry-/ Strengths and Wellbeing: Regaining Balance When Life Changes CliftonStrengths profile https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx Cappfinity Strengths Profile https://www.strengthsprofile.com/ Show credits Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Redefining growth: Embracing curiosity and transversal skills with Saskia Listle | 24 Aug 2023 | 01:15:42 | |
#041 - Join us in this enlightening episode with Saskia Listle, a digital humanist and founder of the Academy of Future Skills, which is a community of learning practice, a think-tank and a consultancy on the Future of our Skills. Dive deep into the value of transversal skills and why they offer a sense of purpose that hard skills can't. We'll explore the concepts of T-shaped vs V-shaped employees, the power of curiosity in shaping one's professional path, and the potential pitfalls of an unchecked growth mindset. Saskia also reveals her top 3 skills, which have been instrumental in her journey. Shownotes Connect with Saskia https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-listle/ Academy of Future Skills https://academyfutureskills.com/ Listen to Nirish on self-awareness as a skill on Saskia’s podcast, Conversations with My Future Skills https://academyfutureskills.com/nirish-shakya-selfawareness/
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Navigating the digital world with intention, heart and purpose with Katja Forbes | 10 Aug 2023 | 01:16:59 | |
#040 - In a world driven by rapid growth, how do you stay connected to one’s inner compass and lead with intention, kindness and ethics? Join us for a candid chat with my good friend, Katja Forbes. Recognised as one of top 50 Australian professionals, Top 10 Women Disrupters and as one of Westpac/Australian Financial Review's '100 Women of Influence', Katja shares her learnings and wisdom from an illustrious career as a designer, design leader and entrepreneur. In this episode:
Connect with Katja https://www.linkedin.com/in/katjaforbes/ https://www.instagram.com/katjaforbes/
https://hbr.org/2014/05/from-purpose-to-impact
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22529127-team-of-teams
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| The power of mindsets and mindfulness with Rizwan Javaid | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:49:32 | |
#039 - Welcome to Season 4 of the Design Feeling Podcast! Win a free virtual ticket worth £114 to attend the UX Conf conference on Wednesday 13th September. All you have to do is subscribe to this podcast and email Nirish at nirish@designfeeling.co for your chance to win. Get 10% on the UXConf conference tickets for 13th September in the Southbank Centre in London Use the discount code DESIGNFEELINGPODCAST10 at theuxconf.com Free guide for Design Feeling listeners: Learn Three Powerful Mindsets to Boost Your Design Confidence and Unlock Your Potential https://lowfidelity1.gumroad.com/l/3-Mindsets-For-Design-Confidence/designfeeling
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| Following your heart and empowering young people with Design Thinking with Jenna Maudlin | 09 Jun 2023 | 01:16:34 | |
#038 - For the final episode of Season 3, join us in this inspiring conversation with Jenna Maudlin, a multi-award-winning designer and advocate for social good. In this episode:
Connect with Jenna on Linkedin and get involved her projects https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-maudlin-61490713/
Business Model Generation https://www.strategyzer.com/books/business-model-generation This is Service Design Thinking https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Service-Design-Thinking-Basics/dp/906369279X Creative Confidence https://www.creativeconfidence.com/
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/computer-suit-takes-guilt-out-of-childrens-tv-cgn9dcjnf
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Beyond the Bootcamp: The Nuances of Becoming a Competent Designer | 25 May 2023 | 01:23:04 | |
#037 - In this podcast episode, host Nirish Shakya has a heart-to-heart conversation with three of his UX design students from General Assembly, Junying Lim, Sarah Willet, and Freddie Grzybowski. They discuss the nuances of becoming a competent designer beyond just the methods and tools learned in a boot camp. They delve into personal and professional journeys that shape a designer's perspectives and approach to design. Key topics discussed:
Junying Lim Art Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eggsydoodles/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/limjunying/
Linkedin linkedin.com/in/willett-sarah Website Thewillettway.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.willett.way/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddiegrzybowski/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fredzbeez/
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| Designing tomorrow beyond human-centricity with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty (plus free book giveaways!) | 18 Apr 2024 | 01:17:31 | |
In this in-depth discussion, recorded at the UTS podcast studio in Sydney, Australia, Nirish Shakya talks with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty, co-authors of the book 'Designing Tomorrow.' Keep listening to win a free copy of the book! Shownotes Order your copy of ‘Designing Tomorrow’ https://www.designingtomorrowbook.com Martin Tomitsch https://www.linkedin.com/in/martintomitsch/ Steve Baty https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebaty Website Carbon Calculator https://www.websitecarbon.com/ Good & Fugly
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Designing parenthood: A journey of self-discovery and empowerment with Rachel Arthur | 12 May 2023 | 00:55:32 | |
#036 - Service designer, facilitator, coach and a recent mum, Rachel Arthur discusses the challenges and growth that come with parenthood and how it can lead to increased self-awareness. We also talk about the importance of slowing down and how our constant busyness might distract us from meeting our deeper needs. Rachel also shares how becoming a parent, particularly a mother, can force a reconnection with the body and serve as a powerful transition for personal growth. Rachel also shares practical tips for reconnecting with your body at any moment during your busy day. In this episode:
Connect with Rachel and Mama Kind https://linktr.ee/designerjourneys https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-sy-arthur Material Journal https://www.maternaljournal.org/
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| From overthinking to deep thinking with Kim Witten | 27 Apr 2023 | 01:31:18 | |
#035 - Nirish Shakya talks to his coach Kim Witten PhD. Kim shares her journey from working in the design industry in San Francisco to pursuing a PhD in sociolinguistics in the UK. Kim shares her insights on how to turn overthinking into a superpower by reframing it as curiosity. She emphasises the need to be curious and non-judgmental when experiencing negative emotions, and to try to befriend them. They also discuss the importance of focusing on the essentials to do less but do them better and celebrating wins, no matter how small they are. Tune in to this enriching conversation about managing anxiety, focusing on values, and achieving success. In this episode:
Get 30% off Kim’s 90 minute one-to-one “Design Your Time” workshop if you mention the Design Feeling Podcast https://witten.kim/designfeeling Subscribe to Kim’s ‘Hold That Thought’ newsletter https://witten.kim/holdthatthought Listen to Kim’s podcast How to go from Overthinking to Expert Thinking by Kim Witten https://medium.com/@KimWitten/how-to-go-from-overthinking-to-expert-thinking-1d409ba00901 Four Signs That Separate Deep Thinkers From Over Thinkers by Jano le Roux Use this UX Method in Your Next Challenging Conversation
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| The UX of Sex with Nina McNamara | 13 Apr 2023 | 01:14:54 | |
#034 - Sex! It’s one of our most basic human interactions that also one that brings with it lots of complexities, unmet needs and plain awkwardness. What if you could approach it as a design challenge and simplify it a bit? In this episode, Nirish Shakya talks with Nina McNamara, a design leader, entrepreneur, and activist, about the UX of sex. Nina is the founder of UX of Sex and is on a mission to help people consciously design their relationships and sex lives. Together, they discuss how to co-create a relationship and cultivate candid conversations about relationships, sexual experience, and desire. Nina also shares a tip on running a sex retro with your partner! Join in on the conversation and learn how to bring more intentionality, creativity and clarity into your relationships. Key topics discussed:
Get a seat at the table for the next UX of Sex event; ‘What can we learn from Kink?’ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/learnfromkink/871550 Connect with Nina https://www.instagram.com/uxofsex/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-mcnamara/ Turning People into Teams by Mary and David Sherwin https://www.askthesherwins.com/teams Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Designing adventures and recreating awe for clarity and creativity with Kim Slade | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:12:21 | |
#033 - When was the last time you felt a sense of awe? Research shows that experiencing can make you happier, healthier and more humble. So often we tend to lose our awe we had as kids as we turn into adults and life becomes a busy routine. Kim Slade is trying to change that. He is the founder of Unlost Co, where he designs immersive adventures to help people recreate that childhood awe. In this episode, Kim shares his method for designing these immersive experiences that engages the 5 senses through every touchpoint. He also talks about his 4 step story framework to create moments of adventure, mindfulness and reflection in our busy lives. In this episode
Kim Slade https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwslade/ https://www.instagram.com/unlostco Happy Startup School Summercamp https://happystartupsummer.camp/ Bill Gates’ think week https://www.reservations.com/blog/resources/think-weeks/ Storytelling frameworks https://www.forbes.com/sites/joankuhl/2018/11/12/it-takes-courage-to-share-and-grace-to-listen/
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Making work about humans, not just products | 16 Mar 2023 | 01:05:39 | |
#032 - How safe do you feel failing, learning and growing in your organisation? In this episode, I had a chat with my good friends Sinem Erdemli and Callum Goodwilliam who’re also the co-founders of Random Animal, a social impact company that’s on a mission to improve work for everyone through better access to learning, design and community. Sinem and Callum emphasise the need to focus on the human aspect of work and creating conditions in organisations where teams and individuals thrive. They also talk about the importance of building safe spaces and communities where people can go to independent of their work, work on developing skills in a non-linear fashion, or get support from peers. Shownotes Random Animal Join Random Animal’s test with new ways of learning, organising and worknig https://forms.gle/3ZsxzQYvgJVcUaPeA The Second Mountain by David Brooks https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40642458-the-second-mountain Leadermorphosis Podcast Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux https://www.reinventingorganizations.com/ The Progress Principle by Teresa Amabile http://www.progressprinciple.com/ The Range by David Epstein https://davidepstein.com/the-range/ Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Dan Pink https://www.danpink.com/books/drive/ What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies by Tim Urban https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/102146148-what-s-our-problem Season 2 Episode 7: From Human-Centred Design to Life-Centred Design with Dr. Martin Tomitsch https://www.designfeeling.co/s2e7 Show credits Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Using the future to design the present with Lena Tünkers | 02 Mar 2023 | 01:04:29 | |
#031 - The future can seem like a figment of our imagination and devoid of reality. Our mind naturally creates multiple scenarios of how the future might unfold but we either ignore them or get worried about them. In this episode, I speak with designer, facilitator and futures literacy educator Lena Tünkers on futures literacy and how we can use the future to shape the present. Lena mentions how analysing alternate versions of the future can be a powerful exercise in making them a reality. Lena also shares simple techniques you can use to reframe your imagined futures. In this episode:
Lena Tünkers https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenatuenkers/ Sign up to Lena’s course ‘Using Futures in Practice’ starting in March 2023 https://www.designfeeling.co/lena Stefan Bergheim https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanbergheim/ Causal Layered Analysis Framework Backcasting https://fourweekmba.com/backcasting/
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Skip the small talk with Jan Keck | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:04:16 | |
#030 - Do you leave a networking event or a conference with a stack of business cards but not much connection? That’s because most of our conversations are limited to small talk and stay on the surface. In this episode, experience designer, facilitator, TEDx speaker and small-talk detoxer Jan Keck shares his advice on facilitating conversations that go deeper whilst building trust and connection. In this episode:
Connect with Jan
http://app.askdeepquestions.com
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| Creativity, mindfulness and the impact of AI with Radim Malinic | 02 Feb 2023 | 01:01:53 | |
#029 - Are you a designer or problem solver who wants to be more creative but are stuck in the routine of the daily grind? In this episode, I chat with Radim Malinic. Radim is a designer, creative director and best selling author of multiple books on branding, creativity and mindfulness. Radim takes us on a journey into his creative mind and how he thinks and feels creativity and incorporates mindfulness to keep himself grounded in the messiness of creativity. In this episode:
Radim Malinic’s books https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radim-Malinic/e/B01KK74CNI/ Mr. Motivator https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Motivator 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense by Rory Sutherland https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26210508-alchemy Radim’s favourite resources Works of Sir Ken Robinson, Author Brooks, Simon Sinek, Alain De Botton
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter Episode edited by Niall Mackay https://sevenmillionbikes.com/
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| End of year reflections and being aware of the self and the system you're part of with Andi Mignolo | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:59:49 | |
#028 - Welcome to Season 3! As designers, we are good at thinking and doing. But what about being? How does that look and feel like? In this first episode of Season 3, I spoke with Andrea (Andi) Mignolo, designer, executive coach and the President of the Interaction Design Association. Andi talks about self-awareness but also awareness of the system the self is part of.
Andrea on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mignolo/ Method and Matter The Interaction Design Association P N T S . U S: an ontological design studio Wordpress theme Andi designed https://wordpress.com/blog/2010/08/16/new-theme-oulipo/ Andi writes a monthly newsletter about leadership, business, and being human, called Kitchen Party. https://methodandmatter.com/kitchen-party/
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter Episode edited by Niall Mackay https://sevenmillionbikes.com/
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| Best of Season 2: Recap and learnings | 08 Jan 2023 | 00:23:08 | |
In this final episode of Season 2, Nirish recaps his top highlights and learnings from the 12 episodes of the season. Share your ideas and suggestions with Nirish at nirish@designfeeling.co Shownotes Tim Yeo, the Quiet Achiever https://www.thequietachievr.com/ Courtney Carlsson, Paradym app Solve Problems That Matter: Design, Build & Launch Your Social Enterprise Idea by Ben Pecotich https://dynamic4.com/solve-problems-that-matter/ Human-Powered Book by Trenton Moss Matthew Bellringer https://www.matthewbellringer.com/ Innovation capability paper - https://www.qip-journal.eu/index.php/QIP/article/view/1596 Innovation ecosystems case-study - https://journalsojs3.fe.up.pt/index.php/jim/article/view/2183-0606_006-003_0002 Organisational value of diversity - https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/220/Supplement_2/S33/5552350 Joe Leech “Design, Think, Make, Break, Repeat” Book by Martin Tomitsch http://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/ Sophia and Jed Lazar, Cozy Juicy Real 12- Minute Method by Robbie Swale https://www.robbieswale.com/the-12minute-books Kate Pincott, Reality Prototyping https://www.realityprototyping.com/ Dorsa Mokhtari https://www.dorsamokhtari.com/ Egle Beliunaite https://www.linkedin.com/in/egle-beliunaite/ Rafa Prada Sinem Erdemli
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| The Power of Pointless Creativity Projects with Steve Chapman | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:29:50 | |
This episode features a profound conversation with Steve Chapman, focusing on the liberation from societal constraints to embrace creative spontaneity and personal development. https://www.canscorpionssmoke.com/masks/ Connect with Steve Chapman https://www.canscorpionssmoke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stevexoh/ Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25491.Escape_from_Freedom
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Candid end of year reflections with three design leaders | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:53:48 | |
#026 - To wrap up the year, I had a candid chat with 3 friends who are all design leaders and creatives. Egle is a designer, researcher and lifestyle photographer who leads design teams for a global corporation. Rafa is a Design Director, Product Design Consultant, and Visiting Lecturer at The Bartlett (UCL) and London College of Communication (UAL). Sinem is a Principal UX Designer and Design Lecturer. We talked about how the year 2022 was for each one of them and their biggest challenges, learnings and advice for designers. In this episode:
Happy Startup School https://www.thehappystartupschool.com/ Brene Brown Amy Edmondson The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter https://eastermichael.com/book/ The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo https://juliezhuo.com/book/manager.html Design, When Everybody Designs by Ezio Manzini https://direct.mit.edu/books/book/4460/Design-When-Everybody-DesignsAn-Introduction-to Brave New Work by Aaron Dignan Four Thousand Weeks https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56155228-four-thousand-weeks F*ck It by John C. Parkin https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4837266-f-k-it Egle Beliunaite https://www.linkedin.com/in/egle-beliunaite/ Rafa Prada https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaprada/ Sinem Erdemli https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinemerdemli/
Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Looking for your first UX job as an immigrant with Dorsa Mokhtari | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:59:04 | |
Iranian-born architect and recent UX design graduate shares her experience of moving from Iran to the UK, studying UX at General Assembly and looking for her first UX job. Nirish answers her mentoring questions too. In this episode:
Shownotes Dorsa Mokhtari https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorsa-mokhtari/ https://www.dorsamokhtari.com/ @ux_land on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ux_land/ General Assembly Show credits Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Laid off? Look inside before you look outside - Kate Pincott | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:58:38 | |
#024 - We’ve seen a lot of layoffs in the tech industry. Whatever the reasons might be, it can be one of the lowest points in your career and your life. Whilst our natural reaction is to find another role as quickly as possible especially if finances are a concern for you, using this transition to stop, reflect and recalibrate your career trajectory can help you grow and find the next step that aligns with your values and gives you the joy and meaning you seek. In this episode, Design Leader and Coach, Kate Pincott, shares her step-by-step guide to do just that. In this episode:
Book a free coaching session with Kate to get clear on your goals and plans https://calendly.com/kate-pincott/coaching-taster-designfeelings Mention DESIGNFEELINGS in the form to get 10% off the program
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pincott/
https://www.gov.uk/flexible-working
https://www.businessleader.co.uk/10-businesses-created-during-a-recession/
https://www.realityprototyping.com/
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| Creative confidence with the 12-minute method with Robbie Swale | 10 Nov 2022 | 01:14:16 | |
#023 - You’re a talented and hard-working doer but have you been putting off putting yourself out there and creating content to help others? In this episode, I chat with Robbie Swale, leadership coach, author and podcaster, who, in 2016, started writing blog-posts on his 12 min train journey to work and after 6 years, he’s now the author of the 12-Minute Method series of books, including How to Start When You’re Stuck, How to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up and How to Create the Conditions For Great Work. Robbie talks about importance of starting small and focusing on what really matters. In this episode:
Participant in Robbie’s book giveaway by Thursday 24th Nov at https://www.linkedin.com/company/designfeelingco https://twitter.com/designfeelingco https://www.instagram.com/designfeelingco/
The 12-Minute Method Podcast https://anchor.fm/12-minute-method The Coach’s Journey Podcast https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast Eisenhower Matrix https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_91.htm Gay Hendricks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_Hendricks Big Magic by Liz Gilbert https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24453082-big-magic The War of Art by Steven Pressfield https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/ Contacting Robbie https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbieswale/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5aalWAQqFp6yTk2jghSpeQ https://twitter.com/RobbieSwale https://www.facebook.com/robbieswalecoachandauthor https://www.instagram.com/robbieswale/
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| Getting cozy, juicy and real with your colleagues - Sophia and Jed Lazar | 28 Oct 2022 | 01:05:11 | |
#022 - Would you like to get cozy, juicy and real with your colleagues, friends and family? Most of the time, we stay on the surface while interacting with people . We do a lot of small talk on topics like the weather, TV shows or just work. But those conversations don’t allow us to connect with people at a deeper level and get to know the real person behind the social mask. In this episode, I spoke with with Sophia Lazar and Jed Lazar. Sophia and Jed are board game designers and group facilitators who are on a mission to help people have deeper and more meaningful interactions. I had wonderful chat with Sophia and Jed as they shared their story of co-creating the game with their users and their biggest learnings and tips on building meaningful connections with people through deliberate and carefully designed prompts. If you’re someone who wants to build deeper connections with your team, friends or family, then this episode is for you. In this episode:
Cozy Juicy Real website Online Team building https://go.cozyjuicyreal.com/dsf-teams Physical Board Game for Friends https://go.cozyjuicyreal.com/dsf-notifyme Upcoming Cozy Juicy Real events https://go.cozyjuicyreal.com/ig-links Dilts Pyramid - The Neurological Levels https://www.landsiedel.com/en/nlp-library/neurological-levels.html Rose, Thorn and Bud https://easyretro.io/templates/rose-bud-thorn/ Appreciative Inquiry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appreciative_inquiry The Gottman Institute ManKind Project
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| From Human-Centred Design to Life-Centred Design with Dr. Martin Tomitsch | 13 Oct 2022 | 01:06:39 | |
#021 - Too much human-centricity is killing the planet and we’re part of the problem. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Martin Tomitsch on life-centred design, a new way of building products and services that considers the needs of non-human stakeholders and the planet. Martin is a Professor in Interaction Design at the University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning. He teaches interface design, design thinking, creativity and innovation. He also is the lead author of “Design Think Make Break Repeat”, a handbook of design methods. In this episode, we shift the focus away from human-centred design and into life-centred design. Martin shares real life examples of how human-centricity is not always good for humans or for the planet and how designers can give start to make their work more life-centric. Martin will also be giving away 2 copies of his popular book “Design Think Make Break Repeat”. In this episode:
Follow Martin on https://www.linkedin.com/in/martintomitsch/ https://instagram.com/martintomitsch Linktree https://linktr.ee/martintomitsch
http://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/ Ripple Impact canvas http://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/methods/impact-ripple-canvas/ Systems mapping http://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/methods/systems-mapping/ Middle Out Design Framework https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-050-006 (Free open access paper) Template for non-human personas http://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/methods/non-human-personas/ Life-centred design https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/for-the-sake-of-the-planet-we-need-to-rethink-human-centred-design/ Center for Humane Technology “Ruined By Design” book Cathedral thinking https://cathedralthinking.com/ “The Good Ancestor” book by Roman Krznaric https://www.romankrznaric.com/good-ancestor The Design Squiggle
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| Designing is Not Your Superpower - Joe Leech | 29 Sep 2022 | 01:14:46 | |
#020 - Advisor and coach to CEOs and recovering neuroscientist and UXer, Joe Leech, gives a pep talk for designers who’re feeling bored or trapped and encourages them to question what they’re doing and why. Most designers pride themselves on their craft. After all, that’s what clients are paying for, right? But is that what they need? In this episode, Joe Leech challenges the notion that delivering designs is a designer’s superpower and how you can find your real superpower instead. We also talk about work-life balance and doing less for more. Most designers pride themselves on their craft. After all, that’s what clients are paying for, right? But is that what they need? In this episode, Joe Leech challenges the notion that delivering designs is a designer’s superpower and how you can find your real superpower instead. Joe is an advisor and coach to CEOs and recovering neuroscientist and UXer. We also talk about work-life balance and what to do if you’re bored as a designer. In this episode:
Shownotes Find Joe Leech at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeleech/ @mrjoe on Twitter Professional Principles to work and live by https://mrjoe.uk/principles-work/ The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna https://medium.com/@elleluna/the-crossroads-of-should-and-must-90c75eb7c5b0 https://www.goodreads.com/uk/book/show/22859551-the-crossroads-of-should-and-must Are you an ‘insecure overachiever’? https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180924-are-you-an-insecure-overachiever Show credits Illustrations by Kim Habib Music by Brad Porter Episode edited by Niall Mackay https://sevenmillionbikes.com/
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| Neurodiversity is great for design and for business with Matthew Bellringer | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:12:33 | |
#019 - We are all neurodiverse but we’re encouraged to leave our neurodiversities at the door just so we can “fit in”. However, neurodivergent designers can bring in a lot of lived experiences helpful for innovation, especially when designing for neurodivergent users. In this episode, I chat with Matthew Bellringer, creative innovation consultant, neurodiversity advocate and social entrepreneur. Matthew was diagnosed with ADHD when we was 39 and autism at 42. For Matthew, increasing neurodiversity in organisations is not just a morally right thing to do but also a competitive advantage. In this episode:
Join Nirish Shakya and Matthew Bellringer LIVE on Delightful Dissent on Thursday 20th October 1pm UK time https://www.designfeeling.co/delightfuldissent https://calendarhero.to/mbQuickWebMeeting
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bellringer/
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| Doing amazing work is just half the job - Trenton Moss | 01 Sep 2022 | 01:03:00 | |
#018 - As designers and problem solvers, we pride ourselves on our craft and hard skills. But those will only take you halfway. Beyond that, you’ll need people skills to really be an impactful designer. In this episode, I speak with Trenton Moss, Founder of Webcredible, one of the first UX agencies in the UK and author of ‘Human-Powered’, a book on emotional intelligence for digital product teams. We explore techniques that will help you understand others better, run more effective meetings and become a people-centred leader. In this episode:
Trenton on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentonmoss/ Human-Powered Book Webcredible https://inviqa.com/ux-agency-webcredible Team Sterka
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| Solve problems that matter with Ben Pecotich | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:57:45 | |
#017 - Design can change the world but many of us designers work in jobs we hate, solving problems we don’t care about. In this episode, I speak with Ben Pecotich on solving problems that matter without compromising your own values and wellbeing. Ben is a designer, coach, and founder of the social enterprise Dynamic4. He recently wrote a book called ‘Solving Problems that Matter’ where he lays out a simple framework for changemakers to design, build and launch their social enterprise idea. Ben shares his biggest learnings that can help us make the impact we’re seeking whilst prioritising own happiness. In this episode:
Shownotes Get AU$20 off Ben’s new book ‘Solve Problems that Matter’ Double diamond design framework https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-work/news-opinion/double-diamond-universally-accepted-depiction-design-processEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/Logic model https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/programdevelopment/logic-models/Shawn Achor https://www.shawnachor.com/Theory of change https://www.nesta.org.uk/toolkit/theory-change/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zRre_gB6A4 Douglas Coupland https://www.coupland.com/Show credits Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/Music by Brad Porter https://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackay https://sevenmillionbikes.com/
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| Decolonising ourselves: The journey to healing-centered ecosystems with Lana Jelenjev | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:15:08 | |
In this deep conversation with consultant, facilitator, and mentor, Lana Jelenjev, and host Nirish Shakya, they delve into topics of self-discovery, healing-centred ecosystems, and building deep connections. They discuss the importance of pausing, self-reflection, decolonising oneself, and the role of body consciousness in healing. Lana shares her personal story, weaving through the stages of her life, from battling breast cancer to embarking on a self-discovery journey. This episode is packed with deep introspective discussions, powerful anecdotes, and significant insights about personal healing and how it radiates to form healing-centred ecosystems. In this episode:
Lana Jelenjev's work primarily focuses on the dreaming, designing, and illumination of new systems. She collaborates with impact-driven organisations that serve groups whose voices need to be amplified, whether through training, mentoring programs, or by weaving communities of practice to deepen and integrate change. In her roles as a consultant, facilitator, mentor, and board leader, Jelenjev supports the organizations she works with by helping them expand their vision, connect with their target audience, define strategic directions for their services, design meaningful and engaging training programs, community of practice, or cohort learning programs, and facilitate safer and brave spaces.
Connect with Lana Jelenjev https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanajelenjev/ Books by Iyanla Vanzant https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/15508.Iyanla_Vanzant
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| Building a mental health app with Courtney Carlsson | 05 Aug 2022 | 00:49:25 | |
#016 Councillors, therapy, meditation - Courtney Carlsson tried them all but what she needed was a structure to ask herself deliberate questions consistently to learn more about herself. Courtney is a CEO and Founder of the mental health app Paradym which she started after battling with her own mental health challenges. Courtney shares her personal journey of self-awareness and how she build Paradym, working with experts from around the world. In this episode:
Shownotes Access your 1-month free discount to the Paradym app https://www.designfeeling.co/feeling22 or go the Paradym website and use the code ‘feeling22’ Courtney on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneycarlsson/ Courtney on instagram https://www.instagram.com/courtcarlsson Courtney on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/courtcarlsson Paradym on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theparadym Paradym on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/_theparadym_ Episode 4 with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle https://www.designfeeling.co/6 Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Design leadership for introverts with Tim Yeo | 20 Jul 2022 | 01:05:56 | |
015 - We’re kicking off Season 2 with Design Director of IBM Consulting, Founder of the Quiet Achiever and proud introvert, Tim Yeo. In this episode, Tim shares his personal journey in his career as an introverted designer and design leader and the learnings he picked up along the way to be comfortable with his introversion and do the things that don’t come naturally to him as an introvert. Tim now helps other introverts like himself have impact and influence without pretending to be extroverts in a world that desires the extroverted ideal. In this episode:
The Quiet Achiever Tim Yeo on Twitter Tim Yeo on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timyeo/ Susan Cain’s Book ‘Quiet’ https://susancain.net/book/quiet/ Scott Berkun’s Book ‘Confessions of a Public Speaker’ https://scottberkun.com/the-books/confessions-of-a-public-speaker/ Christina Wodtke’s books ‘Radical Focus’ and ‘The Team that Managed Itself’ https://cwodtke.com/writing-2/ Patrick Lencioni’s Book ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable’ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21343.The_Five_Dysfunctions_of_a_Team Situational Leadership® Model https://situational.com/situational-leadership/ Oliver Burkeman’s Book ‘Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortal’ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54785515-four-thousand-weeks Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| End of Season 1 Recap: Learnings and Reflections | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:42:57 | |
It’s the end of the first season of the Design Feeling Podcast! In this episode, host, Nirish Shakya, recaps the 12 guest interviews and shares his top learnings and reflections from them. Kate Pincott https://www.remotedesigncoaching.com/ Jason Mesut https://medium.com/@jasonmesut Dr. Carlos Saba https://www.thehappystartupschool.com/ Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle https://www.zoranaivcevicpringle.com/ Corey Lebson Ryan Rumsey https://www.secondwavedive.com/ Jane Reid and Janice Hannaway https://researchutraining.com/ Dr. Adeola Enigbokan https://www.whyadeolabecause.com/ Frances Khalastchi https://betterbolderbraver.com/ Hattie Willis Career Timeline https://medium.com/shapingdesign/map-your-career-timeline-85df3ea8a890 Oura ring ‘Steal Like an Artist’ book by Austin Kleon https://austinkleon.com/steal/
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| Running your own race, understanding your business model and making smart guesses with Hattie Willis | 25 May 2022 | 01:04:57 | |
#013 - Designing involves innovating. However, innovation requires a lot of guesswork. Making intentional guesses requires the right mindset, techniques and courage. In this episode, Hattie Willis, founder of the entrepreneurship education company, Guessworks, shares her biggest learnings from the world of venture building and corporate innovation. Hattie unlayers the real drivers that help changemakers innovate - exposing yourself to the right amount of risk and understanding not just designs, products and technologies, but also business models. In this episode:
Shownotes Business Model You Book https://businessmodelyou.com/the-book/
https://www.theschooloflife.com/
https://www.secretleaders.com/
https://notmyfirstguess.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notmyfirstguess/ https://twitter.com/NotMyFirstGuess
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hattie-willis-she-her-2b47b376/
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| Using marketing as a self-growth tool with Frances Khalastchi | 11 May 2022 | 00:57:52 | |
#012 - Throughout my design and technology career, I believed that marketing was just fluff. Hence, I never invested much time and energy into it, even to market myself. In this episode, Frances Khalastchi reframes that common notion of marketing into a tool for self-growth. With a background in graphic design, cultural theory, sociology and art history and 20 years in corporate, third sector startup and government communications, Frances co-founded Better Bolder Braver, a marketing community for coaches.
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| How to sharpen your intuition as a designer using tarot with Dr. Adeola Enigbokan | 27 Apr 2022 | 01:17:47 | |
#011 - It’s no secret that change is the only constant but the events of the past two years (or two months!) have certainly got our heads spinning. If you’re anxious about how all of this is going to affect your life and career, you’re not alone. So how do you make sense of your past and clarify your direction towards the future?
Salvador Dalí tarot card deck https://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/dali Ten of Cups https://www.tarot.com/tarot/cards/ten-of-cups/dali Six of Swords https://www.tarot.com/tarot/cards/six-of-swords/dali Adeola’s website https://www.whyadeolabecause.com/ Adeola on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adeolagoes/ Adeola on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeola-enigbokan/ Environmental psychology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_psychology Tonglen meditation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonglen Tarot for the Working Women https://www.whyadeolabecause.com/tww Random association technique https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_stimulus Illustrations by Isa Vicente https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/ Music by Brad Porter
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| Conscious Experience Design with James Breeze | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:49:55 | |
#010 - You’ve designed and launched a shiny new product. Engagement is high. Your company hits the success metrics. Everyone celebrates. But deep inside, you’re still questioning whether your design is actually making people’s lives better. In this episode, James Breeze, Chief Experience Officer, at Objective Experience, shares his ongoing work on a framework he’s designed to help makes designers be more conscious of the impact of their work on humans and the planet and make better decisions. The framework includes Consciousness Competencies, a set of values and behaviours designers can use to improve their lives and the lives of those around them and the planet. James believes that people working in Human-Centred Design must be highly conscious and compassionate, skills that can and must be learned, just like any other design skill. James also shares his story of becoming a Buddhist monk in Thailand and how that shaped his world view and his mission to improve human lives.
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| Self-care for user researchers with Jane Reid and Janice Hannaway | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:56:30 | |
#009 - If you’re a user researcher, you probably put your users first. But maybe it’s time to put yourself first. In this episode, user researcher and former civil servant Jane Reid and user researcher and psychodynamic therapist Janice Hannaway stress the need for self-care in user research. User researchers working in complex areas such as homelessness, drug abuse and domestic violence, user researchers can experience vicarious trauma. Too often, this is not addressed properly or even spoken about. With almost 50 years of experience between them, Jane and Janice share their stories of working in these areas and their advice on how to look out for symptoms of trauma. We also talk about ways to maintain your wellbeing through self-care routines, respecting organisational boundaries and being aware of transference.
Join Jane and Janice for a fireside chat on Thursday 7th April 2022
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| Ryan Rumsey on re-engineering over re-inventing to make faster business impact | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:57:24 | |
#008 - As designers, we take on the responsibility to make the world better through design and we feel we have to come up with new ideas and solutions. But sometimes, reusing a solution that already works might be a faster and more impactful approach. In this episode, author of Business Thinking for Designers and CEO of Second Wave Dive shares his stories of making business impact through re-engineering successful tools and methods. Ryan also shares his struggles growing as a designer and design executive and how he thought he wasn’t doing a good job. He also shares his advice on building your contextual awareness of your organisation to be a more effective designer. Ryan also reveals the various factors that shaped him throughout his life and importance of self-work in continuously iterating your values and maintaining your wellbeing as a designer.
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| Cory Lebson on the mid-career crisis for UXers, pressure of having to make a difference and letting go of control | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:40:51 | |
#007 - Many think UX is something new but it’s not. A lot of UXers have been working in the industry for decades now and starting to experience a mid-career crisis. In this episode, user researcher and author of the UX Careers Handbook, Cory Lebson, shares his honest stories of experiencing the mid-career crisis and how he handled it. We also talk about using biometrics to learn about your own emotions and better manage the external triggers that could affect you. Cory also shares his advice for letting go of the pressure of having to make a difference and separating your identity from your work.
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| Going to jail to save the world - Sam Griffiths | 23 Feb 2024 | 01:13:48 | |
In this deep-dive interview, designer and activist Sam Griffiths details his journey from a design career into environmental activism, particularly with the organisation, Just Stop Oil. Sam discusses how entering the world of activism changed his perspective on the world and the importance of activism in our current climate crisis. Griffiths provides an insightful narrative on his confrontations with authorities, his experiences in prison, and the personal empowerment that arises as a result. He also shares advice for people feeling powerless in the face of massive systemic issues and emphasises the importance of collective action and resilience. Sam is also the founder of his business, Griffics, where he used play to help people access creativity through workshops and community projects. In this episode:
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| How to use your emotions as a creativity tool with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:12:17 | |
#006 - We’re trained to leave our emotions at the doorstep when it comes to work but using emotions consciously and intentionally can make individuals and teams more creative, more motivated and happier. This is according to Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, who studies the role of emotion and emotional intelligence in creativity. Zorana shares her insights on using different emotions for the divergent and convergent parts of a design process and how designers and facilitators can manage their and their team’s emotions to help them be more creative. We also talk about the benefits of acknowledging your feelings at work instead of hiding them. Zorana also shares her tips for bringing more emotional intelligence into your workplace as a leader, individual contributor or even someone starting a new role and how even a single individual can spread a positive emotion contagion by being the first one to embrace their emotions.
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| Managing uncertainty and prioritising happiness in your career with Dr. Carlos Saba | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:58:47 | |
#005 - As designers, we are skilled at managing uncertainty within design processes but how well do we manage uncertainty within our own lives and careers? Atomic physicist, Kung Fu teacher and the co-founder of the Happy Startup School, Dr. Carlos Saba shares his journey of uncertainties and his biggest lessons trying to find his way around his life and career and how it’s ok to not know what you’re doing or where you’re going. He also talks about why knowing how to conduct transactional research with users doesn’t automatically make us good as empathising with people we are emotionally invested with. We also talk about the importance of clarifying your definition of success before setting out to achieve it and how prioritising fun could be a happier alternative when making your career choices. In this episode:
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| How to find and be your own shape as a designer | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:49:35 | |
#004 - We try hard to fit into groups, whether at work or in our personal lives. But in the process of fitting in, we forget to find out what’s unique about us and celebrate what makes us different. In this episode, I have a deep conversation with design leader, consultant and coach Jason Mesut on his struggles growing up and fitting in and how that shaped him and why he’s now passionate about helping designers find out about themselves through his series of tools called Shaping Design. In this episode:
Shownotes Alexander den Haijer https://www.alexanderdenheijer.com/ Life calendar https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/05/life-weeks.html Shaping design series https://medium.com/shapingdesign/shaping-design-and-designers-intro-df9e78bf845f Creating the perfect experience architect https://rosenfeldmedia.com/designopssummit2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/11/mesut-09.png Blob Mapping https://medium.com/shapingdesign/blob-mapping-4cda41bae61d Career timeline map https://medium.com/shapingdesign/map-your-career-timeline-85df3ea8a890 Year compass It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be by Paul Arden https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114737.It_s_Not_How_Good_You_Are_It_s_How_Good_You_Want_To_Be Organisations referred to by Jason: Adaptive Path https://medium.com/@adaptivepath UXPA Foolproof Get 30% discount off Jason’s Shaping Design workshop and the pre-order of the book: Use the code “ifeeldesign” at https://www.designfeeling.co/shapingdesign/
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| How to grow as a designer by stopping, listening to yourself and trusting your gut | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:53:55 | |
#003 - How can you learn and grow continuously as a designer without burning out and veering too far from who you are? In this episode, I interview Kate Pincott who is a Design Coach, CEO and Founder of Remote Design Coaching. She’s on a mission to help designers get unblocked in their careers so that they can find their own design voice that the world desperately needs. In this episode:
Lean Loop, Lean mindset by Eric Ries, author of Lean Startup http://theleanstartup.com/book Mcinksey report - tangible ROI of design Kate’s Reality Prototype Program https://www.realityprototyping.com/ Feelings wheel Rumi (Persian poet) and Kate’s favourite Rumi book, the Masnavi: Book One https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/83262.The_Masnavi Go to www.designfeeling.co/kate to book a chat with Kate and enter the code “designfeeling” to get 10% of her Reality Prototyping Program
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