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EP 40
Human centered design Finale with Kathryn & David Eastlake
Join us for the finale of our three-part series on the importance of human-centered design for innovation and creativity. In this episode, we'll be speaking with Kathryn and David Eastlake, innovators and residents of United Church homes. They will be sharing their unique perspectives on the impact of human-centered design and how it has led to more innovation and creativity in their community.
EP 39
Human Centered Design at 80 plus continued with Dan Miller
Join us for the HiHelloSura podcast where we delve into the importance of human-centered design for innovation and creativity. In the second part of our three-part series, we are joined by Dan Miller, a Senior Executive Director in the post-acute healthcare industry with over 32 years of experience. Dan will be sharing insights on the impact of an innovation project and how putting consumers at the heart of creation has led to more innovative and creative solutions.
EP 38
Closing the Joy Gap: Conscious Consumerism & Sustainability with Maxim Gelmann and Caroline Hobkinson
Today, we have a very special episode for you all. We are joined by Maxim Gelmann and Caroline Hobkinson, two experts in their respective fields. Caroline is a Behavioral Anthropologist and Food Multisensory Expert who has been exploring the connections between technology, food, art, and our senses. If you're a fan of our show, you might remember her from previous episodes. And, Maxim is the Chief Stroodle at Stroodles Eco Tableware, a company that is on a mission to make our everyday items as eco-friendly as possible. Together, they've just launched Stroodled, a Sustainable Mindset Audit that aims to close the "Joy Gap" in sustainability.
EP 37
Human centered design at age 80 plus with Michael Hughes
Join us with our guest Michael Hughes, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in aging, technology and health. As the first Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer at United Church Homes, Michael is leading the organization's digital transformation efforts and is always on the lookout for new ways to engage and co-create offerings with residents. With a passion for reducing health and wellness risks, Michael has teamed up with AARP and later HiHelloSura to put residents at the heart of innovation. Tune in as we explore Michael's journey and learn about the impact that human-centered design has had on innovation for the residents of United Church Homes.
EP 36
The How of Happy with Tisse Mallon
Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the hihellosura show as we welcome Tisse Mallon, the founder of the How of Happy! Tisse, a quirky queer with a passion for human behavior, will challenge your traditional views on power and fulfillment. We'll discuss how the traditional skill set taught to us often leads to tension and manipulation, and how we need to focus on the "slow skills" like empathy, compassion, and listening to truly connect with others. Say goodbye to the fear-based, productivity-driven culture and hello to Tisse's game-changing strategies for emotional intelligence and global citizenship. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in emotional intelligence, who has presented at TEDx and other high-profile events. Get ready to expand your perspective and learn the art of connection.
EP 35
The surprising truth about net-zero with Andrew Griffiths
There's a lot of jargon around net zero, but what does it actually mean? And how can you make your organization net zero?
EP 34
Lessons Learnt from Scaling from 10 to over 300,000 People. Leading & Nurturing Teams & How Life Helps to Focus Energy & Structure Life with Esteban Garcia
In this episode, we'll be exploring what it takes to scale from a team of 10 people to a team of over 300,000. We'll hear from Esteban Garcia, a serial entrepreneur who has been through the process, and learn about the challenges and lessons he’s acquired along the way. We'll also find out how unexpected life experiences can help us to focus our energy and structure our lives in a way that feels meaningful and successful for us.
EP 33
How the Future of AI will impact businesses and society as a whole with Daniel Hulme
Satalia CEO Daniel Hulme discusses the future of artificial intelligence, and how it will impact businesses and society as a whole.
EP 32
How to Stay Ahead with Crowd innovation & the Power of Inviting Others to Apply their Own Magic with Kal Shota
Join, Kal Sahota, CEO and President of crowd source innovation Hero X.
EP 31
How to develop the creative skills you need to win the future, with Fred Mandell and Harvey Seifter.
Strengthen your leadership and innovation skills today with the world's leading practitioners of Arts-Based Experiential Learning, Fred Mandell and Harvey Seifter.
EP 30
How To Stop Limiting Yourself and Finally Start Leading And Innovating with Mark Tribbitt
Sometimes it's hard to see the wood for trees when you are stuck in your own success. Mark Tribbitt, PHD at Pepperdine University breaks down what he has seen over his years teaching MBA courses that focus on strategic management and entrepreneurship with an emphasis towards technology innovation, as well his leadership coaching.
EP 29
Being yourself is your greatest strength with Emma Pelfrey
Join Emma Pelfrey, multimedia designer, experienced photographer, videographer and I as chat in real life, about the lessons learnt to be yourself, in order to follow what personally drives you.
EP 28
The Art of Persuasion & Decision Making, with Matthew Willcox
In this episode we are joined by Matt Wilcox, author of “the business of choice” where we deep dive into the application of behavioral science to give us critical insights for marketing magic.
EP 27
Beauty is only the beginning of a conversation, with Peterson Guerrier
In real life, sitting next to one another, Peterson Guerrier and I had the unique opportunity to talk.
EP 26
Engaging the senses in a highly digitized world with Caroline Hobkinson
Join Caroline and I, as we discuss how to engage the senses in a highly digitized world.
EP 25
Reconnect to the Senses through Experience Design, with Jamie Shaw.
We’ve all had conversations that feel real, and genuine.
EP 24
How to Confidently get those Ideas out of the Door!
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EP 23
How to Find made to Win Ideas!
Energized by your problem solving gifts. For sure! Grounded in innovation and creativity. Check. Ready to align forces. Heck yeah! But, wait….you still need THE IDEA! That out-side-the-box solution your customer goes crazy for. Module five will get you there. But, big warning: Don’t go back to your own experiences to create the familiar. True innovation is often unfamiliar. A little scary. It feels exciting.
EP 22
Remind people, their Cousin is not your Audience!
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EP 21
How do you Align the Forces for Good?
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EP 20
How do you set the Stage for Creativity?
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EP 19
You’re a Creativity Superhero! Want to know more?
Whether you know it or not, the way you solve problems is your superhero creativity strength! Seriously. It’s what sets you apart when taking on a challenge. And, it’s important you use your powers for good, and know when to pull in other’s superpowers to create innovation. (There’s even an IBM Whitepaper that shows teams that understand this increase successful solutions that make it to market!). Find out how: Accessing your unique approach to creativity so you can harness strengths for success
EP 18
Find your What & Shatter inherent Mindsets with David Kinigson
If the muse, inspiration, creativity ‘leaves’ you how do you keep flow and get unstuck?
EP 17
Moving through creativity blocks. Exercising Happiness. Shipping your projects with Stas Arsonov.
Sitting on project that needs shipping? Waiting for the perfect time to get into the zone with your creativity. Thinking Happiness, is a consequence of your circumstance?
EP 16
Accessing the Filing Cabinets of Creativity
When we are stuck we can often be spinning our wheels. The reason is that we are relying on a system that is not giving us access to new thinking . In this episode I introduce the idea of filing cabinets, which is our brains natural way of organizing information. If we stay in the same cabinet expecting a different answer, well then we are just crazy. I share how to access different resources by looking elsewhere to jump start your creativity and resources.
EP 15
Breaking + Creating Habits to Reach our Potential with Heather Fox
In this episode we tap into the power of habit to create more of what we want as a person, in our lives, in our community. If we are the sum of our actions, then how are we intentional about the ones we want in our lives, and how do control, alt, delete the ones that are no longer serving.
EP 14
Find your Purpose through Human Design, with Ahram Arya
In this episode we dive into Human Design, with Ahram Arya, former industrial designer at Nike, now turned Human Design Guide and coach. We explore what it means to have mastery and knowledge of yourself, almost like having an owners manual. Imagine that! From that place you can create, move and negotiate in alignment with the way your ‘true you’.
EP 13
Make your Future. Tap into World Building with Ronni Kimm
On this episode, we are exploring how you can partner with future in order to create your future as opposed to feeling uncertain about it. We are joined by Ronni KImm, who helps clients and people in organizations imagine what is possible.
EP 12
Covid Pivot! From rides to sanitizers with Andy Didorsi
I invited Andy Didorsi, because for as long as I have known him, when everyone is zigging he is zagging. As a serial “this is what the world needs, let’s make it happen” person, he has constantly been told no, not yet, only if you, and still finds a way through.
EP 11
Leading with Heart, with Kaitlyn Chana
As an entrepreneur, philanthropist, reporter turned medical administrator, 2010 Olympic torch barer, survivor of three different types of eating disorders, Kaitlyn shares with us lessons of resilience, how she has reframed fear, failure and pain to empower her journey in heart-led leadership. Kaitlyn believes those who create an extraordinary life and achieve their highest vision share one fundamental power: the ability to overcome any fear or personal limitation. This motto has allowed her to chase her wildest dreams. She believes, “Everyone in life has a personal story of excitement, love, desperation, hurt or a driven message.” She has used this as her fuel. As CEO and founder of Reel Stories. Real People., Inc’s, whose recent focus is the making of Empty - a film dedicated provide education and inspiration to schools for those who might be suffering or on the cusp of suffering from an eating disorder. To help this film come to fruition donate here: www.reelstoriesrealpeople.com Get in touch with Kaitlyn Chana on all platforms as well as her: www.kaitlynchana.com
EP 10
Experience a change in taste perception with Sonic Tasting, Caroline Hobkinson & Anita Stubenrauch
In this episode you are invited to join us for an multi sensory experience. Think Willy Wonka mixed with electronic music. We will be exploring the interplay of sounds with food perception with food anthologist Caroline Hopkinson and creative, apple credo writer, Anita Strebenauch.
EP 9
The Intrapreneur’s Journey to Getting Ideas Launched, with Karen Holst
Getting your idea sold, launched and love your job doing it. Welcome to the intrapreneur’s joureny. Karen Holst shares that ideas at the very end are going to be the very best version of what they should be, versus what you thought they were going to be.
EP 8
Harnessing the Postive Anchors of Food & Drink with Caroline Hobkinson
Harnessing the positive anchors that surround food and drink, explores and brings to life the new rituals that we can establish in liu of old ones that we might have released while at home. From the perspective of food artist and anthropologist Caroline Hobkinson we unpack the power of rituals that provide us with new anchoring, grounding and navigation.
EP 7
Returning to grounded with Stas Arsonov
Staying grounded throughout the day, allows us to live our lives with intention and purpose, navigating through the ambiguity of what a day may throw at us. Integrative health coach, Stas Arsonov and I uncover the techniques to infuse groundedness into our day.
EP 6
Navingating between Creativity & Order with Heather Papoulis
As an entrepreneur we often give life to an idea and then are faced with the task of nurturing it and having it thrive. Navigating between a creativity mindset and an order systems and processes mindset is like mixing oil and water, they do not mix and yet both are critical. We explore why they are important in innovation, how to tap into and shift between the two worlds to create sustainable success to the endeavors you put your mind to.
EP 5
Craft your Hero Story with Anita Stubenrauch
On this episode we are joined by Ex-Apple creative veteran, Anita Stubenrauch. Over the course of her 13-year career, she reimagined Apple's credo, designed presentations given to Steve Jobs, and was Angela Ahrendts' speechwriter. She shared with us her approach to helping individuals and organizations author the stories they want to live into.
EP 4
How to Be Courageous & Have Breakthroughs with Kyle Hermans
Being courageous is leaning into the things that make us afraid, and seeing if you can unlock creativity in that moment. To share one of your ideas, is an act of courage. In this episode we learn how to harness courage, to understand our insurmountable sphere of influence for impact, and from that place how to build an ecosystem and supports our audiacious vision.
EP 3
Get a Common Language to Innovation with Russ Schoen
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EP 2
Create Bold Innovative Goals: Daring to Dream
Setting bold innovative goals can be a challenge when you have experience in an arena, or when it has never existed before. In this episode you get to jump the belief chasm, accessing the seemingly fantastical, through the power of storytelling. This will enable you to give yourself permission to both create innovative bold goals for your organization and then activating them into reality.
EP 1
Improve innovation: Know your creative thinking style
Sustainable innovation, need not be an illusive unicorn. In this episode you get to understand where your unique creative thinking fits into innovation, where you get stuck and where you can collaborate to get creative solutions out of the door.
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