Best Australian Design Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Ep145 Nightjar (TDC23) 22:55

9d ago22:55

22:55

In our final episode of the TDC 2023 series, we hear from three heads behind digital product company, Nightjar. Listen in as Co-Founders Ahmed Meer, Christine Sultana & Bonnie MacTavish, discuss their studio processes, working towards effective collaboration across disciplines, detail their work on THE ICONIC, and more. Don't forget to let us know …

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Ep.88: Guest episode with Friska Wirya - Top 50 Change Management Thought Leader | TEDx Speaker | #1 Best-Selling Author 1:09:28

4d ago1:09:28

1:09:28

In episode 88, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Friska Wirya: Top 50 Change Management Thought Leader | TEDx Speaker | #1 Best-Selling Author "The Future Fit Organisation" Friska is a change and transformation expert for nearly a decade, obsessed with all things organisational change. She’s led change programs influencing up to 23,000 people…

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Ep144 Robyn & Campbell Butler (Lovework Studio) (TDC23) 40:09

17d ago40:09

40:09

Listen in as Robyn & Campbell Butler discuss starting a studio, branding process, remote collaboration and much more. Robyn & Campbell are the founders of Lovework Studio, a branding and digital design studio based in Redcliffe Australia. They’re two incredibly talented creatives and it’s fascinating to hear them share their journey with Lovework. …

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Ep143 Evi-O & Yah-Leng Yu (TDC23) 44:32

23d ago44:32

44:32

Today we’re hearing from Evi-O & Yah-Leng Yu at The Design Conference in 2023. Evi-O is a multidisciplinary designer and artist at Evi-O.Studio and Yah-Leng Yu is the creative director of Foreign Policy. Listen in as they discuss connection and how we can foster a healthy, safe, and flourishing design industry. They cover a lot, from perceptions an…

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Ep142 Alistair McCready (TDC23) 41:23

1M ago41:23

41:23

In this episode we hear from Alistair McCready, founder of Monolith, a typographic design practice based out of Auckland, New Zealand. Alistair speaks with co-hosts Frankie Young and Matt Leach about about what type designers are like and the momentum you need when designing type. It’s a fascinating and wide ranging chat, covering everything from a…

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Ep141 Andrew Ashton & Annette Harcus (TDC23) 45:30

1M ago45:30

45:30

In this episode we’re dropped into a conversation between two friends, Annette Harcus and Andrew Ashton. Annette is the founder, CEO and Creative Director of Harcus Design and Andrew is the CD of Ashton Design, previously with Edison Agency, Work-Art-Life and Studio Pip and Co. Their chat took us places you wouldn’t usually get in a design podcast.…

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Ep.87 - Reboot Guest episode with Dr Brock Bastian 1:13:11

1M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

In this reboot episode from 2021, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr. Brock Bastian - Professor, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne. Brock is a social psychologist whose research focuses on pain, happiness, and morality. His book, The Other Side of Happiness, was published in January 2018. Brock completed hi…

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Ep140 Jasmin Bedir & Kevin Finn (TDC23) 42:06

2M ago42:06

42:06

We’re back and beyond excited to share this fascinating conversation between Jasmin, CEO of Innocean Australia and Founder of Fck the Cupcakes, and Kevin from TheSumOf — friend of the podcast and branding expert. Listen in as they talk the culture of conferences, commercialising creativity and the silent war between design and advertising departmen…

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Ep 86: Reboot guest episode with Comedian Tamara Campbell (AKA Kiki Bittovabitsch!) 1:12:34

2M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

In this reboot episode from 2021, The Occupational Philosophers chat with glorious, amazingly talented, and hilarious comedian and performer Tamara Campbell. Tamara has literally performed all over the world: 23 countries in 6 different languages for over a million people in her 18-year career. Tamara believes that "laughter should be a force for g…

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Ep.84 - Reboot guest episode with Dr Peter Lovatt (AKA Dr Dance!) 1:35:59

3M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

As they take a quick break to record new episodes, The Occupational Philosophers wanted to reshare one of their favourite guests and their very first with Dr. Peter Lovatt. Dr Lovatt is a Dance Psychologist, multi TED speaker and best selling author, who through his work on the psychology of movement and dance, is more widely known as 'Dr. Dance'! …

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Ep. 83 - In the wild with Dr Barbara Doran 10:50

3M ago10:50

10:50

In this short 'in the wild' episode, Simon (one-half of The Occupational Philosophers) connects with Dr Barbara Doran, Director of Strategic Innovation and Creative Intelligence live from the World Building Studio Day at the University of Technology (UTS) In the episode, they explore: The importance of a transdisciplinary approach to solving comple…

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Ep. 82: Guest episode with Dr Cyndi Burnett - Author, Academic & Creative on a mission to infuse creative thinking into every classroom around the world! 1:12:27

4M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

In Episode 82, The Occupational Philosophers chat with the amazing Dr Cyndi Burnett - Author, Academic and Creative on a mission to infuse creative thinking into every classroom around the world! Dr Burnett has studied, taught, and written about both the art (expression) and the science (problem-solving) of creativity for the last 25 years. As an a…

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Ep. 81 In the Wild with Dr.Samuel West at the Global Innovation Forum, London 48:04

5M ago48:04

48:04

In this special, 'In the Wild' episode , The Occupational Philosophers get out of the studio (well, one of them does) to have a nice, cosy fireside chat in a London pub, with Dr Samuel West, a previous guest on the show - Samuel was in London attending the Global Innovation Forum, and as well as speaking about the topic of failure, he had a travell…

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Ep.80 - Inbetweeners - So, just checking, what is Philosophy (and why do I need some?) 21:56

5M ago21:56

21:56

In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers discuss “What is Philosophy”, after a teenager asked Simon that very question and he struggled a little to answer! He set off to explore and their conversation together highlights just what he uncovered: How ChatGPT can help Philosophy sound cool to a 14-year old teenager Some …

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Ep 79 - Inbetweeners: Introducing The Parkers - A Radio Drama 7:10

6M ago7:10

7:10

In this short, sharp inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers introduce their latest experiment, a new Radio play, The Parkers! Listen as Simon tries to convince John this is a good idea, before they lead you into the world of The Parkers with the first (and possibly last) episode. Parkers is a family run, pet care business, based in Pete…

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Ep.78 - Inbetweeners: High or low curiosity? What’s an NFC? Say what? 17:41

6M ago17:41

17:41

In this short-ish, sharp-ish inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers explore a test for curiosity called The need for cognition (NFC) What is the NFC? It's a personality variable reflecting the extent to which individuals are inclined towards effortful cognitive activities (thanks Wikipedia) Whilst it has originally come in a longer form…

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Ep 77 Guest episode with Dr Marco Motta, expert in data analysis & visualisation, philosophy doctorate, and funk-rock musician! 1:24:58

6M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

In Episode 77, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr Marco Motta, who specialises in data analysis and visualisation, with a strong track record transforming the performance reporting culture of large organisations. He marries this with a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Queensland and uses his background in critical thinking to …

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Ep.76 - Inbetweeners - How the light gets in 16:39

7M ago16:39

16:39

In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers discuss what John discovered when he attended the recent ‘How the Light Gets In’ festival in London; a curly mash up of philosophy, music and comedy: What were the big themes being explored this year? [02:30] What is the golden rule to live by? [04:10} What 3 things did John le…

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Ep. 75: Guest episode with Chi Ryan - Global design guru, writer, researcher, lecturer & all round creative polymath. 1:03:57

7M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

In episode 75, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Design Guru, Chi Ryan. Chi is a designer, writer, researcher, learner, educator and all-round creative polymath. She is obsessed with design that puts experience first She helped everyone from hungry startups to global giants transform through design and has led, taught and been part of teams d…

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Ep.74 - Inbetweeners - Sweet dreams are made of this 22:15

7M ago22:15

22:15

In this short, sharp inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers explore dreams and how they reveal the wild jungle of our mind! We have all had those bizarre dreams which connect random and seemingly disparate ideas; the koala surfing on a water buffalo, or a man made of cheese trying to sell you a time share apartment in Benidorm….or is th…

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Ep.73 - Guest episode with Professor Sophie Scott: Neuroscientist, Author, Ted Talker and Comedian 50:37

8M ago50:37

50:37

In Episode 73, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Professor Sophie Scott, who is the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London and a Fellow of the British Academy. Sophie is an expert in cognitive neuroscience studying human vocal communication, from speech and sound to social interactions and nonverbal emo…

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Ep.72 - Is it just Dumb Luck? (or how to cultivate moments of Serendipity) 20:08

8M ago20:08

20:08

In this short-ish Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers dive into and muse on the idea of Serendipity. Between them they explore: Actually, what is Serendipity? (you will have to listen) Why dumb luck isn't a thing - despite that person always getting a job they don't deserve or are qualified for The danger of trying to manifest middle…

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Ep.71: Guest episode with Dr Louise Mahler - Author, Award Winning Speaker, Media Commentator and Global Communication Guru 1:15:08

9M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

In this guest episode, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr Louise Mahler. Dr Louise is the polymath's polymath and is recognised as a Top 30 Global Guru in both Body Language and Communication. She was an Opera singer for 10 years with the Vienna State Opera. Louise’s qualifications include B.Econ; B. Mus; Post Grad Dip Music; L.Mus.A; Maste…

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Ep 70. Inbetweeners - It’s time to end shit PowerPoint Presentations! Please!! 15:09

9M ago15:09

15:09

In this inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers explore the seven deadly sins of power point presentations - we’ve all been there…you face an avalanche of slides, information overload, the back of someone’s head as they read the slides out loud….it’s time to discover a different way as we explore: How to ensure people do not suffer ‘Deat…

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Ep.69 - Inbetweeners: If your job add is looking for a workplace Ninja, do they need throwing stars? 16:03

10M ago16:03

16:03

In this inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers dive into the world of job advertisements - the good, the not so good and the inbetween (ers). Mmmm, did you see what they did there…? When you are being asked for flexibility, do you turn up in a Yoga outfit? Does a workplace rockstar need to throw computers out the window and have half a …

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Ep. 68 Guest episode with Chris Barez Brown: 9 x author, founder of Upping Your Elvis, eternal innovator & energy guru 1:02:54

10M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

In Episode 68, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Chris Barez Brown, author, keynote speaker, and founder of 'Upping Your Elvis', which looks to embed a human, energetic and creative working culture in corporations across the globe, making work easier, more fun, and more extraordinary in the process Chris has a deep passion to help people work…

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Ep. 67 - Inbetweeners: Bias, filters, perceptions - how are yours? 13:20

10M ago13:20

13:20

In episode 67, The Occupational Philosophers dive into the world of personal biases, filters and perceptions or the way we take in information. And what did they discover? We ALL take in information differently - whether we believe it or not. In this episode, they explore: Confirmation bias Perception bias and how two people can see the same situat…

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Ep.66 - Inbetweeners: Blue Poles, Time Travel, Long Socks for Business and Outrage 10:33

11M ago10:33

10:33

In this short, sharp inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers do a little bit of time travel and in the process explore: What an abstract artwork can teach us about how we react to something out of our comfort zone Why at times it's all too easy to jump to outrage Why a creative shock can create long-lasting change What the hell is Blue P…

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Season 4, Episode 6 - Drinks at the Footy, Hillsborough Disaster, Australian Native Food, Burgers, New Wave Rap Collective, 28:00

11M ago28:00

28:00

Thank you for being with us this season! In this final episode of this season, we are looking at some new and old Melbourne additions and traditions. We're looking at expensive burgers, expensive drinks at the footy, the New Wave rap collective based in Cranbourne, remembering the Hillsborough disaster and also asking the question: why are Australi…

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Ep.65: Guest episode with the Dr Jason Fox - Rogue Scholar, Best Selling Author and Wizard Philosopher 1:20:04

11M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

In Episode 65, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr Jason Fox a wizard-philosopher masquerading as a leadership advisor. His clients include the senior leadership teams of Fortune 500 companies around the world including Microsoft, Toyota, Honda, Sony, Salesforce, KPMG, The International Institute of Research (not to mention: financial instit…

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Season 4, Episode 5: The Tote, a Bachelorette Bar, Toxic Soil in Bulla, Rave Revival in Melbourne 27:56

11M ago27:56

27:56

Welcome to episode 5 of the Under Cover podcast! In this episode, we'll be looking at the stories behind entertainment and music venues in Melbourne. From the city's first women-only bar that somehow is also connected to the highly popular television show the Bachelorette, the burgeoning rave revival in Melbourne, to the agony and ecstasy of The To…

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Ep.64: Inbetweeners - Dirty Habits of creative, interesting, innovative people.... 12:45

12M ago12:45

12:45

In this short sharp in-betweener episode, the Occupational Philosophers explore the habits of creative door kickers and kick-arse inventors and ponder, "What can we learn from these curious cats?" As it happens, we can learn a hell of a lot such as: How to find your flow and what works for you Why it's worth packing a pair of swimming trunks if you…

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Season 4, Episode 4: Ghosts, Young Liberals, Wonki, Rone and AFL Drugs Policy 26:09

12M ago26:09

26:09

This episode of Under Cover goes deep into mysterious places of Melbourne and tell stories about the characters in them. From a ghost in a haunted theatre, the mysterious artist Rone to the deep mysterious unelectable place that the Liberal party in Australia seems to have found themselves in. We also looked at the labyrinthine AFL drug policy and …

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Ep. 63: Guest episode with Start Up Queen Jemma Enright 1:13:55

12M ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Jemma Enright is a strategic and creative innovator who has an entrepreneurial spirit bigger than Mt Everest. She takes opportunities from little beans to full Jack and the Beanstalk scenario but with a much friendlier ending with no real Giants dying in the process. She is strongly connected to the startup and innovation community, as well as the …

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Season 4, Episode 3: Live Music, Caribbean Food, Jag Jeans and Journalism After Covid 23:03

12M ago23:03

23:03

In this week’s episode, our reporters look at the revival of live music performances in the Mornington Peninsula, and the small but zesty Caribbean food community in Melbourne. We also have stories for you about the creation and influence of fashion label Jag, as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered journalism. Producer: Lulu Graham Assist…

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Season 4, Episode 2: Melbourne Traffic, Playground Design, Young Players in AFL, Chinese Women Studying Abroad and Speed Dating in Melbourne 24:45

1y ago24:45

24:45

In this week's episode, our reporters look at the issues surrounding traffic and congestion in Melbourne, a dive into the thinking processes behind playground construction, the AFL community's issue with targeting of young players, an explanation into the increase in Chinese women studying abroad, and the rise and success of speed dating throughout…

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Ep.62 - Inbetweeners: When is a pen not a pen? (and other GPT questions) 11:25

1y ago11:25

11:25

In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers explore ‘Generic Parts Technique’ or GPT. (Not to be confused with chat GPT) It’s quite hard to explain in words so we think it’s best to just listen really…. FYI: The Inbetweeners episodes are just that - smaller episodes 'in between' the longer format episodes designed to giv…

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Season 4, Episode 1: BookTok, Fairy Floss, Digital Drivers' Licence, Concussion in AFL and the future of Brunetti in Melbourne 30:04

1y ago30:04

30:04

Welcome back to Under Cover! We are now in our fourth season as we continue to report on stories about our digital and non-digital lives in post pandemic Melbourne. For this episode, we are looking at the popularity of BookTok and its impacts on local book communities in Melbourne. We also have a story for you about digital drivers’ licences and wh…

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Ep.61 - Inbetweeners: How to tackle wicked problems (and other HIP HOP related challenges) 12:41

1y ago12:41

12:41

In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers, inspired by the banning of hip-hop at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show, turn their attention to wicked problems. In this episode, they explore: How do you solve a challenge with multiple truths? What’s the secret sauce when every problem is different? How can you flourish in a FUCA …

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Ep. 60: Guest episode with Julian Baggini - Philosopher, Journalist and Author (20 books!) 1:22:57

1y ago1:22:57

1:22:57

In Episode 60, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Julian Baggini, a philosopher, journalist and the author of over 20 books about philosophy. He is a co-founder of The Philosophers' Magazine and has written for numerous international newspapers and magazines. In addition to writing on the subject of philosophy, he has also written books on ath…

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Ep.59 - Inbetweeners: How much coal does it take to send an email? 8:37

1y ago8:37

8:37

What would you do if every time you sent an email, a bag of coal would turn up next to your desk? Would it change how you think about emails? Would you send a few fewer emails to play your role in not crapping on the planet? Would an ever-expanding collection of coal in your office make you think about how much energy you use? Is it time to do a pe…

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Ep.58: Inbetweeners - If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room 8:15

1y ago8:15

8:15

In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers, turn their attention to meditations, or well-known philosophical quotations which may offer some insights into how we work, play and collaborate together. In this episode, they explore: The quotation attributed to Confucius, “If you are the smartest person in the room, you are…

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Ep.57 - Inbetweeners - The Elephant in the room 14:12

1y ago14:12

14:12

In this episode, the Occupational Philosophers (having looked down at their calendar and realised that it's the end of February) thought it may be a good time to revisit what everyone was talking about 8 weeks ago - New Year's Resolutions. As absolute non-experts in achieving goals and being productive, they thought it may be worthwhile to throw th…

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Ep.56: Guest episode with Dr Samuel West - Author, Academic, Psychologist and Curator of the Museum of Failure 1:17:24

1y ago1:17:24

1:17:24

In Episode 56, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr Samuel West, a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Organisational Psychology. He has explored the psychology of happiness, in particular happiness related to work. He has taught courses on positive psychology, creativity, and organizational science, and in his PhD, in organizational psycholo…

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Ep.55: Guest episode with Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggins - Communication gurus from The Institute of Curiosity 1:13:15

1y ago1:13:15

1:13:15

In Episode 55, The Occupational Philosophers again chat with another ‘delight’ of guests, Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggins Mmmm, sounds interesting. Tell me more…. Kathy and Kirsten are the Mother/Daughter Founders of the Institute Of Curiosity and with a name like that, we just had to have them on the show!! And a little more information about t…

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Ep. 54: Well, that didn’t go so well.....Mea Culpa 3:27

1+ y ago3:27

3:27

Is this even an episode? In this 5-minute conversation, (with Simon recording from a cupboard in deep, dark Suffolk - so please excuse the audio), John and Simon talk about what can happen to best-laid plans.....when designing the twelve days of Xmas. In the spirit of experimenting quickly, they then move on and go straight to what's exciting about…

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Ep.53 - The 12 days of Christmas: Day 1 4:18

1+ y ago4:18

4:18

In this short, sharp festive Inbetweener episode, John and Simon offer their first tasty morsel from the ‘12 Days of Christmas’, a reflection on some of the highlights from 2022, and something to savour in between Mince Pies, Sherry, and Karaoke with Uncle Kevin…. On this first day of Christmas, they explore: The wisdom of Neil Mullarkey and insigh…

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Ep. 52 - Inbetweeners: Does your organisation have a Chief Philosophy Officer? They will soon... 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

12:19

In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, John and Simon explore the rise in interest of companies wishing to employ Chief Philosophy Officers (CPOs) within their organisations, signalling the beginning of a true movement in keeping with the aims of The Occupational Philosophers! Amongst other things, they explore: What is the role of a Chief Philo…

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Ep.51 - Inbetweeners: Corporate sayings that really need to DIE... 15:04

1+ y ago15:04

15:04

In this Inbetweeners episode, the Occupational Philosophers explore the true meaning, origin story and get really curious about some of those hackneyed, over-used corporate sayings that really need to pass away and live in the after life. Really, what does 'circle around' mean? What is the origin and true meaning of low-hanging fruit? How low is lo…

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Ep.50: Guest episode with Ian Gilbert - award-winning author, editor, speaker, innovator, entrepreneur & the man behind Independent Thinking. 1:25:24

1+ y ago1:25:24

1:25:24

In Episode 50, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Ian Gilbert, the founder of Independent Thinking, a unique and highly influential organisation in education across the UK. Independent Thinking seeks to move beyond teaching and learning, into motivation, creativity and leadership, social justice, neuroscience, inclusion, the environment and we…

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