Join me for a live interview with Jens Mühlstedt, the creative mind behind Inspiration Wild Cards. We delve into the world of design thinking and creativity… as related to design tool geekery, of course. Tune in for an insightful discussion exploring Jens’ journey in creating this innovative tool. ** Creative Coffee Break is a Bloc Thinking Product…

Running a business is not for everyone - but designers face an even steeper uphill battle. So why are some of us so ill-equipped when it comes to transitioning into business leadership roles? German Leon is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer at GESTOOS, where they enable cameras and sensors to see, understand and respond to human movement and…

What if you could stop looking for work and let your next job find you? Jeff Gothelf is a recognized Lean thinking and design evangelist and a global Lean UX movement founder. Now, imagine you could repurpose the principles Jeff has been championing and apply them to your career? That’s exactly what he has done in his time in the corporate world an…

Thought leadership is a phrase used to describe any number of activities, but few have been able to master its potential. These pursuits can build bridges between ideas and action, driving business results, according to Bill Sherman. Bill is the COO at Thought Leadership Leverage and co-host of the podcast "Leveraging Thought Leadership". He and hi…

Curiosity is one of our innate superpowers. It powers the human race and fuels innovation. It's what drives us to create new things and explore the world around us. More than often, Curiosity can be less present or move to the background. Anthony Rocco, an Experience Designer & Strategist, joins me this week to talk about Curiosity and how to go ab…

A story is a way for people to talk about what they know and what they care about. It's a way to connect with an audience. And it's a way to build trust. Fei Wu is a content creator and digital marketer who helps small businesses and creative entrepreneurs tell better stories, find more customers and create new revenue streams. Join the conversatio…

#637 We're ok, getting settled into the new year, the grey and the bright new challenges.By Werner Puchert

Shifting the traditional concept of mentorship into reverse to gain forward momentum. Reverse mentorship is a new concept in the workplace that will change the way we do things. According to this week's guest on the Creative Coffee Break, this approach allows senior team members to learn from junior ones and vice versa. How can you leverage the uni…

#637 Getting ready for the next (small) adventure.By Werner Puchert

#636 Healthy enough to work they said today :)By Werner Puchert

#635 Getting Started with 2022, without setting unrealistic expectations.By Werner Puchert

One of the best ways to improve your business is to research your customers and prospects. Research can be a huge time suck, complicated, and sometimes expensive. Research is rocket-fuel, not a phase, according to, Kasia Gawlik a seasoned strategist, experience design leader, and guest on this week’s Creative Coffee Break. Kasia shares her tips on …

#634 Three days of celebration in the stocking.By Werner Puchert

#633 Feeling the vibe, but don't bother me ok?By Werner Puchert

#632 Catching up with a cool family member and appreciating the fresh outside air.By Werner Puchert

#631 Small gestures make for great experiences.By Werner Puchert

#630 Daling up for Finding Frequency today.By Werner Puchert

#629 Overthinking things when it comes to where we're at as we head towards a new year.By Werner Puchert

#628 There is so much to be grateful for, and I'm not sure if I'm expressing enough gratitude these days.By Werner Puchert

Are you interested in building a more sustainable business? Join us this week for a discussion with Dennis Geelen, author of the 'The Zero In Formula' and Customer Experience & Innovation Consultant. We discussed what it takes to build a more effective and sustainable business, along with some practical principles from Dennis to guide the discussio…

#627 Handing over, marching for migrants, and an opera.By Werner Puchert

#626 Strange things sheep do when you use your imagination.By Werner Puchert

#625 I'm changing things up again.By Werner Puchert

#624 A refreshing stroll out in the cold.By Werner Puchert

#623 Manic man-flu and the re-arranging our home-office-house.By Werner Puchert

#622 Help it's cold! Helping my father-in-law get back into his own house.By Werner Puchert

#619 Doing something extraordinary should be your intention, but remember to make sure you end things on a high note.By Werner Puchert

Can you find fulfilment in your career? What does the word "career" mean to an entrepreneur? Or, if you're getting a little grey like me, how can I go about looking for new challenges after so many years in the market? What's even worse. We only start thinking about these things when we're looking to make a change - leaving us frustrated and overwh…

#619 Empathy is not alway convenient.By Werner Puchert

#619 A little adventure waiting for us as we wrap up the first part of this week.By Werner Puchert

#618 Just look at Mama, especially when you get a little fearful. This week we celebrate a new adventure with Mama.By Werner Puchert

#617 Changing lives and buying oil for our estate.By Werner Puchert

#616 Playtime with my special guest.By Werner Puchert

#614 Grateful that I've had a few clients come back to me the past couple of months.By Werner Puchert

Have you booked that meeting recently? Two or more people on the invite? Guess what, you are an event owner. However, event design is more than agendas and aesthetics – they need to drive meaningful change and deliver measurable results. Anthony Vade, North America Director of the Event Design Collective, sharing thoughts on how to design events th…

#614 Heating systems, planning and time with my crew.By Werner Puchert

#613 Independence celebrations for some, for others one more meeting to go.By Werner Puchert

#612 A little bit of sun goes a long way.By Werner Puchert

#611 No need for hearts to be cold. Hard borders put people's lives at risk.By Werner Puchert

#610 A very good day, at last. A few good things came through today - now to get stuck back in.By Werner Puchert

#609 A weak'ish update just before the weekend.By Werner Puchert

#608 A weird day starting with re-connecting with an old friend and then being reminded of what happened the last couple of months. Some good, some bad, I guess that's 2021 for ya.By Werner Puchert

My guest is on a mission to help 1 Million people to innovate. It’s brave. It’s bold. It’s Jens Heitland! Jens is a former global head of Innovation at IKEA, has taken on this ambitious goal as a consultant, coach and entrepreneur. I’ll be twisting his arm this Friday at 1 PM CET to teach me a few innovation tricks and how he aims to reach the auda…

#607 Public holiday for some, but others need to work a little bit. Tough decisions made but happy with the priorities for the next couple of weeks.By Werner Puchert

#606 Halloween with a very strong Autumn vibe here in Warsaw.By Werner Puchert

#605 Saint Frantzi day, fresh autumn day in Poland.By Werner Puchert

#604 He wants to be a firefighter for Halloween of course!By Werner Puchert

#603 A short break out of the office to find a snack with the lovely Marta.By Werner Puchert

#602 Wrapping up another YouTube video for the end of the week and exploring new possibilities.By Werner Puchert

#601 Are tasting a noise or a symphony? From Minecraft to a meal with the crew a weekend full of just enough extraordinary moments.By Werner Puchert