Best Lana Chapman Podcasts (2024)

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Transforming self-perception: Petra Williams on authenticity, hope, and expression 1:29:25

7d ago1:29:25

1:29:25

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, sup…

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Designing tomorrow beyond human-centricity with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty (plus free book giveaways!) 1:17:31

1M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

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! They delve into the shifting paradigms of the design industry, advocating for a life-centred approach that goes bey…

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The Power of Pointless Creativity Projects with Steve Chapman 1:29:50

2M ago1:29:50

1:29:50

This episode features a profound conversation with Steve Chapman, focusing on the liberation from societal constraints to embrace creative spontaneity and personal development. Steve shares his transition from as a organisational culture expert to pursuing artistic freedom, underlining the importance of lived experiences over traditional learning. …

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Decolonising ourselves: The journey to healing-centered ecosystems with Lana Jelenjev 1:15:08

3M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

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 …

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Going to jail to save the world - Sam Griffiths 1:13:48

3M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

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 provid…

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Unlocking your unique identity within liminal spaces with Tutti Taygerly 1:19:04

3M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Nirish Shakya interviews Tutti Taygerly, leadership coach, author and ex-Design leader at Meta and Disney, on navigating uncertain times and finding their unique place in the world. Diving into the notions of identity, systems, and personal growth amidst transitions, they discuss embracing individual uniqueness and the concept of 'otherness'. Tutti…

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Achieving last year’s goals hasn’t made me happy. Here’s what I’m doing in 2024 instead. 16:29

4M ago16:29

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Welcome to Season 5! Let's face it, 2023 was a challenging year for many designers and techies, and 2024 might not show immediate signs of improvement. Amidst this prevailing uncertainty, you might be seeing an influx of social media posts about setting new goals, while you're still trying to recharge and find your bearings. Falling into a cycle of…

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Bonus episode: 15 minute guided end-of-year reflection 14:19

5M ago14:19

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The new year is a great time to reflect on the past year, recalibrate your direction and refocus your energy for the new year. There are lots of great reflection exercises out there but many can take at least a few hours to do. If you’ve been thinking of doing a reflection but haven’t been able to find the time, I’ve designed a condensed version fo…

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Reflecting on your year, riding the waves you’re on and being aware of the mountain you're climbing with Josie Downey and Jason Mesut 1:19:05

5M ago1:19:05

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#047 - We wrap up Season 4 reflecting on some end of year reflection workshops I ran with Design Strategist, Josie Downey, to help designers and changemakers reflect on their year and refocus on 2024. We are also joined by Product Strategy Consultant, Jason Mesut, who attended one of those workshops. Have you reflected on your year and set your int…

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From darkness to design leadership: A candid chat with Rob Armes on beating psychosis 58:06

6M ago58:06

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#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. In this episode, I speak to my friend Rob Armes who’s a design leader and founder of the UX consultancy, Circular UX. Rob opens up on his mental health struggles, including periods of psychosis and suicidal thought…

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Let go of the illusion of control and personal responsibility through facilitation - Charles-Louis de Maere 1:19:24

6M ago1:19:24

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#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 thinki…

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Hey designers, they're gaslighting you - Sara Wachter-Boettcher 1:13:49

7M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

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 (…

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Systems thinking to know yourself and others better with Boon Chew 1:01:36

8M ago1:01:36

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#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…

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Know your unique strengths for your own wellbeing and peace with Kate Berry 1:14:02

8M ago1:14:02

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#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 …

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Redefining growth: Embracing curiosity and transversal skills with Saskia Listle 1:15:42

9M ago1:15:42

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#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 expl…

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Navigating the digital world with intention, heart and purpose with Katja Forbes 1:16:59

10M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

#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 Influenc…

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The power of mindsets and mindfulness with Rizwan Javaid 49:32

10M ago49:32

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#039 - Welcome to Season 4 of the Design Feeling Podcast! We kick off the new season with an inspiring conversation with Rizwan Javaid, a seasoned human-centred designer from San Francisco and the creator of the Low Fidelity Newsletter and Unleash Your Mindset Podcast. Rizwan opens up about his struggles with fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome, and…

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Following your heart and empowering young people with Design Thinking with Jenna Maudlin 1:16:34

12M ago1:16:34

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#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. Jenna is currently working with Apart of Me, a charity empowering children and young people to cope with loss and trauma. Jenna shares her journey of following her heart as a designer to t…

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Beyond the Bootcamp: The Nuances of Becoming a Competent Designer 1:23:04

1y ago1:23:04

1:23:04

#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 professio…

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Designing parenthood: A journey of self-discovery and empowerment with Rachel Arthur 55:32

1y ago55:32

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#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 …

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From overthinking to deep thinking with Kim Witten 1:31:18

1y ago1:31:18

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#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 experie…

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The UX of Sex with Nina McNamara 1:14:54

1y ago1:14:54

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#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. Nin…

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Designing adventures and recreating awe for clarity and creativity with Kim Slade 1:12:21

1y ago1:12:21

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#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 …

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Making work about humans, not just products 1:05:39

1y ago1:05:39

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#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 …

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Using the future to design the present with Lena Tünkers 1:04:29

1y ago1:04:29

1:04:29

#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 th…

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Season 2 - Episode 2: Secondhand New Years Resolutions 44:14

1+ y ago44:14

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What are YOUR New Year's resolutions (if you have any)? We have some but our progress is definitely "secondhand", if you will. FOOD. It's all about food in this one! We love food. Did we mention how much we love food?? Ask your questions and spread the love by using the hashtag #secondhandchapman on Twitter and everywhere else, and don't forget to …

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Skip the small talk with Jan Keck 1:04:16

1+ y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

#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 tha…

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Creativity, mindfulness and the impact of AI with Radim Malinic 1:01:53

1+ y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

#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…

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End of year reflections and being aware of the self and the system you're part of with Andi Mignolo 59:49

1+ y ago59:49

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#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 syste…

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Season 2 - Episode 1: #CANYOU? 55:03

1+ y ago55:03

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The Chapmans are back with a new season! Last season they spoke about life before kids and now it's about life with kids and all that is in between. This first episode reminisces about the pregnancies and deliveries that Lana endured, and Tyler's new name "CAN YOU". They talk about kids and their bodily fluids, and all that fun stuff! Hey, after ha…

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Best of Season 2: Recap and learnings 23:08

1+ y ago23:08

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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 https://theparadym.com/ Solve Problems That Matter: Design…

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Candid end of year reflections with three design leaders 53:48

1+ y ago53:48

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#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…

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Looking for your first UX job as an immigrant with Dorsa Mokhtari 59:04

1+ y ago59:04

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: Moving from architecture to UX design Creativity as self-expression Overcoming the language barrier The benefits of a…

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Laid off? Look inside before you look outside - Kate Pincott 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

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#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 trajector…

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Creative confidence with the 12-minute method with Robbie Swale 1:14:16

1+ y ago1:14:16

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#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-…

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Getting cozy, juicy and real with your colleagues - Sophia and Jed Lazar 1:05:11

1+ y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

#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 per…

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From Human-Centred Design to Life-Centred Design with Dr. Martin Tomitsch 1:06:39

1+ y ago1:06:39

1:06:39

#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…

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Designing is Not Your Superpower - Joe Leech 1:14:46

1+ y ago1:14:46

1:14:46

#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 episo…

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Neurodiversity is great for design and for business with Matthew Bellringer 1:12:33

1+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

#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, …

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Doing amazing work is just half the job - Trenton Moss 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

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#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…

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Solve problems that matter with Ben Pecotich 57:45

2y ago57:45

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#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 calle…

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Building a mental health app with Courtney Carlsson 49:25

2y ago49:25

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#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…

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Design leadership for introverts with Tim Yeo 1:05:56

2y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

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 d…

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End of Season 1 Recap: Learnings and Reflections 42:57

2y ago42:57

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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. If this is your first time listening to the Design Feeling Podcast, this might be a good start to start. It’ll give you a taster of all the conversations we’ve h…

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Running your own race, understanding your business model and making smart guesses with Hattie Willis 1:04:57

2y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

#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.…

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Using marketing as a self-growth tool with Frances Khalastchi 57:52

2y ago57:52

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#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 hi…

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How to sharpen your intuition as a designer using tarot with Dr. Adeola Enigbokan 1:17:47

2y ago1:17:47

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#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? Sometimes, you nee…

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Conscious Experience Design with James Breeze 49:55

2y ago49:55

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#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 …

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meQuanics - QSI@UTS Seminar Series - S25 - Adrian Chapman (University of Sydney) 1:06:03

2y ago1:06:03

1:06:03

During this time of lockdown, the centre for quantum software and information (QSI) at the University of Technology Sydney has launched an online seminar series. With talks once or twice a week from leading researchers in the field, meQuanics is supporting this series by mirroring the audio from each talk. I would encourage if you listen to this ep…

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meQuanics - QSI@UTS Seminar Series - S24 - Ramis Movassagh (Watson AI Lab) 1:01:45

2y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

During this time of lockdown, the centre for quantum software and information (QSI) at the University of Technology Sydney has launched an online seminar series. With talks once or twice a week from leading researchers in the field, meQuanics is supporting this series by mirroring the audio from each talk. I would encourage if you listen to this ep…

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