Giant Thinkers Podcast

Giants, here on Episode 24 we peek into the incredible mind of a professional creative problem solver, who also happens to be the Executive Design Director and National Creative Director for Deloitte Digital.

For the last two decades he has consulted with Fortune 50 companies, built agencies, created brands and shares with us his knowledge collected from a diverse range of experiences, including:

• His top tips for getting your foot in the door at a design company

He describes himself as “spending an obsessive amount of his life daydreaming about how to improve the world around him” … the humble and wise, Nelson Kunkel! 

More on Nelson can be found via the links below:

Twitter: twitter.com/NelsonKunkel

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Do you want a central meeting place that connects people, information, and processes for you and your team?

It's called Igloo; modern cloud-based intranet software. You and your team have access to what they need, using tools they already know. Igloo has been recognised as one of the fastest growing technology companies in both Canada and North America, alongside names such as Tesla, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

If nothing else, you’ve got to see their very quirky 30 second video – head to GiantThinkers.com/igloo

Today we are diving into episode number 23, where I chat with the Design Director for Nike+, who has worked across the realms of digital products, physical products, services and brands. He is best known for his interaction design work, and his CV includes the likes of Samsung, Twitter and IDEO.

His work has been recognised by:

• BAFTA (the British Academy of Film & Television Arts

• Fast Company

• including South by Southwest!

Whether you’re an emerging or established designer, you’ll get solid insights and practical advice here.

• small and large companies

I now present to you, one of the great minds behind arguably the world’s most iconic sporting brand... Ben Fullerton!

More on Ben can be found via the links below:

Twitter: twitter.com/BenFu

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Are you struggling to get a mentor?

This year (2016) I'll be releasing my second book, titled 'How To Get A Mentor As A Designer, Guaranteed.' Cut the guess work. Get the shortcuts. Succeed faster.

To be notified on the launch, head to GiantThinkers.com/Mentor

Our guest on episode 22 is unlike any other. His CV includes a broad range of accomplishments including working in naval intelligence during the Vietnam War, working as a journalist for the Associated Press, and contributing as a business writer for Time magazine. His most recent and significant contribution to the world of design has been his 20 year tenure as the Executive Director of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts), where he was committed to advancing creative thinking from 1995 through to 2015.

The thing that astounds me is the profoundly unique way that he observes the world we live in. I guarantee that you will view design, and your ability to impact the world, in a whole new dimension. It’s an exciting and deep episode, so I won’t give too much away.

I present to you, the complex and poetic mind of the incredible Mr Ric Grefé.

More on Ric can be found via the links below:

Email: [email protected]

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Have you seen the app, that functions as a notepad-calculator?

It’s called Soulver. Just type your problem and Soulver shows you the answer. It’s smarter and clearer than a calculator, and quicker to use than a spreadsheet. Available for mac, ipad and iphone.

Plus, they’re giving listeners 20% OFF. The discount is already applied if you head to GiantThinkers.com/Soulver

We are pumping out episode number #21 with a guest who is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Thankyou. They make water, food and body care products, then give 100% of the profits to help end global poverty.

Their recent video was brought to my attention only a few days ago and I had to get this gentlemen on the show. I was so moved by their cause and impressed by their actions to bring their vision into reality.

As of January 2016:

• They’ve given over $3.7 million dollars to people in need

I’m certain you’ll be inspired by this interview.

The man behind the incredible business and social enterprise success story, someone that has been a recipient of the Junior Chamber International 10 Young Outstanding People of The World Award, is none other than, Daniel Flynn!

More on Daniel can be found via the links below:

Chapter One Book: https://chapterone.thankyou.co

Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.

Have you seen the app, that functions as a notepad-calculator?

It’s called Soulver. Just type your problem and Soulver shows you the answer. It’s smarter and clearer than a calculator, and quicker to use than a spreadsheet. Available for mac, ipad and iphone.

Plus, they’re giving listeners 20% OFF. The discount is already applied if you head to GiantThinkers.com/Soulver

This guest is the Founder and CEO of NLP Academy Australia. For those that haven’t heard of NLP before, it stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and it’s a name that encompasses the three most influential components involved in producing human experience; neurology, language and programming. NLP methods include ‘modeling’ and ‘adopting’ the skills and behaviors of exceptional people, then using that to acquire your own goals and objectives.

Some of the topics we chat about include:

• Four NLP action steps we can apply immediately

I present to you, the NLP master himself, Aaryn Longmore!

More on Aaryn can be found via the links below:

Twitter: @AarynLongmore

Have you seen the app, that functions as a calculator, spreadsheet and notepad, all-in-one?

It’s called Soulver. Just type your problem and Soulver shows you the answer. It’s smarter and clearer than a calculator, and quicker to use than a spreadsheet. Available for mac, ipad and iphone.

Plus, they’re giving listeners 20% OFF. The discount is already applied if you head to GiantThinkers.com/Soulver

Welcome to episode #19, I have the type of guest that truly lives life to the fullest, with unstoppable intentions.

He is a health and fitness personality, and is currently Australia’s number 1 men’s physique fitness model. He has his own supplement brand. And on top of all that, lives a double life working for the world's fastest growing software company; Salesforce.

 Some of the topics we talk about include:

• The moment which transformed his life at 23 years of age

I present to you, the King of Abs, Mr. Ben AbStacker!

More on Ben can be found via the links below:

Instagram: @AbStacker

Do you want a portable photo, video, and editing studio with state-of-the-art technology in your pocket?

You need to checkout the app, ProCamera. It’s had a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from over 800 reviews on the AppStore.

The NY Times says "the high-end crowd swears by it". National Geographic chose it as 1 of 8 "must-have travel apps". Forbes selected it as one of the "Best iPhone Camera Apps in 2014" and said it "provides nearly any camera feature you could need, and shoots HD video".

Grab it at GiantThinkers.com/ProCamera

Strap yourself in and have some snacks handy. This is a long one, but for good reason. It's partly deep, partly entertaining and 100% real. This man needs no introduction, but if by chance you haven't heard of him, he is a world-renowned photographer, CEO and Founder of CreativeLive. It’s none other than, Chase Jarvis.

Some of the topics we spoke about include:

• Studying medicine for years before ultimately following his calling towards photography

More on Chase can be found via the links below:

Instagram: @ChaseJarvis

Creative Live: creativelive.com

Do you want a portable photo, video, and editing studio with state-of-the-art technology in your pocket?

You need to checkout the app, ProCamera. It’s had a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from over 800 reviews on the AppStore.

The NY Times says "the high-end crowd swears by it". National Geographic chose it as 1 of 8 "must-have travel apps". Forbes selected it as one of the "Best iPhone Camera Apps in 2014" and said it "provides nearly any camera feature you could need, and shoots HD video".

Grab it at GiantThinkers.com/ProCamera

We are pumping episode #17 out to your ear drums right now and our guest on this session is a well-known expert in the field of virtual business management. His business 'Virtual Staff Finder' allows his clients worldwide to experience more time, productivity and freedom through the benefits of a having a virtual assistant.

His best-selling book, Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive and Build Your Dream Business, is the result of over a decade in the outsourcing industry and working with thousands of entrepreneurs on their virtual team building strategies. He is also the creator of 'Youpreneur', the entrepreneurial community where nobody gets left behind. It provides support, accountability, training, knowledge and relationships that allow his clients and their businesses to thrive. 

Some of the topics we chat about include:

• Renting out an entire IMAX cinema to treat 450 of his staff to the screening of Star Wars

He is without doubt an incredibly productive entrepreneur, one who has been able to structure his business and life to enjoy more freedom, and someone we can all learn from to benefit our own working lives.

I present to you, the Virtual CEO himself, Mr. Chris Ducker.

More on Chris can be found via the links below:

chrisducker.com

Check out Youpreneur – The online, entrepreneurial, mastermind community:

Do you want a portable photo, video, and editing studio with state-of-the-art technology in your pocket?

You need to checkout the app, ProCamera. It’s had a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from over 800 reviews on the AppStore.

The NY Times says "the high-end crowd swears by it". National Geographic chose it as 1 of 8 "must-have travel apps". Forbes selected it as one of the "Best iPhone Camera Apps in 2014" and said it "provides nearly any camera feature you could need, and shoots HD video".

Grab it at GiantThinkers.com/ProCamera

We are pumping episode #17 out to your ear drums right now and our guest on this session is a well-known expert in the field of virtual business management. His business 'Virtual Staff Finder' allows his clients worldwide to experience more time, productivity and freedom through the benefits of a having a virtual assistant.

His best-selling book, Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive and Build Your Dream Business, is the result of over a decade in the outsourcing industry and working with thousands of entrepreneurs on their virtual team building strategies. He is also the creator of 'Youpreneur', the entrepreneurial community where nobody gets left behind. It provides support, accountability, training, knowledge and relationships that allow his clients and their businesses to thrive. 

Some of the topics we chat about include:

• Renting out an entire IMAX cinema to treat 450 of his staff to the screening of Star Wars
• Delegating his work and hiring 8 people to cover the work he was doing!
• Building a community around yourself and your brand
• His annual mastermind conference for entrepreneurs, ‘Tropical Think Tank’
• And owning your presence in the online space.

He is without doubt an incredibly productive entrepreneur, one who has been able to structure his business and life to enjoy more freedom, and someone we can all learn from to benefit our own working lives.

I present to you, the Virtual CEO himself, Mr. Chris Ducker.

More on Chris can be found via the links below:

chrisducker.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisDuckerDotCom
Instagram: @ChrisDucker
Twitter: @ChrisDucker

Welcome to episode 16 on the podcast! In this session we are welcoming an Entrepreneur and Life Design Coach, whose motivational blog “Addicted2Success” has had over 68 million views worldwide and counting. He has graced the covers of Foundr magazine, Lifestyle Business magazine, and been an author on Success.com and Entrepreneur.com. He has even had the pleasure of interviewing giants such as Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Gary Vaynerchuk and Deepak Chopra.

 Some of the topics we talk about include:

• How he sold homemade dog biscuits for pocket money at the age of 6

I present to you, the entrepreneur of entrepreneurs, Joel Brown.

More on Joel can be found via the links below:

http://addicted2success.com

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