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Myriam is Facilitation Evangelist, Podcaster, PhD in Behavioural Economics and is building an ecosystem for facilitators to leverage the impact of their work.

Check out her Podcast 'Workshops Work'.

In this freeflowing episode, we discuss the accidental expertise leading to unexpected career paths, highlighting the significance of facilitation skills and AI tools like ChatGPT for enhancing communication. We explore leadership styles, focusing on trust and empowerment in organizational culture, and stress the importance of vulnerability and trust in fostering positive work environments. Touching on psychological safety and vulnerability in workshops, we emphasize the role of facilitators in sparking innovation and community growth. The conversation delves into the future of facilitation, creativity, and problem-solving, advocating for facilitative leadership as a transformative approach

Stephen offers a refreshing perspective on sales by focusing on facilitating engaging narratives that resonate with customers instead of resorting to aggressive tactics. Central to his approach is the emphasis on providing value, fostering genuine connections, and engaging with the right audience authentically. Storytelling in sales is underscored as a powerful tool for eliciting audience identification, fostering trust, and nurturing relationships based on shared values.

Jeanne Liedtka is on the show! She's an author and has been involved in the corporate strategy field for over 30 years. As a professor at the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia, she teaches both MBAs and executives and consults on innovation, organic growth and design thinking.

In this episode we are treated to a thought-provoking conversation with the talented artist Junko Mori, who sheds light on the intricate relationship between art, science, and human nature. Through our dialogue, we explore how seemingly mundane actions and minor errors can pave the way for groundbreaking artistic discoveries, blurring the boundaries between different creative processes. Junko challenges traditional perceptions of artistic success by discussing the delicate balance between commercial viability and staying true to one's artistic vision, prompting us to reconsider the essence of being an artist.

In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged, we are joined by Tiz Creel, an undisciplined artist challenging traditional art world norms by embodying the essence of a maker and a breaker. Tiz encourages individuals to question norms, engaging with creativity through unconventional means.

We discuss how Marc's book, "This is Service Design Thinking," has affected us and the wider service design movement. We also have thoughtful conversations about our experiences and how they have shaped our viewpoints and how we see the future.

In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged, we have a captivating conversation with Adam Lawrence, a facilitator and influential figure in the service design movement. We start by discussing Adam's background in psychology, theater, and zoology, all of which contribute to his understanding of collaboration and teamwork.

In this episode, we speak with Clive Grinyer, an highly experienced and influential voice in the world of design and service design. Clive shares his ambition to make the world a better place through design and his passion for inspiring creativity.

Sarah Drummond represents a modern-day Renaissance person. In the podcast, she shared insights into her varied pursuits, ranging from design, music and film to renovating a farmhouse and developing a vegan meats production farm. This tapestry of interests highlights a critical message for our times: the value of multidisciplinary approaches in solving today's complex problems and enriching our personal and professional lives.

In this episode, we dive into Christof Zürn's background in Music and belief in the interconnection between Music and Design Thinking, the Missing Element: Craftsmanship in Our Time, The power of Listening and the Power of Music Thinking as an Analogy