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David Kester is the Managing Director of DK&A, Design Thinkers Academy London and the former CEO of the British Design Council.

In this episode, David reflect on the lessons learned through mentorship and allyship. He highlights the role of a supportive mentor and the importance of fostering a collaborative work environment. We discuss responsible product development and the power of surrounding oneself with exceptional individuals. Overall, he emphasizes the transformative impact of valuing and learning from those around us.

Do check out The Experimentation Field Book, a book David co-wrote with Jeanne Liedtka, Elizabeth Chen and Natalie Foley.

A thought-provoking and inspiring conversation about the power of human connections, personal growth, and the importance of empowering future generations. Marc Bolick joins us as a guest, and we are struck by his ability to connect with others and his insights on leadership.

In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged, we have a conversation with Lee Kim, an inspiring guest who shares her reflections on identity and experiences. Lee introduces us to her fascinating creations called Tracys, wearable hats made of pipe cleaners. As we delve into the story behind these unique pieces, we are captivated by the impact, creativity and imagination that went into making them. Lee also discusses her journey from being an island girl in South Korea to embracing a life filled with curiosity and exploration in the USA. This resonates deeply with Morgan, as she too have experienced the transformative power of moving to new countries.

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In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged, we have the pleasure of speaking to Colin Skelton, a traveler and creative who works with theater and embodied design. Colin's unique perspective emphasizes the importance of embodiment and taking your whole self into consideration.

In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged Andy Polain is our guest. He's a Design Leadership Coach, Service Designer, Educator, Writer, Podcaster and Speaker.

We discuss navigating the leadership dip, the changing landscape of work, the importance of coaching and safe spaces for conversation, and the need for authentic leadership.

We also touch on the concept of imposter syndrome, performative leadership, and the importance of aligning with one's true self.

Stefanie is working as a trend analyst & innovation strategist since more than 18 years. Three years ago she started GOOD GRIEF, focusing on new trends and perspectives around death, grief and remembrance, breathing new life into a space that hasn't changed in a century. We talk about her profesional experience, but also about living in East Germany before the wall came down and how this, and other events, shaped her in the person she is now.

Ekaterina Solomeina is the Founder of Future London Academy. We talk about Design Leadership, Neuro Diversity, Curiosity, Lifelong Learning and so much more.

Megan Davis is an explorer, artist, actor and has ten years of experience building stories for businesses. In this podcast we talk about how the best stories are circular, storytelling in different cultures and how she got into an fight with a Nun... and more.

Payal is the Vice President - Innovation, Strategy & Design at frog. In this podcast we talk about her career, vision on design, leadership, India and how she grew up.

Satu Miettinen is the professor of Service Design and Dean of the University of Lapland. She is one of the most influencel people in the world of Service Design.