The HiHelloSura Show

In this episode, Bruce Griffiths, a seasoned industrial-organizational psychologist and founder of OSI, shares his wealth of knowledge on leadership development and competency modeling. With over 40 years of experience working with diverse organizations, from the Walt Disney Company to Nike, Bruce breaks down the complexities of leadership into key competencies that can be learned and developed. What you'll learn from this episode: The essential competencies of effective leadership, such as inspiration, communication, problem-solving, organizing, and emotional intelligence. How the hybrid workplace has necessitated a shift in leadership competencies, requiring a greater emphasis on communication, relationship building, and emotional intelligence to effectively lead remote teams. The importance of embracing AI and adopting a growth mindset for leaders in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. About Bruce Griffiths:Bruce Griffiths is a seasoned leadership development consultant and the founder of Organization Systems International (OSI), a company that provides management and organizational development services and products that capture the right talent and develop leadership abilities. With over 40 years of experience in the field, Bruce has helped hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, to improve their recruitment, retention, team dynamics, and employee performance using his award-winning Polaris Competency Model. Bruce's expertise in competency modeling stems from his diverse and rich background, which includes a 30-year career as an officer in the US Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve, teaching leadership in San Diego's universities, and designing and implementing assessment centers, 360-degree assessments, executive coaching, leadership training, and business simulations. He is also a prolific author and speaker, having published multiple articles and books on leadership and organization development, and delivered keynote presentations at various conferences and events. Bruce's mission is to provide a common language for talent management and the integrating criteria needed in a complete HR system. His passion for leadership was sparked during his time in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he experienced firsthand the impact of effective leadership on mission accomplishment and team engagement. 🌈Resources: Organization Systems International (OSI) website: www.orgsisinc.com 📕Books by Bruce Griffiths: 👉 Competencies at Work 👉 Competency-Based Education 👉 LinkedIn: Bruce Griffiths 👉 Email: bgriffiths@orgsysint.com 👉www.orgsysint.com 👉 Connect with Bruce Griffiths and OSI to learn more about developing leadership competencies and creating a common language for talent management in your organization. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Join us for the finale of our three-part series on the importance of human-centered design for innovation and creativity. In this episode, we'll be speaking with Kathryn and David Eastlake, innovators and residents of United Church homes. They will be sharing their unique perspectives on the impact of human-centered design and how it has led to more innovation and creativity in their community. But that's not all! We'll also be exploring the secrets of blue zone living and how to find purpose using the purpose equation. Kathryn and David will share their own experiences and insights on how to live a fulfilling life in retirement. 👉About Kathryn & David Eastlake Kathryn taught 7-12 year olds at public school, in business and technology for over 30 years. David worked for IBM for 38 years as a service technician and sang in the Barbershop Harmony Qurtets for 45 years. They now both sing in the local community chorus and are committed to living out their purpose. ✍️ References on the show Bluezone living : https://www.bluezones.com Discovering and living into your purpose:  https://thepurposeequation.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Join us for the HiHelloSura podcast where we delve into the importance of human-centered design for innovation and creativity. In the second part of our three-part series, we are joined by Dan Miller, a Senior Executive Director in the post-acute healthcare industry with over 32 years of experience. Dan will be sharing insights on the impact of an innovation project and how putting consumers at the heart of creation has led to more innovative and creative solutions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert in the field. Listen now and be inspired to bring a human-centered approach to your own work. Subscribe to the HiHelloSura podcast and be a part of the conversation on the importance of human-centered design for innovation and creativity. ✨About Dan Miller Dan’s current role is the Senior Executive Director of the Northern Region of United Church Homes and have direct oversight of the Parkvue Community. 32 years of experience in the post-acute healthcare industry with roles as Administrator, Executive Director and CEO. B.S. in Business Administration from Heidelberg University. Have served on various boards for Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce, Wyandot Memorial Hospital Foundation, NAHCA National Board of Advisors, Pioneer Joint Vocational School advisory board. 🙌Get in touch with Dan Miller @dmiller@uchinc.org and on Linkedin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Today, we have a very special episode for you all. We are joined by Maxim Gelmann and Caroline Hobkinson, two experts in their respective fields. Caroline is a Behavioral Anthropologist and Food Multisensory Expert who has been exploring the connections between technology, food, art, and our senses. If you're a fan of our show, you might remember her from previous episodes. And, Maxim is the Chief Stroodle at Stroodles Eco Tableware, a company that is on a mission to make our everyday items as eco-friendly as possible. Together, they've just launched Stroodled, a Sustainable Mindset Audit that aims to close the "Joy Gap" in sustainability. Maxim and Caroline will talk about conscious consumerism, the challenges of changing habits, and how the Stroodled audit measures your positive impact. They'll also delve into how companies can use the audit to show their commitment to sustainability and the environment, and how we as consumers can make small changes to live our best lives in a more sustainable way. In this episode, you'll discover: -The "Joy Gap" in sustainability and how Stroodled is closing it by measuring your positive impact. -The importance of conscious consumerism and how small changes can make a big difference. -How companies can show their commitment to sustainability and the environment through the Stroodled audit. -The role of positive reinforcement in promoting sustainable living, and how to manifest sustainability in your daily life. -The connection between happiness and sustainability, and how you can live your best life while being mindful of the planet. So, get ready to learn, be inspired, and discover the joy of sustainability with Maxim and Caroline on the Hihellosura Show So, grab your coffee cup, sit back, and get ready to learn about the modern approaches to happiness and sustainability. Who knows, before you know it, you might just be reading Shakespeare with a Stroodles top hat on! Get in touch with Maxim Gelmann and Caroline Hobkinson on Linkedin, and on instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Join us with our guest Michael Hughes, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in aging, technology and health. As the first Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer at United Church Homes, Michael is leading the organization's digital transformation efforts and is always on the lookout for new ways to engage and co-create offerings with residents. With a passion for reducing health and wellness risks, Michael has teamed up with AARP and later HiHelloSura to put residents at the heart of innovation. Tune in as we explore Michael's journey and learn about the impact that human-centered design has had on innovation for the residents of United Church Homes. 👉About Micheal Hughes SEVP and Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer, United Church Homes. Michael joined United Church Homes in November 2021 as its first Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer. His work centers on leading UCH’s digital transformation efforts which includes developing its online platforms, evaluating promising technologies and finding new ways to engage and co-create offerings with its customers. Michael has over 20 years of experience in aging, technology and health. He has held leadership roles at AARP, Surescripts and Senior Helpers and has particular interest in measuring and reducing health and wellness risks associated with social determinants of health. He is also active in the AgeTech space and has advised a number of startups on market entry strategy, UX development and business sustainability through volunteer work with AgeTech accelerators like TechStars. 📣 Get in touch on Linkedin searching for Michael Hughes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the hihellosura show as we welcome Tisse Mallon, the founder of the How of Happy! Tisse, a quirky queer with a passion for human behavior, will challenge your traditional views on power and fulfillment. We'll discuss how the traditional skill set taught to us often leads to tension and manipulation, and how we need to focus on the "slow skills" like empathy, compassion, and listening to truly connect with others. Say goodbye to the fear-based, productivity-driven culture and hello to Tisse's game-changing strategies for emotional intelligence and global citizenship. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in emotional intelligence, who has presented at TEDx and other high-profile events. Get ready to expand your perspective and learn the art of connection. 👉About Tisse Mallon A quirky queer with a wild passion for understanding what makes humans tick. Tisse is the Founder/Director of the Elar Institute, a school focused on the science of connection and the primary instructor of their flagship program, the How of Happy. For the past 16 years, Tisse has been producing events and teaching classes centered on emotional intelligence, applied neuroscience, and mindfulness. Tisse proudly promotes the ideology of Global Citizenship which involves a broader perspective of human rights, sustainability, and commonality. They believe emotional intelligence is at the core of peaceful humanity; realizing we are all connected – part of an organism that either thrives or suffers as a whole. Tisse has presented at TEDx Orlando, TEDx Poynter Institute, Pecha Kucha Orlando, Orlando Story Club, and AIGA’s Wellness By Design event among others. Visit: https://howofhappy.com and when you sign up put in HIHELLO , for a discount. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

There's a lot of jargon around net zero, but what does it actually mean? And how can you make your organization net zero? It might seem like a daunting task, but there are under-the-radar factors that could be negatively affecting your sustainability efforts. For example, did you know that your pension fund could be killing people? Join Andrew Griffiths, Director of Community and Partnerships of PlanetMark to: 👉Debunk the jargon around net zero  👉The basics of sustainability like forming a green team to catapult your organization to being net zero. 👉 Creating a win-win for both the planet and your bottom line profit.  👉 Spot the under the radar factors that negatively effect sustainability i.e. potentially your pension.  📣About Andrew  Andrew Griffiths, Director of Community and Partnerships, Planet Mark, a sustainability certification that supports organisations and real estate to measure and continually reduce carbon emissions, and increase their social impact. Andrew, chairs the Institute of Directors National Sustainability Taskforce and was a member of the UK Government’s COP26 Small Business Taskforce, as well as the Advisory Board for the Global Sustainability Film Awards.He thrives at the intersection between technology and sustainability and remains stubbornly  optimistic about how these themes will align to influence and improve the future of our workplaces, planet, and wider society. 🧁Connect:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewthomasgriffiths/ https://www.planetmark.com https://tedxsydney.com/contributor/bronwyn-king/ https://makemymoneymatter.co.u --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

In this episode, we'll be exploring what it takes to scale from a team of 10 people to a team of over 300,000. We'll hear from Esteban Garcia, serial entrepreneur who has been through the process and learn about the challenges and lessons he’s acquired along the way. We'll also find out how unexpected life experiences can help us to focus our energy and structure our lives in a way that feels meaningful and successful for us. About Esteban Garcia Esteban Garcia is a technology entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the industry.  As of July 1st, Esteban is the CEO of Xpirit USA – a Microsoft Cloud consulting firm helping customers with their Cloud adoption by building Engineering Cultures. Esteban has been in an entrepreneurial journey since 2007, having been part of several startups, with the most recent being Nebbia Technology, started in  2014, with an exit in 2019 and a second exit in 2020. Esteban has a passion for helping transform organizations through the use of technology, enabling teams to do amazing things while solving their business problems. He does this through mentoring, training, and working closely with teams to help them realize their potential. Esteban is a frequent speaker at technical conferences throughout the world, he is a Microsoft Regional Director, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. You can  follow him on Twitter at @estebanfgarcia. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Satalia CEO Daniel Hulme discusses the future of artificial intelligence, and how it will impact businesses and society as a whole.  Hear about exciting new applications for AI that are already being used by companies like Tesco and PwC, and find out how you can apply AI in your own business. Satalia is on a mission to make innovation accessible and free for all. Join us as we discuss the implications of this abundance. Learn how AI: 👉 helps humanity. 👉 can become a catalyst for an abundant world.  👉 is ethically agonistic. 👉can help you, your team and your organization. Get in touch: https://www.satalia.com/about or reach out to Daniel Hulme on Linkedin. About Daniel Hulme Daniel Hulme (PhD) is a leading expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, and is the CEO of Satalia. Satalia is an award-winning company that provides AI products and solutions for global companies such as Tesco and PwC. Satalia's mission is to create a world where everyone is free to innovate and that those innovations become free for everyone. Daniel is also the Chief AI Officer for WPP and helps define, identify, curate and promote AI capability and new opportunities for the benefit of the wider group and society. Having received a Master and Doctorate in AI at UCL, Daniel is also UCL's Computer Science Entrepreneur in Residence and a lecturer at LSE's Marshall Institute, focused on using AI to solve business and social problems. Passionate about how technology can be used to govern organisations and bring positive social impact, Daniel is a popular keynote speaker specialising in the topics of AI, ethics, technology, innovation, decentralization and organisational design. He is a serial speaker for Google and TEDx, holds an international Kauffman Global Entrepreneur Scholarship, and is a faculty member of Singularity University. Daniel is a contributor to numerous books, podcasts and articles on AI and the future of work. His mission is to create a world where everyone has the freedom to spawn and contribute to innovations, and have those innovations become free to everyone. He has advisory and executive positions across companies and governments, and actively promotes purposeful entrepreneurship and technology innovation across the globe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Join, Kal Sahota, CEO and President of crowd source innovation HeroX.  In today's business world, innovation is key to success. Implementing crowd innovation can help organizations to stay ahead of the competition and keep their business fresh and relevant.  With over 25 years in corporate, primarily in Financial Services and her passion for innovation, Kal has been well positioned to understand the environment of current business and powerfully support Brands and Organizations in identifying strategies related to open innovation. Kal, shares that the team at HeroX believe that the solution to the world’s problems are hidden away in the minds of people we just haven’t connected with yet. Listen and discover how:  👉The power of crowd innovation can help you solve for tomorrow’s seemingly. 👉 Genius can live anywhere and you are invited to  apply your own magic  👉 A tattoo parlor played a pivotal role in the clean up the ocean Reseach  👉 A Honolulu architect  solved the challenge of a bottle opener  👉 Asking ourselves intensional questions in order to inspire and lead others. Get in touch:  https://www.herox.com Launch a challenge: https://www.herox.com/i-want-to-launch-challenge Help Solve a challenge: https://www.herox.com/sign-up --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Strengthen your leadership and innovation skills today with the world's leading practitioners of Arts-Based Experiential Learning, Fred Mandell and Harvey Seifter. The last few years have reshaped the business landscape so profoundly that many corporate leaders are woefully unprepared for the rapidly changing demands of the roles they now occupy, and they know it. The future depends on the ability of organizations and leaders to navigate a landscape shaped by disruption, uncertainty, volatility, and rapidly accelerating change.  In 2019 Fred joined forces with Harvey Seifter, global pioneer in arts-based learning, to form Creating Futures That Work. (www.futuresthatwork.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/hseifter/ As lead practitioners of Arts-Based Experiential Learning (ABEL), they have discovered this to be an emotionally resonant and transformational system that helps leaders, high potentials, and teams develop the creative, collaborative, and innovation skills they need to win the future.  Discover:  👉How to future-proof your career and your organization  👉 How arts-based experiential learning can help you lead a great company 👉Why leaders need to be well rounded, strong and resilient About  Harvey Seifter, founder and director of Art of Science Learning (www.artofsciencelearning) and Principal Investigator of its two National Science Foundation grants, is one of the world’s leading authorities on organizational creativity and arts‐based learning. Through Seifter Associates (www.seifterassociates.com), the consulting firm he founded in 1995, Harvey has brought arts­‐based approaches to innovation, leadership development, teamwork and cross-­cultural communication to General Electric, IBM, AstraZeneca, Siemens, Real Networks, Johnson & Johnson, Chrysler, Novartis, Morgan Stanley, GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, BMW, McGraw‐Hill, Columbia University Graduate School of Business (Senior Executive Faculty 2002 -­‐05), UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, New York University’s Stern School, Hitotsubashi University (Tokyo) and Université de Paris VIII. Fred Mandell is a former award winning senior executive and business model innovator, visual artist, writer, teacher, social entrepreneur and transformation provocateur. He has developed emotionally resonant ways to teach individual and team skills, techniques and processes which accelerate innovative outcomes through arts based learning. His series The Leader as Artist has earned the number one rated course at MIT’s Sloan Innovation Period program.  He is the author of Can Art Save Us? (TGIAL) and Becoming a Life Change Artist; 7 Skills to Reinvent Yourself at Any Age (Avery/Penguin) with Kathleen Jordan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Sometimes it's hard to see the wood for trees when you are stuck in your own success. Mark Tribbitt, PHD at Pepperdine University breaks down what he has seen over his years teaching MBA courses that focus on strategic management and entrepreneurship with an emphasis towards technology innovation, as well his leadership coaching.  We cover:  - How To Stop Limiting Yourself and Finally Start Leading And Innovating - 3 Ways Leaders Get Stuck (And How To Break Free)  - How To Stop Overthinking Everything And Start Making Things Happen - The Mindset Shift That Will Help You Finally Lead And Innovate Walk away recognizing where leaders get caught up so they you can learn ways to break free! 👉About Mark Tribbitt Dr. Mark A. Tribbitt is a tenured professor of strategic management at Pepperdine University.  Prior to pursuing a career in academia, Dr. Tribbitt spent 14 years in the financial services industry in various leadership positions.  Most recently, Dr. Tribbitt was Vice President of Operations for JPMorgan, managing servicing and trading of a $350 billion mutual fund portfolio.   Mark’s primary research interest deals with the intersection between corporate governance and corporate entrepreneurship.  His teaching focuses on strategic management, entrepreneurship, and management of technology and innovation.   Mark is a member of several academic associations including the Academy of Management, and he has presented his work at multiple global academic conferences. He has also won numerous awards and accolades for his teaching. Beyond his current faculty appointment, Mark is an executive coach and consultant.  He has consulted various firms in the areas of business development, operations management, and mergers and acquisitions strategies; and has coached executives and high potential individuals across a number of industries. 👉Get in touch with Mark Tribbitt on Linkedin  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Join Emma Pelfrey, multimedia designer, experienced photographer, videographer and I as chat in real life, about the lessons learnt to be yourself, in order to follow what personally drives you. This path as most of us have experienced is not always easy, but Emma shares the clues that led her to identify that she was not in alignment, the effect that it has on her health and ultimately, how taking leaps repeatedly has helped her create a creative life that she is excited to wake up to everyday. Walk away learning: - The tell tale signs that the path is not meant for you. - How important it is to leave your ego at the door. - The ripple effect of empowering those around you to succeed. About Emma Pelfrey Emma Pelfrey is a multimedia designer, experienced photographer and videographer, with a niche for entertainment. She has worked with brands such as Absolut. She manages and designs for Color Me Places and is the studio assistant at Red Tape Gallery. Her work T-Shirt collaboration in 2019 with Color Me Places co-owner Ariel Hernandez, merged her brand The Saint Emma and his brand Penny Brave, leading to a huge Halloween pop-up. Ask Emma Pelfrey, to create anything on a computer; websites, graphic design, 3D animation, music production. Anything! She is most proud to create a life and career in art and design. She admits it is not always easy, as she has sacrificed a lot of stability but gets wake up and work her two dream jobs. A feat she would never take for granted. Get in touch with Emma Pelfrey https://www.thesaintemma.com https://www.instagram.com/saintemmadesign/ https://www.colormeplaces.com https://www.redtapeorlando.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

In this episode we are joined by Matt Wilcox, author of “the business of choice” where we deep dive into the application of behavioral science to give us critical insights for marketing magic. We break down how the different building blocks that effect human behavior, hopefully shedding a light and giving you a blueprint for creating some persuasion. Spoiler alert our acronym for the chat is LENS! -[L] Perceived fear of Loss -[E] Ease -[N] "Now and Near — how time and physical distance affect our choices”. -[S] Our decisions are effected by what we see other people doing Socially. About Matt: Matthew is is one of the pioneers of the application of behavioral science insights to the practice of marketing. His book, “The Business of Choice” was named M&SB’s “Marketing Book Of The Year and winner of the American Marketing Association’s prestigious Berry Book Prize, and the second edition was a medallist in the 2021 Axion Business Book Awards. He currently runs The Business of Choice, a behavioral insights and choice architecture consultancy that helps organizations make the choices they need people to make align with how people naturally choose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

In real life, sitting next to one another, Peterson Guerrier and I had the unique opportunity to talk. Co-founder with Chris Jones of the multidisciplinary full service studio, Red Tape, they work with interior designers, architecture firms and corporate clients to create dynamic custom fine art, transforming spaces into experiences and connection opportunities. The Red Tape mindset shares: “we are not individuals, but a community of events, a community of human relationships that share a way of thinking. We form ideas through a collaborative process that encourage the exchange of varied perspectives.” We discuss: 👉 The creation process. 👉 Being a human. 👉 Being a renegade. 👉 Suspending attachments 👉 Being true to ourselves. 👉 Pushing the limits of possibility. 👉 Community and serving. 👉 Leaving our egos at the door. Please share your perspectives of the episode, in the reviews. ✨Check out www.hihellosura.com/think-differently to cultivate the mindset of unleashing your creativity. Get in touch with Peterson Guerrier 👉Instagram @mr_guerrier 👉 Linkedin Peterson Guerrier 👉 Www.redtapeorlando.com 👉 www.guerrierstudios.com ✨About Peterson Guerrier ✨ “Beauty is only the beginning of a conversation”. Peterson Guerrier grew up in Miami, FL, and attended Design and Architecture Senior High. Thereafter securing a Fine Arts degree from College of Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, MI. Peterson Guerrier is best known for his work with the concept of duality. Whether through his painting or his photography, he has always expertly portrayed the juxtaposition between different extremes. In his paintings, Peterson's layering technique along with his use of color brings his works to life. When different elements of the paintings emerge they create their own intriguing storyline left open to interpretation. Peterson’s work has been commissioned by various high-profile companies in hospitality and advertising. His work has been installed in Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, and featured in Boutique Design magazine. He has shown in galleries across the country, including The Mennello Museum of American Art, Aqua Miami Art Basel, Snap Orlando!, City Art, The Grand Bohemian Gallery, Redefine Gallery, RGPL High Point market (NC), and X Contemporary Gallery at Art Basel, Miami. Peterson currently lives and works in Orlando, Florida. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Join Caroline and I, as we discuss how to engage the senses in a highly digitized world. Walk away understanding: - The impact that covid has had on our senses. - How neglected the apps in our body are compared to the apps on our phone. - The opportunity for brands. - How our personality and taste interact. - How eating beats can taste like venison while listening to carefully curated soundscapes. About Caroline Hobkinson Caroline uses food and its rituals as performance and social commentary. She has been exploring and investigating the interrelationships between Tech, Food, Art and Senses. Born in Cologne in 1979, trained at Central Saint Martin’s where she gained a degree in Fine Art and SOAS where she studied the Anthropology of Food for a master’s degree, she has been creating events and sculptural installations, in galleries, museums and public spaces worldwide. Operating within the intersections of art, design, technology, food and the senses Caroline has been giving numerous interactive talks and lectures on the subject of food and eating rituals for Unilever, Disney, Barilla, Space 10 and many others and her work and research has appeared in numerous publications. Get in touch with Caroline Hobkinson @linkedin @Instagram www.carolinehobkinson.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

We’ve all had conversations that feel real, and genuine. We instinctively know when they feel disingenuous and transactional. As a brand, your conversation with your “audience” is no different. How do we the purveyor of value have a real conversation with humans that really connects with them. Dare I say surprises them and gets them caught up in the conversation. Think about when countless hours have passed when you’ve been talking with the perfect stranger. This is our opportunity to design experiences that do just that. Joined by my guest Jamie Shaw, Global Creative Director for experience, creative and brand at experiential agency Cogs & Marvel. We discuss : - The ability to story-tell using all the senses. - How forming a kaleidoscope team is the only way to go. - Jamies unusual background as a poet that informed her alternative approach. - How the best ideas can start from a passion project and emerge to create a powerful movement (That Lady Thing). - How truly injecting an unexpected emotion, made an HR benefits campaign the most raved about experience. - How to tune into your gut to make decisions . - AND there’s more.. so listen. About Jamie Shaw Jamie Shaw is a creative director at global brand experience agency Cogs & Marvel, a live and digital brand experience agency serving some of the world’s most innovative thinkers. She leads creative direction, brand, and experience design. Self proclaimed language obsessive (I’m so nervous about my inevitable typos), strategic brain with creative soul, rock snob, placemaker. Past-life poet. Cogs and Marvel, a Certified Women-Owned Business, inspires and connects people by finding better ways to create meaning through smart storytelling. Their chief value is summed up in the phrase, “Make It Better.” Getting in touch with Jamie Shaw: Www.JamieShaw.net Linkedin Www.CogsandMarvel.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

In this episode: Don’t be like so many ‘I have an idea’ moments that never make it anywhere. This week is all about rolling up your sleeves and bravely choosing the solutions that others might not, protecting and nurturing them so you’ll feel confident walking them out the door. We’ll focus on a few more innovation secrets experts use to create winning solutions. I talk about and cover how to: Select the right ideas Nurture, protect and build in feasibility into that ‘crazy’ ideas If you love this and want to know more go to: https://www.hihellosura.com/unleashyourcreativity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

Energized by your problem solving gifts. For sure! Grounded in innovation and creativity. Check. Ready to align forces. Heck yeah! But, wait….you still need THE IDEA! That out-side-the-box solution your customer goes crazy for. Module five will get you there. But, big warning: Don’t go back to your own experiences to create the familiar. True innovation is often unfamiliar. A little scary. It feels exciting. I talk about and cover how to: Expose what sabotages you from coming up with great ideas How to jump out of your usual, side stepping that to effectively come up with bold solutions If you love this and want to know more go to: https://www.hihellosura.com/unleashyourcreativity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support

In this episode: Nothing against your cousin, but how often have you seen things created because the person who holds the budget likes the idea or thinks their cousin would? A groundbreaking solution won’t win if it doesn't win with your customer. It won’t drive business, and it’s honestly where a lot of innovation fails. I talk about and cover how to: Step into the shoes of those that you are creating for. Bring others on the journey so you can all intuitively make solutions your customer cares about If you love this and want to know more go to: https://www.hihellosura.com/unleashyourcreativity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hihellosura/support