My keynote about how to build a breakthrough career from the 2023 BeMore festival which is an annual epic 24-hour super conference bringing 100+ legendary speakers in Design, AI, Product & Career Growth. Elevate your future with live keynotes, networking and an experience that will empower and educate the community. SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode129 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The last few months have seen more layoffs, more uncertain futures, and creative frustration, which has many people wondering if they should go out on their own.  It could be as a freelancer, consultant, or starting their own business. But there are so many questions, uncertainty, and few answers. In this episode, we are going to look at the foundational questions you need to ask yourself about the type of business you want to start, the questions you need to ask to figure out the type of business you want to create, share some insights in my journey launching my own studio, and more.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode128 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook 

We are in a time when most people have realized that they have to take on a lot more to have a successful career. But it can be tough to navigate and know what you need to do to be successful. In this episode, we will look at what has caused this new era of defensive employment, what it will mean for you and your leadership style, and what you need to do to succeed.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode127 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook 

The job market continues to evolve from a war for talent where people were getting multiple offers to rampant layoffs and tons of frustration. I think all of this will add up to a big change, and it is something I haven't seen in a while. It will create both opportunities and challenges for all of us. In this episode, we will talk about what is going on in the creative industry in 2022 that is driving so much change in companies and the job market, the big shift that I think is coming in the next few years, and how all of this has set me in a new direction with my career.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode126 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook 

The third in a 3 part series where we will look at the steps you can take to help your team and company understand the value of design. In this episode, we will look at how to show the value of design through design reviews, set a different tone through feedback guidelines, and measure the impact through metrics and case studies.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode125 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook 

The second in a 3 part series where we will look at the steps you can take to help your team and company understand the value of design. In this episode, we will look at creating the demand for design by creating an effective plan and using three critical methodologies and approaches to help move your team to a more valued contributor to your company.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode124 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook 

The first of a 3 part series where we will look at the steps you can take to help your team and company understand the value of design. In this episode, we will talk about how people can see design as a claim of ownership instead of a process, how we separate creativity from execution as the basis of knowing how to show the value of design, and how to start to create the data you will need to begin to change things.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode123 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook 

While trying to get promoted or deciding if you should quit your job are at very different stages in your career journey, they share the need for clarity, action, and a way to understand the way forward. They also share that you might be the problem, and you have a blindspot to that fact. In this episode, we will go over a simple process you can use to think through how to approach this problem, lay out the issues you will need to think about, and lay out how to have the conversation that will get you the answer you need to make a decision.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode122 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook 

The past six months have been a fascinating exploration into a new perspective on Design Thinking. I never thought I get it from the US Army as I learned about how they teach and use the Army Design Methodology. In this episode, we will go over the basics of the US Army Design Methodology, look at how it is different and I would even say better than Design Thinking, and highlight some things they do differently that can make a huge difference in your team or company.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode121 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook 

I'm sure you noticed this show went on an unannounced 7-month hiatus. Before I started recording new episodes, I wanted to take a few minutes to explain what happened that made me stop, what kept me from restarting, and why it is coming back now. As always, thanks for your support, and I hope you enjoy the new episodes.FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook