Laid off, Switched ON
Laid off, Switched ON
Diego Snayers
This story is not unique to me, like many others in the design & innovation space. I've been affected by elements outside of my control and have been laid off by 2 companies in the past year due to market changes and reorganisation.  I have a hunch that there is a new age of design and innovation ahead of us as the recession sinks in and organisations are trying to make sense of the future. Join me as I chat with some really cool people from across the industry and hear their thoughts on where the industry is at, the encouragement they have for those who are in transition moments, and their intuition about the future.
Laid off, Switched ON - Fiamma Degl'Innocenti
Fiamma is a multi-talented and experienced designer, who has a special ability to both lead teams, but also get her hands dirty with practical research & service design for innovation. In a time where everyone has learnt the design fundamentals in a corporate  design thinking workshop, now is the time for us practitioners and experts to up our game, guide our colleagues to sharpen their skills, and solidify our seat at the strategic table, becoming orchestrators in the organisation. 
Sep 20, 2023
26 min
Laid off, Switched ON - Scott King
An experienced & innovative product manager like Scott is hard to find, and once he's in your team, his insight and impact is hard to miss. Scott takes us through his very own transition experience, sharing powerful points that has lead him to his best next step! We wrap up with some practical nudges to invest in your true understanding of innovation practise,  clearly identify problem spaces,  and our future role as Gate Keepers!
Sep 13, 2023
32 min
Laid off, Switched ON - Daniel Plesa
This week, I have senior recruiter Daniel Plesa in the house, he gives us a unique view & encouragement for the job search journey, highlighting the importance of personal resilience in transition moments, and acting/iterating on your new ideas with trusted and skilled communities.
Sep 8, 2023
26 min
Laid off, Switched ON - Anna Kholina
Versatile designer Anna Kholina helps us toward fresh and sharp insights into the evolution of imposter syndrome, and the design element staying true within the strict business-as-usual structure.  We wrap it up with a nudge to nurture a leadership mindset and finally, what us innovators & designers could work at in our transition seasons. 
Aug 22, 2023
22 min
Laid off, Switched ON - Tiyapo Moseki
In this debut episode with interaction and experience designer Tiyapo Moseki, we talk about the state of the innovation space, where to start making sense of transition moments in your career, and find a surprising and simple wisdom on the role that we as creatives & innovators will play in the next age of design.
Aug 22, 2023
16 min