This one got delightfully out of hand! From being your authentic self to using rumble language to create a safe space, Joost and Brian take our first video-recorded episode to a personal level. We get into Presence, frogs, intelligent lockdowns, and vegan balcony barbecues. We share our fears, irritations, frustrations, and inspirations. And we get to know each other a little better along the way. Join us on this sojourn into the messy world of (our) human psychology and remember: we see you, and we value you! ✌️❤️ Also, this is the very first episode that you can watch! Check us out on YouTube! Key Topics Inspiration, change, personal lives, frogs, time travel, mindfuckery, authentic self, connection, COVID-19, smoothies, veganism, buy local, carbs fast & slow. References Dora the Explorer Dark, on Netflix Homeland, on Showtime Presence, by Amy Cuddy Amy Cuddy's TED talk Our episode with Reinout Bosman "Stand your authentic ground" quote from Brené Brown UXify panel, with Joost & Brian as panelists News article on the 'intelligent lockdown' Brené Brown's rumble language Beyond Sausage The Seat of the Soul, by Gary Zukav Get in Touch Download or subscribe to this show on our website, email us at [email protected], or tweet us @shotsofpurpose 😊

Leading a team, especially for the first time, presents us with interesting challenges. Great! That gives us opportunities to grow, help others in meaningful ways, and discover superpowers we didn’t know we had. Joost, Tom, and Brian take the opportunity of Tom’s new job to discuss how these opportunities take shape, how they challenge us, and which tools can help us succeed. We cover topics like leadership by example, dealing with organizational politics, and managing team (members’) performance. Enjoy! 🙏🏼 Key Topics Setting expectations, intention, design principles, task relevant maturity, empathy, vulnerability, one on one’s, toxicity, multidirectional management References OKR’s (objectives and key results) Tuckman’s model of team development Five dysfunctions of a team Influence vs. authority Psychological safety, why and how to Successful one on one’s Philips Debuts Facial Analysis Algorithms for Better CPAP Mask Choices Get in Touch Download or subscribe to this show on our website, email us at [email protected], or tweet us @shotsofpurpose 😊

In some ways, this is an exciting time to be alive. Joost and Brian speak with Reinout Bosman, trainer, speaker, and opera tenor currently living in Florence, Italy. Together, we explore the idea that crisis brings change - we can either shut down or step up and follow new opportunities. We discuss best practices for conducting classes or workshops online, social rituals like 'Whatsapperitivo' to stay in touch with friends, and how we can enrich our lives by confronting our confining convictions. Our journey passes along purpose, ventures into vulnerability, and careens around courage, creativity, connection, and love. 🙏🏼❤️ Key Topics Remote workshops, Intention, design sprints, digital collaboration tools, love vs. fear, empathy, vulnerability, humanity, being present, facilitating References Zoom video conferencing Blackboard e-learning Find Your Why - Simon Sinek Maya Angelou Oprah Winfrey The Seat of the Soul - Gary Zukav Dare to Lead - Brené Brown Get in Touch Download or subscribe to this show on our website and email us at [email protected] 😊

People often talk about "building a better world," but what does that actually mean? We at Shots of Purpose do it too, but to steer this ship called Earth in a new direction, we need to understand where we want to go. Joost & Brian welcome Nathan Kinch & Mat Mytka, from Greater Than X, to the show. As experts in data ethics and responsible business, they've created practical frameworks to guide planet positive change. From childhood dreams to the bushfires in Australia, we discuss moral principles and how to turn them into action. Key Topics Privacy, data ethics, ethical business, outcome focus, VME framework, types of freedom, meaningful moments, stakeholder vs. shareholder primacy, JTBD, capitalism, career escalator, peace innovation, BHAG References “Peace is the purpose of business. Profit is a non-toxic byproduct.” - Mark Nelson The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson Rebuilding Trust in Financial Services (First Edition) - Greater Than X Inclusive Design Guide - Microsoft Design Circular Design Guide - Nike Nathan on Twitter Mat on Twitter Get in Touch Download or subscribe to this show on our website and email us at [email protected] 😊

Health Insurance, Gamified Health insurers, like a.s.r. Vitality, are using data from wearables like Fitbit and Apple Watch to give healthier people discounts. This makes a lot of sense: if you’re healthier, you’re less likely to need medical care, which means an insurance company is less likely to have to pay medical bills. But what could go wrong? In this episode, Joost talks about his life with a.s.r. Vitality and discusses with Brian the benefits and potential pitfalls with gamified health. We discuss privacy, ethical design, and behavior change, pondering the influence of economics on service design & how we can help systems like these work the way we intend them to. Key Topics Health, insurance, digital personhood, data ethics, consent, behavior change, behavioral design, Agile development, wearables, mobile apps, privacy, security, information design References Eerlijke geld wijzer (Dutch) Fair Finance Guide (international) Ethical design manifesto, Ind.ie Ethical design checklist Indistractable, Nir Eyal Never split the difference, Chris Voss Get in Touch Download or subscribe to this show on our website or email us at [email protected] 😊

Design thinking gives people tools to address issues all over the world. Xenia Tombrou uses them in her struggle to clean up her home island of Corfu, Greece. Tom, Joost, and Brian got to speak with Xenia, communication specialist, project manager, and climate activist. We discuss her work on reusing & reducing waste on the island, the most difficult challenges she faces, and how a little empathy can convert our most vocal critics into our most motivated allies. Key Topics Sustainability, waste management, community building, recycling, climate change, ego, leadership, plastic, composting, environment, conservation, design thinking, empathy Get in touch with Xenia Let's Do This Corfu Garbage Art Corfu on Instagram References Corfu, Greece Save Erimitis Corfu Recycling Centers Precious Plastic Lansink's Ladder Corfu Cup Soapbottle Get in Touch Liked or disliked the show? Want us to talk about or respond to something? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @shotsofpurpose or send us an  email. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on your favorite podcast app and share it with your friends, colleagues and pet zebras. You can find Shots of Purpose on all platforms. Find all episodes here.

Why do we separate our plastic but end up throwing it in the trash anyway? How can we work with cognitive bias to nudge people toward healthier choices? And how do urinal flies save thousands of Euros every year? Joost & Brian speak with Philip Jordanov, Cognitive Neuropsychologist at Neurofied. He answers these questions and discusses with us how understanding of human behavior can help us fight climate change. Key Topics Behavior change, cognitive bias, sustainability, neuroanatomy, evolutionary psychology, dual-systems processing theory, mental models, Amsterdam Fashion Week, ethical persuasion, artificial intelligence, systems thinking Philip’s E-mail Address [email protected] References Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman Origins of the urinal fly Elephant and the rider Evolution and Neanderthals Intro to Systems Thinking Liked or disliked the show? Want us to talk about or respond to something? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @shotsofpurpose or send us an  email. If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on your favorite podcast app and share it with your friends, colleagues and pet zebras. You can find Shots of Purpose on all platforms. Find all episodes here.

Sjoerd Dijkstra is UX Director at App Annie, a world-leader in the collection and analysis of app data. Sjoerd talks with us about many things, amongst which how companies can inform themselves without infringing people's privacy, successfully running a business with teams spread across the globe, design leadership and the massive increase of popularity of mobile games.  Besides being a UX director, Sjoerd is head of the Dutch branch of App Annie, an avid gamer, a father of two and an all-round nice guy. Find more about Sjoerd on his portfolio here. Liked or disliked the show? Want us to talk about or respond to something? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @shotsofpurpose or send us an email.  If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on your favorite podcast app and share it with your friends, colleagues and pet zebras.

In this episode Brian and Joost talk about why empathy is important, how empathy can be applied in design and how it would work in a workshop format. In October 2019, Joost is hosting a workshop at Design Thinking Conference, so they've taken an 'Open Kitchen' approach and used this podcast to lay the foundation of that workshop. Brian is our Empathic Design Guru, and takes us on a deep dive in this episode. Tune in to hear how that goes and learn the truths of empathy in design. For example, did you know there is more than 1 type of empathy? Liked or disliked the show? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @shotsofpurpose or by sending us an email If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on your favorite podcast app and share it with your friends, colleagues and pet zebras.

We're on our summer break enjoying the sun, freshly made, pizza-oven baked pizzas and the fresh outdoors. Don't be sad though, we wil be back in August!