A Beginners Guide to Design Thinking: A-Z: Recent Episodes
Lucy Patterson & Tracy Sharp
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
In this episode, Tracy and Lucy wrap up Season 2 by reflecting on the importance of embracing failure as a teacher and the lessons learned from their personas, Dave and Eliza.
They discuss practical solutions for common business struggles, the significance of stakeholder engagement, and the value of iterative testing.
The episode emphasises the journey of personal and professional growth through design thinking principles, encouraging listeners to celebrate small wins and enjoy the process.
Key Topics Covered:
- Failure is a teacher, providing valuable insights.
- Embrace the process of design thinking.
- Iterative testing helps refine ideas.
- Engage stakeholders early for better feedback.
- Celebrate small wins to build confidence.
- Visualise the future to clarify decisions.
- Start where you are, regardless of resources.
- Progress is more important than perfection.
- Regular self-reflection is crucial for growth.
- Lessons and gifts come from every experience.
Quotable Moments:
- "There's no such thing as failure, only lessons and gifts."
- "Celebrate small wins."
- "Start where you are."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Design Thinking
01:09 Reflecting on the Design Thinking Process
02:07 Embracing Failure as a Teacher
05:57 Understanding Personas: Dave and Eliza
07:19 Dave's Struggles: Overthinking and Analysis Paralysis
10:29 Dave's Budget Constraints and Cash Flow Issues
14:38 Fear of Failure and Its Impact
17:49 Engaging Stakeholders and Gathering Feedback
19:45 Overcoming Struggles in Business
22:19 Introducing Eliza's Journey
22:39 Navigating Overwhelm and Self-Reflection
25:33 Making Informed Choices
27:50 Combatting Overthinking in Brainstorming
29:43 Breaking Old Habits
32:05 Lessons Learned from Dave and Eliza
35:54 Embracing the Journey of Design Thinking
40:32 New Chapter
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Season 2 - Engage with the opportunity to design think your way through your own project, whilst earning a qualification and CPD points at the same time.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
Website - https://abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email: hello@abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net
In this episode Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp explore the critical theme of implementation in the design thinking process. They discuss the importance of taking action, the challenges of maintaining momentum, and the necessity of reflection and feedback.
The conversation also touches on useful frameworks like TOMS and the Five-Star Ratings Framework to help listeners define success and stay accountable.
Additionally, they emphasise the significance of sustainability in innovation and the iterative nature of progress, encouraging listeners to embrace small changes and continuous improvement.
Key Topics Covered:
- Implementation is key to moving forward.
- Knowledge without action is procrastination.
- The Dunning-Kruger effect highlights the journey of learning.
- Slowing down can lead to better clarity and focus.
- Road mapping helps in achieving goals flexibly.
- The TOMS framework aids in structuring goals and outcomes.
- Defining success is crucial to avoid endless iteration.
- The Five-Star Ratings Framework provides a way to measure progress.
- Customer feedback is essential for refining processes.
- Sustainability should be a core consideration in innovation.
Quotable Moments:
- "What does success look like for you?"
- "Not everything needs to be implemented."
- "You are the hero in your own story."
- "Don't create a plan, create a 'pl'...and hold that 'pl' lightly."
Chapters:
00:00 Navigating the implementation process
04:03 The Dunning Kruger Effect
07:42 Road mapping & the TOMS Framework
12:00 How to define your own version of success
13:44 Lucy's 5 Star Ratings Framework to measure success
16:08 Why feedback is so important when iterating within implementation
17:26 Sustainability, circularity, people, planet & purpose
21:14 Ways to maintain accountability over the long term
24:08 End of year drawing party as a reflection tool
29:20 Info regarding the upcoming IOEE accredited & CPD points course
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Season 1 - A full A - Z introduction of all things design thinking, plus a range of special guests.
Season 2 - Engage with the opportunity to design think your way through your own project, whilst earning a qualification and CPD points at the same time.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
Website - https://abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email: hello@abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net
In this episode, Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp explore the principles of design thinking, focusing on the ideation process, innovation, and the importance of prototyping.
They discuss how to navigate overwhelming ideas, the iterative nature of innovation, and the significance of vulnerability in seeking feedback.
The conversation emphasises the need for clarity in problem-solving and the value of prioritisation in decision-making, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace the learning journey inherent in design thinking.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Phil Teasdale, Author of 'The Blue Whale Plan'
Key Topics Covered:
- Innovation is about trying new things and perspectives.
- Iteration can be more manageable than radical change.
- Prototyping is a mindset that embraces learning from failure.
- Engaging your audience in the prototyping process builds investment.
- Prioritisation matrices help clarify decision-making.
- Vulnerability is key in seeking feedback and support.
- Small changes can lead to significant improvements.
- Understanding your audience is crucial for effective prototyping.
- Clarity in problem definition is essential for success.
- Embrace the learning journey as part of the design process.
Quotable Moments:
- "It doesn't have to be this all changing process."
- "What do you need to keep and what do you need to let go of?"
- "There's no such thing as failure, it's all just lessons and gifts."
- "People want to be part of something."
- "You need to have clarity on what that problem is."
Chapters:
00:00 - Navigating the Ideation Process
08:05 - Understanding Innovation and Iteration
16:17 - The Power of Prototyping
24:19 - Evaluating Assumptions and Prioritisation
32:31 - Embracing Vulnerability in Design Thinking
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Season 1 - A full A - Z introduction of all things design thinking, plus a range of special guests.
Season 2 - Engage with the opportunity to design think your way through your own project, whilst earning a qualification and CPD points at the same time.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
Website - https://abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email: hello@abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net
In this episode, Tracy Sharp and Lucy Patterson discuss the challenges of ideation, particularly focusing on overcoming self-criticism and perfectionism. They emphasise the importance of preparation, creating a safe space for sharing ideas, and the role of facilitators in guiding the process.
The conversation also touches on the significance of embracing wild ideas and navigating the concepts of 'right' and 'wrong' in brainstorming sessions.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Judith P. Raynault
Key topics covered:00:00 - Overcoming Self-Criticism in Ideation
02:49 - The Importance of Preparation in Ideation
05:55 - Creating a Safe Space for Ideas
09:04 - The Role of Facilitators in Ideation
12:07 - Navigating Right and Wrong in Ideas
15:01 - Embracing Wild Ideas and Creativity
Quotable Moments:
- "There's no such thing as a bad idea."
- "Ideation is not about perfection."
- "You need the prep, you need the session itself, and you need the follow up."
- "A good facilitator doesn't need to be an expert."
- "Don't disregard the wild card."
Call to Action:
Lucy and Tracy challenge listeners to embrace the journey of nurturing ideas rather than seeking perfection. They help them consider all the ways they could come up with ideas. and introduce the notion that no idea is a bad idea, and that 'stealing' ideas is also ok.
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Season 1 - A full A - Z introduction of all things design thinking, plus a range of special guests.
Season 2 - Engage with the opportunity to design think your way through your own project, whilst earning a qualification and CPD points at the same time.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
Website - https://abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email: hello@abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore the principles of design thinking, focusing on the common pitfalls that individuals and teams encounter during the process. They emphasize the importance of understanding stakeholders, defining clear problem statements, and the iterative nature of design thinking.
The conversation highlights the significance of reflection, data-driven decisions, and maintaining focus on the purpose while avoiding distractions. The hosts also discuss the balance between striving for excellence and knowing when to quit, providing listeners with practical insights to navigate their design thinking journeys effectively.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Blonde Creative.
Key Topics Covered:
00:00 Introduction to Design Thinking and Stakeholders
08:18 The Importance of Stakeholders
15:42 Making Incremental Changes
21:40 Avoiding Design Thinking Theatre
29:25 Knowing When to Quit
Quotable Moments:
- "The only way out is through."
- "Don't forget your why."
- "Design thinking is a journey."
Call to Action:
Lucy and Tracy encourage readers to embrace the messy middle; providing insight into, and awareness of, the potential pitfalls they may encounter.
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Season 1 - A full A - Z introduction of all things design thinking, plus a range of special guests.
Season 2 - Engage with the opportunity to design think your way through your own project, whilst earning a qualification and CPD points at the same time.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
Website - https://abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email: hello@abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore the complexities of design thinking, focusing on the importance of stakeholders, co-creation, and the challenges of people-pleasing. They discuss how to navigate diverse opinions, the value of empathy, and the iterative learning process involved in design thinking.
The conversation highlights real-life applications, tools for decision-making, and the significance of self-respect and empowerment in the journey of personal and professional growth.
This episode is kindly sponsored by AG Web Development
Key topics covered:
00:00 Navigating Confusion and Stakeholders
03:06 The Power of Co-Creation
06:04 Diverse Perspectives in Design Thinking
08:51 The LEGO Example: Engaging Stakeholders
12:01 People-Pleasing and Decision Making
14:57 Finding Balance in Opinions
17:59 Empowerment and Self-Respect
21:04 Tools for Decision Making
24:01 Embracing the Messy Middle
27:02 Real-Life Applications of Design Thinking
29:53 Conclusion and Next Steps
Quotable moments:
"It's about respect for yourself."
"You have to remain the hero of your own story."
"Forget the worst, what's the best that could happen?"
"It's okay to kind of from the messy middle."
Call to Action:
Lucy and Tracy challenge listeners to identify their stakeholders, and to start having conversations with them. This helps find the balance between stakeholder input and personal / organisational vision.
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Season 1 - A full A - Z introduction of all things design thinking, plus a range of special guests.
Season 2 - Engage with the opportunity to design think your way through your own project, whilst earning a qualification and CPD points at the same time.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
Website - https://abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email: hello@abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore how empathy helps us understand others and ourselves, fosters deeper connections, and leads to better decision-making. They also delve into the significance of forming a distinct point of view to be used as a guide to action when navigating potential challenges.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Rama Gheerawo, author of Creative Leadership: Born From Design.
Key Topics Covered:
- [00:00] What to expect:
Lucy and Tracy introduce the episode by framing the importance of empathy and having a strong sense of personal perspective as key tools for beginners in any journey. - [05:00] Understanding Empathy and Its Impact on Relationships:
Discussion re how empathy allows us to better relate to others, helping to build stronger, more meaningful connections both personally and professionally. - [10:30] Defining Your Point of View:
Explaining the value of having a clear and consistent point of view, and how it can help individuals stay grounded while making decisions, setting boundaries, and pursuing their goals. - [15:40] Balancing Empathy with Assertiveness:
How to strike a balance between being empathetic to others’ needs, whilst staying true to your own perspective and values. - [18:00] Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable:
Lucy and Tracy dive into the idea that discomfort is a natural part of growth. They emphasise that becoming comfortable with discomfort is key to personal development, and how accepting this can make navigating challenges less daunting. - [20:00] Final Thoughts and Reflections:
Encouraging listeners to embrace empathy as a strength and to take the time to clearly define their personal viewpoints as a way to lead with confidence and authenticity.
Quotable Moments:
- "Empathy is not just about understanding others; it's about using that understanding to guide your actions with compassion and clarity."
- "Your point of view is your compass. It keeps you focused on what matters most, even when life throws you off course."
- "Growth often comes from stepping into the uncomfortable—it's about recognizing that discomfort is part of the process, and that's okay."
Call to Action:
- Lucy and Tracy challenge listeners to practice empathy in their daily interactions while also taking time to reflect and clearly define their personal point of view.
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Season 1 - A full A - Z introduction of all things design thinking, plus a range of special guests.
Season 2 - Engage with the opportunity to design think your way through your own project, whilst earning a qualification and CPD points at the same time.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
Website - https://abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email: hello@abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net
Your hosts, Lucy and Tracy, kick off season 2 with an episode entitled 'A *Beginner's Guide to Doing Things'.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Vaughan Broderick, co-author of The DUCTRI Playbook***In this episode, theychallenge you - the listener - to take a fresh approach to growing your business and up-levelling your lives using the power of design thinking.
They discuss the basics of adopting new habits, overcoming initial challenges, and how to stay consistent when starting something new. The episode dives into tips for beginners in various fields, emphasising how small steps lead to bigger successes over time.
Key Topics Covered:
- [00:00] Introduction to Season 2:
Lucy and Tracy introduce the new season and outline what listeners can expect in terms of topics and themes. - [03:15] Breaking Down Common Beginner Struggles:
Discussion on the universal challenges beginners face, from lack of confidence to fear of failure, and strategies to overcome these. - [08:45] Practical Tips for Forming and Maintaining New Habits:
Lucy and Tracy share actionable advice on how to build habits that stick, emphasising consistency over perfection. - [13:30] The Importance of Mindset:
A segment focused on how having the right mindset can make or break progress when starting something new. - [17:50] Real-Life Examples of Starting from Scratch:
The hosts provide personal anecdotes and examples from other beginners who have successfully progressed by sticking to their routines.
Quotable Moments:
- "Success isn't about doing everything right at the start—it's about doing the right things consistently."
- "Everyone starts somewhere, and often the toughest part is just beginning."
Call to Action:
- Lucy and Tracy encourage you - the listener - to take the first step towards your goals, no matter how small, and to stick with it despite the obstacles.
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Season 1 - A full A - Z introduction of all things design thinking, plus a range of special guests.
Season 2 - Engage with the opportunity to design think your way through your own project, whilst earning a qualification and CPD points at the same time.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
Website - https://abeginnersguidetodesignthinking.net/
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In this episode
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Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we
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Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we discover whether 'X' really does mark the spot, as we explain more about the 'Define' stage of the design thinking process.
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Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode, we uncover a few of the reasons why workshops can be innovation and creative goldmines when you're looking to solve a problem, make a decision, or whenever you have a challenge ahead of yourself or your team.
We look at how design thinking workshops are actually more likely to produce iterational innovation, than the transformational innovation that we hear about in the media, before explaining the need for good preparations, the limitations of workshops, and how to get the buy in of everyone involved.
Along the way we touch on the need for diversity and inclusion, and of course we share some exercises and tools you can try for yourself. Prototype party anyone?!
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Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we're joined by Lara Doherty, Founder of The Motivation Clinic, and
Author of The Mighty Book of Motivation.
Adept at using the power of visualisation, with a particular interest in the power of vision boards to fuel your achievements and help you reach your goals, Lara explains how she now pays this power forward to others.
Visualisation techniques have been used by sports coaches to improve the performance of sports stars very successfully for decades, yet visualisation still conjurs up a notion of 'woo woo' when we think of the types of people who use it.
A simple way of future-pacing your subconscious, including visualisation in your daily work and business life can actually have a massive impact.
Using visualisation within the design thinking process, is a great aid to getting a team on board with a central mission. Given that your brain is 65% more likely to remember a picture than it is a word or phrase, you can see why it is so important when needing to ensure people remember and retain information.
Agree? Then join us as we discover the most effective visualisation techniques, that are easily implemented into your daily habits.
Don't agree? Then there's even more reason to join us. Let's see if we can challenge your opinion... because there's always something new to learn!
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Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we welcome the inimitible Christine Hemphill from Open Inclusion.
With a background in design, Christine now specialises in inclusive product design, with a particular interest in age and disability.
From retail to banking, healthcare to transport, Christine's knowledge, understanding and desire to disrupt the product design sector for the greater good is admirable.
We're all 'users' of products, but due to her dislike of the transactional nature of this word, she makes sure that us as 'humans' are the the heart of everything she does instead.
Should designers be designing because they like the creative output, or should they be designing for the purpose of others?
Are you curious enough to want to consider alternative perspectives to yours?
How do the differences between humans affect the way we interact with our surroundings?
Christine answers all these questions and more.
So join us as we learn from her insight, appreciate her calm approach, and are forced to reconsider the value of an MVP (minimum viable product).
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Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we dive deeper into the psyche of co-host Tracy Sharp.
To get us started, Lucy makes Tracy share her career profile with us, as if she'd written it for a dating app...then we get serious!
From the highlights of working on the 'Foodi' for SharkNinja whilst out in China, to the burn out that followed; Tracy provides honest and open insight into her life as a female in a male dominated environment.
Listener questions provide further insight into Tracy's confidence and resilience levels, and there's lessons for us all to learn from the way she uses any set-backs as a tool for personal growth.
Confidence as a muscle, balancing ambition with burnt out, questions she asks herself regularly, conscious decision making, staying loyal to her values, and the things she would say to her 25 year old self...nothing is off limits.
Join us as we get under her skin, and find out a bit more about how her rollercoaster journey from employed to self-employed has shaped her very being.
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Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we discuss the impact of story-telling; more importantly the impact of good story-telling.
As a design engineer, Tracy shares a story of a hotel stay that didn't live up to expectations, and how story-telling could have helped the hotel to better improve her experience.
Lucy sings the tune to a 1980's Milky Way tv advert that shows how story-telling links to nostalgia, marketing, and sales. (It also proves that Lucy shouldn't give up her day job!)
From character plots, to the creation of emotional connections, from the ability to frame a problem more effectively, to the capacity to build empathy and resonance with clients, good story-telling is integral to the design thinking process.
Using story-telling, sharing your journey (story) , and creating your vision of the future, then makes marketing and investment so much easier!
Stories are shared, stories are passed through generations, stories are how we learn and grow. So join us and discover how you can use the power of story-telling to maximum effect.
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If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we discuss how to use the power of reflection in order to boost your mindset and discover the benefits that taking time to reflect can have on your business and life.
Tracy shares the reflection questions she claims stopped her from quitting during the early days of running her own business, and Lucy shares how she uses reflection methods to maintain communication and momentum within her growing business team.
We chat through the Baader Meinhoff Effect and Imposter Syndrome, and help explain some of the science behind why reflection can have such impactful outcomes.
We touch on the Pareto Principal, and share some useful reflection tools that you could use in a variety of situations. And of course, we provide personal examples of how we use reflection tools in our daily lives and business'.
Reflection can truly support a healthy and inclusive company culture, so join us as we help you foster such an environment.
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https://www.sharpminds.coach/
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Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we look at the potential of questions within the innovation and design thinking process.
We uncover some of the cross-overs between design thinking and lean manufacturing, and share the Japanese origins of a very simple, yet effective exercise, '5 Whys'.
Plus, of course, because we're all about actionable insight, we provide you with some real life examples that enable you get to the crux of various problems by putting this exercise to good use.
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
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https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you. These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we touch on one of Tracy's favourite stages in the design thinking process; prototyping.
Having spent years working as a Design Director for a major household brand, what Tracy doesn't know about prototyping is probably not worth knowing.
Join us as we share some of her production design insight, and then learn how to apply the same/similar insights to service based business' - and your life.
We discuss the need to 'prototype like you want it to fail' and to look at 3 prototyping options: An MVP - minimal viable product, MVE - minimal viable ecosystem, and Wildcard - the idea that feels 'out there'!
Innovation lies in the action space that prototyping presents, so we're here to help you get out of the silo you may be stuck in, and into a space where you're considering not only feasibility, viability, and usability, but also desirability.
Prototyping is most often used in the product business space, and becoming more prominent in the service business space, but have you ever prototyped your life?
Then let us take you on that journey too...
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
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https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we cover one of the main stages in the design thinking process: observe.
Sure, we all observe ourselves and others on a daily basis, but when you need to observe with purpose; to be aware of your surroundings, to better understand the impact of your product, or to solve problems and makes decisions within your business, how good are you at observing then?
It can actually be one of the hardest stages in the design thinking process to get right and do well.
It's time to leave any observational bias' at the door, and join us as we help you to consider what's really involved in observing with purpose.
We talk you through the process; from making sure you're defining the right problem - with empathy and understanding - to supporting your documentation procedures.
Touching on the need for diversity and inclusion, then moving on to Microsoft's 'Clippy' and the beauty of Miro, no observation is left unturned!
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Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
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https://www.sharpminds.coach/
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Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we chat with Alison Wombwell, a Neurodiversity specialist, about how she was introduced to design thinking by Lucy, and why she then knew that design thinking needed to be part of the on-going support she now provides to female neurodivergent business owners as they start and grow their own business'.
A slight deviation from the norm for us, but then isn't that what design thinking is all about?!
Originally a client of Lucy's, they now run the NeurOkay program together via Flourish Unlimited. The NeurOkay program is created with design thinking at it's core, and Alison explains how design thinking provided her with several lightbulb moments as a neurodivergent business owner.
NeurOkay provides a blend of executive functioning and emotional regulation that supports clients in the moment, alongside creative business growth exercises that reduce associated overwhelm, and enable individuals to plan, start, and continue to develop their business, without falling foul of procrastination or being 'busy' rather than productive.
Alison then shares her insight regarding late-diagnosis, the presentation of neurodiverse conditions, and how the pandemic may have actually resulted in a greater number of people seeking diagnosis and support.
Filled with wisdom and sensitivity, whether you are neurodiverse or neurotypical, there's learning moments a-plenty in this episode.
Take a listen and better understand how the creativity and flexibility provided by design thinking will benefit you, regardless of who you are or how your brain works.
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Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
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https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we chat with Michael Lewrick, PhD, MBA.
Michael has worked intensively these past few years to establish himself as a Thought Leader and world-renowned specialist in the field of Design Thinking.
A best-selling author and award-winning entrepreneur, his ideas, books and innovation company - Lewrick & Company - help people around the world to better lead innovation and business growth during this current period of rapid change.
If you're a regular listener to our podcast, you'll know how much we love his Wiley Design Thinking book series, as we mention them regularly. They're just so actionable, and provide insight from beginner level to advanced - and beyond.
He works mindfully with universities and organisations around the world, and always places people at the centre of his activities.
An internationally recognized expert in his field, he has helped numerous companies to develop and scale their growth strategies.
Today we take him back to basics and ask for his tips for beginners. He shares his insight freely and his passion for both advancing the sector, but also bringing new talent into the sector soon becomes clear.
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Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we find out more about the journey that lead one of the co-hosts, Lucy Patterson, to a career in design thinking.
From the influence of her Grandparents on her mindset, to a successful management career that left her feeling stifled, to setting up Flourish Unlimited.
Onto a sink or swim conversation that saw her embark on a life and business changing trip just before the pandemic hit.
Among other things, Lucy shares her favourite design thinking tools, her belief in the power of community, and her love of connecting people. She also explains why she has such a passion for using design thinking to improve the success of neurodiverse small business owners.
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Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
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https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we explain a bit more about the key steps of the design thinking process; exploring the 'double diamond' concept, which is currently celebrating its 20th year of use.
So join us as we diverge to converge; applying the double diamond to life design and coaching; considering ways you can apply it to your life and business for simple, yet immediate and iterative impact.
Continue to listen as we introduce the notion of business ecosystems; discussing how service based business' can make better use of the design thinking mindset, as we all start to play our part in creating more sustainable business' for the sake of our planet.
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Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we explain a bit more about one of the most commonly used tools in Design Thinking, journey - and empathy - maps.
Within business, maps may relate to your customer's thoughts, feelings and journey, how your processes flow, or how you get to a sale.
We'll chat customers touchpoints, and help you identify where they are in their journey with you: Awareness, consideration, purchase, retention and advocacy.
Plus, we'll take a telling look at the journey of your key competitors, and see how that info can be used to your benefit. We actually help you eat their lunch!
Getting in the mind of the end user is key when it comes to journey mapping, so we also address the need to create an effective user persona, whilst understanding your customer's inner monologue during the time they interact with your product / service.
But what if you are the end user? Well, journey mapping can provide you with life perspective while helping you identify key learnings from the highs and lows of your life.
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You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
In this episode we explore ideation - a key element of design thinking - and how it fits into the innovation space.
If you think that ideation is just a brainstorming session, then you need to listen to this episode, because you couldn't be more wrong. This episode could just provide you with the framework you need to discover your next big product/service!
We chat creativity as an adult, how to get over 'blank page syndrome', what to do if you're a recovering perfectionism, and why you should be embracing your weirdness in order to get the best from your business.
With insights from her design engineering past, Tracy shares her struggles with ideation, whilst Lucy explains how a good facilitator will 'warm you up' to be open and willing to express your ideas...before helping you choose your MVP, MVE and wild card to take further.
Implementation is key though, so if you often fail at realising your ideas, then we've included a few tips to help you with that too.
(Affiliate) Book & Resource links for this episode are:
Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative Thinking Techniques - https://amzn.to/3Mc4ZMO
Design Thinking Toolbox - https://amzn.to/3ZSpAdf
Design Thinking for Business Growth - https://amzn.to/3J6QF5d
DT methodology book - https://amzn.to/3Fd0vRM
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
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Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
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In this episode we explore one of Lucy's favourite Design Thinking tools; 'How Might We?'
There's more to Design Thinking than just fun and effective tools, and in this episode we explore a bit of the neuroscience and psychology around creating a productive problem statement.
We talk elephants, riders, working alone together, not needing to re-invent the wheel, and how to manage those 'tricky' power dynamics when working on a project as a team.
How Might We know that you're enjoying this podcast so far?
By asking you to drop us an email to designthinkingaz@gmail.com and letting us know of course! ;-)
(Affiliate) Book & Resource links for this episode are:
J Haight Happiness Hypothesis - https://amzn.to/42WpfrI
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
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https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
Donate to our cause, as we bring the power of design thinking to more people, in attempt to transform lives and business' around the world.
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Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and addition...
In this episode we look at how Design Thinking can be used as a powerful tool for growth, both in your business and your life.
We're here to help you not just fail fast and fail forward, but to learn fast, and learn forward, because we grow from many perspectives: Physical, emotional, spiritual, social and mental.
Join us as we chat about the elements of coaching that can address these growth areas, and how/where/why they fit in the Design Thinking framework.
Observing and prototyping anyone?
So if you're looking to push your comfort zone, and wondering how to do this in a way that helps you identify the areas beyond your comfort zone that excite you and support your growth, then this episode is for you.
Plus, we share a unique reframe of Imposter Syndrome that may just see you seek out experiences that make you feel like an imposter!
Resource links for this episode are:
Ed Watson's Design Thinking & Creative Meet Up -https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ed-watson-31585734197 Navigating New Horizons Design Thinking for Business Growth (Level 3 Accredited Training) - https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/training-development/
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
Donate to our cause, as we bring the power of design thinking to more people, in attempt to transform lives and business' around the world.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2119619/support
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and addition...
In this episode we evaluate the first Design Thinking tool of this podcast season, as we discuss the benefits and potential pitfalls of using 'Five W's & H Questions'.
This tools allows us to gain better understanding of the opinions and wishes of our customers, whilst removing judgement and assumptions. It can get us closer to the 'right' problem statement, and it bring nebulous thoughts together, before drilling down for further clarity.
But should 'why?' really be used in a coaching environment?
And could you fall into the trap of 'Design Thinking theatre'?
You'll have to take a listen to find out!
(Affiliate) Book and resource links for this episode are:
Design Thinking Toolbox - https://amzn.to/3ZSpAdf Design Thinking Playbook Templates: https://www.design-thinking-playbook.com
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
Donate to our cause, as we bring the power of design thinking to more people, in attempt to transform lives and business' around the world.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2119619/support
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and addition...
In this episode we meet Ed Watson, a Design Thinking afficionado and Workshop Facilitator extraordinaire. Listen as Ed shares his design thinking journey. It's a journey that takes us via IBM and Accenture, with a stop-off finding out more about his activism and the notion of 'Modern Elders', then pivots to his monthly meet-ups that bring together an awesome community of design thinkers from around the world.
Ed's workshops are revered, so we're delighted to have him sharing his insights, favourite tools and exercises with us.
If better human insight, improved empathy, a healthier understanding of the world around you...sprinkled with a side of 'trouble-making'...is your thing, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
You can find out more about Ed, and his extensive work via his website: https://www.edwatson.life/
We highly recommend you join one of Ed's meet-ups. You can find out more info by visiting his events page: https://www.edwatson.life/events
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
Donate to our cause, as we bring the power of design thinking to more people, in attempt to transform lives and business' around the world.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2119619/support
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and addition...
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
In this episode we share more about the history and evolution of design thinking; from the 1960s 'designerly ways of thinking' to adoption of the more human-centred, product, life, and business design we know today.
Book links for this episode are:
DT Toolbox - https://amzn.to/3DMnoLb
Design Thinking Life Playbook - https://amzn.to/3x5uKFQ
Designing Your Life - https://amzn.to/3x1tgMK
DT for Business Growth - https://amzn.to/3I5ls32
DT & Innovation Metrics - https://amzn.to/3Ye3cKo
DT for Strategic Innovation - https://amzn.to/3I6rCjq
DT methodology book - https://amzn.to/3I5KQWs
You can support us in the following ways:
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
Donate to our cause, as we bring the power of design thinking to more people, in attempt to transform lives and business' around the world.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2119619/support
If you have any questions, or would like to work with us, please email designthinkingaz@gmail.com
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These are shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
In this episode we explain how to use design thinking as your 'compass' in order to find balance and purpose in your life and business. We help you to ask the right questions, in order to get the right answers; ensuring you're living with purpose and intent.
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These will be shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
In this episode we chat 'blue whale businesses' with Phil Teasdale - published Author and CEO of Enterprise Made Simple - as he shares his experience of engaging with Babson College, the world's No.1 university for Entrepreneurship.
It was while engaging in Babson's Program for Entrepreneurship Educators that he found his passion for design thinking. Phil is now a UK based Babson Fellow, and continues to share his learning experiences and knowledge with small business owners worldwide.
Phil and Lucy have since created and facilitated the UK's first accredited Design Thinking training - 'Navigating New Horizons' - aimed specifically at small business owners seeking to scale by working differently, not harder.
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These will be shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives.
Join Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses who support business owners and individuals to use design thinking - as we empower you to think differently and get creative...without messing up your jumpers with crayons.
So what is design thinking, and what qualifies us to be here with you chatting about it?
In this introductory episode, we share our backgrounds, experiences, and what first introduced us to the power of design thinking.
Take a listen, connect with us on LinkedIn, ask us questions, and be prepared for a great array of special guests as we progress from A to Z.
Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypattersonflourish/
https://flourishunlimited.co.uk/
Tracy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychristinasharp/
https://www.sharpminds.coach/
Throughout the season ourselves and our guests will also be sharing some useful books and additional resources with you.
These will be shared via our Amazon Associates account. As such we will receive a small monetary reimbursement for any purchases made.