Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify https://youtu.be/_h_3MlJQ3b4 When Was the Last Time You Felt Uncomfortable? In the latest episode of “Stuff and Things,” I’m tackling a truth we often avoid: comfort is creativity’s quiet killer. Here’s the thing – our minds are like gardens. Without new seeds of thought, fresh perspectives, and occasional weeding ofContinueContinue reading “Podcast S1 E6 | Never Stop Learning”
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Podcast S1 E5 | Respond Quickly
Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify https://youtu.be/P8JHtVin7t4 When Did We Stop Talking to Each Other? A heartfelt exploration of communication in the modern business world. We’ve all been there – sending a carefully crafted proposal, attending a meeting, following up… and hearing nothing. Not even a “thanks, but no.” In this latest episode, we unpackContinueContinue reading “Podcast S1 E5 | Respond Quickly”
Podcast S1 E4 | People Buy People
Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify https://youtu.be/rGZk0RAGQVM What’s one of the most profound things that changed how you approached your business life? Dive into the latest “Stuff and Things” episode where we traverse from a battle for window seats at a London ad agency to a profound life lesson that transforms your entire approach toContinueContinue reading “Podcast S1 E4 | People Buy People”
Podcast S1 E3 | Fast Beats Big
Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify https://youtu.be/i94heZcdPrg Is bigger always better? Ever watched a huge corporate machine move slower than a snail while a tiny team runs circles around them? This episode of “Stuff and Things” breaks down why speed trumps size in today’s business world… or does it? In this latest episode, I exploreContinueContinue reading “Podcast S1 E3 | Fast Beats Big”
Insights from Dave Birss: Feedback on My Book
In pushing my little book thing out into the world, I’ve been humbled by some lovely feedback. I’m especially chuffed by the kind words of Dave Birss – a proper author and inspiration, teacher of many a good thing on Linked In and demystifier of the wonders of AI for all. Often, a tiny, littleContinueContinue reading “Insights from Dave Birss: Feedback on My Book”
Podcast S1 E2 | Size Matters
Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify https://youtu.be/Sq6mEIErONk In the second episode of the companion podcast to the book Stuff and Things, I unpack the art of client relationships and adaptability in the business world. In this episode, we’ll explore: – Why one size NEVER fits all in client communications – Navigating different leadership styles -ContinueContinue reading “Podcast S1 E2 | Size Matters”
Podcast S1 E1 | Introduction
Watch here: YouTube Listen here: Spotify Welcome to the first episode of Stuff and Things – the podcast inspired by the book which morphed from the blog. Two decades of adventures in advertising, marketing, and life’s quirky corners. Expect bite-sized musings, random wisdom, and the occasional 3am epiphany that may or may not hold upContinueContinue reading “Podcast S1 E1 | Introduction”
Stuff and Things is now a Podcast
Quick version: What started as a blog has finally morphed into a book and now a limited-run podcast. Watch here: YouTube. Listen here: Spotify Longer, wordier version: I’ve been podcasting since 2008. Admittedly, with a somewhat substantial 16-year intermission. Back when I was at FivebyFive, we were the embodiment of professional fearlessness – always readyContinueContinue reading “Stuff and Things is now a Podcast”