Catching The Next Wave

Yeah, we all go to school and learn stuff. But is it the best way to become a professional? For centuries there was another way: an apprenticeship. Peter Droste, a self-thought experience designer from New York, talks about his personal path to become who he is today. He explores what experience design means, how you can test the limits of what's possible and how it was to learn making steaks from a vegetarian chef.Important links “The artist’s way” by Julia Cameron “The war of art” by Steven Pressfield“Finite and infinite games” by  James Carse“Getting things done” by David Allen “Checklist manifesto” by Atul Gawande “Museum of a lost wonder” by Jeff Hoke 

We all have self-sabotaging mechanisms that stop us reaching our full potential. Elena Foggiato, an amazing coach from Milan, Italy, talks about focusing on the things we can change and also about being present with our lives. She also explains how improvisation is this amazing tool any of us can use to find new ways of interacting with others.Important links"Callings" by Gregg Levoy

Is Big Data able to take decisions for us, humans? In this episode, we talk to the Big Data expert from nPowered, Piotr Jegier about the traps that many of us will encounter as we start to rely more any more on data. We dive into the topic of cognitive biases and try to understand in what domains humans still can't be replaced by AI.IMPORTANT LINKSnPowered - what we doPiotr's twitterFlat Earthers' documentary - BEHIND THE CURVE | Official HD Trailer (2018) | DOCUMENTARY | Film Threat Trailers (YT)Things that correlate, but that does not really mean anything (Spurious Correlations by Tyler Vigen)The software that helps judges make bail decisions, which does not like black peopleJohn Cleese on Creativity, including open vs. closed mode (YT)Modern portfolio theory, ie. making sure your many mistakes of forecasting compensate each other (Wikipedia)Traveling Wilburys, the supergroup and the history behind their nameAn article on The Butterfly Effect and Edward Lorenz's contribution to the Chaos TheoryOn the often-

What do we talk about when we talk about common sense? David Straker, the author of the book "Changing minds" gives a great definition of what common sense truly means. He points out at the traps of our System 1 thinking when it comes to considering something to be common sense. Then we chat about the role of empathy in influencing people, what trust means in the interpersonal relationships and how crucial it is to be able to change our own minds before we attempt to change the minds of others.IMPORTANT LINKSDavid’s book: "Changing Minds"All his books on AmazonDavid’s Youtube channel about Affinity Photo"Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis" by Eric Berne"Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre" by Keith Johnstone"Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work"by Paul Babiak, Robert D. Hare"Diffusion of Innovations" by Everett M. Rogers"The Leap: The Psychology of Spiritual Awakening" by Steve Taylor“Thinking Fast and Slow” by Daniel KahnemanNetflix series “Dark”

Sometimes we all ask ourselves this very question: is common sense all that common? In this fourth season of the Catching The Next Wave podcast we hope to investigate what common sense really means and whether it is something that should be generally popular. ...or perhaps not really...Important linksNassim Nicholas Taleb “Antifragile: Things that Gain from Disorder”

Once again we are standing corrected - whatever we imagined crossing the borders means, there is so much more to consider. We were talking about starting the transformational journey, crossing borders slowly or quickly, sitting in the fences and also about the certain borders that needn't be crossed. We looked at ways to let go of your own image of yourself and be happy about the choices you've made. We investigated crossing borders in the personal and professional domains tackling the forever elusive topic of business innovation. There were even a few personal borders we crossed ourselves when recording this very season :) We hope you will have a lot of joy listening to it! Important links Kaospilot Experience Design program David Rock, Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long The Ride in New York City

Staying innovative is the ultimate challenge for every organization today. Clara Otero, a Director of Systems Innovations for NXP’s Automotive Business Unit, talks about how to structure innovation so that the organization works on both the long-term as well as the short-term vision for product development. We talk about the need for collaboration to create new solutions. We also discuss how to lead a happy and fulfilled life by owning the choices you make.Important links“Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card“Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman

How does living a nomadic life change your perspective about owning stuff? Together with the world-wide known innovator Alex Grots we explore the importance of rituals, the history of Design Thinking at IDEO and the value of Design Thinking workshops. We also chat about the need to keep the unique organizational culture when your start-up is growing. Important links ProGlove IDEO The House of Beautiful Business conference The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Five Novels in One Outrageous Volume by Douglas Adams

The realization of your own mortality must impact the art you do. John-Paul talks about his path as an artist early touched by cancer. He takes us into the world of interactive video installations, game design and provocation. We chat about the burlesque theater as an ultimate space for women to be themselves to the core. And we look into the third gender: the choice of neither being a female or male but being both. Important links The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind Cloven Viscount by Italo Calvino

Have you ever imagined yourself being a guest at the Mad Hatter tea party from Alice in Wonderland? Our guest, Flemming Ottsen, can make it a reality. In this conversation we talk about switching from engineering and product management to performance. We explore the world of immersive theater, the importance of meditation and the ego work. We also cross a border we never imagined to cross on this podcast - we discuss the potential positive impact of psychedelics. Important links The Flyingfox Entertainment “The Better Angels of Our Nature: The Decline of Violence In History And Its Causes” by Steven Pinker Bill Gates Newsletter

Crossing borders is often considered as a metaphor. But it can be both physical and metaphorical too. John Law explains the idea of crossing over to the zone as a way to stretch your imagination and see the world (especially the familiar world) with new eyes. Next to it, John discusses the meaning of anarchy in today's world, tells the stories behind some of the neons to be shown at his upcoming exhibition and once more takes us once more to the world of immersive events. Important links Oakland Pro Arts Gallery & Commons – Be Pro Art! Improvement of Joe Camel billboard by the Billboard Liberation Front City Lights Booksellers and Publishers An article about the 100th anniversary of Dada celebrated in San Francisco Ringolevio: A Life Played for Keeps by Emmett Grogan The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart Apocalypse Culture by Adam Parfrey (Editor) The Suicide Club by Robert Louis Stevenson Roadside Picnic by Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky

Have you ever thought why does the traditional advertisement never work anymore? And even further - is there a way to make it work again? In this incredible conversation with David Bassuk - the performance professor at the Purchase College in NYC, we investigate the world of transmedia, gameplay and immersiveness as the future of engaging with the audience before, during and after an event or service launch. Last but not least, we look into how theater and play has changed over time and deliberate about its future. Important links Purchase College at the State University of New York "Building imaginary worlds" by Mark Wolf

Have you ever considered beach clean-up as a part of your holidays? Elena Rodriguez Blanco talks about responsible tourism, local social impact and transformational experience design. We discuss the dangers of burnout and the importance of mindfulness. We also dig into the world of female entrepreneurship and the challenges that can be found there. Important links Elena's startup Authenticitys Elena Rodriguez Blanco , Mind Your Business: Redoing Entrepreneurship, TEDxModulUniversity Adrienne Maree Brown, Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds

Have you ever considered what would you do if it was your last day on Earth? Together with Seth we explore the notion of excellence, good-enoughism and status. We discuss the importance of having time every day for creativity and reflection. And we look into the future of democracy, intellectual property and new artistic expressions. Important links Thomas Peters “In search of excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies” Thomas Peters “The Little Big Things: 163 Ways to Pursue EXCELLENCE” Kevin Kelly “What technology wants” Sci-Fi Trilogy by Eliot Peper - “Bandwith”, “Borderless”, “Breach”

Season 2 made us aware that in order to feel empowered for transformation we need to cross some borders or boundaries. But what does it mean to cross one? How does it feel? Is it one big leap or a thousand little steps? In Season 3 we hope to explore the notion of crossing boundaries from the perspectives of leaders, designers, artists and performers. We begin with this question in mind: do we truly know what we talk about when we talk about crossing boundaries? And we hope to stand corrected :)

As Season 2 of the Catching The Next Wave podcast comes to an end, we attempted to untangle what empowerment means based on the fascinating stories our guests shared with us over the last few months. So, what is empowerment? It is the strength of self-permission? It seems like the right place to start. Important links The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander

As almost nothing significant can be achieved individually anymore today collaboration is the front and center of challenges the modern companies face. Petter Abrahamsen, the former commander of the Norwegian Navy, talks about motivations and the methods of building teams in the military world. He also shares his thoughts of the ingredients necessary to make empowerment become a reality rather than only round words. Important links The Art of Action: How Leaders Close the Gaps between Plans, Actions and Results Hardcover by Stephen Bungay It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by D. Michael Abrashoff Godfoten (in Norwegian) by Nils Arne Eggen

The traditional leadership style is getting old for the new times we live in. So, what can the leaders of today do to stay relevant and keep up with the new generations of people who don't want to be ruled by command and control bosses? Why would the leaders even want to change their style? Style that made them so successful for so many years? Ask Agger, the partner and the Change Agency Workz and the author of " The 3rd Generation of Storytelling" tells about the power of playfulness and games to teach leaders whya nd how to switch from the old ways to the new. Important links The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer The Art of Action: How Leaders Close the Gaps between Plans, Actions and Results by Stephen Bungay

Change in many organizations is the new constant. There problem is though - people are not happy about it. April Mills, the author of "Everyone is a change agent" and a perpetual change agent herself, explains ways in which a lasting change can be constructed. She draws from her experience as an engineer at the nuclear navy shipyard and from Intel, where she is bringing change about today. Important links Everyone is a Change Agent: A Guide to the Change Agent Essentials by April K. Mills The Rickover Effect: How One Man Made A Difference by Theodore Rockwell High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points That Challenge Every Company by Andrew S. Grove

Finding a successful way to run a team, especially in the world of agile, is like fining a golden egg. Mel Lang, an amazing agile coach herself, shares secrets of what being a good agile coach is all about. She talks about her path from an interactive agency to becoming a cook and explains how this adventure changed her perspective on running good teams. And for those interested, she also shares her tricks to change bad habits for good. Important links Mel's agile online training Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg