Radio Future Skills Academy
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Welcome to Radio Future Skills Academy, the podcast where we unveil the personal journeys, origin stories, and pivotal moments of innovative and inspiring leaders. Each episode we'll bring you intimate conversations with change agents from diverse industries, as they share their unique paths, transformative experiences, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Join us as we uncover the human side of creative leadership and explore the moments that have shaped these extraordinary individuals. This is Radio Future Skills Academy—let's get started!
Episodes
- Design Thinking is Dead… Again. A Column by Arne van Oosterom
Design Thinking isn't a workshop recipe or a six-step certification. It's an evolving language. If you're just ticking boxes, you aren't designing, you're just rearranging the furniture. It's time to move beyond the label and humanise the…
- Stop Solving, Start Listening | The Power of the Pause
When a colleague shares something personal, our instinct is to reach for a protocol. But what they often need is a presence. In this episode of Brains at Work, we analyze a common failure in leadership and HR: the rush to provide solutions…
- Brains@Work - The Double Empathy Problem | Decoding the Communication Gap
Innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum; it happens in the space between two minds. But what happens when those minds speak different neurological languages? In this episode of Brains at Work, we explore the Double Empathy Problem, a theory…
- Cristina Andersson & Human Centric Tech Futures
Today, our focus is on human centric tech futures, robotics and AI. AI and Robotics is topic most of us are thinking and worried about and so it is great to have an expert like Cristina Andersson on the podcast.
- "Aren't We All a Little Neurodivergent?" | Why the Answer is No.
In a world of shrinking attention spans and digital burnout, the phrase "everyone is a little bit neurodivergent" has become a common refrain. But is it accurate? And more importantly, is it helpful? In this episode of Brains at Work, we t…
- The Architecture of Learning | Personal Styles and Leadership Strategy
We are often taught what to learn, but rarely how we learn. Understanding your cognitive learning style is the ultimate career cheat code. In this episode of Brains at Work, we explore the mechanics of individual learning. We dive into why…
- The Multitasking Myth | Context Switching and Cognitive Load
We've been told that being able to "do it all at once" is a badge of honor. The truth? Your brain is physically incapable of it. In this episode of Brains at Work, we dismantle the urban legend of multitasking. Whether you are neurotypical…
- The Multitasking Myth | Context Switching and Cognitive Load
We've been told that being able to "do it all at once" is a badge of honor. The truth? Your brain is physically incapable of it. In this episode of Brains at Work, we dismantle the urban legend of multitasking. Whether you are neurotypical…
- The Disclosure | Leading Through High-Stakes Conversations
When a team member says, "I've just received a neurodivergent diagnosis," they aren't just sharing medical news. They are extending a hand of trust. In this episode of Brains at Work, we tackle one of the most delicate and vital moments fo…
- The Unspoken Contract | Alignment, Expectations, and Invisible Rules
When we sign a job offer, we agree to a salary and a set of tasks. But what about the "hidden" expectations we never actually discussed? In this episode of Brains at Work, we explore the concept of the Psychological Contract—the unspoken p…
- How AI is reshaping the world of consultancy
Undercurrents of Change is a podcast about the signals beneath the surface of change. In each episode, Marc Bolick and Arne van Oosterom explore the deeper shifts shaping business, leadership, and innovation, beyond the headlines and the h…
- The Cost of Fitting In | Professionalism, Masking, and Burnout
Every professional wears a mask, but for some, the weight of that mask is unsustainable. In this episode of Brains at Work, we explore Masking—the conscious or subconscious suppression of natural responses to conform to social expectations…
- Brains@Work - Now vs. Not Now | The Neurobiology of Time Blindness
Time management is often treated as a skill to be learned, but for many, it is a sensory experience that differs at a neurological level. In this episode of Brains at Work, we break down the concept of "Time Blindness" and the Now vs. Not…
- Brains@Work - Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up | The Mechanics of Decision Making
How does your brain build a map of the world before you make a choice? In this episode of Brains at Work, we dive into the fundamental cognitive divide in the workplace: the difference between Top-Down and Bottom-Up information processing.…
- Brains@Work - A brand new series on Neurodiversity and work -
In this inaugural episode of Brains at Work, I delve into the profound relationship between human cognition and our work environments. As a designer and researcher with a focus on psychology and neuroscience, I explore how understanding th…
- The Story of Jakob Knutzen - Adventure, Creative Energy and Parenthood -
We often meet people through their professional surface. The roles they've held. The companies they've built. The neat story their CV tells. It's efficient. It helps us place each other quickly. But it also skips a more interesting questio…
- The Story of Warren Yu - Lessons From a Systemic Pirate -
Every now and then you meet someone who comes from a world so far from your own that you expect the conversation to be polite, distant, and maybe a bit abstract. That's what I thought when Warren Yu joined us for Creative Leaders Unplugged…
- The Story of Tod Nilson - Community building and the Woolly Mammoth -
The Real Work of Building Community Talking with Todd Nilson reminded us how misunderstood community building still is. We often treat it like marketing: launch a platform, create some content, hope people show up. But the way Todd talks a…
- The Story of Dara Douglas - Stories, Humanity, and the Courage to Learn
In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged , Morgan Duta and Arne van Oosterom speak with Dara Douglas, who leads the Co-Design Lab at PwC in the UK. Dara describes her work as a kind of corporate therapy, helping senior leaders align,…
- The Story of Natalie Nixon - Move, Think, Rest
In this episode, we chat with Creativity Strategist Natalie Nixon about the connections between dance, creativity, and personal growth. She shares transformative insights from her experiences in ballet, modern dance, and open water swimmin…
- Alwin Put on 'The Hook'
This episode centers around the concept of "the hook," a transformative idea that has the potential to enhance participant engagement and foster meaningful connections during workshops and meetings.
- The Story of Leo Chan - Belonging and Redefining Creativity
The Power of Human Creativity in a Time of AI Reflections from a conversation with Leo Chan In a rich and personal conversation on the Radio Future Skills Academy podcast, Leo Chan joined Arne van Oosterom and Morgan Duta to talk about cre…
- Annika Madejska on Facilitating Evil
In this episode of The Naked Facilitator , we talk with Annika Madejska about her provocative workshop "Facilitating Evil." What happens when we flip the script and explore how technology can be misused with good intentions gone wrong? Ani…
- The Story of Jesse Poe - Music, Neurodivergence and a new start
Behind the Glass Wall "Sometimes, I feel like I'm behind a glass wall." Morgan described this feeling during our conversation with Jesse Poe . She spoke about observing the world, people, conversations, systems, all unfolding just beyond a…
- The Story of Alwin Put - Why Holding Space is Exhausting (and Beautiful)
The Hidden Life of a Facilitator By Arne van Oosterom Facilitation often looks easy from the outside. A room full of people, energy, sticky notes, good vibes, some structure, and someone calmly guiding the process. But what most people don…
- COLUMN - by Arne van Oosterom - AI and the Human Experience
Hey everyone, welcome to another episode of Future Skills Academy Podcast with a Column by Arne van oosterom : I'm really excited to share something that's been on my mind for a while. We've all heard how technology—and more specifically A…
- The Story of Annika Madejska - Ethical Debt, AI and Neurodiversity
Wired Differently: A Conversation with Annika Madejska on AI, Neurodiversity, and Ethical Debt When we spoke with Annika Madejska for our podcast, it was one of those conversations that lingered long after we hit stop on the recording. Tho…
- EDITORIAL - The Edge of Chaos -
Welcome to this week's Editorial. I'm thrilled you're joining me today. I want to dive into a topic that's central to how we innovate, lead, and navigate our constantly changing world. And the metaphor I love using for this is the image of…
- The Story of Samuel West - Museum of Failure and conceptual dyslexia
In this episode, we explore the concept of "conceptual dyslexia" with Samuel West, the founder of the Museum of Failure. We discuss how this term illuminates the cognitive processes of creative thinkers who connect diverse concepts, enhanc…
- The Story of Jim Kalbach - Improvisation, Music and the Future of Organizations
Jim Kalbach is the Chief Evangelist at Mural 00:00:08 Intro / Chatting / Holiday Reflections 00:02:40 Introducing Jim Kalbach 00:04:20 The Influence of Jazz 00:04:25 Comfort with Uncertainty 00:07:26 The Role of Language 00:09:48 The Natur…
- The Story of Duncan Wardle - Disney, Playfulness and not being afraid of Failure
With Duncan Wardle, the former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, we delve into the essence of creative leadership. Duncan shares insights on unlocking creativity in everyone, emphasizing the importance of playfulness and persona…
- The Story of Anderson Gomes Da Silva - Bold Leadership, Automation and Games
The Flower Analogy: Lessons in Leadership and Design from Anderson Gomes da Silva In the recent episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged , Anderson Gomes da Silva, Head of Product Design at Bol.com, shared his thoughts on leadership, design,…
- The Story of Ewelina Polińska Nadra - Curiosity, Leadership and work life balance
Curiosity and Authenticity: Foundations of Modern Leadership leaders are increasingly challenged to balance innovation with empathy. Ewelina Polińska Nadra, an innovation manager and mother, exemplifies how curiosity and authenticity can s…
- The Story of Ari Elefterin - Embracing Your Unique Perspective -
Serious Attention to Touch When screens often mediate our interactions, the profound significance of touch in our lives can easily be overlooked. Ari Elefterin, a transdisciplinary designer and somatic researcher, is passionately exploring…
- The Story of Rachel Davis - Brave Space and 'weirdness' as a superpower
Creating a Brave Space for Creative Minds In the latest episode of the Creative Leaders Unplugged Podcast, we explored an inspiring concept for fostering creativity: the "brave space." Unlike a "safe space," which aims to protect participa…
- The story of Alan Moore - Beauty is the ultimate metric
Join hosts Morgan and Arne in this episode of *Creative Leaders Unplugged* as Alan Moore explores beauty as a transformative force. He emphasizes personal responsibility and regenerative practices, inspiring listeners to enhance beauty in…
- The Story of Karen Hold - Skills, Behaviors, Design and an Amazing Grandfather
In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged, we converse with Karen Hold about her unique journey connecting design and business. We explore how her husband's grandfather influenced her perspective on innovation through empathy-driven pr…
- The Story of Alizée Bollen - Community, Crampy and a multicultural upbringing -
In this episode, we dive deep into a conversation with Alizée Bollen, a socially conscious designer and the founder of Crampy, a project centered around menstrual equity and the importance of community in fostering open conversations about…
- The Story of Miikka Leinonen -
In this episode, we speak with facilitator, innovator and philosopher Miikka Leinonen about using AI in workshops, his book "The Intangible Future," and community building. We discuss evolving education roles, challenges in translating phy…
- The Story of Victor Udoewa - Worlds, Worldviews and an Ethics of Hopelessness
In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Victor Udoewa. Victor's exploration of distinguishing between worlds and worldviews challenges our perspectives, urging us to reconsider our…
- The Story of John Bielenberg - Thinking Wrong and Doing Good -
In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged, we engage with John Bielenberg, delving into his journey as a creative leader and designer. We explore his unique approach to decision-making, emphasizing authenticity and resisting societal p…
- The Story of Myriam Hadnes - Accidental Facilitator and Community Builder -
Myriam is Facilitation Evangelist, Podcaster, PhD in Behavioural Economics and is building an ecosystem for facilitators to leverage the impact of their work. Check out her Podcast 'Workshops Work'. In this freeflowing episode, we discuss…
- The Story of Stephen Steers - Storytelling, Sales and Genuine Connections
Stephen offers a refreshing perspective on sales by focusing on facilitating engaging narratives that resonate with customers instead of resorting to aggressive tactics. Central to his approach is the emphasis on providing value, fostering…
- The Story of Jeanne Liedtka
Jeanne Liedtka is on the show! She's an author and has been involved in the corporate strategy field for over 30 years. As a professor at the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia, she teaches both MBAs and execu…
- The Story of Junko Mori - Being an artist, grounded and minor repetitive actions
In this episode we are treated to a thought-provoking conversation with the talented artist Junko Mori, who sheds light on the intricate relationship between art, science, and human nature. Through our dialogue, we explore how seemingly mu…
- The Story of Tiz Creel - Maker, Breaker and artist challenging traditional art world norms -
In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged, we are joined by Tiz Creel, an undisciplined artist challenging traditional art world norms by embodying the essence of a maker and a breaker. Tiz encourages individuals to question norms, eng…
- The Story of Marc Stickdorn - Service Design, The book, Travel and what is changing
We discuss how Marc's book, "This is Service Design Thinking," has affected us and the wider service design movement. We also have thoughtful conversations about our experiences and how they have shaped our viewpoints and how we see the fu…
- The Story of Adam Lawrence - Facilitation, Theatre, Psychology and Monkeys
In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged, we have a captivating conversation with Adam Lawrence, a facilitator and influential figure in the service design movement. We start by discussing Adam's background in psychology, theater, and…
- The Story of Clyve Grinyer - design, passion and making the world a better place
In this episode, we speak with Clive Grinyer, an highly experienced and influential voice in the world of design and service design. Clive shares his ambition to make the world a better place through design and his passion for inspiring cr…
- The Story of Sarah Drummond - a Scottish Polymath Breaking Down Barriers -
Sarah Drummond represents a modern-day Renaissance person. In the podcast, she shared insights into her varied pursuits, ranging from design, music and film to renovating a farmhouse and developing a vegan meats production farm. This tapes…