Welcome to A Beginner's Guide to Design Thinking, the perfect podcast for curious souls eager to harness the power of design thinking to level up their business and personal life.
Join your hosts - Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses passionate about helping people like you disrupt the status quo. We’re here to boost your business performance while reigniting your zest for life. No "but we've always done it that way" excuses allowed!
We'll guide you through the process of figuring out what you want, experimenting with how to get it, and embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. You’ll learn how to apply those lessons, tweak your approach, and keep evolving - all while keeping it fun, and scientifically backed. It might get a little messy - but not crayon-on-your-sweater messy!
From our own experiences and expertise - failures included - we’ll make sure you never feel alone on this creative journey.
So let us hold your hand as you empower yourself with design thinking, getting closer to your goals without the frustration.
Once you’ve finished listening, we have two small requests:
Welcome to A Beginner's Guide to Design Thinking, the perfect podcast for curious souls eager to harness the power of design thinking to level up their business and personal life.
Join your hosts - Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp - two Northern lasses passionate about helping people like you disrupt the status quo. We’re here to boost your business performance while reigniting your zest for life. No "but we've always done it that way" excuses allowed!
We'll guide you through the process of figuring out what you want, experimenting with how to get it, and embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. You’ll learn how to apply those lessons, tweak your approach, and keep evolving - all while keeping it fun, and scientifically backed. It might get a little messy - but not crayon-on-your-sweater messy!
From our own experiences and expertise - failures included - we’ll make sure you never feel alone on this creative journey.
So let us hold your hand as you empower yourself with design thinking, getting closer to your goals without the frustration.
Once you’ve finished listening, we have two small requests:
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore the transformative power of curiosity within the context of design thinking.
They discuss the science behind curiosity, its role in personal and professional growth, and how it can be harnessed as a tool for innovation.
The conversation delves into different types of curiosity, the importance of creating safe, bold spaces for exploration, and how curiosity can lead to meaningful life design.
The hosts emphasise that while curiosity is essential, it must be paired with intention and clarity to drive effective outcomes.
Soundbites:
'Curiosity isn't just a nice to have, it's built into our daily interactions like a cognitive superpower.'
'Curiosity lights up the reward circuitry of your brain like the billboards on Times Square.'
'You need to feed your curiosity.'
Chapters:
00:00 The Power of Curiosity
01:27 Curiosity in Conversations
05:15 Curiosity and Brain Science
09:58 Curiosity vs. Chaos
10:48 Types of Curiosity
15:36 Making the Connection to Curiosity in Design Thinking
18:29 The Power of Curiosity in Understanding Others
19:46 Creating Safe Spaces for Exploration
23:33 The Robot, Pirate, Ninja Framework
28:28 Curiosity as a Life Design Tool
33:35 Curiosity as a Superpower for Growth
36:20 Practical Tips for Cultivating Curiosity
39:14 Next Episode - Design Thinking & VulnerabilityTopics: curiosity, design thinking, personal growth, professional development, creativity, problem solving, brain science, safe spaces, life design, innovation.
