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Coffee with KimHow To Boost Your Productivity With AI Tools Dave Birssđ§ Timestamps:05:21 The practical approach to using AI09:57 The truth about choosing AI platforms14:28 The four levels of intelligence and which one weâre missing most19:26 Rethinking Productivity with AI26:05 Daveâs take on how to use AI correctly31:31 What AI tool is best to use for presentations37:45 The Future of AI and Human Skills46:42 The hard truth about prompting54:47 Homework - AI and human related đŹ Liked this episode? Youâll also love:AI For Business ...
2026-02-1755 min
AI for Career SuccessDave Birss Article Review: How Sir Isaac Newton Ruined Your BusinessWelcome to episode 175 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a provocative article by Dave Birss in London, co-founder of The Gen AI Academy, entitled "How Sir Isaac Newton Ruined Your Business" that was published on October 8, 2025. Birss argues that modern business leadership is paralyzed by a rigid, logical mindset tracing back to Isaac Newton's deterministic view of the world. While this focu...
2026-01-0809 min
More Than WorkâThey outsource their thinking.â - Gen AI Academy Founder Dave Birss - More Than WorkIn this episode of 'More Than Work,' Rabiah sits down with Dave Birss, founder of the Gen AI Academy and LinkedIn Learning instructor specializing in AI and prompting. Dave shares his fascinating journey from musician and recording engineer to BBC comedy performer, then through a 20-year advertising career before becoming one of the leading voices in AI education. They discuss his unique approach to teaching AI that prioritizes human thinking over technology, the ethical concerns around AI including environmental impact and copyright issues, and his vision for the future of humanity in an AI-driven world. Dave also opens...
2026-01-071h 11
Beyond The Claptrap Podcast#41 - The Biggest Threat AI Poses Isn't What Everyone Thinks | Dave BirssSend us a textIn this episode of Beyond the Claptrap, I sit down with author, creativity researcher and Gen AI educator Dave Birss to talk about what AI is really doing to our brains, our schools and our workplaces.We cover everything from AI psychosis and emotional support chatbots, to kids using GPT to cheat while teachers use AI to mark their work, to how you can become meaningfully more creative in ninety days.Support the show
2025-11-211h 01
Coach ClassHuman creativity in the age of AI - with Dave Birss, Co-Founder The Gen AI AcademyIn this episode of Coach Class I had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Birss â writer, educator, keynote speaker, and former creative director â to explore curiosity, creativity, and the sensible use of AI.Key TakeawaysFrom childhood curiosity to creative leadership: Dave traces his fascination with innovation to visiting the John Logie Baird Museum as a child. That early spark led him through careers in music, comedy, photography, and advertising before becoming a thought leader in creativity and AI.AI is only as good as your thinking:
2025-10-2841 minCoffee with KimAMA: How Iâm Using ChatGPTTimestamps:10:30 What AI tools Iâm using13:04 Live demo of Chatgpt Voice20:30 The fundamentals of AI32:34 New updates on LinkedIn36:45 Good news bad news about sponsored posts40:20 Resources to help spark your creativity46:23 My homework to you this week If you loved this episode you should check out this episode ChatGPT 101 With Dave Birss If you enjoyed todayâs episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and re...
2025-04-011h 00
Speaking of SuccessDave Birss: From Fear to Stage Mastery â The Real Story Behind Public Speaking SuccessDiscover how creativity expert Dave Birss transformed his life and career through public speaking, turning early-stage fright into powerful presentations that inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
Highlights
- Dave's accidental first experience with standup comedy and how it sparked his journey
- Overcoming public speaking nerves and learning to embrace fear
- The surprising role of humor and "plate-spinning" in audience engagement
- Why introverts can make exceptional speakers and how to use it to your advantage
- How public speaking opened doors to books, media, and a global platform
- Daveâs tips for bringing energy and interaction to...
2024-11-1427 minCoffee with KimSupercharge Your LinkedIn ProfileTimestamps:12:40 What to know about LinkedInâs new contact form16:21 How first impressions have changed20:40 Tips for using the services section22:45 How to use the services section if youâre in corporate35:32 How to optimize your about section for new search capabilites on LinkedIn41:45 Three tips for LinkedIn profile pictures45:36 Who should be getting verified on LinkedIn and why If you loved this episode you should check out this episode How To Start Producing Content On LinkedIn Links...
2024-11-0558 min
Business Without BSQUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Dave BirssEP 335 - Generative AI educator and author David Birss takes the business or bullshit quiz offering his insights on various topics. From client lunches to golden parachutes and tax systems, David shares his candid views and has a very strong message for all TikTokers!Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Dave Birss00:46 Silicon Roundabout and Client Lunches02:56 R&D Tax Credits and Fraud05:05 Dress for Success?07:33 Golden Parachutes and Employment Law12:30 Trickle Down Economics and Wealth Disparity15:56 Digital Nomads and Tax Avoidance18:02...
2024-08-2922 min
Business Without BSDave Birss on The Sensible AI ManifestoEP 334 - Dave is a renowned speaker, advisor and educator in Generative AI, and author of The Sensible AI Manifesto.We discuss the real-world applications of AI in business, common misconceptions and productivity myths while exploring the ethical, economic, and creative implications of integrating AI. Dave shares his transition from a creative director to an AI educator, discusses the Sensible AI Manifesto, and emphasises the importance of responsible AI use to augment human abilities. We also discuss the necessity of human creativity, quality training, and continuous learning in maximising AI's potential. Dave also...
2024-08-281h 23
Strategy SessionsCreativity, Education & Technology with Dave BirssDave Birss is an educator, a recovering creative director and man used to spelling his last name over the phone.
In this episode we discuss:
Why producing unique work is hard
What a creative director really does
How Dave became a leading voice in AI
Where AI can really help companies
Where AI shouldnât be used
Why Dave wonât ever be employed by the Belfast Tourist Board
Recommendations
Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us by Daniel Pink
Daveâs LinkedIn Learning courses
Dave's books
Dave Birss
Dave Birss...
2024-06-251h 16
The Impossible NetworkUnlocking Business Growth Through Visual Communication and Creative Storytelling - Natalia TalkowskaNatalia Talkowska shares her journey from Poland to London's startup ecosystem and how her insatiable curiosity led her to transform lives through visual storytelling. Interviewed at the Austin Public Library, Natalia delves into her mission of connecting people and making them feel seen and understood. She recounts the pivotal encounter with Darren Robson, a mentor who fundamentally shaped her career and personal growth. Natalia also discusses her approach to visual thinking as a strategic tool for distilling complex challenges and empowering decision-making within businesses. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of human connection, creativity, and storytelling in an...
2024-05-2745 min
Humble Mind#25 Sensible AI with Dave BirssDave Birss is an author, speaker and a top LinkedIn Learning & AI instructor who advises Fortune500 companies on artificial intelligence, innovation, creativity and ideation.
Check out his work here: https://davebirss.com/
See the Sensible AI Manifesto here: https://sensibleaimanifesto.com/
2024-05-241h 21Coffee with KimHow To Increase Sales With ChatGPT With Jake DunlapTimestamps:08:13 How Jake started exploring ChatGPT11:29 Why you should be paying for ChatGPT415:55 How to use custom instructions on ChatGPT17:30 Using ChatGPT for big meetings19:20 What to know about confidential Information with ChatGPT24:22 The future of prompts and how to customize your ChatGPT30:45 How to use ChatGPT4 internally on your team38:10 ChatGPT4 screen share and walks us through how to use it If you loved this episode you should check out this episode ChatGPT 101 With Dave Birss ...
2024-04-2351 min
AI for Lifelong Learners PodcastsThe Sensible AI Manifesto: Dave Birss on building a future where AI empowers, not overpowersRecently I connected with innovation expert Dave Birss and we have a lot in common. Though he lives an ocean away in England, Birss and I share a fascination with AI and its potential for lifelong learning.Dave is one of the most popular AI instructors on the Internet with over 275,0000Â students and many rave reviews.Birss has a gift for making the complex understandable and even fun. He speaks about AI in plain language, with humor and infectious enthusiasm. Beyond demystifying algorithms for students worldwide, Birss also advises major companies on practical AI implementation. His broad p...
2024-01-2548 minCoffee with KimHow To Use AI For Research With Shanae Chapman07:50 Using google analytics for data11:45 How to integrate AI into your workflow16:13 Ways to fact check AI18:21 Using magic studio on Canva20:05 Where to start with using AI34:45 How to use AI for persona profiles Head to kimkaupe.com/coffee-with-kim for all the links and resources mentioned in this episode! If you loved this episode you should check out this episode Chat GPT 101 With Dave Birss If you enjoyed todayâs episode, please:1.) Sign up for n...
2024-01-1642 min
Content + AIDave Birss: LinkedIn Learningâs Most Popular AI Instructor â Episode 9Dave Birss (AI-generated)
Dave Birss has had a busy 2023.
Since developing his first AI course for LinkedIn Learning early in the year, he has produced five more courses and has become the learning platform's most popular AI instructor.
We talked about:
his experimental approach to teaching AI
how he helps companies understand the true benefits of AI
the importance of using AI to augment people's skills rather than just to try and save money
the elements of his AI manifesto
use AI responsibly
be ethical
support your employees
assign leaders
keep learning
always add a human layer to AI output
...
2023-12-1034 minCoffee with KimMini-Workshop: AI Tools - What, How, When To Use Them With Martin WaxmanThe truth is no one is an âexpertâ when it comes to AI. At least not yet. But some people, like Martin Waxman, have dove head first into the deep end of Artificial Intelligence and theyâre learning as fast as they can so we can copy their homework. In this discussion Martin shared with us the steps he takes to implement new tools in digital marketing, what big mistakes to avoid and we got creative about what we think the future of AI might look like. (it has something to do with cookbooks and magic!) He shared TONS of res...
2023-09-1246 min
SĂĄch NĂłi Cháș„t LÆ°á»Łng CaoSĂĄch nĂłi Quyá»n Lá»±c Biá»u TÆ°á»Łng - Soon Yu, Dave Birss | Voiz FMNghe trá»n ná»i dung sĂĄch nĂłi Quyá»n Lá»±c Biá»u TÆ°á»Łng trĂȘn ứng dỄng Voiz FM: https://voiz.vn/play/2477
Quyá»n Lá»±c Biá»u TÆ°á»Łng - Dừng Äuá»i theo cĂĄi má»i, hĂŁy biáșżn cĂĄi hiá»n cĂł trá» nĂȘn xuáș„t sáșŻc
Nhiá»u báșc tháș§y trong lÄ©nh vá»±c kinh doanh thá»i nay thÆ°á»ng cho ráș±ng cĂĄc cĂŽng ty hĂŁy thÆ°á»ng xuyĂȘn ÄÆ°a ra những phĂĄt kiáșżn má»i vĂ hĂŁy Äá»t phĂĄ nhÆ° há»i má»i khá»i nghiá»...
2023-08-2229 min
The Impossible NetworkDave Birss - Seven Minutes on Effective Use of AI Using Prompt FrameworksTLDR If you just want the top AI tips and techniques from Prompt Engineering Expert Dave Birss then here are 7 minutes of soundbites to spark some inspiration.If you have time then do check out the whole episode as Dave has a wealth of knowledge that may well challenge how you currently view AI innovations. Now my ask of you, If you're enjoying the show, please share it with someone you know, or follow us and like us on your favorite podcast player, and subscribe on our YouTube channel as it helps us gr...
2023-08-1008 min
The Impossible NetworkEp 233: Dave Birss â Seven Minutes of Soundbites on Effective Use Of A.I.TLDR If you just want the top AI tips and techniques from Prompt Engineering Expert Dave Birss then here are 7 minutes of soundbites to spark some inspiration. If you have time then do check out the whole episode as Dave has a wealth of knowledge that may well challenge how you currently view AI [âŠ]
2023-08-1008 min
The Impossible NetworkDave Birss - Supercharging Our Creative Potential Through Effective Use Of AIMy guest this week is Dave Birss, With over 30 years of experience in creativity, technology, and innovation Dave has become a highly respected and sought-after public speaker and trainer of creative minds. Dave has taken everything he has learned over the past three decades to become a polymath who shares insights into the worlds of creativity, innovation, and now AI. Currently, Dave is the most popular AI and prompt engineering instructor on LinkedIn Learning. His forward-thinking approach has put him at the forefront of the AI wave, allowing him to balance practical approaches wi...
2023-08-071h 02
The Impossible NetworkEp 232: Dave Birss â Supercharging Our Creative Potential Through Effective Use Of A.I.My guest this week is Dave Birss. With over 30 years of experience in creativity, technology, and innovation Dave has become a highly respected and sought-after public speaker and trainer of creative minds. Dave has taken everything he has learned over the past three decades to become a polymath who shares his insights into the [âŠ]
2023-08-071h 02Coffee with KimChatGPT 101 With Dave BirssIf youâre like me you know ChatGPT is game changing but actually figuring out HOW to use it is something else entirely! To help other 101 beginners, I brought LinkedIn Learning Instructor and AI expert, Dave Birss on to discuss how to use this new technology properly, what mistakes we might be making, and how we can improve our prompts so we get the results weâre looking for. He shared some insider info on where AI is getting information and we discussed everything from creative ways to use it to the ethics that so many are concerned about righ...
2023-04-2549 min
The Marketing Book Podcast404 Friction by Soon YuFriction: Adding Value By Making People Work for It by Soon Yu and Dave Birss About the Book: Friction isn't something to be avoided. Successful businesses not only understand the difference between good and bad friction but also know how to EMBRACE A DOSE of good friction to create greater value. You'll learn how to leverage good friction to generate adrenaline, dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins to drive increased engagement, meaning, belonging, rapport, assurance, competence, and exclusivity. About the Author: Soon Yu is an international speaker and...
2022-10-071h 26
Call To ActionMeet Marc Lewis, the man behind the world's most awarded ad schoolLots of girls and lots of boys, lots of smells and lots of noise, playing football in the park, we caught baggy trousered Marc. Weâve snared the Dean of the worldâs most awarded ad school, Marc Lewis, for an hour of masterly Madness.
A seriously impressive creative mind perched atop the industryâs finest pantaloons, Marc is the man at the helm of School of Communication Arts. Heâs dead set on delivering the very best creative education to the very best talent, endeavouring to have at least one third of their students on scholarships.   Â
Point your ears th...
2022-08-1254 min
Teacher Talk Podcast - Erfolgreiches Lernen und gelungene Digitalisierung in der Schule (digitaler Unterricht)134 - Storycubes fĂŒr kreatives LernenâDarf ich dir eine Geschichte erzĂ€hlen?â â âNa klar sehr gerneâSchnell ist unsere volle Aufmerksamkeit auf den ErzĂ€hlenden und seine Geschichte gerichtet und wir haben das GefĂŒhl, das ErzĂ€hlte hautnah mitzuerleben. Dass wir neue Dinge besser lernen und aufnehmen können mit Geschichten, ist einigen vielleicht bekannt. Storycubes bieten eine gute Möglichkeit, um vielfĂ€ltige AnlĂ€sse und Anregungen zum Geschichten erzĂ€hlen zu schaffen. In dieser Podcast-Folge verrate ich dir, wie du Storycubes auf unterschiedlichste Art und Weise und in verschiedensten FĂ€chern einsetzen kannst. Das Tolle daran, sie können sowohl analog...
2022-01-3116 min
Two Geeks and A Marketing PodcastThe one about starting a podcast, Cirque Du Soleilâs strategy, audio recording apps and The Dark Knight â TG56The one about starting a podcast, Cirque Du Soleilâs strategy, audio recording apps and The Dark Knight â TG56  00:00:00 Introduction  Here are your hosts, Roger and Pascal.    00:02:19 In the News  A selection of announcements and news releases from the world of marketing and technology that caught our attention.  00:11:02 Content Spotlights  ROGER: Is It Too Late to Start Podcasting as a Marketing Strategy? By Tony Carter in Readwrite. https://readwrite.com/2021/10/12/start-podcasting-as-a-marketing-strategy/ PASCAL: Inside The Cirque Du Soleil Marketing Strategy by Paul Talbot for forbe...
2021-10-201h 02
Making Permaculture StrongerInquiring into Systems ThinkingIn a world first for this project, this episode shares one of last year's sessions with the Making Permaculture Stronger Developmental Community.
Huge thanks to Han Kortekaas, Ronella Gomez, Nicholas Franz, Zola Rose, Barry Gibson, Jon Buttery, Arthur Buitelaar, Dan Milne, Byron Birss & Joel Mortimer for co-creating this with me and for their gracious permission to share here. Here are some of us during a more recent session.
Learn more about the Making Permaculture Stronger Developmental Community here.
Below is the section on systems thinking in the book Practical Permaculture by Jessi Bloom & Dave Boehnlein (p. 18) that is mentioned during...
2021-09-011h 37Two Geeks and A Marketing PodcastThe one about the 4 Pillars of eCommerce, Clubhouse, microphones and Rocky - TG24The one about the 4 Pillars of eCommerce, Clubhouse, microphones and Rocky - TG24 00:00:00 Introduction Here are your hosts, Roger and Pascal.  00:01:23 In the News A selection of announcements and news releases from the world of marketing and technology that caught our attention.00:10:43 Content Spotlights âŻROGER:  Want a job? Pretend you believe in âdigital marketingâ by Mark Ritson. https://www.marketingweek.com/mark-ritson-digital-marketing-jobs/ PASCAL: The 4 Pillars of the New eCommerce Frontier Entrepreneurs Need To Embrace by Jonathan Jadali CEO of Ascend Agency https://www.entrepreneur.com/amphtml/361573 ...
2021-01-201h 10
Idea to Value - Creativity and Innovation with Nick SkillicornPodcast S4E91: Dave Birss - How to bring creativity into remote workingIn this episode of the Idea to Value, we speak with Dave Birss. Dave is a musician, educator, author and facilitator with a focus on improving creativity. See the full episode at https://wp.me/p6pllj-1vc We speak about how to keep up creativity in the times of remote working, and how to think laterally to live consciously again. Topics covered in this episode: 00:01:30 - How Dave's Scottish background sparked his interest in invention and innovation 00:04:45 - How he found the power of education in creativity 00:08:30 - How people's ability...
2020-12-1733 min
The Clientside PodcastCreativity and Innovation with Dave BirssAndrew Armitage talks to Dave Birss about creativity and innovation.
We discuss what creativity means and the many misconceptions people have surrounding it. Dave highlights that businesses are needing to innovate more than ever before, due to the pandemic and has some examples of those who have done so successfully.
We discuss the idea of brainstorming and the flaws that are typically found in attempts to be creative, solve problems and generate ideas when under pressure to do so.
Dave leaves us with some tips on how to structure the creative process including...
2020-11-0248 min
My Sh*t TherapistDave Birss: Creativity, conformity, and bipolarity.Bonjour! In this episode Iâm chatting with Dave Birss. Dave is an expert on creativity and innovation -Â a consultant, keynote speaker and author of A User Guide to the Creative Mind and How To Get Great Ideas.Â
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Today Dave thinks of his bipolarism as a superpower which helped him forge his extraordinary career. Listen as we discuss the use medication vs overmedication, how to improve mental health in the workplace (in the advertising industry in particular), how conformity makes us ill, whether...
2020-10-2341 min
The Polymath PolyCast with Dustin PolyInnovatorSaying YES to Opportunity through Creativity with Dave Birss [Interview]Today we are talking with Dave Birss the Master of Creativity, speaker, online trainer, and Internationally renowned creativity and innovation thinker!We are here to talk about the bell curve to society, Input Fueling Your Output, creating or rather FINDING a tribe for your community, and much much more! Even at one point discussing accountability and GETTING THINGS DONE. Being a completer not just a starter!## Links:[http://davebirss.com/](http://davebirss.com/)[https://www.instagram.com/davebirss/?hl=en][https://www.linkedin.com/in/davebirss]
2020-10-201h 38
Sound of SilenceSPECIAL: A collection of silences from ep. 21-30Due to restrictions in being able to record new episodes of the podcast a compilation of previous silences is being broadcast every other week.  This week features all of the silences from episodes 21-3000:08 Nick Parker02:03 Keith Johnstone04:02 Ola Odumosu05:53 Dave Birss07:45 Lena Peters09:39 Lee Simpson11:31 Pip Stewart13:22 Khurshed Denhugara15:14 Stella Duffy17:10 Hilary Gallo. Support the show
2020-05-0519 min
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2020-04-2409 min
Leadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation - Minter DialogueHow To Boost Your Creativity and Get Great Ideas with Dave BirssMinter Dialogue Episode #363Dave Birss is a public speaker, consultant, educator and author. He published How To Get Great Ideas (Nicholas Brealey Nov 2018) and also contributed to Fast Forward Files volume 2, Changing Perspective (Harriman House, Mar 2020). In this conversation with Dave, we discuss creativity, how to define it, recognize it, stimulate it. What should someone in a business be doing to nourish it in the team, mental health and creativity and Dave's experience as a trainer on LinkedIn learning.If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see...
2020-03-0850 min
PojaÄaloEP 043: Dave Birss, kreativnost, tehnologija i inovacije - PojaÄalo podcastU 043. Epizodi PojaÄalo podcasta Ivan MiniÄ ugostio je Dave-a Birss-a, nekadaĆĄnjeg kreativnog direktora vodeÄih reklamnih agencija u Velikoj Britaniji, ukljuÄujuÄi Poke, McCann Worldgroup, OgilvyOne i DraftFCB.
U ovoj epizodi saznajte zaĆĄto su neki ljudi kreativniji od drugih, Kako se stiÄe i neguje kreativnost i kako vi moĆŸete biti kreativniji? TakoÄe, posluĆĄajte o Dave-ovim poÄecima, uticaju tehnologija na kreativnost i inovacije kao i liderstvu i produktivnosti.
Teme u podkastu:
- Daveâs beginnings (Dejvovi poÄeci)
- Debunking creativity (Razbijanje mitova o kreativnosti)
- Creativity in the workplace (Kreativnost na radno mestu)
...
2019-10-301h 14
The Impossible Network034: Reflections on CuriosityLast week I watched the Netflix Doc The Great Hack. It made me consider on how our minds and decisions are increasingly being manipulated, not just with elections. I fear we are surrendering our curiosity, questioning and decision making capacity to machines that increasingly learn how understand us, affect us and direct us. This made me reflect on the imperative for curiosity. Does this seem like a non sequitur? Ok let me expand. Letâs start with Einstein. Einstein said he was not a genius just passionately curiousIn Episode 8 I interviewed Dave Birss. In Dave's - Book How to Get to Gre...
2019-08-1404 min
2019-05-2602 min
Master LeadershipML145: Dave Birss (Leader & Author) Part 2Having lead in some of UK's best advertising agencies, Dave Birss now focuses on demystifying creativity to help us use fresh thinking so as to innovate more effectively. He also has a super-power! Lean in!More info: www.davebirss.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0826 minMaster LeadershipML144: Dave Birss (Leader & Author) Part 1Having lead in some of UK's best advertising agencies, Dave Birss now focuses on demystifying creativity to help us use fresh thinking so as to innovate more effectively. He also has a super-power! Lean in!More info: www.davebirss.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0126 min
TINY GIANT JAMSTGJ#16: What's The Birss That Can Happen? (with Dave Birss)We love this episode! Norts gets to hang and converse in the cultured confines of The Barbican Theatre with the awesome Dave Birss, man of books, media, public speaking, unrivalled creativity and a whole bunch more. Dave's recent tome "How To Get To Great Ideas" has been picking up plaudits aplenty and doing bloomin' decent business on the Amazon and other book retailers. Dive in and listen well as DB waxes lyrical on a multitude of creative matters. It's fun dialled up to 1 more than 11.Â
2019-03-3141 min
Creative TherapyEpisode 03 | A session with creative blackbelt Dave BirssDave is obsessed with creativity â what it is, where it comes from, its role in history, its place in our future, what makes some people more creative than others â and this obsession finds its way into almost everything he does. Heâs on a mission to shatter the myths and destroy the mystique around the creative process. And on the way, enable more people to harness their untapped creative abilities and help organisations benefit from valuable ideas.
2019-03-1755 min
Creative TherapyEpisode 03 | A session with creative blackbelt Dave BirssDave is obsessed with creativity â what it is, where it comes from, its role in history, its place in our future, what makes some people more creative than others â and this obsession finds its way into almost everything he does. Heâs on a mission to shatter the myths and destroy the mystique around the creative process. And on the way, enable more people to harness their untapped creative abilities and help organisations benefit from valuable ideas.
2019-03-1755 min
Creative TherapyEpisode 03 | A session with creative blackbelt Dave BirssDave is obsessed with creativity â what it is, where it comes from, its role in history, its place in our future, what makes some people more creative than others â and this obsession finds its way into almost everything he does. Heâs on a mission to shatter the myths and destroy the mystique around the creative process. And on the way, enable more people to harness their untapped creative abilities and help organisations benefit from valuable ideas.
2019-03-1755 min
The Scott King ShowHow to Find Your Next Great Idea â Dave BirssDave Birss spent the majority of his career in the world of advertising, both as a copywriter and an art director. He ended up leading the creative departments of some of London s biggest and best agencies. This experience led to him writing more, philanthropy and video production. Dave s latest book, “How To Get To Great […]
The post How to Find Your Next Great Idea – Dave Birss appeared first on Scott King.
2019-03-1400 min
The Scott King ShowHow to Find Your Next Great Idea â Dave BirssDave Birss spent the majority of his career in the world of advertising, both as a copywriter and an art director. He ended up leading the creative departments of some of London s biggest and best agencies. This experience led to him writing more, philanthropy and video production. Dave s latest book, "How To Get To Great [...]
2019-03-1430 min
The Scott King ShowHow to Find Your Next Great Idea â Dave BirssDave Birss spent the majority of his career in the world of advertising, both as a copywriter and an art director. He ended up leading the creative departments of some of Londonâs biggest and best agencies. This experience led to him writing more, philanthropy and video production.Daveâs latest book, "How To Get To Great Ideas", proposes a new theory of creativity. It explores what makes some individuals more creatively productive and shows how businesses can encourage creative thinking in the workplace.In this episode, Dave talks to me about how...
2019-03-1430 min
Smart People PodcastDave Birss - Great Ideas, You've Got Them
Dave Birss is a creative at heart and he's one of our favorite creatives to have on the show. Dave is the author of the bestselling book, A User Guide to the Creative Mind: Understanding Where Ideas Come From and Helping You Have More of Them. In addition to writing, Dave's credits are many. He runs RIGHT Thinking, which shows organizations a more effective way to generate more effective ideas. Dave was also the founder and editor of Open for Ideas; an online magazine that focused on creativity. Before that, he spent the majority of his career in t...
2019-02-271h 09
The Impossible Network008: How to Get to Great Ideas = Dave BirssGuest OverviewOn Linkedin, Dave Birss describes himself as an Author. Public speaker. Consultant. Film-maker. Chap.I know him as one of the most interesting creative thinkers on idea development, innovation and why organizations and educational institutions must embrace creativity to prepare for our AI-powered future.With an award-winning career as a digital creative director in some of Londonâs top ad agencies behind him, Dave turned his creative attention to an exploration of the creative mind.Now 3 books to his name and methodology called Right Thinking, Dave is applying his cr...
2019-02-111h 02
Sound of SilenceEpisode 24: Dave BirssThis episode's guest is Dave Birss. Dave is an influential speaker and writer who tours the world to talk about creativity and innovation. He is the author of six books, very few of which are still available in the shops and in the past he's had various roles as a farm hand, a vet assistant, a university lecturer, a musician and was once paid to be a nude model. Recorded in the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern, London.Support the show
2019-01-0802 min
Marketing Study Lab - Actionable Marketing KnowledgeHow to Get to Great Ideas with Author Dave Birss Special EpisodeIt's a Marketing Study Lab special! Regular programming will resume shortly but for today, enjoy as we talk all things creative! Yes, the first special, needs a special guest and I am delighted to be accompanied on this episode by Mr. Dave Birss, who amongst some other titles, which weâll find out about a bit later on is the author of âHow to Get to Great Ideas?â a book all about, well, getting great ideas. Before we get stuck into the innovative world that Dave has create in this book I just want to let yo...
2018-11-0700 min
The Justin Brady ShowDave Birss Knows How To get To Great Ideas. And Why Your Dissatisfied With Your Existing OnesIt's always fun to talk to Birss and this podcast is no different. We discuss four major themes, creativity itself and how idiotic the label is, why creativity needs a good system in place, how individuals can be more creative, and how businesses can be more creative. Learn more at www.creativitycultivator.com
2018-10-1635 min
The Drum Arms PodcastThe Shiny New Object podcast: Patrick And Dave BirssDave Birss and Patrick Collister shoot the breeze with The Shiny New Podcast's presenter Tom Ollerton.
2018-08-0156 min
Shiny New Object - a Marketing PodcastThe Human Brain 2.0 / Dave Birss and Patrick CollisterThe Human Brain 2.0 / Dave Birss and Patrick Collister by Tom Ollerton
2018-05-0456 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedInterview with Dave Birss on Track Record Radio showDave Birss shares some of his favourite music on Track Record, while demystifying creativity and explaining how we can all have better ideas.
2018-04-1354 min
Edelman UKSideload #10 â How do creativity and tech co-exist?Award-winning creative Dave Birss (davebirss.com) sits down with Paul Dixon from Edelman Deportivo to discuss how brands and communicators should approach creativity, the benefit (and burden) of a world of information, and how to convince people that your idea is the right one â even if it scares them. Want to get in touch? Email sideload@edelman.com
2017-10-3140 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedMy Life My Music with Dave BirssAn interview with Dave Birss about creativity, education and music on the Slovenian Radio show 'My Life My Music'.
2017-07-2338 min
The Justin Brady ShowDave Birss has been on the BBC, was a session musician, stand-up comedian and nude model?Dave Birss spends his time demystifying creativity for individuals and organizations Dave has corporate attention deficit disorder. He's gone through a whole bunch of careers, including session musician, stand-up comedian, university lecturer, nude model, poet, patented inventor, radio breakfast show host and advertising creative. He's now an author, consultant, keynote speaker, broadcaster and the founder of OpenforIdeas.org Go to www.justinkbrady.com/podcast for more info.
2017-02-0833 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture Of Advertising Podcast - BONUS EPISODEThe first few episodes were a bit scrappy and I couldn't fit in everything that I wanted. So I put the leftovers all together in this bonus podcast. It features Rory Sutherland, Mike Nutley and Billy Mawhinney. It's a delicious nugget to stick in your ears.
2016-04-1332 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep19 - Patrick Collister gets GoogledPatrick Collister has had an incredible journey through the industry. From Creative Director of Ogilvy through the world of Direct Marketing to being the creative head of Google Zoo. He's amazingly knowledgeable, has lots of great advice and occasionally treats me to slap-up breakfasts in the Google canteen. Talking of which, I think I need to drop him an email to arrange another one of those!
2016-04-1339 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep17 - Tony Brignull shares his wordsWhen I started in the industry, Tony Brignull was the top Creative Director in London. No wonder. He's the most awarded copywriter in the history of D&AD. I went to visit him in his lovely home in the countryside, drank tea, scoffed cake and talked about the industry. And you get to eavesdrop on it all.
2016-04-131h 03
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep18 - Rosie Arnold for presidentRosie was president of D&AD when I interviewed her. She's incredibly inspiring. The only place she's ever worked is BBH, where she rose to the top of the creative department. But she's about so much more than just advertising.
2016-04-1335 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep16 - Two for the price of oneJulian Vizard and Al Young are the Creative Directors of St Lukes. It was a revolutionary agency when it started out and has retained a real maverick spirit of not working the way the rest of the industry does. And they do it without being a**holes. Which is a bonus.
2016-04-1345 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep15 - Some Stark adviceJeff Stark was joint Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi with Paul Arden. And he's got some tales to tell. Which he shares right here in this slice of audio gold.
2016-04-1348 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep14 - Steve Henry tells it like it isOne of the reasons I got into advertising was the Orange Tango ad where the fat bloke gave a kid on the street a good slapping. That ad was done by HHCL, voted the agency of the decade in 2000. Steve Henry was founder and Creative Director of the agency. And I always wanted to work for him. But I never did. However, I get to hang out with him sometimes. And I reckon that's even better.
2016-04-1355 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep13 - Julian Hanford offers us Assorted NutsJulian Hanford is a former creative director - and now a brilliant photographer and artist. We talked about his project, Assorted Nuts, where he did some brilliant conceptual portraits of advertising legends. Some of these folks will be featuring in the next few episodes that were done for D&AD's 50th anniversary.
2016-04-1331 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep12 - Sir John Hegarty tells us advertising's deadOne of the great benefits of the podcast was that I got to hang out with amazing people. Like Sir John Hegarty. If you want to spend time with brilliant people like him, I highly recommend you start your own podcast.
2016-04-1344 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep11 - George Lois Finishes Kicking Some AssWhen you get time with George Lois, you make the most of it. The man has so much talent and wisdom. His generosity with his time gave me enough to fill these 3 episodes. And I even had to cut some stuff out. I've seen him a few times since. I'm a lucky man!
2016-04-1345 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep10 - George Lois Kicks Even More AssGeorge Lois had so much to tell me during our afternoon together that I couldn't fit it all into one episode. Or even two! This is the middle show of a trilogy.
2016-04-1338 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep9 - George Lois Kicks Some AssGeorge Lois is one of the true legends of advertising. He was part of the creative revolution in the late 50s. And went on to start the first ever agency to go public. I spent the afternoon with him at his apartment in downtown Manhattan. I was only expecting half an hour. He gave me half a day.
2016-04-1349 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep8 - We Announce Our Awesome New Sponsor!We start by announcing a partnership with the School of Communication Arts. And then chat to one of their mentors, the legendary Paul Brazier (big creative bloke at AMV BBDO). This podcast was responsible for several students attending the school. And that made me very happy!
2016-04-1359 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep7 - An Englishman in New YorkWhile wandering around New York with my microphone, I popped into Ogilvy's office overlooking the Hudson to chat with Spencer Osborn, one of their Global MDs. We talked about the difference between the industries on either side of the Atlantic and other stuff. Mainly other stuff. (The Englishman in New York is Spencer. I'm Scottish. I don't count.)
2016-04-1345 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep6 - The P and the F of PSFKDuring a trip to New York I abandoned my wife for a couple of hours to have a coffee and a natter with Piers Fawkes, the man behind the brilliant PSFK.
2016-04-1333 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture of Advertising Podcast - Ep5 - Cindy Gallop smashes s**t upThere was a bit too much of a break between this one and the podcasts before. So I had to apologise. It seems that I apologise about something every week. That's because I'm not a professional at this. This week I interviewed Cindy Gallop who explained why the industry was dead and we needed something new.
2016-04-1338 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture Of Advertising Podcast - Ep4 - Stan down underWe're going international for this episode. The entire planet stands between Stanley Johnson and me - but that doesn't stop us. Thanks to Skype. He's a tip top adman in Australia and he's got some wise, wise words for you.
2016-04-1235 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture Of Advertising Podcast - Ep3 - Billy and the BeatlesDave Talks to the legendary Billy Mawhinney and gets some interesting stories about the ad industry of days gone by.
2016-04-121h 08
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture Of Advertising Podcast - Ep2 - Rory Sutherland's big brainRory knows how to talk. We spoke for so long that his PA had to come and break us up. But it's all good stuff. If you can forgive my distorting mic. (After the first episode, I invested in new equipment and wasn't familiar with it yet!)
2016-04-1256 min
The Future of Advertising Podcast - Re-IssuedFuture Of Advertising Podcast - Ep1 - Whole lotta TrottThe legendary Dave Trott shares his wisdom in the first badly recorded episode. They get slightly better after this. Slightly. Don't get your hopes up.
2016-04-1244 min
Smart People PodcastDave Birss â How to be creative
Dave Birss - How to be creative.
Creativity is surrounded by such mystique. It seemed so magical to the ancient Greeks that they attributed the moment of inspiration to muses rather than people. And in our modern work environment, regardless of your job title you are continually being asked to come up with creative solutions to new, complex problems. That's why it's important to understand that there is such thing as the creative process, and there's also a way to get it wrong. This week on the show, we interview creativity expert Dave Birss, and we ask him to teach...
2015-01-2058 min