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Small Business | Big InsightsMayor on the Mic: Small-Biz Lessons from Mayor Mark SutcliffeSend us a textIn this episode of Small Business Big Insights, Eric Saumure welcomes Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to explore the intersection of leadership, politics, and entrepreneurship. From his early days as a broadcaster and business coach to his current role as mayor of Ottawa, Mark shares candid reflections on authenticity, resilience, and the challenges of public life. He opens up about how small business values shaped his leadership style, why civility in politics matters, and what entrepreneurs can learn from the realities of City Hall. Along the way, you’ll hear personal stories—from father-son baseball trip...
2025-09-1539 min
#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Erik Hoffman#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec Erik Hoffman
2025-05-1832 min#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Daniel Tisch#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Daniel Tisch
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec Daniel Tisch
2025-03-2740 min#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Peter Bethlenfalvy#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Peter Bethlenfalvy
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec Peter Bethlenfalvy
2025-03-2135 min
PEP Talks ISPEPPeople With … Mark Bradley’s personal mission to revolutionise treatment using RWDEmma hosts the third series of Pep Talks, sponsored by Norgine Pharmaceuticals, featuring Mark Bradley, a pioneer in patient engagement. Mark shares his journey from a student nurse in Northern Ireland to founding the People With platform. He discusses the importance of personalized medicine and the need for better understanding patient profiles to improve treatment outcomes. Mark's vision is to use real-world data to inform clinical trials and patient care, emphasising the value of patient input in medical research. He highlights the challenges and successes of integrating patient data into healthcare, aiming to enhance the efficiency and...
2025-03-1728 min
The FM ChannelEP#07 Chatting with Mark Sutcliffe - CEO for Lorne Stewart Facilities Services
In this episode I meet with Mark Sutcliffe - CEO for Lorne Stewart Facilities Services.
Mark is a top man and speaks very candidly about his journey in the FM industry after leaving the Navy.
Topics covered:
- We discuss why ex-military personnel cross over into FM so well.
- The dreaded skills shortage!!
- Decarbonisation.
- The difference between FM delivery in the private and public sectors.
Mark is clearly passionate about what he does but also making a difference to the industry and his clients.
I hope you enjoy it.
Cheers,
Claudio
2025-02-0539 min
WTF is on my Mind?!From Hollywood to Healing, Navigating Pain & Confronting Dark Impulses with David SutcliffeFormer Hollywood actor, David Sutcliffe discusses his journey of self-discovery, transitioning from acting to somatic therapy, and the struggles of authenticity and identity. He talks about the role of pain in healing, the complexities of the victim mentality, and the acceptance of both good and evil within ourselves. The conversation emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness and personal growth, highlighting the challenges and rewards of facing one's inner darkness. We delve into the complexities of human nature, exploring the darker impulses that reside within us all and the importance of acknowledging and embracing these aspects to foster personal growth...
2024-10-201h 25#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Martin Imbleau#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Martin Imbleau
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec Martin Imbleau
2024-10-0335 min#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec la Mairesse de Gatineau, Maude Marquis-Bissonnette
2024-09-2934 min
Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from ManchesterSupporting mental health with Mark SprostonIn the seventh episode of Season 8 of the Meet the
Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe talks with Mark Sproston, Founder of Project 23. Mark shares his personal journey, dealing with the mental health crisis following his brother's suicide, and the formation of
Project 23, an award-winning, self-funding mental health group aimed at preventing suicides and providing support. They discuss the impact of physical fitness on mental health, the challenges of mental health services, and Mark's
commitment to creating a safe space for people in distress. Listeners learn about the importance of openness, commitment, and community in tackling mental
health issues. The...
2024-07-1639 min#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Minister Anita Anand#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Minister Anita Anand
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec ministre Anita Anand
2024-06-2845 min#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Michael Deluce#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Michael Deluce
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec Michael Deluce
2024-06-2437 min#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Minister François-Philippe Champagne#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with François-Philippe Champagne
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec François-Philippe Champagne
2024-06-1346 min#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Coach Carla MacLeod#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Carla MacLeod
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec Carla MacLeod
2024-06-0334 min#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Premier Doug Ford#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Premier Doug Ford
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec Doug Ford, premier ministre de l'Ontario
2024-06-0344 min#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Sir Terry Matthews#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Sir Terry Matthews
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec Sir Terry Matthews
2024-03-1436 min
Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyHarmonising Business and Creativity in Product LeadershipHave you ever wondered how product managers turn chaos into a symphony? Our latest episode, featuring the perspicacious Simon Berry who shines a light on the crucial role these maestros play in harmonizing user needs with project realities. From the stormy beginnings of a product's life to its standing ovation in the market, we chat about everything that makes or breaks its success. We promise you'll come away with a renewed appreciation for the delicate balance of art and science in product management.Dive into the heart of the tech world with us as we unravel the...
2024-03-131h 22#TeamOttawa with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Michael Andlauer, Owner of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club#TeamOttawa: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in conversation with Michael Andlauer, Owner of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
#ÉquipedOttawa : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe en conversation avec Michael Andlauer, propriétaire du club de hockey des Sénateurs d'Ottawa
2024-02-1847 min
Ottawa Business MattersEpisode 1: Opening the door to Ottawa's economy with Sueling Ching, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Hugh Gorman and Sarah ChownIn this episode of 'Ottawa Business Matters', host Sam Laprade discusses how the Ottawa business community is navigating challenges and embracing opportunities. Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, shares her reflections on the importance of collaboration, adaptability, and resilience for businesses during the pandemic. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe emphasizes the vibrancy and potential of the Ottawa economy. Hugh Gorman, CEO of Colonnade Bridgeport, discusses the challenges and rewards of leadership and the importance of nurturing next-generation leaders. Lastly, Sarah Chown, from Metropolitan Brasserie, highlights the significant role...
2024-02-1252 min
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeDigging Deep with Caroline MulroneyMayor Mark Sutcliffe sits down with Ontario M.P.P and Cabinet Minister, Caroline Mulroney, to discuss how Ottawa has changed in her lifetime, and her incredible journey from being a Prime Minister's daughter to forging an impactful political career of her own. Le maire Mark Sutcliffe s'entretient avec Caroline Mulroney, députée et ministre de l'Ontario, pour discuter de la façon dont Ottawa a changé au cours de sa vie, et de son incroyable parcours, de la fille du Premier ministre à la création d'une carrière politique influente.See Privacy Policy at https...
2023-11-2048 minDigging Deep with Mark SutcliffeDigging Deep with Jesse LuketaMayor Mark Sutcliffe sits down with NFL Star and Ottawa native Jesse Luketa to talk about his incredible career, and celebrates the first annual Jesse Luketa Day in the City of Ottawa. Le maire Mark Sutcliffe s'entretient avec Jesse Luketa, vedette de la NFL et natif d'Ottawa, au sujet de son incroyable carrière et célèbre la première journée annuelle Jesse Luketa dans la ville d'Ottawa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-10-2629 minFaster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyAI and UX | The UX Designer's Guide to AIIn this episode of "Faster Horses," the hosts, Paul and Mark, delve into the world of AI and UX. They discuss how AI has become increasingly prevalent in various industries and platforms, with a particular focus on social media. Paul shares their experience in creating their own AI tool, GhostPosts.ai, with the aims to assist users in generating better social media posts and written content.The hosts emphasise the importance of making AI accessible and ethical, with the goal of enhancing the quality of content on platforms like social media. They envision AI as a t...
2023-09-3045 min
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeDigging Deep with Daniel AlfredssonMayor Mark Sutcliffe sat down with Daniel Alfredsson in February 2023 to talk about his amazing hockey career, his strong advocacy for mental health and his love for Ottawa.Le maire Mark Sutcliffe s'est entretenu avec Daniel Alfredsson en février 2023 pour parler de son incroyable carrière de hockeyeur, de son engagement en faveur de la santé mentale et de son amour pour Ottawa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-09-0949 min
Chasing Pr's - A Running PodcastLong Run to Boston with Ottawa's Mayor Mark SutcliffeToday we have the honour of interviewing Mark Sutcliffe. You may know Mark as the new mayor of Ottawa or have heard his radio show for more than 20 years. But his running passion and outstanding accomplishments are less known.
If you want to learn about his incredible journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon and how he uses running to cope with stress and be a better person, you don’t want to miss it. Stay tuned.
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2023-01-2352 min
The Ottawa Life PodcastMark Sutcliffe - feature interview with Ottawa mayoral candidate Mark SutcliffeDan chats with mayoral candidate Mark Sutcliffe about his vision for the city of Ottawa and the policies he believes will work to get Ottawa back on track and the O-Train back on the rails.
2022-10-2430 minFaster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyIs a design system a product?It seems that people are very often confusing a Design System with a component library. The differences are nuanced, drawing the line between those two will be hard, and there’s no right or wrong — but maybe this story might help us understand those differences a little bit better, and maybe it will help us understand the effort it takes to build and maintain a Design System.It is more than just a UI Library. The whole purpose of a Design System is to define the design principles, style guide, patterns, content tone, and...
2022-09-201h 32Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyWhat should go into a design system?Design systems have become a key part of user experience, design and development, but what should it consist of? We have a good old poke around, question atomic design, figure out audiences and how to effectively communicate what the core concept of design systems are, why we use them and is Brad Frost right.Should print and digital guidelines fit into a single system?We chuck in the patterns and chuck out the chintz, with topical tangents, wrapped in the UX of a squidgy scotch egg....
2022-09-061h 12Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyDesign Language vs Tone of VoiceSo what’s the difference between design language and tone of voice? Where are the boundaries between the tone of voice and design language, and who leads the strategy of these? Are they interchangeable?In literature, the Tone of Voice refers to the author’s feelings towards the subject, as expressed through the writing itself. Writing for the web is obviously different from writing prose (or at least it should be since web users read very little.) Still, every scrap of writing on a page (from body copy to button labels and othe...
2022-08-231h 08
The Rational Reminder PodcastStocks for the Long Run...? (plus Reading Habits w/ Mark Sutcliffe)Welcome to another episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast! We start by reviewing The Fearless Organization, and learn some important concepts such as psychological safety in the workplace, allowing people to voice their concerns, and the value of continuously learning. We also discuss a paper on index investing followed by a quick discussion on gender equality in finance. We then take a deep dive into today's main topic, 'Stocks for the Long Run…?', by unpacking research to see if stocks are still a valuable long-term investment. Finally, we end the show with a conversation about our 22 and 22 book chall...
2022-07-281h 08Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyHow to be more inclusive, in design and life. (With guest Scot Whitney)In this episode we talk to Scot Whitney, Podcast Host – The All4Inclusion Pod, an advocate for inclusion and wheelchair user looking to help others see society's boundaries. Find him on Linkedin, https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjwhitney/ Scott founded All4inclusion with their amazing philosophy: “We believe everyone is born equal and every person should be able to access the same education, job opportunities and be able to socialise in the same ways.” Find out more and support them here: https://www.all4inclusion.orgWe talk about inclusion and accessibility, how we can all be...
2022-07-2658 minDigging Deep with Mark SutcliffeMark Sutcliffe: Turning the TablesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-06-3049 min
It’s Your Call With John MielkeMark Sutcliffe Running For Mayor! And - Is This The End For Bill Blair? It Should Be - Lowell Green June 29, 2022Lowell is pretty happy today with Mark Sutcliffe's announcement that he is running for mayor of Ottawa!
The feedback from you on today's show seems to indicate that you are equally as excited to have him on the ballot!
And, we discuss the PMO's influence on the RCMP for information into the Halifax massacre. With what we already know, should Bill Blair resign? Should he be fired? We hear from you, as we always look forward to on The Lowell Green Show - heard live weekdays at 2pm ET on www.BlastTheRadio.com - also on Fac...
2022-06-2930 minFaster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyStock photography | A easy solution for social media and blogging, a big problem for UX and brand?Stock photography – the perfect solution for small business owners, bloggers, and marketers who need to create high-quality visual content without breaking the bank? With over 6 million photos and more added every day, you’ve got choice, but is it always the ideal solution?Do you find yourself spending hours looking for the right photo?Do you still have to heavily adapt the photo or illustration?Do you love or loathe stock photography?Do you even care?Can one stock photo ruin your brand identity?We talk...
2022-05-101h 29
The Sound Off PodcastMark Sutcliffe: Can You Dig It?If you've ever taken a look at the other shows we offer on the Soundoff Podcast Network, this week's guest should sound quite familiar. Mark Sutcliffe is the host of the Digging Deep podcast, one of our largest shows, where he uses the knowledge gained from his lengthy and prolific career in the broadcast industry to give some seriously gripping interviews. There's a reason I said "In the broadcast industry" there, and not just "In broadcasting." And that's because Mark has seen just about every side of the industry. I can't really sum up his career any better than...
2022-05-1045 minFaster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyCreative Leadership, becoming a creative leader – How to Develop the Traits of a Successful LeaderDiscover the journey that we've been on – transitioning from being team members to a leadership position.What have been the pain points, and how have we overcome that?What traits do leaders exhibit?Our top tips on becoming a leader and how to improve your leadership in a creative field (also general).Find out what we choose as our leadership tactics and what's essential when leading a team.How can you build rapport and trust with a team?What's leading by example mean?How to be an effective communicator?Wh...
2022-04-261h 36Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyUser experience fails in video games, part 2What are the biggest fails of gaming experiences? In this episode, we explore those dreaded button-mashing mishaps.What makes games sticky? Why is everyone playing Elden Ring?We look at the mechanics of in-app purchases, being immersed in complex menus. We all know the essential part of a video game is gameplay. But what about the UX? In this podcast, we talk about video game user experience is better by improving your UI and UX design.The frustrations of mashing that button accidentally makes you throw health instead of shooting.
2022-04-051h 24Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyWhat are semantic colours and how should we use them?In this short, Paul Wilshaw takes on the subject of colours, their use and accessibility.The way you can think about this in every single colour in your design system should have a definition. What does it do? Exactly the same as a button or an icon or some other piece of design colours should do exactly that same thing. And why do we do this? Because colours are used, and with accessibility and colours, they shouldn't be used on their own to define things, but colours do have the impact – the same things as tone of vo...
2022-03-2617 minFaster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyThe UX of Video GamesIn this episode, we look at the UX of video games.We all know the most important part of a video game is the gameplay. But what about the UX? In this podcast, we talk about video game user experience better by improving your UI and UX design.The frustrations of pressing that button, that accidentally drops all of your inventory.We talk about Elden Ring and why players and reviewers are praising the game, despite its difficulty.What about the all-important menu experiences, accessibility and how to re-engage users when...
2022-03-081h 18
Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyShould designers code?In this episode, we debate whether designers should code. We find out that there are many different opinions about this topic – what should you be doing?In the past few years, has coding become an essential skill in design? But with so many new technologies popping up every day, is it really necessary?We also tackle the tricky UX Tombola machine to discuss the UX of a random object, place or service. What will it be – how will Mark Steeler sell this one?All these questions, and even ones you didn't want to know...
2022-02-151h 29
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeGinny Sutcliffe: The Questions that Lead to LoveIn this special Valentine’s Day episode of Digging Deep, Mark is sitting down to talk with his wife, Ginny Sutcliffe. Ginny is Chief of Staff to the President at Canada School of Public Service, and is a mother, who with Mark has three children. Mark and Ginny start off with some rapid-fire questions, like any other episode. Then, they begin to dig deep into the New York Times famous 36 Questions That Lead to Love, asking each other bold questions about life, death, and everything in between. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...
2022-02-111h 01
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeDigging Deeper: Champions and ChallengesThe most decorated figure skater in Olympic history, world champion athletes and all-star Olympians dig deep as Mark revisits these record-breaking highlights. This special bonus episode of Digging Deep features gold-medalist Tessa Virtue, world champion Perdita Felicien, three-time national champion Elizabeth Manley, and Evan Dunfee’s refusal, and then redemption in his quest for a spot on the podium. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-02-0945 min
Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyScaling design teams, what you need to know.Learn from the people who've been there and are currently doing it, what to look for, how to recruit and what you need to know.How to Scale a Design Team From a One-Man Show to a Well-Functioning Design Team.What is the Problem with Scaling a Design Team? and Why You Should Treat Your Hiring Process Like an Investment for Long-Term Sustainability.We ask these questions while keeping you entertained with humorous chat, off-topic tangents and lots and lots of important information to keep you and your teams mentally healthy....
2022-02-011h 40
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeDigging Deeper : A Look Back at the Top TakeawaysWriter, journalist, and expert parallel parker Chris Jones joins Mark to look back on some of the most impactful moments from the show so far. Mark and Chris reflect on the top takeaways from Murray Sinclair, Janice Dean, Ron Maclean and more in this year end special. From all of us at Digging Deep, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Thank you to Chris Jones for joining me, and his new book 'The Eye Test: A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics' comes out January 11, 2022! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
2021-12-311h 30Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technology🔥 Logs on your fire - part 23 brand new UX tombolas, unwrapped.Mark, Nick and Paul delve into the UX of Christmas traditions, can we fix the UX of stocking, Christmas dinner and wrapping paper.We also play a game of guess the object. What is it, what’s it for?Join us for a little UX insight and musing in this special.🐎 80% comedy, 20% UX, 0% filler💎 Sign up for exclusive content: https://jubb.ly/ba4a52🎙 Spotify: https://jubb.ly/3d0d0a 🎙 Apple: https://jubb.ly/c75cca🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/GYjaKrOt1...
2021-12-241h 03
Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technology🔥 Logs on your fire or Christmas Special – Live (part 1)🔥 Logs on your fire - Join us for a retrospective of design and UX in 2021 and what are the current trends to look out for in 2022? Faster Horses Christmas Special 🎄 out now.We got together, braved Omnicron and huddled around a virtual fire and shared one mic – find out what we think of design and user experience in 2021 and some of our insights and musings about life in product design.🐎 80% comedy 20% UX 0% filler💎 Sign up for exclusive content: https://jubb.ly/ba4a52🎙 Spotify: https://jubb.ly/3d0d0a 🎙 Apple: https://jubb.l...
2021-12-1957 min
Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyBrackish Mung or Is it time to rethink packaging design?In this episode, we look at packaging design and how different needs and requirements can change the way you design. We also discuss how consideration for disabilities, care for our environment, and other factors can influence your decisions as a designer. Brackish Mung or Is it time to rethink packaging design?Some packaging is overly bloated and psychologically affects our purchase decisions, we look at some of the dark UX around packaging and how clear consistent labels, braille and colour accessibility should be used by default, rather than those bags of crisps with 90% air!Want...
2021-12-031h 04Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyFloating Belly Up | Design by CommitteeWho's shouting the loudest and whose voice carries the most weight?Make it pop, add some design magic, can we do something cool – heard these phrases when you've done a design? We're here to help.In this episode, we talk about our experiences with design by committee. What is it, how do you quell those loud opinionated voices?It's difficult, right?We're joined by special guest @jamesmedd to help us make sense of it all.We'll help you to navigate the potential pitfalls of design by committee and what yo...
2021-11-021h 14
Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyThe origin story episodeLike every good superhero, they have an origin story. Faster Horses Podcast is no different, in this special episode we talk about the name of our podcast and that famous quote (somewhat dubiously) attributed to Henry Ford: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.”What does this mean for user experience? We talk about the meaning behind the quote and why talking to your customers really matters.Also, find out if Patrick Stewart is really a shit and what's in Mark...
2021-10-161h 02Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyA bag of fish eyeballs | Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) S3 E5What are MVPs?What do they mean to you?Should you even ship an MVP?We explain what an MVP is, how it fits into the design, and throw in a bag of fish eyes for good measure.Have you ever tried to ship a product and wanted to make a luxury car but you sent out a skateboard then this episode is for you. What's an MVP? Why do we all have different perceptions of MVPs? Is everything an MVP? We're talking about MVPs (Minimum Viable P...
2021-09-251h 22Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyMy Door is Always Open (Are Job Titles Meaningless?)In this episode we discuss Job titles, are they even useful even more? Who decides what titles mean? Does your Job title sum up what you do? And of course, everyones favourite, UX Tombola, featuring Mark Stealer Music by James MeddPatreon Producers for this episode:Rob SingletonAnt JonesSupport the showAll this and more are answered in this episode of Faster Horses, a podcast about UX, UXR, UI design, products and technology (sometimes!) 🐎 80% comedy, 20% UX, 0% filler 👕 Get stickers and tees a...
2021-09-101h 11
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeKevin Newman: Leading with Kindness and AuthenticityAward-winning broadcaster Kevin Newman joins Mark and shares lessons from decades in the news business, including as host of Good Morning America, and discusses his new documentary about 20 years of disruption since the September 11 terrorist attacks. He talks about the hard truths that arose when he co-authored a book with his son, and why we should always lead with kindness. And Kevin shares how he almost ended up managing a McDonald's instead of going into journalism, why he's always tried to please his mother with everything he's done, and why he has a cereal box with his face on...
2021-09-031h 03Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyThe 'Comic Sans' of Illustration? - Corporate Memphis (That Corporate Art Style)In this episode we discuss the phenomenon known to some as 'Corporate Memphis' a style of illustration that has crept into corporate UX and UI designs from Facebook to Pornhub. We discover where it came from and theorise where it might be going. As well as the usual conversational detours and of course, the madness that is, UX Tombola.How do you feel about this style? Do you agree you shouldn't say you 'hate' it? Let us know on Twitter @FasterHorsesUXMusic by James MeddPatreon Producers for this episode:
2021-08-271h 09Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyWheeler & Stealer (What is Mobile First?)In this episode we discuss what Mobile First means and how it is viewed at various levels, in various industries, as well as a few interesting conversational detours and of course, the madness that is, UX Tombola.Do you think mobile first is always the right approach? Do you think it's a separate skillset? Let us know on Twitter @FasterHorsesUXMusic by James MeddPatreon Producers for this episode:Rob SingletonSupport the showAll this and more are...
2021-08-131h 17Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyHow the sausage gets made (What are Design Systems?) - Season 03 Episode 01Welcome to Season 3 and a slightly new format!In this episode Paul introduces the topic of Design Systems as we discuss what they are, their benefits and how to identify opportunities to create them....... for about 5 minutes until someone brings up melon f*****gEveryones favourite segment UX Tombola is back, we have a new random topic to pick apart and take on humorous solutions. Featuring an audio striptease from Mark Sutcliffe.More UX, more tangents and more fun!Support the showAll this and more are answered...
2021-07-301h 10Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyBagels are Boiled! (Art vs Science)In this episode regular hosts Mark Sutcliffe, Nick Tomlinson, and Paul Wilshaw discuss if UX (user experience) is an art or science.We talk about what makes UX and how much is art and how much is science.We also look into current design trends and explore how success is measured and by what standards.In UX Tombola we have a new random topic to pick apart and take on humorous solutions.More Lamas, more weirdness and fun, with a hint of Star Wars geekiness thrown in.Support the show
2021-07-171h 22Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyWobble People | Complicated Systems, how to design the complex without taking out functionality?Complicated systems, in this episode we explore how to design complicated systems.Who are the Wobble People?What are complicated systems?How do you factor in use beyond the happy path?How do you cater for the needs of very different use cases?How do you make the complex simple without dumbing the experience down?All this and UX tombola – where we pick apart a random topic....
2021-06-261h 33Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyDesign software – does it matter in the design process?What design software do you use?Regular hosts Mark Sutcliffe, Nick Tomlinson and Paul Wilshaw are joined by the award-winning artist, musician, and UX expert James Medd to explore what our favourite design software is and why?Does it matter if you're using a different platform from the designer next to you?What's the most important thing in the design process where software helps (or hinders)?++ UX Tombola, we take an everyday task and UX the hell out of it (or just gently nudge it a more user-friendly way).Also, find...
2021-06-081h 25Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyYou've got to be shirting me (UX Misconceptions)In this episode Mark, Nick and Paul, with special guest host James Medd, explore UX misconceptions.Featuring guests, Maria Panagiotidi – https://twitter.com/mariapage and Stacey Rey – https://twitter.com/ReiStaceyWhat are UX misconceptions, what are the problems behind these misconceptions. How have our other experiences defined how we see digital experiences.++ UX tombola returns, with another theme tune and our take on anot...
2021-05-251h 00Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyLoading bars, Empty states, Skeleton screens, Lazy loading and the user experience of waiting for stuff. Introducing UX Tombola™ UX problems for everyday things – SOLVED.In this episode Mark, Nick and Paul explore loading bars.We delve into our pasts and discuss how loading bars have evolved.We talk about games and how they've defined our load bar experiences from the classic Spectrum loading, playing mini games, reticulating splines and how we all expect our experiences to be the super fast and accurate.The themes we discuss are:Loading barsEmpty statesSkeleton screensLoading expecationsTechnical constraintsSeemless...
2021-05-111h 20Faster Horses | A podcast about UI design, user experience, UX design, product and technologyThe Dribbble Effect | What is the Dribbble effect? Is Dribbble ruining the design industry it seeks to inspire? Are we in danger of taking innovation out of design and copying others?🐴 Welcome to the new season of Faster Horses, with 100% more randomness and 10% more UX (user experience) insights.In this episode Mark, Nick and Paul explore the Dribbble effect on design and user experience.Do you love or loath Dribbble? 😍 / 🤬You'll also get to hear about Mark's room divider and Nick introduces the new UX tombola feature.Support the showAll this and more are answered in this episode of Faster Horses, a podcast about UX, UXR, UI design, products and technology (sometimes!) 🐎 80% comedy, 20% UX, 0% filler 👕 Get stickers and...
2021-04-2756 min
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeAdam Miron: Confidently Putting in the WorkAdam Miron, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of HEXO Corporation, a Canadian medical cannabis producer with a market value of $5 billion, is not afraid to work hard. Miron talks about confidence as a key ingredient to success, how taking chances defines entrepreneurship, going public with his company, putting on a brave face, and why it was important to spend 45 minutes with every new HEXO employee. What does Miron make of his lifetime opportunities? That he started out hungry, he explains to Mark Sutcliffe, and now he just wants to share. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
2021-04-021h 16
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeDave Smart: Leadership is Listening, not LecturingUnder Dave Smart, the Carleton Ravens won 14 national basketball championships in 17 years. The extraordinarily successful coach talks about motivation and leadership and the tools he's learned on and off the court: listening instead of lecturing, teaching people how to deal with pressure, admitting your struggles, and how every great player needs to know how to pass. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-03-051h 23
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeMark Henick: Struggling Can Be Your StrengthThe author of So-Called Normal shares the powerful lessons of his heartwrenching but inspiring journey from a near suicide to becoming a mental health advocate and influential speaker, with a TEDx talk viewed over 6 million times. He shares the story of his breathtaking reunion with the man who saved his life, how he practices gratitude, and why if you're wrong, you're learning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-02-261h 17
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeNeil Pasricha: Living With IntentionThe New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and You Are Awesome goes deep on his darkest moments and how he turned his pain into a new career path, failure and success, the shortness of life, saying no, doing the right things, resiliency, finding the one thing that delights other people, and why great is the enemy of life-changing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-02-191h 07
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeAmber Mac: Going Beyond Your BoundariesPodcaster, blogger, and tech expert Amber Mac, the president of Amber Mac Media, shares many lessons and stories including how she practices gratitude, why you should let go of your blueprint, how to keep things lean and profitable, why she abhors long meetings, why there is no such thing as putting out too much content, how small businesses should invest in technology, and how she met Tony Robbins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-02-1259 min
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeRabbi Reuven Bulka: Living a Life of Gratitude and KindnessEditor, writer, radio host, author of 40 books and former co-president of the Canadian Jewish Congress, Rabbi Reuven Bulka, explains why conflict rarely leads to resolution; how he works together with leaders of all faiths; the importance of listening; how his faith is helping him come to terms with his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, and why obsessing over yourself "may be a short-term fix, but it's a long-term break."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-02-051h 07
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeLisa Bentley: Turning Adversity into Success11-time Ironman champion and bestselling author Lisa Bentley shares her extraordinary story of overcoming Cystic Fibrosis to become one of Canada's greatest athletes, how she turned CF into her superpower, why a champion isn't someone who wins, and how compassion fuels competitiveness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-01-291h 09
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeJennifer Robson: Slow Burning CourageBest-selling historical fiction author of six books including The Gown and the just-released Our Darkest Night, Jennifer Robson talks candidly about her decision to become a writer, luck and Downton Abbey, the doubt she faces and the tools she's built to overcome them, and how she mixed discipline with instinct to become one of the best-known authors—let alone female authors talking, primarily, about historical female characters—and finding her own successful lane.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-01-221h 25
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeJoe Clark: Defining the Elements of LeadershipJoe Clark, the former Prime Minister of Canada, discusses his route from the Prairies to the Charlottetown Accord and how heroes like Jackie Robinson and Nelson Mandela helped him discover the leadership, principles, and bravery that defined his greatest moments in a life of service to his country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-01-151h 11
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeLisa Raitt: Finding a Path Through PainIn a raw, candid conversation, former cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, shares powerful lessons and stories about discovering her real mother in Cape Breton, becoming a leader in business and politics, and life with her husband, Bruce Wood, whose struggle with young-onset Alzheimer's has redefined her life, her belief system, and given her both a problem she can't fix, and one—herself—that she can. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-01-081h 21
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffePeter Mansbridge: Taking Advantage of LuckThe legendary television anchor opens up about the role luck played in his illustrious career, dropping out of high school, losing his parents, interviewing Brian Wilson and Barack Obama, working hard, breaking ground at the CBC, and Extraordinary Canadians, his new book about the big lives of average Canadians doing incredible things.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-01-051h 16
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeJock Climie: Achieving Maximum PotentialFormer football star and TV Analyst Jock Climie, a lawyer who also makes music and never hesitates to share his strong views, opens up about being adopted by white parents and growing up the only black child in an all-white environment. He also shares lessons on determination, following his dreams, overcoming doubt, turning pressure into opportunities, and moving from pro football to practicing law, sometimes in the same day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-12-221h 22
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeTom Jackson: Collaborate, Don't NegotiateThe legendary Canadian actor, singer, and philanthropist from One Arrow Reserve, Saskatchewan recounts lessons learned from living on the streets and playing in pool halls, and the applicable lessons of wonder, generosity, teamwork, charity, plus, the important business principle of "taking the cue out of their hands," and why love is a verb, not a noun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-12-181h 13
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeArlene Dickinson: Reinventing YourselfArlene Dickinson, self-made millionaire and star of the Dragon's Den, opens up about her turning point at the Calgary flood, in which she had to reinvent her business, and herself; why her parents sold her mother's ring to buy an automobile; how she began her unlikely career in business; the definition of a "safe entrepreneur;" the lessons she's learned that lead her to declare: "We are going to have a matriarchal society" and "I want to build a billion-dollar platform." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
2020-12-151h 03
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeAlexander Shelley: Leading Your OrchestraMusic Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Alexander Shelley, talks about connecting with his 2-year-old during lockdown, locating his passion, how "commitment" leads to fulfillment, balance, eliciting inspiration, and the work required to keep an orchestra, much like any workforce, elevated, and aligned.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-12-111h 09
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeDavid Segal: Creating Something From NothingThe founder of Mad Radish and DAVIDsTEA, which Segal built from a single store in Toronto to a $200-million publicly-traded emporium, dishes on his first businesses—including an Ottawa Citizen paper route—the difference between a good idea and a good business, why failure is part of entrepreneurship, the fundamentals behind scale, reinvention, as it applies to him leaving DAVIDsTEA, and the freedom that comes with no longer having to prove yourself (hint: maybe you'll even take your start-up public again).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
2020-12-081h 07
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeBruce Linton: Leading With ConfidenceThe founder of Canopy Growth talks about leadership, why you have to put all your eggs in one basket (the key is not falling), the good decision which cost him $100-million, "causing work", negotiating with Snoop Dogg, and how the land rush of a change in public policy - like in the legalization of marijuana - can lead to the next billion-dollar idea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-12-041h 17
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeMark Kingwell: Understanding RiskProlific writer and author and University of Toronto professor Mark Kingwell talks about why we are so bad at understanding risk, luck and the birthright lottery, learning how to die, how to create meaning in our everyday lives, what it means to be post-apocalyptic, "the job you can't outsource", The Simpsons, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-12-011h 17
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeRon MacLean: Let Your Guest Be The StarThe legendary, intellectually curious and sharp-witted anchor of Hockey Night in Canada gets candid about restraint, ambition, forgiveness, and marriage, mentally editing on the fly, why expectations will kill you, ceding the spotlight to achieve as a team, and the difference between a red heart and a black heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-11-271h 21
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeRay Zahab: Create Your Own Version of the ExtraordinaryIconic Canadian explorer Ray Zahab on his pivot to setting himself free, the value of commitment, a near-death experience that opened his eyes, and why preparation, whether starting a new business or running an ultra-marathon across the Sahara, builds the muscles to succeed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-11-241h 07
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeDavid Chilton: Investing in YourselfStoryteller extraordinaire David Chilton shares business and personal advice in entertaining parables about the talented pickpockets of France, how to get to acceptance, why he has a really small house, liquidity, testing, harnessing word of mouth, and the value of approaching due diligence like a journalist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-11-211h 07
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeTessa Virtue: Practicing Success and FailureThe most decorated figure skater in Olympic history on rising to the moment, overcoming defeat, doubt and toxic environments, how she was able to turn her talent into her dream job, and why she's living her best life now—even after the Olympic Games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-11-171h 07