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The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastSophie Walker — Sky Sports Golf Presenter & Former LET Pro | Bonus EpisodeSophie Walker is one of the best guests we've ever had on this show. She's the head analyst for Sky Sports Golf, a former LET tour pro with over 150 events and five Open Championships to her name — including the first women's ever played at the Old Course, St Andrews. She's also ace. And she lives a mile down the road from Nish, which helped.In this bonus episode, Sophie talks honestly about tour life: what it really costs to compete at the top level, what she'd do differently, and her take on where women's golf should be in...
2026-04-281h 17
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastWallasey Golf Club Preview — The Course That Invented Stableford (And Saved Amateur Golf)Every golfer has played Stableford. Almost none of us know it was invented on the 2nd fairway at Wallasey Golf Club — by a man who got so fed up tearing up his scorecard, he changed golf forever.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Get some details about our Irish Trip more de...
2026-04-2145 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastBurnham & Berrow Golf Club Preview — Our 20-Man Ryder Cup Society WeekendWe're taking 20 golfers to one of the most historic links courses in England for a full Ryder Cup-style weekend — 10v10 match play, two-man scramble, joker pairings, and a pub takeover.This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Join our Society for FreeGet some details about our Irish Trip more de...
2026-04-1455 min
The Next GenCastEpisode 53: Backstage with Jim Mackey, CEO of the NHSIn this rare and candid conversation, Dr Nish Manek speaks with Jim Mackey, CEO of NHS England, about leadership at the very top of the NHS.Jim reflects on his journey from a working-class upbringing to leading one of the largest healthcare systems in the world, and speaks openly about the reality behind senior leadership - the burden of responsibility, the privilege of making a difference, and the self-doubt that even the most senior leaders experience.This is an honest and thoughtful conversation about leadership, imposter syndrome, career journeys that don’t go to...
2026-03-2457 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastDelamere Forest Golf Club Preview — Plus We've Entered The Creator CupDelamere Forest Golf Club preview. And yes, we've also entered Rick Shiels and Peter Finch's Creator Cup. This episode is powered by Fourball Draws - where you can win a fourball on some elite courses for just a fiver - visit fourballs.co.uk and use code TOP100 to buy 2 or more tickets and get one absolutely free!Delamere Forest Golf Club is one of the most unusual courses on the entire Top 100 list. A Herbert Fowler Heathland design sitting in Cheshire — completely unlike anything else in the North of...
2026-03-1722 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastThe Back 9 Greg Norman Raves About - Hillside Golf Club PreviewOur 2026 season kicks off at Hillside Golf Club — the links course sandwiched between Royal Birkdale and Southport & Ainsdale that somehow never gets the credit it deserves.Greg Norman called its back nine the best in Britain. Jack Nicklaus played his first professional event in the British Isles here. It's hosted the British Masters and the DP World Tour. And yet — most golfers overlook it completely.In this episode Nish & Chris preview what's waiting for them at Hillside: the dunes, the mature pines, the thick rough, and a back nine with serious ambitions. They dig into the...
2026-03-1040 min
FwendsNish Kumar: ADHD, Friendship, and the "Bees in my Brain"We're Back!To kick off the brand new season, we are joined by the incomparable Nish Kumar (Pod Save the UK, Taskmaster, The Bugle). We sat Nish down on the set of Off Menu (we changed the logo on the telly, don't tell Ed and James) to discuss the high-stakes world of international friendship. You can also now watch the full ep on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1_dgQHE-g-sInside the Episode-The Ravioli Incident: Why a 3-year-old Nish thought white people were eating hot tea bags.-The...
2026-03-021h 26
The Next GenCastEpisode 51: Backstage with Paul Corrigan, strategic adviser at the Department of Health and Social Care.In this episode of Next Gen Cast, Dr Nish Manek speaks with Paul Corrigan, one of the most influential figures in modern UK health policy. From advising Tony Blair inside No.10 to shaping the NHS 10-Year Plan today, Paul brings rare institutional memory and sharp insight into leadership, reform, and why meaningful change in healthcare is so hard to deliver.Together, we explore what leaders get wrong, why policy alone never works, how clinicians can step into system leadership, and why neighbourhoods, patient agency, and proactive care are central to the NHS’s fu...
2026-01-1958 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastNish's Top 5 Holes of 2025Nish picks five holes that stayed with him long after the cards were binned, and explore why memory, setting, and small rituals beat raw score. From Trump’s commanding 14th to Queens’ phone box charm, we trace the moments that defined a year of golf.• how he choose holes he can still walk in his head• trump 14th as theatre and isolation• Dumbarnie 8th as beautiful, playable downhill par three• Hindhead 5th as true roller coaster heathland• Gullane 17th as character and golden hour finish• Queens Gleneagles 9th as reveal, rhythm, and halfway phone ri...
2025-12-0923 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastNish's Top 3 Golf Courses in 2025We rank our top three UK courses after a year of bucket‑list golf, weighing playability, beauty, and pure golfing soul. Along the way we revisit Queens, Cruden Bay, Gullane, Hindhead, Hollinwell, and why thoughtful details can make or break a day.• setting the goal to play the top 100 and reflect on progress• short courses as smart design, not soft tests• contenders that nearly made third place• number three: Hankley Common for grown‑up, heather‑lined strategy• number two: Dumbarnie Links for guest‑first design and playability• number one: Trump International Aberdeen for unforgettable du...
2025-11-2527 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastSurviving Golf's Toughest Test - Carnoustie PreviewCarnoustie doesn’t host championships so much as it interrogates you. We tee up our most anticipated round yet with a blend of lore, strategy, and honesty about what it takes to survive the toughest mile in golf. From Hogan’s Alley to the Barry Burn, we map the decisions that separate a tidy bogey from a card-wrecker, and we share the member insights that reveal where the real trouble hides.***** our gracious hosts Paul & Barry are attempting to play all of the golf courses in Scotland for charity - if any cause is dear to yo...
2025-10-2842 min
The Next GenCastEpisode 49: Backstage with Prof Sir Jonathan Van-TamIn this episode, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, former Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, shares his remarkable journey from a market town in Lincolnshire to the national stage during the COVID-19 pandemic.Known for his honesty, clarity, and trademark analogies, JVT reflects on his family’s extraordinary story, the challenges of breaking into medicine, and the pivotal choices that shaped his career in public health.He talks candidly about stepping into leadership “by accident,” managing the pressure of being thrust into the spotlight, and navigating the uneasy intersection of science and politics. Along the wa...
2025-09-2957 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastThe Village Of Golf - Gullane Golf Club No. 1 Course ReviewGullane Golf Club delivers a magical links experience, leaving us completely in love with the course and facilities as we explore the self-described "Village of Golf."• Driving to Gullane provides immediate immersion in golf with courses lining both sides of the road• The club features two clubhouses - the historic Members' Clubhouse and the newer Links Clubhouse built about 10 years ago• Dylan, the Sales Manager, showed us their exceptional facilities including a top tracer driving range and new starters pavilion• Gullane's visitor philosophy treats guests as "members for the day" with exceptionally friendly service• Th...
2025-09-1648 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastIs This a Marmite Course? Cruden Bay Golf Club ReviewIs this a marmite course? The third part of the trilogy of Scottish courses... and this one certainly had us on different sides of the argument.Billed and a unique and interesting golf course, Cruden Bay Golf Club didn't disappoint...Chris wasn't a fan to say the least, Nish really liked it - find out where the battle lines were drawn for this oneIn this review, we cover;- The club and clubhouse experience- Meeting a local celebrity- Some top tips if you end...
2025-09-0231 min
The Next GenCastEpisode 48: Backstage with Prof Jason Leitch, former National Clinical Director of the Scottish GovernmentJason Leitch on Leadership, Public Trust & Fixing the HooverIn this powerful and personal episode, Professor Jason Leitch – former National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government – joins Dr. Nish Manek for an honest, insightful conversation on what it truly means to lead through crisis.From storytelling and the imposter syndrome to the pressure of daily COVID briefings, Jason reflects on his remarkable career and the lessons that still resonate today.Whether you're a healthcare leader, or simply curious about the human side of leadership – this one’s for you.
2025-07-151h 00
CreativeOps PodcastEP 51 - The Role Found Me — How Chris Varela Built Creative Ops from the Inside OutEpisode SummaryChris Varela didn’t find creative ops. It found him—twice.The first time, he realized the work he was already doing had a name: solving friction between marketing and creative, protecting his teammates’ time, and building systems that made the entire process more efficient, more effective—and frankly, more fun for everyone involved.The second time, his company realized it too. After years of Chris operating without a title—quietly translating between functions and elevating how work flowed—Workday came to the conclusion that this wasn’t just helpful. It wa...
2025-07-101h 04CreativeOps PodcastEP 50 - The Creative Force Awakens — A Storytelling Rebellion Against the Algorithmic EmpireEpisode SummaryIn a galaxy flooded with content, storytelling is no longer a skill—it’s the rebellion.In this milestone 50th episode, Nish and David Granger frame the conversation through the lens of the original Star Wars trilogy—exploring how brands moved from story-rich origins (A New Hope), through algorithmic obedience and commoditization (The Empire Strikes Back), to a moment of reckoning (Return of the Jedi).They dive into why storytelling is the last true differentiator in an AI-driven landscape, how CMOs became “chief algorithm officers,” and why creati...
2025-07-081h 01
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastThe NISH Invitational - What A Day!We dive into the highs and lows of the fifth annual Nish Invitational golf tournament held at Worsley Park Golf Club, where twelve players battled Singapore-like heat, competitive tension, and occasional controversy.• Custom welcome packs including personalised Titleist Pro V1 balls, tees, ball markers, and divot tools set the tone for a special day• Extreme heat forced even the most traditional golfers to break their own rules and wear shorts• Worsley Park proves the perfect venue with its playable course, practice facilities, and communal spaces• Nearest to pin competition created drama when one player celebrat...
2025-07-0121 min
The Next GenCastEpisode 47: Backstage with Prof Sir Steve Powis, National Medical DirectorIn this landmark episode of the Next GenCast, Dr. Nish Manek sits down with Professor Sir Steve Powis, just weeks before he steps down as National Medical Director of the NHS in England after more than seven years in the role.This is not just an interview — it's an unfiltered, powerful reflection on leadership under pressure, told by the man who stood at the helm of the NHS during one of its most turbulent chapters: the COVID-19 pandemic.In a conversation recorded live at NHS Confed Expo in June 2025, Sir Steve opens up in...
2025-06-271h 07
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastThe Best Golf Course You've Never Heard Of? Ganton Golf ClubIs Ganton Golf Club near Scarborough in Yorkshire the best golf course you've never heard of?Have a look at our scorecard and pictures from a great day on the links People in the know and in and around golf their entire lives know about the reputation and allure of Ganton, but as it's not an Open rota course or host of major tournaments, Nish had never heard of it.We found out what was so special about this great, historic golf course and club.Send us a messageS...
2025-06-2446 min
Nish's Niche - Delightful InspirationsWho the Heck is NishWhat is Nish’s Niche – and who’s behind it?Welcome to Nish’s Niche, a podcast where curiosity meets calm. I'm Nish, and this is a space dedicated to exploring ideas that spark inspiration, bring peace, and offer thought-provoking insights. Whether it’s personal growth, culture, creativity, or simply life’s quirky moments, each episode is designed to give you something meaningful to take with you.In this introduction, I draw inspiration from a playful yet honest exchange between Jon Stewart and Paul Rudd – a moment that captures the spirit of balance between humor and sincerity, something I aim to bring to ev...
2025-06-0300 min
Happy & HumanDJ Nish on Music, Healing & Starting OverSend us a textThis week we’re diving into a raw and inspiring conversation with DJ Nish, a London-based artist who’s not only rocked dance floors across the globe but also found her footing in the midst of personal transformation. From BBC radio host to unforgettable festival sets, Nish opens up about her unexpected journey into music, the pressures and double standards of the industry, and why she chose to walk away from a marriage that no longer reflected who she was.This conversation is about much more than nightlife and career. It’s a vu...
2025-04-0859 minHappy & HumanDJ Nish on Music, Healing & Starting OverSend us a textThis week we’re diving into a raw and inspiring conversation with DJ Nish, a London-based artist who’s not only rocked dance floors across the globe but also found her footing in the midst of personal transformation. From BBC radio host to unforgettable festival sets, Nish opens up about her unexpected journey into music, the pressures and double standards of the industry, and why she chose to walk away from a marriage that no longer reflected who she was.This conversation is about much more than nightlife and career. It’s a vu...
2025-04-0859 minCreativeOps PodcastEP 42 - Air's Big Bet, Creative Ops' Big Opportunity: A System of Record for Creative WorkEpisode SummaryWith Air.inc securing $35M in funding, the creative operations world is facing a major inflection point. In this solo episode, Nish Patel explores what this investment means for creative ops leaders, why the concept of a "system of record for creative work" is critical, and how creative professionals can seize this moment to elevate their roles from tactical execution to strategic systems design. This isn’t just about one company—it’s about an industry-wide shift that demands creative ops leaders rethink their approach to scale, speed, and storytelling.Key Takeaways Creative...
2025-03-1119 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastGolf in Japan I (Nish) am fascinated by golf culture abroad, and nowhere captures my interest more than Golf in Japan!It feels very different to how we play golf in the UK, and I wanted to explore that.In a chat with Kieron from Golf In Japan, The comprehensive guide and service for golfing in Japan, we discovered the golfing customs of Japan, the history of Golf in Japan, and the little touches around a round of golf there that make it so different and so special!We weren't prepared for just how much knowledge K...
2025-02-2543 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastThe Competition We're playing a pair competition at Ganton Golf Club in June, in this episode, we chat about comps in general.They can sound intimidating for the casual, social golfer, but are they really?Nish & Chris have a chat to find out.And we're joined by Mark, a listener of the podcast, who reached out to us, and as we started chatting, we discovered we were playing at the same comp!We had a great chat with him, talking all things Top 100!Send us a messageSupport the s...
2025-01-2856 minCreativeOps PodcastEP 35 - In-House Evolution vs. Offshore Extinction: The AI RevolutionThis episode explores the potential role of AI in disrupting offshore production and accelerating in-house innovation. Penri Jones shares his bold perspectives on the evolution of workflows, modular storytelling, and why creativity remains the ultimate differentiator in an AI-driven world.Key TakeawaysThe Economic Disruption:AI is fundamentally reshaping the business model of creative production.Offshore production may face obsolescence as in-house operations leverage AI to scale and innovate.From Linear to Modular Workflows:Brands must move from traditional workflows to modular, AI-enabled storytelling.This approach enables hyper-personalized content and one-to-one consumer connections.Creative’s Tr...
2025-01-151h 07
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastThe Invitational In the first episode of 2025, we discuss the annual Nish Invitational, and all that entails.The Nish Invitational is an annual golf day we organise for Nish's birthday. It's a great fun day, with a bit of healthy competition, and a lot of time spent in the 19th Hole!Learn about it's history, and what is in store for the 2025 edition.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our p...
2025-01-0737 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastThe Christmas Special It's our Christmas Special! We've got some treats for you over the festive period.We indulge Nish with his Tiger obsession, we have some great tips to have fun if you're brand new to playing golf on a course, and we have some PGA tour stats to put your own game into perspective!Merry Christmas from The Top 100 in 10 Golf Podcast team!Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to o...
2024-12-2426 minCreativeOps PodcastEP 34 - AI Gives You an Unlimited HR Budget for 2025Episode SummaryIn this solo episode, Nish explores how AI is transforming creative operations by shifting from traditional role scarcity to role abundance. He highlights how creative leaders can spin up AI-driven “roles” like Creative Brief Coach or Chief Storytelling Officer out of thin air, without budget constraints. Nish shares practical frameworks and examples to help listeners reorient their thinking around AI’s infinite capabilities in speed, scale, and knowledge—setting the stage for a transformational 2025.Timeline • [00:01] - Intro: AI and your 2025 planning • [02:15] - Creative bri...
2024-12-1722 minCreativeOps PodcastEP 32 - CreativeOps & IHA Leaders: 4 Buckets & 4 Questions for a More Impactful 2025Episode SummaryIn this reflective and forward-looking episode, Nish explores four critical questions every Creative Ops and in-house agency leader must ask as they prepare for 2025. Drawing inspiration from Patrick Burgoyne’s four-bucket framework and Jason Holtzman’s thought-provoking philosophy, Nish emphasizes aligning creative operations with business priorities, embracing AI as a game-changer, and crafting a roadmap for strategic impact.Episode Timeline • [00:01] - Intro: Reflections on 2024 and planning for 2025 • [02:20] - Podcast updates: New series and upcoming AI workshops • [07...
2024-12-0929 min
The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastJerk That Lower Back Check out Denika's Pilates VideosFollow Pilates with Denika on FacebookJoin me, Nish, and my friend Denika, who is a Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor on this bonus episode of the Top 100 in 10 Golf Podcast.We had a GREAT chat, talking about her journey in Pilates, how she can help me, and how she can help YOU with your golf as we approach the winter months, where we'd like to play more, but the weather often gets in the way.The time flew by, and when you listen, you'll be lost i...
2024-11-191h 19CreativeOps PodcastE31 - Live from LA! The AI Meteor is a Gift for Creative OpsIn this special episode of the Creative Ops podcast, we’re bringing you a live recording of my presentation at the Henry Stewart Creative Operations Conference in Los Angeles. The feedback from attendees was incredible—people left inspired and motivated to reimagine the role of AI in Creative Operations.During this talk, I dive into the real opportunity AI presents—not just as an automation tool, but as middleware for the Creative Operations imagination. You’ll learn how to leverage AI to elevate your role, spark creativity, and drive your career forward in this rapidly...
2024-10-2334 minCreativeOps PodcastE30 - The AI Meteor: Evolution, Extinction, & the Future of Creative Services w Wesley ter Haar of MonksIn this critical episode for creative operations and creative leaders, we dive deep into the AI revolution with Wesley ter Haar, co-founder of Monks. Wesley shares invaluable insights on how AI is reshaping creative workflows, team structures, and business models. This conversation is essential listening for any leader looking to future-proof their operations and creative processes to leverage AI for competitive advantage.Key InsightsRedefining Workflow Efficiency:How AI is collapsing traditional departmental functionsBalancing AI-driven "Scale" workflows with human-centric "Story" processesStrategies for integrating AI into existing creative operationsEvolving Team Structures:Moving from rigid departments to fluid, A...
2024-10-081h 04CreativeOps PodcastE29 - Redefining Creative Operations. Adapting to the New Normal w Brianne Gallagher of WayfairBrianne Gallagher, Head of Creative Operations at Wayfair, shares innovative strategies for reimagining creative operations. Drawing parallels with Hollywood production methods, she introduces concepts like the "producer mindset" and strategic "casting" of talent, while exploring how to balance human creativity with AI capabilities to drive breakthrough innovations.5 of 10 Key Takeaways:The "Producer Mindset": Adopting a Hollywood-inspired approach to creative operations involves strategically "casting" talent based on their unique strengths or "majors and minors," rather than just job titles. This method enhances team dynamics and project outcomes.Balancing AI and Human Creativity: While AI offers unprecedented efficiency...
2024-10-021h 03
We're Not Kidding with Mehdi & FriendsMake Nando's, Not War - with Nish KumarIn the latest episode of 'We're Not Kidding', Mehdi's in London (again!) and this time chatting with the Nando's-loving comedian and host of 'Pod Save the UK' Nish Kumar. We promise you will laugh – and maybe even cry of laughter. Nish and Mehdi lead with that - their shared love of Nando's - and how, as Nish describes, it's the only thing uniting a fragmented British society right now. The two also get deep into what that fragmented society looks like: the far-right, racist-fueled riots that took hold of the country this summer where more than...
2024-09-2655 minCreativeOps PodcastE28 - News from the Creative Ops Future: Data-Informed Creativity w John Pagano of NickelodeonBuckle up, creatives! We're about to dive into a world where data and imagination collide in the most spectacular ways. Meet John Pagano, the maverick leader who's turned Nickelodeon's digital playground into a data-driven wonderland. Forget everything you thought you knew about analytics sucking the life out of creativity. In Pagano's universe, spreadsheets spark joy, AI is your artistic wingman, and even SpongeBob's pores hold the secret to viral success. Get ready to discover how embracing your inner data nerd might just be the key to unlocking your wildest creative dreams!That Got My Attention: Data a...
2024-09-231h 15CreativeOps PodcastE27 - TLDL: AI Hosts Breakdown Upcoming E28 w John PaganoThis preview was generated utilizing Google's Notebook LLM to produce an engaging discussion about the upcoming full episode with John Pagano. Here's what makes it unique:AI-powered Analysis: Two AI-generated hosts, discussing insights from the full episode's content.The Big Game Breakdown: The preview mimics the format of sports commentary How It Was Created:The full episode transcript was uploaded to Google's Notebook LLM.The LLM generated a conversation between two AI hosts, discussing key points from the episodeThis generated content was then formatted into th...
2024-09-1707 minCreativeOps PodcastE26 - Rutgers Creative Ops Program with Amy StricklandEpisode Summary:In this episode of the Creative Ops Podcast, host Nish welcomes back Amy Tesch Strickland to discuss the new advanced creative operations silver certificate program offered through Rutgers University. The program, developed in collaboration with Clair Carter-Ginn and Corey Dill, promises a comprehensive 12-week curriculum divided into three modules focusing on foundational concepts, organizational maturity, and change management. With a structured learning approach, including video lectures, readings, assignments, and optional office hours, the program aims to professionalize and elevate the field of creative operations. Amy emphasizes the program's value in networking and advancing the strategic capabilities...
2024-09-1225 min
The Tamil CreatorEP #125: Nish Ithayakumar - Co-Founder of YC Startup Ponyrun (AI-Driven Sales Prospecting Tool)Nish Ithayakumar is a Vancouver-raised tech entrepreneur currently living in San Francisco, running Ponyrun (formerly Nimbus), an AI-based sales tool that helps automate research for high-quality results at scale, and the company was part of the prestigious Y-Combinator program.He joins Ara on this week’s episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss growing up in Vancouver (including the Grizzlies), playing “way too many video games” growing up, firsthand benefits of the Y-Combinator program for his startup, the Eureka moment that sparked the birth of Ponyrun, how his investors reacted to him pivoting from Nimbus to Ponyrun, leveraging a consul...
2024-09-081h 03CreativeOps PodcastE25 - Back from Summer Break! S2 Preview PLUS Dinosaurs, Conversations & OrchestrationEpisode Summary:In this episode, Nish returns from his summer break to reflect on his travels and introduce the upcoming second season of the Creative Ops podcast. He discusses the concept of creative operations as a living system, shares updates on the podcast community, and explores ideas about the future of creative work in relation to AI, data, and content orchestration.Timeline:[00:01] - Back from Summer Break & Already Missing Europe [02:22] - System differences between Europe and North America and Creative Operations as a Living System [07:04] - Introduction of the Creative Ops FM community...
2024-08-1232 minCreativeOps PodcastE24 - Creative Operations Manifesto: Unveiling the "Why" with Shane Hegde of Air.incGuest: Shane Hegde, Co-founder, Air.incShane is the Co-founder of Air.inc, a company that provides solutions for creative operations. With a background in Liberal Arts and a deep appreciation for the creative process, Shane has gained valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by creative teams in today's fast-paced, content-driven world.Episode SummaryIn this episode, Shane shares his perspective on the evolving role of creative operations and the importance of empowering creative ops leaders. He dives into the game-changing Creative Operations Manifesto, exploring how it gives...
2024-06-061h 08CreativeOps PodcastE21 - Grassroots Creative Ops: From Chaos to Efficiency w the Jeffrey Lash & Roman Kuebler of Under ArmourIn this episode, we'll take you behind the scenes with Roman Kuebler and Jeffrey Lash, the dynamic duo of creative ops at Under Armour. They share their secret sauce for building a well-oiled creative operations enabled content supply chain from the ground up, one template, one process at a time.Key Takeaways:1. Empathy as the Foundation for Effective Creative Operations: Understanding the pain points and needs of creative teammates is crucial for developing processes that stick.2. Collaboratively Creating Guardrails for Creatives: Providing structure and...
2024-05-2345 minCreativeOps PodcastE20 - Smashing Silos: Creative Ops & Marketing Ops Unite w Mike Rizzo of MarketingOps.comIn this episode, Mike Rizzo, founder of Marketing Ops.com, joins us to explore the untapped opportunities in creative ops and marketing ops alignment. Discover how these two critical functions can partner to drive better outcomes across the entire organization.Key Takeaways1. Creative Ops and Marketing Ops: Natural Partners: Creative ops and marketing ops are natural partners that should be collaborating much more closely to drive efficiency and effectiveness.2. Integrating Processes and Technologies for Speed: Integrating creative and marketing processes and technologies can...
2024-05-0847 minCreativeOps PodcastE19 - Legal as Co-Pilot in Accelerating Creative's AI Adoption w Betty Louie of Brandtech GroupIn this episode, we challenge the stereotype that legal teams hinder innovation by sitting down with Betty Louie, General Counsel and Partner at BrandTech Group. Betty shares how their legal team has been integral to catalyzing AI adoption through their simple yet effective "Green List" process, which creates a safe space for experimentation.Key Takeaways1. Legal Teams as Enablers of AI Adoption: Legal teams can play a crucial role in accelerating AI adoption by creating safe spaces for experimentation and providing clear guidelines."We...
2024-05-0159 minCreativeOps PodcastE18 - Secrets of a People-Centric Creative Ops Leader w Bethany ThorntonIn this episode, Bethany Thornton, former head of Creative Operations at Atlassian, shares her secrets of a people-centric approach to Creative Ops. She discusses how fostering communication, collaboration, and a culture of curiosity allowed Atlassian's creative organization to thrive through a period of rapid global growth.Key Takeaways & Sound Bites1. Onboarding as a Foundation for Success"That was like the biggest thing for me was making sure that we had a solid foundation for people coming in. And that really empowered not just...
2024-04-1840 minCreativeOps PodcastE17 - Creative Ops Dots: Purpose; Creative Ops Vocabulary; Change, Grandpas & Bruce LeeSummaryIn this episode, I discuss: Purpose of this Podcast: sharing my What, Why & How. "..... to facilitate the evolution of creative operations and help define what it is and what it can be......" Creative Ops Vocabulary: the power of the words we use to create the stories we want to come true (i.e. people provide feedback on time). "....for example .... the language and story of Easy Mode vs Hard Mode... changes the framing of how recipients of notifications think about their responsibilities."Change: the changing landscape of change management and the need for cr...
2024-04-1539 minCreativeOps PodcastE16 - Creative Ops Crystal Ball Gazing w/ Jeremy Wintroub of ICPEpisode HighlightsJeremy's Definition of Creative Ops (2:00)Mix of people, process and technology to bring brand stories to life"Breathing oxygen" into historically fractured creative processesThe evolving relationship between scale and storytelling (12:00)Overcoming the tension between creativity and operational efficiencyUsing AI to break free from templatized approaches to scaling creativeCreating capacity for more blank slate "storytelling" briefsFostering empathy across marketing and creative teams (22:30)The importance of human communication and ceremonies around briefsInfusing creative ops with data and insights to align on objectivesJeremy's vision for cross-functional "pod" team modelsHow...
2024-03-2058 minCreativeOps PodcastE15 - Creative Ops Dots: More on Scale & Story; That Altman Quote & Creative Ops AltitudesExplore the dynamic world of creative operations in this insightful episode. We delve into strategies for scaling creativity, connecting the dots in storytelling, and analyzing that famous Altman quote. With engaging discussions about navigating the altitudes of creative processes, this podcast equips listeners with actionable insights and inspiration and proposes a framework for bringing more clarity to creative ops career progression. Perfect for innovators, creators, and storytellers aiming to elevate their craft.Stay Connected:Companion Newsletter: sign up at https://creativeops.fm/newsletterFollow Me, Your Host: Nish Patel on LinkedInSubscribe:...
2024-03-1827 min