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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 fan mailL...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 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 fan mailLearn more a...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 fan mailLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the w...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 fan mailLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on t...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
Zen SuccessThe Diamond Model with Nish DubashiaInterview with Nish Dubashia. Nish is a British writer and Integral thinker who studied alongside some of the world’s leading research mathematicians at the University of Warwick. He is the creator of the Diamond Model, an innovative framework that integrates Bohmian physics, Integral Theory, and Eastern philosophy to reveal the fundamental patterns and relationships shaping human perception. Nish is the author of three books: Gifted, Dancing with Angels, and The Unity of Everything: A Conversation with David Bohm—two of which have appeared on best-selling lists on Amazon and WHSmith. In addition to hi...2024-12-0847 minZen SuccessThe Diamond Model with Nish DubashiaInterview with Nish Dubashia. Nish is a British writer and Integral thinker who studied alongside some of the world’s leading research mathematicians at the University of Warwick. He is the creator of the Diamond Model, an innovative framework that integrates Bohmian physics, Integral Theory, and Eastern philosophy to reveal the fundamental patterns and relationships shaping human perception. Nish is the author of three books: Gifted, Dancing with Angels, and The Unity of Everything: A Conversation with David Bohm—two of which have appeared on best-selling lists on Amazon and WHSmith. In addition to hi...2024-12-0847 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 wh...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 minCreativeOps PodcastE14 - Creative Ops Dots: The Org Chart DebateIn this episode, Nish explores the topic of where creative operations should be located on the org chart. He discusses the response to a previous episode on the subject and shares the results of a survey he conducted. Nish also highlights the feedback he received from the community and the conversations he had with marketing operations professionals. Nish concludes by explaining why he wants to continue exploring this topic and proposes the idea of creating a 'Creative Ops Org Chart Locator Decision Tree' BUT only if he hears from the community that they want it. Stay Connected:2024-03-1233 minCreativeOps PodcastE13 - Location, Location, Location! CreativeOps on the Org Chart w Cella's Amy StricklandJoining us is Amy Tesch Strickland of Cella, a prominent figure in the creative operations community with extensive experience on both the brand and consulting sides, known for her expertise in guiding creative and marketing operations teams.You’ll hear about the strategic positioning of creative operations within an organization, the natural (and untapped?) potential of closer alignment between creative and marketing operations, and how this may be a key factor in creative ops maturing from a tactical to a strategic function.TakeawaysLocation of Creative Ops: It highlights the importance of...2024-02-2152 minCreativeOps PodcastE12 - Prompting CreativeOps Leaders: AI IdeasIn this episode, I list various ways creative operations leaders can leverage AI to enhance their work. Using the T3 (Thunking, Thinking & Transforming with) AI framework I walk through some easy and accessible ways to leverage AI. To free up time by outsourcing your boring, rote work to it. And re-investing that time to use AI as a thinking partner and become. the 10x leader you can be. And continue your transition to being a strategic creative operations leader. AI Idea Categories00:00 Introduction05:54 AI Meeting Notes & Institutional Memory 12:19 AI Pictu...2024-02-1534 minCreativeOps PodcastE10 - Fast Marketing, Calm Creativity & Self Service Automation: A CreativeOps Fable w Hubspot's Mark BradyMark Brady, Head of Creative Solutions at HubSpot, discusses the value of self-service automation to increase content and go to market velocity and at the same time free up creatives. Said differently: Deliver More, Deliver Faster, Deliver Cost Effectively. He explains how HubSpot has implemented self-service automation through tools like Canva, web modules, and email templates, allowing marketers to create on-brand experiences. Allowing the creative team to focus on "big think" work. He also discusses the use of data to inform decision-making and measure success in self-service automation. Lastly, Mark explores how Hubspot's self-service automation journey is informing a...2024-02-071h 06CreativeOps PodcastE09 - AI Creative/Operations Wave Series w Juliana Vail of Dreem.AiIn this kickoff episode of our AI Creative/Operations Wave Series, we are joined by Juliana Vail from Dreem.AiThis conversation starts us on our journey of surfing the gentle and not-so-gentle waves of the AI Tsunami. Juliana applies her expertise from 18 years of leveraging each successive wave of new technology to unlock new possibilities and value in creative workflows. With the active participation of the audience for this live recording we tackle a number of topics. This is the first in a series of ongoing discussions where Juliana and Nish along with...2024-01-3148 minCreativeOps PodcastE08 - The Data & Metrics Series; the 100,000 Foot View w Nickole Brown of CellaIn this kickoff episode of our Data & Metrics Series, we are joined by Nickole Brown from Cella. The conversation dives into the critical role of data and metrics in creative operations. Nickole elevates our understanding at the 100,000-foot view, exploring how effectively leveraging data and metrics can transition creative operations from a tactical function to a strategic role.TakeawaysThe Importance of Data and Metrics: Understanding and utilizing data is a defining factor that separates leaders from pretenders in creative operations.Strategic Transformation: Data and metrics enable creative op...2024-01-2449 minCreativeOps PodcastE07 - Creative Ops Dots: January 17 '24SummaryIn this episode, I share insights and observations from my conversations with many of you across the creative ops community . In this episode I discuss the maturity of creative operations, the need for clear definitions and paths for creative operations leaders, and the importance of using metrics and data. I also explore the emergence of meta workflows in creative operations, focusing on scale and speed, as well as storytelling. Lastly, I address emerging concerns about layoffs and the opportunities for creative operations leaders to step up and navigate through these challenges.Timestamps 2024-01-1729 minCreativeOps PodcastE06 - My Takeaways from E3 w/ Michelle VincentThe 'Takeaways' episodes offer my key insights and actionable ideas from our guest interviews. Through these episodes I am sharing what I am learning and some of the dots that I am connecting along the way. Questions or a different point of view than what you heard today? Drop me a line nish@creativeops.fmStay Connected:Companion Newsletter: sign up at https://creativeops.fm/newsletterFollow Today's Guest: Michelle VincentFollow Me, Your Host: Nish Patel on LinkedInSubscribe:SpotifyGoogle PodcastsPlayer.fmPodcast addictRSSTimestamps:00:00 - Introducing Takeaways Episodes02:22...2024-01-1217 min
The Rubasha Family PodcastMEET NISH SHARMA CEO OF PROFESSIONAL VISA & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES…🌏 Embark on an extraordinary journey with Nish Sharma, the visionary CEO and Founder of Professional Visa and Educational Services, as he shares the riveting story of a young boy from Nepal who transformed his imagination into a groundbreaking migration law franchise in Australia and Nepal.📖 In this powerful podcast episode, we delve deep into Nish's backstory, exploring the trials and tribulations that shaped him into the formidable leader he is today. Discover the untold challenges he faced and the unwavering determination that fueled his journey to establish one of the most successful migration law fi...2024-01-1144 minCreativeOps PodcastE05 - Creative Ops Change Management - Paul Nicholson's Lessons from 20+ Yrs at Showtime NetworksJoining us is Paul Nicholson who just wrapped up 20+ years with Showtime Networks, a prominent American premium television network known for its wide array of original programming, movies, documentaries, and sports.This episode dives into Paul's approach to implementing change to reduce friction in creative workflows. Learn about his 'Product Release' strategy for change, when and how to gather team input, the science and art (or is that experience based instinct) for how to prioritize changes, how and why to sell change up the org chart, packaging change into mini releases, and measuring progress and impact along the...2024-01-101h 04CreativeOps PodcastE04 - Navigating Creative Ops Evolution - with Dmitry ShamisJoining us is Dmitry Shamis whose experience includes brand and creative at SevenRooms, founding The Creative Brand, and heading creative and brand at HubSpot.You’ll hear about the importance of creative operations as a connective hub, the role of self-service tools in accelerating marketing experiments, and the need for aligning creative operations with business KPIs.Questions or a different point of view than what you heard today? Drop me a line nish@creativeops.fmStay Connected:Companion Newsletter: sign up at https://creativeops.fm/newsletterFollow Today's Guest: Dmitry Sh...2024-01-0340 min
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Send in a voice...2023-12-2901 minCreativeOps PodcastE03 - AI & the Future of Creative Storytelling - with Mofilm's Michelle VincentJoining us is Michelle Vincent of Mofilm, a creative agency focused on storytelling and leveraging AI in creative operations.You’ll hear how Mofilm uses AI as a creative assistant, the importance of storytelling in the age of algorithms, and the challenges of data bias in AI tools.Stay Connected:Companion Newsletter: sign up at https://creativeops.fm/newsletterFollow Today's Guest: Mofilm's Michelle VincentFollow Me, Your Host: Nish Patel on LinkedInSubscribe:SpotifyGoogle PodcastsPlayer.fmPodcast addictRSSTimestamps:13:03 - Experimenting with AI in creative operations16:48 - Understanding AI's im...2023-12-2743 min
The Podghost PodcastNish : '' Putting BANGLA On The Map , Battling Cancer Was An Eye Opener '' | PODGHOST | EP.34Its the 34th episode of the Podghost Podcast! In this captivating episode, hosts Yazz and Seff are joined by the incredibly talented Nish, a singer, songwriter, and ambassador for Cancer UK. Get ready to be inspired as Nish opens up about his remarkable journey to becoming a highly successful singer, sharing the origins of his career and how cancer has profoundly impacted his life. With an impressive following of nearly 500k subscribers and close to 100 million views on YouTube, Nish has become a prominent figure in the urban Bangla scene, playing a pivotal role in establishing Bangla music as...2023-12-221h 13CreativeOps PodcastE02 - Serving Michelin-Starred Creative Ops - with HubSpot's Kate SullivanJoining us is Kate Sullivan of HubSpot, a leading inbound marketing, sales, and customer service software company.You’ll hear about adapting communication styles in creative ops, the value of a service mindset, and managing creative processes through unique dining experience analogies.Questions or a different point of view than what you heard today? Drop me a line nish@creativeops.fm Stay Connected:Companion Newsletter: sign up at https://creativeops.fm/newsletterFollow Today's Guest: Kate Sullivan Follow Me, Your Host: Nish Patel on LinkedInResources:DISC Personality Test...2023-12-1552 min
Chris and Nish PodcastDATE NIGHT WITH CHRIS & NISHIn this episode we discuss our experiences at different restaurants on our weekly date nights. 2023-11-2026 minCreativeOps PodcastE01 - Welcome to the Creative Ops Water CoolerWelcome to the Creative Ops podcast podcast.I created it to open up conversations about our emerging field. With creative ops in its "teenage years," we need community and clarity of purpose as we grow.My vision is to drive curiosity through interviews with innovators across industries. We'll explore experiences, challenges and wins around creative ops' core of people, process and technology. I'll also share my own hot takes on key topics and trends like the impacts of AI.I invite you to join these "water cooler" talks as we learn together. Subscribe...2023-11-1013 min
The Funny Thing About YogaNish the F1sh Explains It AllJuly 3, 2023The Funny Thing About YogaNish the F1sh Explains It All Episode No. 21In this very episode Giana and Bradshaw talk with Nishanth Selvalingam, also known as Nish the F1sh on TikTok and Instagram. Nish teaches yoga and meditation in Los Angeles and hosts a weekly virtual and IRL Sangha gathering focused on philosophy and spiritual studies. He has grown a large following on TikTok for sharing his understanding of deep concepts in a digestible and uplifting manner, which he also does in this episode today. We tal...2023-07-031h 02
The Smart Marketer PodcastHow To Use Influencer Marketing To Lower Your CPA, Nish SamantrayHave you tried Influencer Marketing but with disappointing results? Or maybe you don’t even know where to begin. This episode will help. We have Nish Samantray, co-founder of the 8-Figure Brand, ‘Arrae,’ on the show for our Special Summer Speaker Series. He’s presenting live from Ezra’s Blue Ribbon Ecommerce Mastermind, sharing how Arrae grew exponentially when they developed this Influencer Marketing strategy. You might say that it was a fluke that Hailey Bieber bought their products (and talked about them on social media), but Nish argues otherwise, and you will hear how they did it so that you c...2023-06-2622 min
Your Art MattersE107 | Behind the Sketchbook with Nish ShahOvercoming self-doubt and reigniting passion for art. This is what we are talking about today with our special guest, Nish Shah. A self-taught artist who has been creating art from a young age, finding solace and comfort in the process. However, crippling self-doubt caused Nish to put his passion on hold for three decades, until the pandemic gave him the opportunity to reignite his love for art. It is truly a pleasure to speak with Nish about his journey of rediscovering his passion and going on to sell his incredible artwork. Despite having no formal art...2023-05-0833 min
Your Art MattersBehind the Sketchbook with Nish ShahOvercoming self-doubt and reigniting passion for art. This is what we are talking about today with our special guest, Nish Shah. A self-taught artist who has been creating art from a young age, finding solace and comfort in the process. However, crippling self-doubt caused Nish to put his passion on hold for three decades, until the pandemic gave him the opportunity to reignite his love for art. It is truly a pleasure to speak with Nish about his journey of rediscovering his passion and going on to sell his incredible...2023-05-0833 min
The Big Nish ShowWhat’s Your 20I’m back like I never left!!! On todays episode we briefly touch bases on the hiatus and long awaited return of Big Nish. Hot Topics- SWV & Xscape reality show, Woman’s History Month and the rebrand of Blac Chyna and Alexis Sky. King Cure Tribute preview.2023-04-0859 min
The Programmatic Digest113. Historical Background on Cookie Targeting with Nish DesaiIn the Sensei’s Corner this week, we welcome Nish Desai, director of technology and partnership with Xaxis. Founded in 2011, Xaxis is a programmatic media company that empowers its clients to reach out to their customers through different touchpoints. Today’s episode was recorded just short of a year ago, and we discussed when Google first announced third-party cookies deprecation and the effects they can have on ad spending. Although Browser IDs will not be a tangible solution based on Google's latest announcement (in 2021), the conversation with Nish really brought up some historical explanation on Cookie targeting and additional reso...2023-01-0429 min
Honest Ecommerce193 | Combined Strategies Move the Needle | with Nish SamantrayNish Samantray is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Arrae, a wellness brand that creates all natural solutions for your wellbeing. Samantray led Arrae to achieving $1M in sales during their first year and a projected revenue of over $10M last year. He has a formal education in engineering and strong background in entrepreneurship, sports and volunteerism. Before launching Arrae in 2019, Samantray was a Principal Product Manager at Paytm, Lead Product Manager at Freshii, and Technical Product Manager at Scotiabank. He is a creative, big picture thinker, energized by new challenges, devoted to a...2022-10-0329 min
Close the DealE10: How To Help Your Customers Prepare for Their First Home RenovationThis week, we’re talking about what’s typically a pretty stressful experience for both you and your customer—their first-ever home renovation. Join Rich, Nish, and Jake for their industry expertise on getting them the renovation of their dreams, with fewer headaches for you. Hear tips for how to build trust with customers right off the bat, how to tweak your sales approach based on the type of renovation, and how to build a solution based on their needs, wants, and budget. Make their first renovation a great experience, and they’ll become a customer for life.Intend...2022-08-0616 min
Close the DealE8: Comparing Rates – Bank vs. Consumer FinancingThis week we’re taking a look at the differences between consumer financing rates and bank rates. Join Rich, Nish, and Jake for their industry expertise on leveraging lower rates to sell more—even to customers who are reluctant to use financing. In this episode, the guys will cover the benefits of consumer financing over bank financing for customers, best practices for offering better financing options, and how to respond to customers who would rather use their credit card.Intended Audience: Dealer Principal + Sales Representatives2022-07-0820 min
London Writers' Salon#015: Nish Panchal — How to Build a Writing Career in TV & FilmHow can a writer start and grow their career in TV? What does it take to work your way into a Writer’s Room for a hit TV series? What happens behind the scenes of deals between producers and media giants like Netflix, BBC, and Amazon Prime? In this interview, held during lockdown, we talk with TV and film agent Nish Panchal (Curtis Brown) about his role as an agent, the main players in the TV industry and how budding writers can make connections and forge a career as a screenwriter. *ABOUT NISH PANCHALN...2022-07-0250 min
Close the DealE7: Sales Motivation - Tips to Keep Your Salespeople HappyOn this episode, join Rich, Nish and Jake to hear their tips on how to motivate your sales team to be as successful as possible, because we all know, a happy sales team is a profitable one. From sharing small but powerful ways to recognize your employees, to tips on how to create incentive programs that drive desired behaviour, our Close the Deal lays it all out for you! PLUS, we're also revealing the grand prize winners for our Great Canadian Dealer Showdown, including the $15K winner, so you definitely don't want to miss this episode!Intended...2022-06-2427 min
Close the DealE6: Setting Up Your New Sales Rep for SuccessThis week, hear from Rich, Nish, and Jake about how to set your new sales representatives up for success from day one. Get great advice from our SVP of Sales on onboarding essentials, tools and resources your new sales rep can use to surpass company targets, and how to build a great sales team for long-term success.Intended Audience: Dealer Principal2022-06-1022 min
Films To Be Buried With with Brett GoldsteinThe Perfectly On Time Films Of The Year 2021 Special w/ Nish Kumar • Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein #199LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With!Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with show favourite and hilarious comic NISH KUMAR! PART 2!Folks, it's Nish time again! (and again as this is part 2!). OH MY you are lucky as this is the second of an ultramagnetic and super awesome two parter as Brett and Nish go back into the VERY recent past and recount the year in films. Last year, that is. 2021. Just in time. Anyway, time parameters acknowledged, it's a fantastic one wi...2022-05-191h 05
The Wyrd World of Knowing Series IIA 25 Year Wait for The Diamond with Nish Dubashia!If you love The Celestine Prophecy then you will love this episode with Nish Dubashia!
Rachel met Nish in November 2021, where Nish spoke about his Diamond Model at the International Science and Consciousness conference alongside some of the world's leading academics and scientists, including Brenda and Jeff Dunne, directors of the International Consciousness Research Laboratories at Princeton University.
Loving his story behind the model and the many synchronicities Nish's life has taken to put him on this his unique journey of science and consciousness, Rachel felt compelled to get to know more about Nish and...2022-05-1532 min
Close the DealE4: Using Financing To Offset InflationWith the increasing interest rates over the last couple of months, homeowners have less disposable income to spend on necessities such as home upgrades. Jake, Rich, and Nish chat about tips and tricks to deal with objection handling around inflation.Intended Audience: Sales Representatives 2022-05-1321 min
Films To Be Buried With with Brett GoldsteinThe Perfectly On Time Films Of The Year 2021 Special w/ Nish Kumar • Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein #198LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With!Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with show favourite and hilarious comic NISH KUMAR!Folks, it's Nish time again! OH MY you are lucky as this is the first of an ultramagnetic and super awesome two parter as Brett and Nish go back into the VERY recent past and recount the year in films. Last year, that is. 2021. Just in time. Anyway, time parameters acknowledged, it's a fantastic one with revelations, re-evaluations and revisions having had a...2022-05-1252 min
Close the DealE3: Help Your Customer Make Their Money Go FurtherA good sales person knows how to do the most for their customer, and that means helping them to get exactly what they're looking for. In this episode, Jake, Rich, and Nish chat about how financing can help you provide your customer with the best possible options, how to tailor financing for each individual customer, and how you can increase your average ticket size without impacting your customer's budget.Intended Audience: Sales Representatives 2022-04-2922 min
Close the DealE2: Financing Isn't Beneficial for Customers: DebunkedIn the second episode of Close the Deal, Jake continues his chat with Rich and Nish to debunk the common misconception that financing isn't beneficial for customers. Listen in as Jake leads a conversation where Rich and Nish provide more insight on why providing financing as an option to your customers can benefit not only them, but also you and your business. They'll also be covering important terms that all dealers should be familiar with, as well as what you need to know about budgeting.Intended Audience: Sales Representatives 2022-04-2219 min
Close the DealE1: Tips for Selling at the Kitchen TableHosts Richard Teixiera (Rich) and Nishant Shah (Nish) sit down with Jacob Watson (Jake) to share their tips and tricks for selling at the kitchen table. These guys have been working together for years, so along with bringing years of sales experience and business development expertise, you'll also enjoy the witty humor and tons of laughs. Plus, you'll be able to walk away with invaluable tips that will help you elevate your customers' experience and ultimately close more deals.Intended Audience: Sales Representatives2022-03-2825 min
Put Yourself FirstHow to Nail Your Next Career Move with Nish Career CoachThis podcast episode is dedicated to all things career and I talk to Nish @nish.career.coach about how to become more happy, successful and fulfilled within your work. We cover her story, nailing your CV, taking the next step into a new industry and how to negotiate, whether that be a job offer or a promotion. Nish is a career coach who guides women to find a career they love talking about and ooze confidence in. She left her 9-5 job in charity work to concentrate on taking her business full time and to help women...2022-02-281h 04
Take Flight PodcastE119 - Take Flight Talks with Nish | Music Business, Passive Income, Beating Cancer and MoreWelcome to ‘Take Flight Talks’, where we interview inspiring leaders, sharing with us their expertise and views on how they've been able to Take FlightIn this episode, we are joined by Nish a British singer, songwriter and musician of Bangladeshi descent. Nish, a household name in the Asian music scene, is known for his contemporary and diverse music in multiple languages. With his album and singles being the first Bangla hits to reach number 1 on the iTunes World Charts. Nish has also collaborated with major musical icons across the UK, becoming a pioneer of modern British Bengali Music. Through this all...2022-02-1453 minThe Big Nish ShowConsistentComedian Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson star of ‘Friday’ and the ‘Player’s Club’ dies at 55. Rapper Nicki Minaj faces backlash for COVID-19 comments and husband Kenneth Petty faces jail time. And much more!!! Big Nish Back!!!!2021-09-2234 min