Power Of Ten With Andy Polaine

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Power of Ten with Andy PolaineMeltem Naz Kaso - UX Career CoachPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. My guest in this episode is my friend Meltem Naz Kaso, a Barcelona-based UX Career Coach with a background in UX Research. Her last full-time position was at Glovo, where she served as a UX Research Manager and Staff UX Researcher. She works with Senior UX professionals to unblock their careers by boosting their leadership and communication skills. LINKS ===== 2025-05-1536 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineLisa D. Dance – Unpaid Customer LabourPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. My guest in this episode is Lisa D. Dance, an experienced UX Researcher whose 10+ years of work has spans UX Research & Strategy to Interactive Prototyping & Usability Testing. She has created award-winning work for enterprise organizations and also helped small to mid-sized businesses improve their websites and apps so they do not frustrate or harm customers. LINKS Lisa - Lisa on Linked...2025-05-0142 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineThe Materials of Service DesignPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. My guests in this episode are Johan Blomkvist and Stefan Holmlid who, along with Simon Clatworthy, wrote the book The Materials of Service Design, which discusses materials (broadly framed) as a means to explore what service design is and could be. LINKS ==Guests== The Materials of Service Design: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/the-materials-of-service-design-9781802203295.html Stefan on LinkedIn...2025-03-2643 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineMarzia Aricò - Design Leadership MaverickPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. My guest in this episode is Marzia Aricò, an independent consultant for organisations seeking to integrate design strategically, and works as a design leadership coach for individuals aiming to advance in their design careers. We talked about her journey to where she is now, service design and organisational change, the importance of diversity within organisations and how her guests on Design Voices Elevated have n...2024-11-2746 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineJulian Simpson: The life of a screenwriter and directorPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. Andy's guest in this episode is Julian Simpson, a London-based writer and director who has worked in film, TV and audio for the past 25 years. He made his directorial debut annoyingly young in his mid-20s with The Criminal and more recently worked on Spooks, New Tricks, Doctor Who and more. He created the Lovecraft Investigations, the Aldrich Kemp audio series and the Pleasant Green Universe...2024-10-0757 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineHansi Singh: AI-accelerated environmental forecastsPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. My guest in this episode comes from a very different field to design. Dr Hansi Singh is a former Professor of physical climate science, University of Victoria. A US Department of Energy Office of Science fellow and awardee. Specialist in Earth system modeling and high performance computing. Working group co-chair of the Community Earth System Model, funded by NSF. And she uses all those ama...2024-06-2838 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineIndi Young - Mental Models and Thinking StylesPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. Indi Young is a solution strategist who uses purpose-focused qualitative data science. She created her method over a 30-year span, and teaches that method in courses, coaching, workshops, books, talks, and through working with teams on research studies. Indi discusses how people are complex and nuanced and their mental models and thinking styles are not fixed personas or personalities. They changed based on context a...2024-04-1058 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineKeeping it real when writing with AI – iA Writer's Oliver ReichensteinPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. While every app rushes to add an AI assistant, iA Writer's Oliver Reichenstein asks, "Why should I bother reading what you haven't written?" Here he talks tells about the deep thinking behind the latest version 7 of IA Writer and the new feature that dims the text you paste from AI tools, keeping track of what is yours and what isn’t. ...2024-03-301h 00

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineJaimes Nel - Do design frameworks lead to boring products and services?Power of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. Has the product and design obsession with frameworks and process led to everyone working on autopilot, churning out a bland monoculture of design? When are they useful and when do they simply become a crutch? Have we hit "peak framework"? My guest is Jaimes Nel, founder of Path, a consultancy that helps organisations play the long game through design-led strategy. Jaimes was Head of...2024-03-3054 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolainePeter Merholz - State of the Design NationPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. My guest in this episode is Peter Merholz. We talked about the state of the design nation, the burst bubble of the Cambrian explosion of design from the last 10-15 years, product, business and the issue of mediocrity. Peter has worked at the intersection of design, technology, and humans for over 25 years. Currently, he’s an independent consultant focused on improving the effectiveness of de...2024-02-261h 02

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineLinn Vizard - Service Design for Real World OutcomesPower of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. My guest in this episode is Linn Vizard, one of Canada’s leading advocates of service design who co-founded Service Design Toronto in 2013. She’s the founder of, Made Manifest, a service design consultancy on a mission to make services better for Canadians, whether that’s getting a blood test done, visiting City Hall to pay your property tax bill or buying the perfect luxury...2024-01-1142 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineAparna Rae — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace requires deep structural changeDiversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace should be driven by data and transparency. But, says Aparna Rae, it is not enough. The real work is deep structural change to the organisation if we are to make our systems more equitable, more fair, more just, and not take dignity and humanity away from people. Power of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. My guest in this episode is Aparna Rae, an educator by t...2023-12-1045 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineSara Wachter-Boettcher – Breaking the Gaslighting Cycle of People Pleasing & OverworkIf you're a designer who has been told to “Prove your value.” “Justify your presence.” “Demonstrate impact.” only to find yourself throwing yourself against the wall of immutable organisational structure and culture, what do you do?" asks Sara Wachter-Boettcher Power of Ten is a show about design operating at all levels of zoom, from thoughtful detail to changes in organisation, society and the world, hosted by design leadership coach, Andy Polaine. My guest is author, strategist, facilitator, speaker and coach Sara Wacther-Boettcher recently wrote on Medium an insightful essay called "Hey designers, they’re gaslighting you". She explains w...2023-11-221h 00

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineAlison Coward – Workshop CulturePower of Ten is a podcast hosted by Andy Polaine about design operating at many levels, zooming out from thoughtful detail through to organisational transformation and on to changes in society and the world. This episode's guest is Alison Coward, a strategist, workshop facilitator, coach, and an author with 20 years' experience in leading creative teams. Alison speaks about her professional journey, her perspective on collaboration in the creative industries, and the importance of workshops in a business environment. We discuss her book, "Workshop Culture: A Guide to Building Teams that Thrive", and the five pillar system it presents...2023-11-1247 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineKate Tarling – The Service OrganizationPower of Ten is a podcast hosted by Andy Polaine about design operating at many levels, zooming out from thoughtful detail through to organisational transformation and on to changes in society and the world. My guest in this episode is Kate Tarling, a service leader and specialist who helps large organisations create successful services, by changing their working practices. She does this through consulting, training and writing, and regularly advises boards, executives and teams. She’s managing director of a services consultancy she founded in 2012 and previously held senior leadership roles in government and the private sector. She is...2023-10-1056 min

Unlocked with Skot WaldronUnlocking Creative Leadership With Andy Polaine"Unlocking Creative Leadership with Andy Polaine" is a captivating journey into the realm of leadership infused with creativity. In this enlightening program, Andy Polaine, a seasoned design and innovation luminary, delves into the powerful synergy between creativity and effective leadership. By demystifying the dynamics of creative thinking within a leadership context, participants are equipped with invaluable tools and insights to spark innovation, cultivate collaboration, and ignite inspiration among their teams. Through a rich tapestry of real-world examples and practical strategies, attendees not only gain a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of creativity and leadership but also learn how to...2023-10-0340 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineDr Pierce Otlhogile-Gordon – The Space Between Transformation and LiberationPower of Ten is a podcast hosted by Andy Polaine about design operating at many levels, zooming out from thoughtful detail through to organisational transformation and on to changes in society and the world. My guest in this episode is Dr Pierce Otlhogile-Gordon, known as Doctor OG, an innovation catalyst, researcher, facilitator, and evaluator, based in Botswana. Pierce is impassioned by the space between transformation and liberation, and researches the complexity, evaluation, and emergence of design and innovation across the world. Here we explore what that space between transformation and liberation actually is, the issues of...2023-09-2056 min

The Wicked PodcastAndy Polaine - Design LeadershipI am talking to Andy Polaine, who advises designers below and above leadership level to get across the 'Leadership Dip'.Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewickedpodcast The Wicked Podcast website: http://www.thewickedcompany.com/podcast/ 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/WICKED-COMPANY-When-Growth-Enough-ebook/dp/B07Y8VTFGY/ The Wicked Company website: https:www.thewickedcompany.com Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin...2023-07-2538 min

Radio Future Skills AcademyThe Story of Andy Polaine - The Leadership Dip and aligning with one's true self -In this episode of Creative Leaders Unplugged Andy Polain is our guest. He's a Design Leadership Coach, Service Designer, Educator, Writer, Podcaster and Speaker. We discuss navigating the leadership dip, the changing landscape of work, the importance of coaching and safe spaces for conversation, and the need for authentic leadership. We also touch on the concept of imposter syndrome, performative leadership, and the importance of aligning with one's true self.2023-07-141h 31

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineSheryl Cababa – Systems Thinking for DesignersPower of Ten is a podcast hosted by Andy Polaine about design operating at many levels, zooming out from thoughtful detail through to organisational transformation and on to changes in society and the world. My guest in this episode is Sheryl Cababa, author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers. Sheryl is a design researcher and strategist, and is the chief strategy officer at Substantial, a research insights and development studio based in Seattle. Her practice is focused on systems thinking and equity center design, and she’s worked with a diverse base of clients, including the Ga...2023-06-2950 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineAlex Schmidt – Deliberate InterventionPower of Ten is a podcast hosted by Andy Polaine about design operating at many levels, zooming out from thoughtful detail through to organisational transformation and on to changes in society and the world. My guest in this episode is Alex Schmidt, author of Deliberate Intervention: Using Policy and Design to Blunt the Harms of New Technology. Alex has pursued interests in public service and design through different avenues over her career. As an award-winning reporter and producer for NPR and others, she covered arts, business, technology, and urban development. Alex has published work in The...2023-05-0451 min

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineAbby Covert – Stuck? Diagrams Help.Power of Ten is a podcast hosted by Andy Polaine about design operating at many levels, zooming out from thoughtful detail through to organisational transformation and on to changes in society and the world. My guest in this episode is the wonderful Abby Covert, an author, teacher and community leader in the field of information architecture who aims to make information architecture and sensemaking skills accessible to everyone. Abby’s first book, How to Make Sense of Any Mess, demystified information architecture into a practical skillset that anyone can apply to any context where sense might ne...2023-03-2356 min

Near Future Laboratory PodcastN°062 - Structure vs. Imagination with Andy PolaineAndy Polaine is a designer, educator, writer and podcast guy. He hosts the wonderful 'Power of Ten' podcast. Andy is known for his work as a service designer, innovation consultant and professional executive coach. Don't forget — please support the podcast and all the things over at https://patreon.com/nearfuturelaboratory. Your support would be very much appreciated. Oh, also? Please rate and write a review of the podcast over on Apple Podcasts. That stuff really does help! Thank you! Julian 2023-02-131h 03

Power of Ten with Andy PolaineNatalie Dunbar – From Solo to ScaledPower of Ten is a podcast hosted by Andy Polaine about design operating at many levels, zooming out from thoughtful detail through to organisational transformation and on to changes in society and the world. My guest in this episode is Natalie Dunbar, UX-focused content strategist with a unique blend of skills as a journalist, content writer, and user experience researcher. Natalie excels in balancing the creation of delightful user experiences with strategic content that supports the needs of a business or organization. She is author of the newly released Rosenfeld Media book, From Solo to Scaled: Building a...2023-02-0644 min

The Product ExperienceThe language of product - Andy Polaine on The Product ExperienceWelcome back to The Product Experience podcast! For our first podcast episode to kick off 2023, we speak to Andy Polaine, Design Leadership Coach, about the systems and languages behind a product. The perfect topic to start the new year.Featured Links: Follow Andy on LinkedIn, Twitter and Mastodon | Andy's website | Andy's 'Mind Your Product Language' Speaker Deck from MTP Engage Hamburg 2022 | Buy Andy's book 'Service Design' | Andy's newsletter 'Doctor's Note' | Andy's podcast 'The Power of Ten' Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and g...2023-01-0433 min