In this in-depth discussion, recorded at the UTS podcast studio in Sydney, Australia, Nirish Shakya talks with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty, co-authors of the book 'Designing Tomorrow.' Keep listening to win a free copy of the book!

They delve into the shifting paradigms of the design industry, advocating for a life-centred approach that goes beyond human and business needs to consider the health of the planet and all its life forms.

The conversation covers the essential mindsets, tools, and techniques for designers, changemakers, and entrepreneurs to foster more sustainable practices and product life cycles. It also touches on the importance of collaboration across disciplines and sectors to achieve significant, positive change.

Highlighting the roles of education, corporate responsibility, and individual action, Martin and Steve share insights into making impactful changes within organisations and the broader societal context.

To enter the free book giveraway of the book ‘Designing Tomorrow’, drop a comment on any of our social media channels or email us (nirish@designfeeling.co) with an example of an organisation or a local community group or an individual who's having a positive impact in a small but growing way.

Shownotes

Order your copy of ‘Designing Tomorrow’

https://www.designingtomorrowbook.com

Martin Tomitsch

https://www.linkedin.com/in/martintomitsch/

Steve Baty

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebaty

Website Carbon Calculator

https://www.websitecarbon.com/

Good & Fugly

https://goodandfugly.com.au/

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Illustrations by Isa Vicente

https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/

Music by Brad Porter

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This episode features a profound conversation with Steve Chapman, focusing on the liberation from societal constraints to embrace creative spontaneity and personal development.

Steve shares his transition from as a organisational culture expert to pursuing artistic freedom, underlining the importance of lived experiences over traditional learning. Steve’s projects like 'Sound of Silence' and 'Lost Cat' underscore the value of initiating endeavours without fixed goals, highlighting an organic discovery process.

Additionally, Steve discusses his mask workshops, derived from Keith Johnson's concepts and Gestalt therapy, which facilitate personal discovery by encouraging participants to express hidden facets of their identities.

Through these workshops and his approach to creativity, Steve emphasises the significance of embracing life's uncertainties and contradictions, acknowledging 'not knowing' as an intrinsic part of the human condition and a gateway to deeper self-awareness and creative exploration.

Show notes

Attend Steve Chapman’s Mask Workshop on 17th May 2024 in London

https://www.canscorpionssmoke.com/masks/

Connect with Steve Chapman

https://www.canscorpionssmoke.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stevexoh/

Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25491.Escape_from_Freedom

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In this deep conversation with consultant, facilitator, and mentor, Lana Jelenjev, and host Nirish Shakya, they delve into topics of self-discovery, healing-centred ecosystems, and building deep connections. They discuss the importance of pausing, self-reflection, decolonising oneself, and the role of body consciousness in healing. Lana shares her personal story, weaving through the stages of her life, from battling breast cancer to embarking on a self-discovery journey. This episode is packed with deep introspective discussions, powerful anecdotes, and significant insights about personal healing and how it radiates to form healing-centred ecosystems.

In this episode:

• From breast-cancer to self-discovery
• Healing-Centered ecosystems
• Mindset reframe: we’re all born self-actualised
• Decolonising oneself
• The practice of Nemawashi: A new approach to problem solving
• The art of pausing
• And much more!

Lana Jelenjev's work primarily focuses on the dreaming, designing, and illumination of new systems. She collaborates with impact-driven organisations that serve groups whose voices need to be amplified, whether through training, mentoring programs, or by weaving communities of practice to deepen and integrate change. In her roles as a consultant, facilitator, mentor, and board leader, Jelenjev supports the organizations she works with by helping them expand their vision, connect with their target audience, define strategic directions for their services, design meaningful and engaging training programs, community of practice, or cohort learning programs, and facilitate safer and brave spaces.

Shownotes

Connect with Lana Jelenjev

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanajelenjev/

lanajelenjev.com

Books by Iyanla Vanzant

https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/15508.Iyanla_Vanzant

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