124. Feedback that Doesn't Derail the Project
Feedback isn’t the problem, it's how you ask for it. If you’ve ever received vague, emotionally charged, or completely off-track feedback, chances are there's a problem with your feedback process. In ...
2 Apr 13min
123. Stop Saying a Brand is Not a Logo - Say This Instead
How many times have you said “a brand is not a logo”… and watched clients glaze over? In this episode, I tackle why that line doesn’t resonate, and what to say instead if you want branding to click fo...
27 Mar 19min
122. Brand Strategy Workshops 101
Let’s demystify the whole workshop thing. The thought of running a strategy workshop strikes fear into many creatives, but they don't have to be scary. In fact they’re one of the fastest ways to build...
26 Feb 19min
121. What It Takes to Grow a Studio With Em Sparrow
Em Sparrow, founder of Sparo Studios, shares her experiences and learnings as a successful studio founder, and why she implemented some big changes in 2025. We talk about: • The most important skills ...
18 Feb 53min
120. Brand Strategy is Trending - What Does That Mean For You?
Brand strategy is having a moment. It’s no longer flying under the radar or reserved for the select few. What used to be a nice-to-have for designers is quickly becoming a non-negotiable to secure bet...
11 Feb 18min
119. Sell Like a Consultant with Hayden Burgess
In this episode, I have a value-packed chat with Hayden Burgess from Pitchr. We purposefully meander through lots of valuable insights, including: • What it means to have a 'no compromise' business •...
6 Feb 51min
118. Does Brand Strategy Really Need to Take 8 Weeks?
Brand strategy doesn’t need to take months to be valuable. In this episode I share: • Why long timelines are bloated, impractical, and irrelevant • A realistic 3-week brand strategy project plan for d...
30 Jan 19min
117. What If You're Not Cut Out for Brand Strategy?
What if you're not cut-out for brand strategy? What if you get it wrong? What if it takes too long? What if people think you're a fraud? There are so many 'what ifs' that hold designers back from lean...
26 Nov 202515min
