In this episode of the Design Thinker Podcast, Dr Dani and Designer Peter are joined by Dr John Bennett, a leading scholar-practitioner, executive coach, and professor at the McColl School of Business, Queens University of Charlotte. John, author of The Manager’s Guide to Coaching for Change, brings nearly three decades of experience in helping leaders transform their approach to team performance.

In this episode, you will
• Understand what coaching is and what it is not
• Learn about the skills managers need for coaching
• Discover the positive impact of a six-minute coaching conversation

John's new book, The Manager's Guide to Coaching for Change, is now available on Amazon and other major retailers.

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In this episode, Peter steps into the spotlight, recounting how his skydiving experiences shaped his perspective on courage, self-talk, goal-setting, and teamwork. As Peter Peter reflects on this skydiving journey, he draws parallels between skydiving and working in organizations.

In this episode, you will
• discover the power of visualization for driving outcomes
• understand the importance of finding your community
• learn how the ritual of regular debrief can drive productivity and performance

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In this episode, Dr. Dani shares her nontraditional career path from aspiring law student to graphic designer to leading corporate transformations. A two-time university dropout, Dani discovered design while on the path to law school, which led her to attend design school and hone her passion for designing solutions. She explains how the lessons from design school became the foundation for driving impactful results in the corporate world.

In this episode, you will
• discover how design principles can drive business outcomes
• learn how embracing constraints leads to better problem-solving
• understand why empathy and curiosity are key to unlocking solutions

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