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How I planned a podcast in 5 minutes
I just planned a podcast in the time it took to make my morning cup of tea. What!?
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First year learnings from starting an agency
The plan for year 1 of Skysoclear was simple: Get through year 1! Most startups fail as they say, but suffice to say we're still here. We have some money in the bank, but more importantly, we've gained a tonne of learnings. Based on some of this journey, I've decided
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3 considerations when starting an agency
I didn't aim to set out and create an agency last year. I got here through a mix of self discovery and the realisation that I didn't want to create a lifestyle business.
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What I'm stopping and what I'm starting
Every December for the past few years, I stop some things and I start some things. I stop projects that aren't working out. I reduce a lot of interests and sometimes just kill some things that I've been thinking about for a while. Then I start some things. I wouldn't
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My experience as a contractor
"What I needed was a situation where I could earn enough to cover the bills, create savings and all at a low effort whilst I put together the masterplan."
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Becoming an entrepreneur
I shared previously my story of finding it hard to accept that I was a designer. Later, it was about being comfortable being called a facilitator. Now, it's about coming to terms with a new role.
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Why I quit
Two weeks ago, I called my employer to say that I was leaving. Here's why.
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Restarting the engine
Last December, as we were heading into Christmas, we found that projects would end or pause, ready to restart in January. But when we came back in January, I realised that it actually takes a monumental effort to "restart the engine" and how you shouldn't wait for perfect projects before
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The 3 changes I've made moving into management
Here's an excerpt from a podcast where I talked about moving into a management position. You can listen to the original episode here, or scroll down further for the formatted article. Enjoy! Becoming Managing Director recently, there's been a number of things that I've had to change about myself and
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My journey in product design so far
Here are my product design career highlights (so far!) and some photos along the way.
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Improving design sprints with data
I've been contemplating the design process the rest of this morning. About four years ago, I read the Sprint book and it changed how I approached design. The instruction manual to do my job was right there. The method was aspirational, measured and felt absolutely right. Last February, I ran