Produced by Europa Creative Partners

In this episode, Dave Hayward and Tim Warren explore the complexities of leadership through personal experiences and insights.

Tim discusses the importance of resilience, trust, and emotional intelligence in navigating crises, both personal and professional.

He introduces the concept of 'leading with grit and grace' and draws parallels with the Japanese art of kintsugi, emphasising the beauty in imperfection and the lessons learned from challenges.

The conversation delves into the dynamics of control, ego, and the significance of communication in leadership, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of vulnerability and authenticity in guiding others.

Chapters

00:00 The Concept of Leading with Grit and Grace

02:26 Key Experiences in Leadership

05:52 The Importance of Nature in Leadership

08:43 Crisis Management and Trust in Leadership

11:24 Personal Crises and Leadership Growth

14:42 Lessons from Failure and Governance

18:31 Navigating COVID-19 Challenges

21:36 The Paradox of Control in Leadership

22:28 Negotiating Salary Transparency

24:36 The Impact of Ego in Professional Settings

26:49 Finding Focus in Crisis

30:25 Understanding Emotional Dynamics in Sales

32:18 The Beauty of Resilience and Healing

33:44 Effective Communication During Crisis

35:55 Pre-Decisioning and Managing Stress

39:52 Empowering Control in Leadership

47:04 Wrap Up

Keywords

leadership, resilience, personal growth, crisis management, kintsugi, emotional intelligence, trust, governance, grit, grace

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In this episode of Slideshow, host Dave Hayward speaks with Avi Shenkin, founder of End User, about her journey from a full-stack developer to an entrepreneur focused on creating purposeful technology.

The show's theme is the concept of unreasonable hospitality, which emphasises the importance of going beyond basic service to create memorable customer experiences.

Avi shares insights on how technology, particularly AI, can help scale these personalised experiences while maintaining a human touch.

The conversation highlights the need for validation in software development, the emotional connections that can be fostered through intentional service, and the future of business in a world increasingly influenced by automation and AI.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Unreasonable Hospitality

00:00 The Journey from Development to Strategy

02:50 Understanding Product-Market Fit

06:39 The Concept of Unreasonable Hospitality

10:17 Creating Memorable Experiences

13:59 Scaling Unreasonable Hospitality with Technology

19:24 Creating Personalized Itineraries

20:21 The Difference Between Service and Hospitality

21:20 Unreasonable Consistency in Customer Experience

24:25 Innovative Onboarding Experiences

28:46 Moments of Unreasonable Listening

34:32 Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage

38:42 Wrap Up

Keywords

technology, entrepreneurship, unreasonable hospitality, customer experience, AI, innovation, software development, business strategy, validation, scaling

What happens when you throw Slideshow with Dave Hayward with the AI Corner podcast, with a bunch of AI tools and a blank marketing brief?

Spoiler: chaos, creativity, and a joyful new product marketing plan.

In this crossover episode of Slideshow, I team up with the excellent Mike Bayly from Allexive and AI Corner to test-drive a heap of AI tools in real-time. We go from idea to prototype to pitch, all inside 40 minutes.

We cover:

• The brutal truth about AI output quality

• Why human-AI collaboration is the real magic

• How prototyping with AI can supercharge your go-to-market

• Why we both love the awkward middle part of creativity

Plus: a micro-launch idea for a fictional product that might actually be… pretty good?

It’s live, loose, and loaded with takeaways.

Watch it. Try it. Steal it.

Links and things:

• Dave Hayward: LinkedIn | Europa

• Mike Bayly: LinkedIn | Allexive | AI Corner

• Sign up for Bright Objects, our newsletter on AI, marketing, and strategy: europa.nz/#subscribe

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Crossover Concept

00:58 AI Corner and Its Purpose

03:29 Demo-Based Exploration of AI Tools

06:18 The Reality of AI Outputs

09:04 The Role of AI in Communication

12:05 AI as a Leveler for Businesses

14:25 Prototyping and Rapid Development with AI

17:10 Planning a Micro Launch Initiative

20:09 Generating Ideas for Product Launch

22:40 Deep Research and Competitor Insights

24:22 Exploring Four Square and Its Competitors

25:31 Using AI Tools for Product Development

27:29 Creating a Product Mockup and Marketing Strategy

28:37 The Impact of Generative UI on User Experience

32:21 Leveraging AI for Efficient Research and Insights

35:26 Finalising Product Details and Launch Strategy

41:40 Wrap Up

Keywords:

AI, marketing, product launch, demo, technology, collaboration, innovation, communication, tools, strategy

“AI for the Stuff You’re Bad At” with Nadia Ellis

Nadia Ellis is back. Our very first guest returns for round two, and this time we’re getting into something both highly practical and deeply human: how to use AI to help with the stuff you’re just not great at.

This episode is about those everyday moments where friction creeps in — staring at the blank page, trying to untangle your own thoughts, or drowning in information you’re supposed to do something with. And how AI can actually make life easier, if you know how to work with it.

We talk about:

• How AI can fill in your blind spots and shore up your weaknesses

• Why AI might be the unexpected hero of an ageing workforce

• What happens when AI gives everyone a megaphone, but no one an editor

• The three big blockers: getting started, catching your thoughts, and cutting through the noise

• Why the next big human skill might be reviewing, not writing

• The productivity trap of AI workslop (and how to avoid it)
  

From procrastination to productivity, neurodiversity to noisy inboxes, this episode is a warm, funny, and strategic look at how we can make AI work for us not the other way around.

Slideshow with Dave Hayward is a production of Europa Creative Partners.

Links and resources

Follow Nadia Ellis and Dave Hayward on LinkedIn

Join the Bright Objects newsletter: www.europa.nz/#subscribe

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back: AI and Its Applications

02:58 AI for the Stuff You're Bad At

05:41 Drowning in Information: The AI Work Slop

08:10 The Role of AI in Communication

11:03 AI as a Thought Partner

13:16 Democratizing Knowledge and Creativity

16:25 Breaking Down Silos in Organisations

17:41 The Rise of the Generalist

25:58 Harnessing Voice Technology for Enhanced Productivity

29:36 The Power of AI in Structuring Thoughts

32:47 AI as a Collaborative Partner in Decision Making

35:17 AI's Role in Emotional and Cognitive Support

42:57 Overcoming Procrastination with AI Planning Tools

We sat down with Ed Ortega for a 3-part masterclass exploring the AI continuum from non-trivial use of ChatGPT all the way through to custom AI builds.

Slideshow with Dave Hayward is a production of Europa Creative Partners.

Summary

Dave Hayward interviews Sam Browne, a successful entrepreneur and personal branding expert, who shares his journey from music to building a personal brand on LinkedIn.

Sam has built a framework for success on the professional network called "The Mind Share Method". Unlike the tech LinkedIn bros promising a quick fix or instant results, Sam's system is about consistently turning up in a way that is consistent with who you authentically are, and your goals and values.

Slideshow with Dave Hayward is a production of Europa Creative Partners, a boutique B2B marketing agency for tech and professional services firms. www.europa.nz

Chapters

00:00 Dave's intro

00:54 The Importance of Personal Branding

03:09 Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn

07:40 Identifying Your Ideal Client

10:00 The Personal Element in Personal Branding

14:45 Establishing Trust Through Personal Branding

15:19 Defining Your Personal Brand

20:42 Discovering Your Superpowers

21:56 Authenticity in Personal Branding

27:06 The Importance of Personal Branding

28:42 Understanding Authority Content

31:54 Building Trust Through Authority

36:26 The Art of Selling on LinkedIn

44:37 Creating a Compelling Sales Post

50:55 Wrapping Up and Next Steps

Keywords

personal branding, LinkedIn, entrepreneurship, creativity, authority content, sales strategy, authenticity, community building, marketing, digital presence

In this episode of Slideshow with Dave Hayward, Dave and Mark Laurence from Ten Past Tomorrow discuss the evolution and impact of AI. A key focus: AI literacy, the challenges of AI adoption, and the unique nature of AI transformation compared to previous digital transformations.

We explore the importance of building a culture of AI literacy within organisations, the risks associated with AI, and the future of work in an AI-driven landscape.

This episode touches on practical tools and strategies for integrating AI into business processes, as well as the emotional responses and ethical considerations surrounding AI technology.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI and Its Impact

02:05 Mark Lawrence's Journey into AI

04:14 Understanding AI Literacy and Its Importance

06:49 The Role of Education in AI Adoption

09:15 Cultural Challenges in AI Implementation

11:48 Navigating Emotional Responses to AI

14:27 AI Transformation vs. Digital Transformation

16:47 The Unpredictability of AI's Future

19:15 Building Blocks for AI Integration

21:52 The Importance of AI Training and Literacy

24:17 The Rapid Evolution of AI Technology

26:46 The Future of AI in Business

32:45 Strategic Automation Decisions

35:02 The Future of Workforce Dynamics

36:32 Navigating Expertise in the AI Era

41:03 Assessing AI Risks and Cultural Change

46:02 Understanding AI Adoption and Efficiency Gains

49:52 Rapid Fire AI Tool Comparisons

52:22 Building AI Literacy and Community Engagement

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Dave Hayward speaks with Jamie Morton, a seasoned science and environment journalist, about the profound impact of Brian Wilson on music, the challenges of science journalism, and the importance of genetic modification and conservation efforts in New Zealand.

We explore Jamie's journey into journalism, the significance of the Kiwi in conservation, and the advancements in cancer research.

The discussion also examines the role of journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of accurate science communication.

Chapters

00:00 Remembering Brian Wilson: A Musical Legacy

06:12 The Rena Disaster: A Turning Point in Environmental Journalism

16:56 The Kiwis for Kiwi Project: Conservation in Action

20:08 The Kiwi Conservation Connection

23:08 Cancer Research and Its Impact

32:28 Navigating Science Journalism During COVID

39:00 The Future of Science and Technology