How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…
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Контент предоставлен Dr. Dani Chesson and Designer Peter Allan, Dr. Dani Chesson, and Designer Peter Allan. Весь контент подкастов, включая эпизоды, графику и описания подкастов, загружается и предоставляется непосредственно компанией Dr. Dani Chesson and Designer Peter Allan, Dr. Dani Chesson, and Designer Peter Allan или ее партнером по платформе подкастов. Если вы считаете, что кто-то использует вашу работу, защищенную авторским правом, без вашего разрешения, вы можете выполнить процедуру, описанную здесь https://ru.player.fm/legal.
Optimism is essential to problem-solving, but it's not just about seeing the good, we have to understand the constraints. In this episode, Dr. Dani and Designer Peter take a deep dive into Situation Optimizing to explore what it is and why it is important, and how it shows up in problem-solving.
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Контент предоставлен Dr. Dani Chesson and Designer Peter Allan, Dr. Dani Chesson, and Designer Peter Allan. Весь контент подкастов, включая эпизоды, графику и описания подкастов, загружается и предоставляется непосредственно компанией Dr. Dani Chesson and Designer Peter Allan, Dr. Dani Chesson, and Designer Peter Allan или ее партнером по платформе подкастов. Если вы считаете, что кто-то использует вашу работу, защищенную авторским правом, без вашего разрешения, вы можете выполнить процедуру, описанную здесь https://ru.player.fm/legal.
Optimism is essential to problem-solving, but it's not just about seeing the good, we have to understand the constraints. In this episode, Dr. Dani and Designer Peter take a deep dive into Situation Optimizing to explore what it is and why it is important, and how it shows up in problem-solving.
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяThe inspiration for this podcast came from a question posed by Ian Scott, a longtime listener and friend of the podcast. Ian asked, "What's your view on human-centered systems thinking?" In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter explore the intersection of human-centered design and systems thinking. In this episode, you will • Understand how these approaches work together to deliver better solutions. • Learn how to leverage these holistic approaches in your work • Discover practical strategies for integrating these practices…
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1 Ep#44: Design Thinking in Action - The SWAT Approach to Business Transformation 1:05:47
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяWhen Fonterra - a dairy cooperative in Aotearoa New Zealand - faced a critical workforce shortage, the usual ways of working weren't going to deliver the outcomes they needed. Enter the SWAT approach to business transformation - a fit-for-purpose, multi-disciplinary way to tackle critical business challenges. In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter welcome Suzie Lewisham - People and Culture Director for the COO division at Fonterra, for an inside look at their award-winning approach to transforming business at pace. In this episode, you will • Learn about the SWAT approach to transforming business at pace • Understand how creating a fit-for-purpose approach unlocks faster, smarter solutions to critical business challenges • Discover how to bring together multi-disciplinary teams to break through silos and accelerate progress You can connect with Suzie Lewisham on LinkedIn. Suzie and Dr Dani have captured their learnings and process from this award-winning work in a white paper, which you can access at designthinkerinstitute.com/swatapproach…
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Has collaboration become a catch-all solution, losing the focus and impact it was meant to deliver? In this episode, Dr. Dani and Designer Peter unpack why collaboration often feels more like a burden than a boost. They explore how overuse and misuse have turned it into an overrated buzzword and what teams can do to bring intention and effectiveness back to colloboration. In this episode, you will • Understand why collaboration fatigue is holding teams back. • Learn how to identify when collaboration is necessary—and when it’s not. • Discover actionable strategies to balance solo and group work for better results.…
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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.…
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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1 Ep#39: Power of the Pause: Why Taking a Break Matters 1:00:29
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяIn a world that glorifies busyness, breaks are dismissed as unimportant and a barrier to productivity. However, this isn't actually the case. In this episode, Dr. Dani and Designer Peter discuss the often overlooked but essential practice of pausing. They explore the power of micro, mini, and mighty pauses and discuss how intentional breaks can increase productivity, creativity, and mental clarity. In this episode, you will: • learn about three types of pauses the micro, the mini, and the mighty • understand how breaks can increase your brain's capacity to problem-solve • discover practical ways to incorporate pauses into your daily routine…
Do you struggle with perfectionism? Is it holding you back? In this episode, Dr. Dani Chesson and Designer Peter Allan explore how perfectionism hinders progress and keeps us trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and share tips on how to break free from the trap. In this episode, you will • understand the difference between helpful and harmful perfectionism • learn practical techniques to move from overthinking to action • discover how iteration and empathy can break the perfectionism cycle…
We often focus on creating a seamless customer experience (CX), but what happens when we ignore employee experience (EX)? In this episode, Dr. Dani and Designer Peter dive into the often-overlooked connection between EX and CX, exploring why great customer experiences depend on happy, engaged employees. In this episode, you will: • understand the direct relationship between employee experience and customer satisfaction • learn why neglecting EX leads to higher turnover, lower productivity, and poor CX outcomes • discover practical ways to improve EX and elevate your overall business performance…
Customer Experience (CX) is vital for businesses in the 21st century, but do we know what we mean when we say CX? In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter explore CX. In this episode, you will • understand what CX is and what it is not • learn why CX is a vital aspect of business success • discover how to design and operationalize a winning CX…
Experience — a term that's become ubiquitous in business, but do we really know what we mean when we say Customer Experience, Employee Experience, Patient Experience, and the like? In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter explore the anatomy of an experience. In this episode, you will: • learn what is meant by experience • understand the macro and micro-moments that shape an experience • discover practice insights on designing an experience…
Emotions are central to the human experience, influencing every aspect of our personal, professional, and social lives. They are complex and multifaceted, shaping how we perceive and interact with the world. Research suggests that up to 95% of our decisions are driven by emotions, underscoring their powerful impact on our choices. In this episode, you will: • understand the definition of emotions • discover the role of emotions in designing solutions • learn about frameworks and tools to explore and navigate emotions…
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Прослушать Позже Прослушать Позже Списки Нравится НравитсяHave you heard of BANI? Are you ready for it? The term VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) was coined in the 1980s to describe the context of the world. Four decades later, is this term still relevant? The term BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) was coined in 2020 to describe the current environment. In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter explore BANI. In this episode, you will • learn about the concept of BANI • understand the relevance of Design Thinker capabilities in a BANI world • get practical tips on applying Design Thinker capabilities…
What are the ethical obligations of design research? In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter explore the importance of informed consent when doing design research. From historical examples like the Tukaseegee experiments to contemporary design research, this episode explains why it is important for participants to fully understand their involvement in any research activity. In this episode, you will • understand the ethical obligations when carrying out design research • learn the "how-tos" of informed consent, including the key topics that need to be covered • hear real-life examples of how to customize the informed consent process so it is fit for the purpose…
What is discovery work? How does it help reduce risk and deliver better outcomes? In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter dive into the "how-to" of discovery work to explain what it is, why it is important, and tips on how to get started. In this episode, you will • discover the importance of discovery work • learn how to get started with discovery • hear stories of how discovery work has influenced the outcome of projects…
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