The Crazy One
Stephen Gates
The Crazy One helps you find new insights and breakthroughs in your career, creativity, and leadership. In every episode, Stephen Gates gives you honest and actionable insights taken from his experience leading global in-house and agency creative teams, building multiple Fortune 100 brands, and working as InVision’s Chief Design Evangelist coaching and working with companies ranging from small start-ups to some of the world's biggest and innovative companies. Recognized with 2020 Webby Awards Honoree for Best Technology podcast, Inside Design’s #1 favorite design podcast, How Design Live #1 design leadership podcast, Springboard’s #1 must-listen UX design podcast and more.
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Ep 114 Career: Overcoming fear and self-doubt
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04/26/21 • 41 min
The pandemic has grown and magnified many people's fears and imposter syndrome. We have all been forced into a huge amount of change in a short amount of time, and those new and old fears are starting to manifest in bad ways for a lot of people and companies. In this episode, we will look at why fear and self-doubt grow in people, leaders, and companies, the 6 types of fears creatives often suffer from, and our mindsets that often feed those fears.
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11/23/20 • 48 min
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09/13/21 • 47 min
In this timely episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into how the pandemic has reshaped our experiences with imposter syndrome in a remote work world. He explores three key factors unique to remote work that have intensified imposter syndrome, examines how these changes impact the five types of imposter syndrome, and provides actionable strategies to manage and overcome it. Stephen also shares insights on how you can support colleagues facing similar challenges. Tune in for practical advice to help you tackle imposter syndrome and thrive in the new work landscape.
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11/22/21 • 44 min
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the art of facilitation—a crucial yet often overlooked skill that transforms meetings and workshops into spaces where everyone can contribute meaningfully. Stephen breaks down what it takes to be a great facilitator, debunking the myth that you need to be an extrovert and sharing practical actions and behaviors to lead effective sessions. Tune in for a complete facilitation playbook packed with strategies to balance meeting goals, foster team dynamics, and create a true “participation democracy” that elevates collaboration.
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05/17/20 • 3 min
The Amazing Design People list was created as a worldwide, community-led talent base to help those creatives who have recently been laid off or furloughed. It started as a simple Google sheet, but thanks to Felix Lee and James Baduor it has grown into a site where you can get listed if you are looking for work, apply for 100+ current job openings and get feedback on your portfolio or resume from an astounding collection of mentors.
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How I'm finding hope in these difficult times.
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03/23/20 • 21 min
I wanted to quickly share a few insights and perspectives that I've been sharing with friends, co-workers, leaders and other creatives to try and help in these unprecedented times. I hope it helps. FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:
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10/02/23 • 56 min
In this powerful episode of The Crazy One podcast, Stephen Gates shares his standout keynote from the 2023 BeMore Festival, the ultimate 24-hour global super conference featuring over 100 top voices in Design, AI, Product Development, and Career Growth. Tune in to discover actionable strategies to build a breakthrough career, from unlocking creative potential to thriving in an evolving industry. Stephen dives deep into essential career growth insights, with advice on navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and positioning yourself for long-term success. Join a journey designed to inspire, educate, and elevate your career to the next level!
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Ep 112 #ShareTheMicNow: The Power of Youth in Redesigning Systems by Antionette Carroll
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02/01/21 • 53 min
In the fifth episode of the #ShareTheMicNow series on The Crazy One, Antionette Carroll leads an inspiring conversation on “The Power of Youth in Redesigning Systems.” Joined by dynamic voices Connie Flores, Nora Lidia, Robert Beckles, and Quinton Ward, this episode delves into how young leaders are reimagining and transforming systems for a more equitable future. Listen in to hear powerful insights on youth-led change, systemic redesign, and the incredible impact of new generations taking charge to create meaningful progress.
Antionette D. Carroll is the Founder and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab, a nonprofit social enterprise designing healthy and racially equitable communities for Black and Latinx populations through education and training programs, community engagement consulting, an online national platform, and open-source tools and resources. Creative Reaction Lab is creating a collaborative youth-led, community-centered movement challenging racial inequities in the education, media, health and healthcare, and government and public service sectors. Within this capacity, Antionette has pioneered a new form of creative problem solving called Equity-Centered Community Design. Throughout her career, Antionette has worked for non-profits working for social justice, human rights, and diversity and inclusion. These experiences led to her background as a social entrepreneur, non-profit leader, and design activist. Antionette's personal mission in life is to challenge standards, make CHANGE, and CHAMPION approaches resulting in foundational and community impact.
Connie Flores - Connie is a Xicana visual designer raised in Houston, TX. She completed her BFA in Communications Design at Syracuse University. Currently freelancing in the Greater St. Louis area, she is eager to collaborate with other creatives to find suitable approaches at the intersection of design and social justice.
https://connieflores.com
Nora Lidia - Nora is a redesigner for Justice: Social, Economic, and Mental Health, writer
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Robert Beckles - Robert is an engagement Specialist, at Williams and Associates, Inc.
http://minorityhealthstl.org
Quinton Ward - Quinton is a designer, co-Host of Speak Up St. Louis, Executive Director of the St. Louis MetroMarket working in the intersection of art, design, and community.
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Welcome to the crazy
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07/14/16 • 9 min
In this inaugural episode of The Crazy One, host Stephen Gates, an award-winning Creative Director, shares his unique journey and the experiences that ignited his passion for creativity and leadership. Stephen introduces listeners to the vision behind the podcast, outlining the exciting topics that will be explored in future episodes, from harnessing creativity to navigating the challenges of design and innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned creative professional or just starting your journey, join Stephen as he sets the stage for insightful discussions that will inspire and empower you to unlock your full creative potential.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Crazy One have?
The Crazy One currently has 142 episodes available.
What topics does The Crazy One cover?
The podcast is about Leadership, Creativity, Design, Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, Podcasts, Arts, Business, Innovation, Public Speaking and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on The Crazy One?
The episode title 'Ep 114 Career: Overcoming fear and self-doubt' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Crazy One?
The average episode length on The Crazy One is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Crazy One released?
Episodes of The Crazy One are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Crazy One?
The first episode of The Crazy One was released on Jul 14, 2016.
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