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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10/17/22 • 49 min
As the job market shifts from a fierce competition for talent to widespread layoffs and uncertainty, the creative industry faces both unprecedented challenges and new opportunities. In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates breaks down what’s fueling these changes in 2022, the major industry shifts he predicts in the coming years, and how these dynamics are influencing his own career path. Tune in for a candid discussion on navigating the evolving job landscape, positioning yourself for future opportunities, and what these transformations mean for creatives everywhere.
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07/20/20 • 27 min
In this powerful #ShareTheMicNow episode of The Crazy One, Sylvia Baffour delves into the importance of emotional intelligence in our professional and personal lives. She explores how to approach work with empathy, build deeper awareness, and leave a positive “emotional aftertaste” with everyone you interact with. Tune in to gain insights on cultivating emotional intelligence, creating meaningful connections, and making a lasting, positive impact on those around you.
Sylvia Baffour is a Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Executive Coach named among HubSpot’s Top 15 Female Motivational Speakers alongside Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins, and Iyanla Vanzant. She is the President of Baffour International LLC., a company helping organizations thrive and succeed with emotional intelligence strategies.
Sylvia is an Emotional Intelligence expert and author of I Dare You to Care. A book focused on how we can use emotional intelligence skills to inspire, influence, and achieve remarkable growth. She is also one of the most sought-after speakers and trainers in the fields of personal empowerment and professional development.
Sylvia has lived in several countries around the world and speaks five languages. She was recently ranked among the top 18 speakers at the World Championship of Public Speaking held in Malaysia. A competition that began with 35,000 contestants from 126 countries.
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04/07/18 • 35 min
In this insightful episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates breaks down the tough decision of leaving a job. Discover the seven clear signs that indicate it’s time to move on, learn how to avoid common emotional traps when considering new opportunities, and get a step-by-step guide on how to leave professionally after giving your notice. Tune in to ensure you make a thoughtful, confident choice and leave on the best possible terms for future success.
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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.
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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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Ep 88 Creativity: Trust is the key to everything.
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11/04/19 • 50 min
In this essential episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates explores why trust is the cornerstone of creativity, teamwork, and effective leadership—and why it’s often misunderstood or overlooked in most organizations. Stephen breaks down the various types of trust, explains where trust matters most, and shares practical ways to assess and strengthen it within your team. Tune in to discover powerful strategies for building a human-centered culture of trust that fuels collaboration, innovation, and growth.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Crazy One have?
The Crazy One currently has 145 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 40 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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