Slideshow with Dave Hayward

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.Chapters00:00 The Concept of Leading with Grit and Grace02:26 Key Experiences in Leadership05:52 The Importance of Nature in Leadership08:43 Crisis Management and Trust in Leadership11:24 Personal Crises and Leadership Growth14:42 Lessons from Failure and Governance18:31 Navigating COVID-19 Challenges21:36 The Paradox of Control in Leadership22:28 Negotiating Salary Transparency24:36 The Impact of Ego in Professional Settings26:49 Finding Focus in Crisis30:25 Understanding Emotional Dynamics in Sales32:18 The Beauty of Resilience and Healing33:44 Effective Communication During Crisis35:55 Pre-Decisioning and Managing Stress39:52 Empowering Control in Leadership47:04 Wrap Up Keywordsleadership, resilience, personal growth, crisis management, kintsugi, emotional intelligence, trust, governance, grit, grace

Produced by Europa Creative Partners.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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Unreasonable Hospitality00:00 The Journey from Development to Strategy02:50 Understanding Product-Market Fit06:39 The Concept of Unreasonable Hospitality10:17 Creating Memorable Experiences13:59 Scaling Unreasonable Hospitality with Technology19:24 Creating Personalized Itineraries20:21 The Difference Between Service and Hospitality21:20 Unreasonable Consistency in Customer Experience24:25 Innovative Onboarding Experiences28:46 Moments of Unreasonable Listening34:32 Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage38:42 Wrap Up Keywordstechnology, 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 qualityWhy human-AI collaboration is the real magicHow prototyping with AI can supercharge your go-to-marketWhy we both love the awkward middle part of creativityPlus: 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 | EuropaMike Bayly: LinkedIn | Allexive | AI CornerSign up for Bright Objects, our newsletter on AI, marketing, and strategy: europa.nz/#subscribeChapters:00:00 Introduction and Crossover Concept00:58 AI Corner and Its Purpose03:29 Demo-Based Exploration of AI Tools06:18 The Reality of AI Outputs09:04 The Role of AI in Communication12:05 AI as a Leveler for Businesses14:25 Prototyping and Rapid Development with AI17:10 Planning a Micro Launch Initiative20:09 Generating Ideas for Product Launch22:40 Deep Research and Competitor Insights24:22 Exploring Four Square and Its Competitors25:31 Using AI Tools for Product Development27:29 Creating a Product Mockup and Marketing Strategy28:37 The Impact of Generative UI on User Experience32:21 Leveraging AI for Efficient Research and Insights35:26 Finalising Product Details and Launch Strategy41:40 Wrap Up Keywords:AI, marketing, product launch, demo, technology, collaboration, innovation, communication, tools, strategy

“AI for the Stuff You’re Bad At” with Nadia EllisNadia 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 weaknessesWhy AI might be the unexpected hero of an ageing workforceWhat happens when AI gives everyone a megaphone, but no one an editorThe three big blockers: getting started, catching your thoughts, and cutting through the noiseWhy the next big human skill might be reviewing, not writingThe 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 resourcesFollow Nadia Ellis and Dave Hayward on LinkedIn Join the Bright Objects newsletter: www.europa.nz/#subscribeChapters00:00 Welcome Back: AI and Its Applications02:58 AI for the Stuff You're Bad At05:41 Drowning in Information: The AI Work Slop08:10 The Role of AI in Communication11:03 AI as a Thought Partner13:16 Democratizing Knowledge and Creativity16:25 Breaking Down Silos in Organisations17:41 The Rise of the Generalist25:58 Harnessing Voice Technology for Enhanced Productivity29:36 The Power of AI in Structuring Thoughts32:47 AI as a Collaborative Partner in Decision Making35:17 AI's Role in Emotional and Cognitive Support42:57 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.