In this episode of Coach Class I had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Birss — writer, educator, keynote speaker, and former creative director — to explore curiosity, creativity, and the sensible use of AI. Key Takeaways From childhood curiosity to creative leadership: Dave traces his fascination with innovation to visiting the John Logie Baird Museum as a child. That early spark led him through careers in music, comedy, photography, and advertising before becoming a thought leader in ...
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In this episode of Coach Class I had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Birss — writer, educator, keynote speaker, and former creative director — to explore curiosity, creativity, and the sensible use of AI. Key Takeaways From childhood curiosity to creative leadership: Dave traces his fascination with innovation to visiting the John Logie Baird Museum as a child. That early spark led him through careers in music, comedy, photography, and advertising before becoming a thought leader in ...
Amanda Downs: On Ikigai, Leadership, and Why Sales Isn’t a Dirty Word
Coach Class
29 minutes
4 months ago
Amanda Downs: On Ikigai, Leadership, and Why Sales Isn’t a Dirty Word
In this episode of Coach Class, I was joined by Amanda Downs — commercial leader turned coach, facilitator, and soon-to-be author of Stepping Up to Sales Leader. Using the Japanese concept of Ikigai — your reason for being — as a guiding theme, Amanda reflects on what lights her up, how she helps others grow, and why leading a commercial team is a bit like tending a garden. Expect rich conversation on: How purpose, values, and integrity guide Amanda’s workThe link between psychological safety...
Coach Class
In this episode of Coach Class I had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Birss — writer, educator, keynote speaker, and former creative director — to explore curiosity, creativity, and the sensible use of AI. Key Takeaways From childhood curiosity to creative leadership: Dave traces his fascination with innovation to visiting the John Logie Baird Museum as a child. That early spark led him through careers in music, comedy, photography, and advertising before becoming a thought leader in ...
