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Mar 131 min read
Supporting Your Team: The Art of Innovation Leadership
I am often asked, "What does it take to be a leader when working on innovation projects, and how is it different from other leadership?"

Feb 241 min read
The Power of Three: Unveiling User Experiences through Immersion, Observation and Interviews
I believe that every team member should conduct ethnographic research once in a while to better understand who is using your products.

Jan 133 min read
2025: How I am Embracing Connections
Esalen is consider my "happy place" to be resourceful during hard times. I love that it is a mellow, introspective place...

Sep 30, 20241 min read
Demystifying the Innovation Process: A Practical Guide for Teams
Innovation is not merely about generating ideas; it's a structured journey of creating meaningful change.

Sep 17, 20242 min read
Back to Business: Fall Reading for Innovative Leaders
Check out these book recommendations for innovative leaders.

Aug 21, 20244 min read
Chapeau to the Olympics: An Amazing Experience!
I spent ten days this summer attending the Olympic games in Paris and am in awe of the experience.

Aug 8, 20241 min read
Discussing the Importance of Diverse Teams on the Secrets of Success Radio Show
Recently, I joined host Bill Horan on the Secrets of Success on 90.3 WHPC .

Aug 7, 20241 min read
Inside Personal Growth Podcast: Fire Up Innovation with Helene Cahen
Grateful to join Greg Voisen on his podcast, Inside Personal Grow, where we discuss the importance of innovation in corporate settings

Jul 30, 20241 min read
#TimTalk LinkedIn Live - Fire Up Your Innovation
Recently Timothy Hughes of #TimTalk welcomed me to his podcast to discuss how businesses thrive by harnessing the power of innovation.

Jun 5, 20241 min read
The Importance of Challenging Assumptions with Innovation Teams
Working with innovation teams, I often kick off the project with a "Wall of Assumptions" activity.

Jun 3, 20243 min read
My Innovative Journey
Recently, I hit 2000 LinkedIn connections, a milestone for an introverted Parisian who moved here 30 years ago with no network.

Apr 2, 20241 min read
Six Reasons To Consider an Innovation Coach
Through my work, I see people get excited about training programs and tools for creativity and innovation but struggle to maintain practice.

Mar 29, 20241 min read
Does Your Organization Need Innovation?
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, if you are not innovating in a world that is changing, your organization is unlikely to survive.

Mar 20, 20241 min read
The Business Power Hour Podcast, Hosted by Deb Krier: Innovation
I had the honor of being a guest on The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier - we discussed the value of diverse perspectives in innovation.

Feb 19, 20241 min read
Everyday MBA Podcast: Developing and Sustaining Innovation in Teams
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Kevin Craine of Everyday MBA Podcast about innovation in teams.

Oct 31, 20238 min read
If I Had A Hammer: Brainstorming Misunderstood
While some believe brainstorming doesn’t work, I see brainstorming is one tool (among others) in the Ideation Diverging phase

Oct 14, 20234 min read
Exploring the Relationship between Innovation and Productivity
Back in February of 2018, I had the honor of joining my colleague Janice Francisco as a guest at the joint meeting of the Conference...

Sep 28, 20233 min read
The Gift Of Feedback - An Innovative Approach
The first time I heard the expression ‘feedback is a gift” was from George Campbell, the then Director of the d.school at Stanford. It...

Sep 7, 20232 min read
How To Make Innovation Practice Stick? Get a Coach.
While people get excited about training programs for creativity and innovation, it is often challenging to maintain those skills

Aug 3, 20234 min read
Use Awareness to Tap into Kindergarten Creative
When I work with a team around improving their innovation approaches, I often ask: are you creative?
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