The Experience Designers

Change is often approached with toolkits, frameworks and curves, something that we try to break down into comprehensible pieces to control. Instead, we can choose a different route - seeing change as a mindset, a capability or a state of being. With Alex Budak we dive into the practices and skills we need to practice to live with and drive change in engaging and regenerative ways. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Building a people function inside of a scale-up business is a tricky ask. Everything is being created in the moment. Very little stays consistent, and things change constantly. In this episode you'll meet Linnea Bywall, Head of People at Alva Labs. We explore her journey from being employee number 14 to building out their people function, sharing the key foundations, mistakes along the way and moments of vulnerability.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We talk a lot about how to create a meaningful life and strong connections and relationships, to increase our quality of life, but what happens to our needs and preferences when they are pushed to their extreme? When we know we are about to die do we choose any differently? With Carina, we explore her observations of people’s last wishes in palliative care and how we can lead, plan and communicate in order to connect with others to create moments that matter - at any point in their life journey. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The experience of work and life have long been treated as two separate experiences, but what happens when we think about work the same way we think about life? With Aga we dive into what corporate cultures look like that make space for us to be human and what is needed for a workplace to send positive ripples into our lives. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Time to give up organizational charts, KPI’s, control and let go! Organize your company like a planetary system of circles. Let these circles self-organize and run the company. No hierarchy! Whilst your people play roles in these circles – your career doesn't go "up", it's about jumping through circles to constantly learn, contribute and grow. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Feedback has become a core component of work-life and the way we collaborate, but from a growth- and advancement-perspective it might not be hitting the mark. With Eva Hamboldt we explore how our brains react to feedback, why it might not be the best solution and how we could choose to do feedback instead.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We discuss the shifts and trends impacting the HR industry. The opportunities created both during and post COVID for the function itself. What prompted SAP to create a new HR model, how they've approached this redesign in order to add value to the organization in new ways. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Self-leadership has made a name for itself during the transition into hybrid work, and not always in the best way. With Mia and Malin we explore what self-leadership is and how it can be a tool for us to “bring our full selves to work”. And we talk about misconceptions around self-leadership - what it is NOT - and how we as leaders and co-workers to help each other out in being more authentic in our common workspaces. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jamie Owen, an expert in employee onboarding and experience, shares his insights on transforming the onboarding process. He discusses the critical transition from candidate to employee, emphasizing intentional design to enhance experiences. Owen highlights the importance of pre-boarding to engage candidates effectively. He also covers modern strategies like interactive orientations and the value of manager involvement. With a focus on emotional journey mapping and alignment across organizational functions, he presents best practices that foster integration and collaboration among new hires.

We know the brain is made for survival, but are we good at using its potential to grow and change? With Maria, we lean in to explore how we can help our brains create new pathways and change both our own capabilities, self-awareness and even how we experience life. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★