True North

Loop11
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Every day people create and design. Problems are discovered and in turn solutions are found. Lives are intertwined and deeply impacted by these experiences. True North looks to uncover these stories and highlight the testing and research which drives the innovation.

  1. 17/06/2019

    The Laura & Milly Interview - Part 2

    Laura Summers and Milly Schmidt have been active contributors in the Australian tech scene for a while now. Both have strong backgrounds in design, development, user experience, copy writing and product management. They've also mentored dozens of young women and have both spoke at numerous events. In this two part episode we have a wide ranging discussion including, defining your skillset and handling imposter syndrome, how to navigate interviews, diversity at all levels, handling toxic cultures and how to build positive ones, salaries and more. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.

    32 min

  2. 03/06/2019

    The Laura & Milly Interview - Part 1

    Laura Summers and Milly Schmidt have been active contributors in the Australian tech scene for a while now. Both have strong backgrounds in design, development, user experience, copy writing and product management. They've also mentored dozens of young women and have both spoke at numerous events. In this two part episode we have a wide ranging discussion including, defining your skillset and handling imposter syndrome, how to navigate interviews, diversity at all levels, handling toxic cultures and how to build positive ones, salaries and more. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.

    38 min

  3. 21/05/2019

    Culture & Diversity - Part 2

    In the second of a two part episode we take a look at culture and diversity and learn how successful companies are thinking about this and what we can try in our own companies. We speak with Farai Madzima, A UX Lead from Shopify, Remya Ramesh, Senior Design Manager at REA Group, and Atlassian's Global Head of Diversity and Belonging, Aubrey Blanche. We learn that both of these important topics are much more nuanced than you might think. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.

    27 min

  4. 07/05/2019

    Culture & Diversity - Part 1

    In the first of a two part episode we take a look at culture and diversity and explore what they are and how they can be viewed differently. We speak with Farai Madzima, A UX Lead from Shopify, and Atlassian's Global Head of Diversity and Belonging, Aubrey Blanche. We learn that both of these important topics are much more nuanced than you might think. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.

    23 min

  5. 14/04/2019

    So you're not good enough. Now what?

    Carmel was sure she was going to be fired. It was clear to her that she was out of her depth & only a matter of time until someone found out. She should just quit... That's what she though, but not what she did. Carmel changed her thinking & put herself on the path to helping hundreds of other suffering from self doubt. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.

    27 min

  6. 31/03/2019

    Design Leadership: Easier said than done...

    How do you lead if you've never been well lead? We speak to design leaders at some of the world's most interesting companies to learn how they think about leadership, and what their major challenges were and continue to be. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.

    24 min

  7. 18/10/2017

    Designing Experiences that Matter

    When tragedy strikes & everything you've worked for is taken away from you, how do you respond? In this episode we hear the story of how someone took a devastating event & turned it into a company which changes the lives of thousands. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.

    23 min

  8. 29/08/2017

    Saving Our Children

    Motivated by the preventable death of a young girl, a group of students set out to design a better solution to anaphylactic allergies and in the process create an award winning idea. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.

    16 min
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4.6
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About

Every day people create and design. Problems are discovered and in turn solutions are found. Lives are intertwined and deeply impacted by these experiences. True North looks to uncover these stories and highlight the testing and research which drives the innovation.

Information

  • Creator
    Loop11
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2019
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    True North