Just a Chat With

Andrew Dobbie
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We’re a video podcast diving into the mind's of the World's best brand and creativity experts. Hosted by Andrew Dobbie - https://linkedin.com/in/andrewdobbie Powered by MadeBrave - http://madebrave.com Book Andrew as a guest on your show, or to speak at your event - http://www.andrewdobbie.co.uk — Give us a follow on our social channels: - https://facebook.com/JustaChatWith - https://instagram.com/JustAChatWith - https://twitter.com/justachatwith - https://linkedin.com/company/35615125 — Our website: https://justachatwith.com

  1. 31 OCT

    Episode 38 | Lars Bastholm | Bastholm Creative Consulting, Ex-CCO at Google | Wonderpanic: Navigating the AI Creative Revolution

    Keywords creativity, AI, digital advertising, leadership, work-life balance, personal growth, innovation, creative management, technology, storytelling Summary In this episode of 'Just a Chat with a Brand and Creativity', host Andrew Dobbie interviews Lars Bastholm, a seasoned creative leader with a rich history in digital advertising and AI. They discuss Lars's unconventional journey into creativity, the evolution of digital advertising, and the challenges of leading creative teams. Lars shares insights on work-life balance, the impact of AI on creativity, and the importance of personal projects for young creatives. The conversation also touches on the duality of AI's potential, exemplified through a humorous experiment with an AI-generated Billy the Fish, showcasing the playful side of creativity in the age of technology. Takeaways Lars's journey into creativity was accidental, starting from a film and English degree. Direct marketing taught Lars the importance of understanding customers. The arrival of the internet changed the landscape of advertising. Leadership styles must adapt to different cultural backgrounds. Creative management often involves navigating corporate politics. AI tools can enhance creativity but should not replace the creative process. Personal projects are crucial for showcasing a creative's true self. The balance between work and life is essential for creativity. AI can create absurd scenarios, but human input is vital for quality. The future of creativity lies in collaboration between humans and AI. Titles Navigating Creativity in the Age of AI From Advertising to AI: Lars Bastholm's Journey Sound bites ""AI can superpower your creativity."" ""Fail fast, have fun while doing it."" ""You don't want to do the shit jobs."" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lars Bastholm 02:59 Lars's Journey into Creativity 10:02 The Evolution of Digital Marketing 12:17 Leadership in Creative Teams 18:04 The Challenges of Creative Management 25:04 Transitioning to Google and Work-Life Balance 30:06 Navigating the Creative Landscape at Google 31:58 Creative Leadership at Google 34:44 Balancing Work and Family Life 36:21 The Rise of AI and Machine Learning 39:41 Exploring AI Tools for Creativity 41:34 The Scandinavian Creative AI Summit 43:45 Wonder Panic: The Duality of AI in Creativity 46:44 The Dance of Human and AI Collaboration 49:40 Sora 2: A New AI Social Network 51:54 Navigating Reality in the Age of AI 56:30 The Future of Shared Reality and AI

    1h 5m

  2. 22 OCT

    Episode 37 | Danny Campbell | Founder Hoko Design | Kindness, Chaos and Crocs: The Architecture of a Meaningful Life

    In this episode of Just a Chat with, I sit down with architect and entrepreneur Danny Campbell, founder of Hoko Design and judge on BBC’s Scotland’s Home of the Year. We chat about building a business with purpose, the dangers of ego, and what happens when you scale too fast. Danny opens up about how near-burnout reshaped his views on success, why he swapped a Jaguar for Crocs, and how kindness—not competition—became his guiding principle. It’s a conversation about design, growth, and rediscovering what really matters—at work, at home, and in life. Key Takeaways: Ego is the enemy. Growth driven by ego leads to stress and instability. Purpose-driven growth lasts. Kindness scales. Doing good for others multiplies back—personally and professionally. Simplify to survive. Hoko shrank from 35 people to 10 and became more profitable and happier. Inside-out success. The best businesses start by getting the people and purpose right before the process. You don’t need more—just the right things. Letting go of material pressure creates mental freedom. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction to Danny Campbell 01:51 Incredible Journey: The McLean Brothers' Record-Breaking Row 05:25 Reflections on Travel and Inspiration 09:18 Finding Purpose and Passion in Work 12:54 The Architecture of Home: A Unique Perspective 17:41 Building a Team: The Importance of Complementary Skills 21:57 Navigating Growth: Lessons from Scaling a Business 26:41 Embracing Technology: The Role of AI in Architecture 30:05 The Impact of Public Life: Balancing Work and Family 34:20 Parenting in the Digital Age: Teaching Resilience 39:38 The Future of Hoko: Vision and Growth Strategies More here: https://justachatwith.com/

    48 min

  3. 14/11/2022

    Adam Morgan | Executive Creative Director, Adobe - How to inspire creativity in your team?

    In this episode, we sat down with Adam Morgan who is the Executive Creative Director at Adobe. With over 25 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on creativity, strategy and storytelling, Adam has produced several award-winning campaigns. He was also named the 40 under 40 up-and-coming professionals by Utah Business Magazine and in 2020 and AdWeek named him one of the top 100 creative minds in the world, influencing advertising, media, and culture.  If that wasn’t enough, he has also written a book called “Sorry Spock, Emotion Drives Business” and hosts his own podcast, “Real Creative Leadership” which talks about the issues, challenges and benefits of creative leadership.  Follow Adam here: Linkedin — Watch this episode on YouTube — We’re a video podcast talking brand and creativity with the world’s best in class. Hosted by Andrew Dobbie Sponsored by The One Club for Creativity Powered by MadeBrave Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Our website:  https://justachatwith.com

    48 min

  4. 03/10/2022

    Alex Dickens | Head of Brand, Grenade - How to Stay True to Your Brand?

    In this episode, we sat down with Alex Dickens who is the Head of Brand at Grenade.  Alex has been working for Grenade for the past eight years, starting out as their Junior Graphic Designer. Throughout this time, he has managed to build the Grenade brand into the award-winning, worldwide, explosive brand it is today.  Listen on to find out how he managed to get the best out of his creative team and what the Grenade brand stands for beyond the product.  Follow Alex here: Linkedin Instagram — Watch this episode on YouTube — We’re a video podcast talking brand and creativity with the world’s best in class. Hosted by Andrew Dobbie Sponsored by The One Club for Creativity Powered by MadeBrave Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Our website:  https://justachatwith.com

    35 min

  5. 01/08/2022

    Craig Black | Visual Artist - Is Acrylic Art The Next Big Brand Trend?

    In this episode, we sat down with Craig Black who is an amazing visual artist from Scotland. Craig is extremely passionate about what he does and has recently shifted away from his original technique of typography to create a whole new technique in visual art called Acrylic Fusion. This new technique involves mixing acrylic paints to create interesting and mesmerising patterns on different surfaces and products such as shoes, footballs and skateboards. All this began after he was inspired by his Wife’s leggings! His unique and versatile style has since led him to work with brands such as UEFA, Wisdom Audio, Pepsi and Ribble Cycles and his work has been displayed from New York to Dubai and Sydney. Listen on to find out how he has managed to grow such a successful studio, how he has evolved his artistic talent and his top tips for bringing in new opportunities. Follow Craig here: LinkedIn. Website. Instagram. — Watch this episode on YouTube — We’re a video podcast talking brand and creativity with the world’s best in class. Hosted by Andrew Dobbie Sponsored by The One Club for Creativity Powered by MadeBrave Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Our website:  https://justachatwith.com

    52 min

  6. 18/07/2022

    James Cross | Creative Director, BBC Creative - How to Build Shareable Stories Into Your Creative

    In this episode, we sat down with James Cross who is the Creative Director at BBC Creative. James joined the BBC in 2017, shortly after its inception. Since then, James has produced award-winning campaigns such as the Tokyo 2020, FIFA 2018 world cup and the ‘We know our place’ campaign celebrating women in sport. James got his start as a Copywriter, working with brands such as WKD, Domino’s and Harley-Davidson. Today, we discuss his transition from Copywriter to Creative Director, and how he manages to create such talented and distinctive creative work.  Follow James here:  Linkedin Website — Watch this episode on YouTube — We’re a video podcast talking brand and creativity with the world’s best in class. Hosted by Andrew Dobbie Sponsored by The One Club for Creativity Powered by MadeBrave Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Our website:  https://justachatwith.com

    45 min

  7. 27/06/2022

    Episode 32: Rob Mayhew | TikTok Star, Head of Influence & Retail - “Just Turn Up Everyday”

    In this episode, we sat down with Rob Mayhew, a stand-up comic, TikTok star and Head of Influence and Retail at FleishmanHillard.    In his 20 years of agency experience, Rob has worked with brands such as McVities, GSK, Lacoste, Bacardi, Molson Coors, and General Mills, building both content and global shopper strategies.    Rob now uses this experience, along with his comedic timing, to create viral sketches about agency life that resonate throughout the entire industry.    Listen on to discover how he comes up with ideas for TikTok, how he manages to post consistently while working full-time, what impact his TikTok success has had on his life and some of his top tips to get started! Follow Rob here:  TikTok LinkedIn Twitter Watch this episode on YouTube — We’re a video podcast talking brand and creativity with the world’s best in class. Hosted by Andrew Dobbie Sponsored by The One Club for Creativity Powered by MadeBrave Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Our website:  https://justachatwith.com

    44 min

  8. 06/06/2022

    Episode 31: Ndukwe Onuoha | Creative Director, Oliver MEA - “Shut Up & Listen”

    In this episode we sat down with Ndukwe Onuoha, an advertising copywriter, spoken word poet, and Creative Director at Oliver MEA which is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Over the course of his career, Ndukwe has created memorable communications in Nigeria and West Africa for brands like AB InBev, Uber, British Council, and Diageo's International Premium Spirits, amongst others.  Ndukwe describes himself as a “copywriter by day but a poet by design”, and you can listen to his second Spoken Word album, ‘Nwa Chukwu’, on all popular streaming platforms.  In 2020, Ndukwe was endorsed by Arts Council England for his work in poetry and moved to the UK with his family in 2021. He now lives in Derby with his wife and two children and continues to work on getting African stories told on the world stage.     Check out Ndukwe's work here Watch this episode on Youtube — We’re a video podcast talking brand and creativity with the world’s best in class. Hosted by Andrew Dobbie Sponsored by The One Club for Creativity Powered by MadeBrave Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Our website:  https://justachatwith.com

    47 min
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We’re a video podcast diving into the mind's of the World's best brand and creativity experts. Hosted by Andrew Dobbie - https://linkedin.com/in/andrewdobbie Powered by MadeBrave - http://madebrave.com Book Andrew as a guest on your show, or to speak at your event - http://www.andrewdobbie.co.uk — Give us a follow on our social channels: - https://facebook.com/JustaChatWith - https://instagram.com/JustAChatWith - https://twitter.com/justachatwith - https://linkedin.com/company/35615125 — Our website: https://justachatwith.com

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  • Creator
    Andrew Dobbie
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Dobbie
  • Show Website
    Just a Chat With

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