Bloc Thinking

Werner Puchert, Jonathan Gall
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Let's explore ideas and concepts that make designers and entrepreneurs like us tick. Join us as we feed our insatiable curiosity seeking answers to the questions relevant to our listeners from inside and outside Central Europe.

  1. 04/18/2025

    Don't just say it - Facilitate it ft. Meg Bolger

    My recent conversation with Meg Bolger, the creator of Facilitator Cards, provided a fascinating look into the world of facilitation, its underlying principles, and practical applications. Meg shared the accidental origin of Facilitator Cards from a need to rapidly plan a facilitation training, emphasising the crucial distinction between content and process. We delved into the design and purpose of the cards as a distilled guide for facilitators of all levels, organised by colour-coded categories that often mirror the flow of a meeting. Drawing on her extensive experience in social justice education, Meg offered valuable insights into facilitating tough conversations, including the "ACT" framework: Acknowledge, Contain, and Timebox. Beyond the practical tools, the conversation explored Meg's philosophy that facilitation means "to make easy," focusing on the process and experience of group interaction and the importance of believing in people's ability to contribute.

    1h 21m

  2. 03/29/2025

    Playful things to think with ft. Stephen P. Anderson

    I went live on the 27th of March for a conversation with Stephen P. Anderson! We explored the fascinating world of "playful things to think with" and how they transform the creative process. We discussed how we can better give form to our ideas, manipulate them tangibly, and collaborate effectively to solve complex problems together. We explored the comparative advantages of physical tools (like cards, of course!), dove into rich approaches to creative thinking and collaboration techniques, and—time permitting—even touched on how emerging technologies might enhance our thinking processes. The conversation stemmed from our shared interest in making abstract thinking more concrete and accessible.

    1h 10m

  3. 01/24/2025

    'Dealing' Innovation ft. Nick Kellet founder of Deckible

    Join me for an inspiring conversation with Nick Kellet, the visionary behind Deckible! Discover how card decks are being reimagined for the digital age, blending creativity, mindfulness, and innovation. From the award-winning creator of GiftTRAP, Nick shares his journey and insights and how Deckible is transforming workshops, coaching, personal growth - and more!

    1h 28m
  4. Behind the Deck — Shatter convention with wild perspectives

    06/21/2024

    Behind the Deck — Shatter convention with wild perspectives

    Join me for a live interview with Jens Mühlstedt, the creative mind behind Inspiration Wild Cards. We delve into the world of design thinking and creativity… as related to design tool geekery, of course. Tune in for an insightful discussion exploring Jens’ journey in creating this innovative tool. ** Creative Coffee Break is a Bloc Thinking Production

    1h 4m

  5. 03/15/2022

    Breaking through - Making the transition from Designer to CEO - German Leon

    Running a business is not for everyone - but designers face an even steeper uphill battle. So why are some of us so ill-equipped when it comes to transitioning into business leadership roles?  German Leon is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer at GESTOOS, where they enable cameras and sensors to see, understand and respond to human movement and behaviour using Artificial Intelligence.   With roots in interaction and user experience design, German has embraced his new role as a business leader. We will be discussing how he was able to make this transition and get an inside look into his company's history and vision for the future of AI technology. You can find me, Werner Puchert, on LinkedIn and Twitter. Catch my design tool reviews on YouTube and keep up with my latest live streams at the Creative Coffee Break.

    49 min

  6. 03/01/2022

    Let your next opportunity find you, Forever employable - Jeff Gothelf

    What if you could stop looking for work and let your next job find you?  Jeff Gothelf is a recognized Lean thinking and design evangelist and a global Lean UX movement founder.   Now, imagine you could repurpose the principles Jeff has been championing and apply them to your career? That’s exactly what he has done in his time in the corporate world and the businesses he established. In his new book, Forever Employable, he demonstrates how to create your content, use it to develop your expertise, and then scale it to build a continuous stream of income, interaction, and community. You can find me, Werner Puchert, on LinkedIn and Twitter. Catch my design tool reviews on YouTube and keep up with my latest live streams at the Creative Coffee Break.

    58 min

  7. 02/15/2022

    Building bridges between ideas and action - Bill Sherman

    Thought leadership is a phrase used to describe any number of activities, but few have been able to master its potential. These pursuits can build bridges between ideas and action, driving business results, according to Bill Sherman.  Bill is the COO at Thought Leadership Leverage and co-host of the podcast "Leveraging Thought Leadership". He and his team develop strategies to rescue innovative business ideas often suffocating beneath layers of ambiguity.  Explore how you can build a bridge between your ideas and action to drive measurable results on this week's Creative Coffee Break with special guest, Bill Sherman. You can find me, Werner Puchert, on LinkedIn and Twitter. Catch my design tool reviews on YouTube and keep up with my latest live streams at the Creative Coffee Break.

    50 min

  8. 02/01/2022

    Reignite your Curiosity: There is always something new to learn - Anthony Rocco

    Curiosity is one of our innate superpowers. It powers the human race and fuels innovation. It's what drives us to create new things and explore the world around us.  More than often, Curiosity can be less present or move to the background.  Anthony Rocco, an Experience Designer & Strategist, joins me this week to talk about Curiosity and how to go about re-igniting it. You can find me, Werner Puchert, on LinkedIn and Twitter. Catch my design tool reviews on YouTube and keep up with my latest live streams at the Creative Coffee Break.

    53 min
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Let's explore ideas and concepts that make designers and entrepreneurs like us tick. Join us as we feed our insatiable curiosity seeking answers to the questions relevant to our listeners from inside and outside Central Europe.

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  • Creator
    Werner Puchert, Jonathan Gall
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Werner Puchert, Jonathan Gall
  • Show Website
    Bloc Thinking