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Welcome to my library of short, helpful articles. I cover how to use simple tools and techniques, the latest in AI, and the essential people skills (like leadership and mindset) needed to keep new ideas flowing. All advice is practical and easy to use on your current project.
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Beyond the Buzzword: What an Innovation Coach Actually Does
The word “innovation” gets thrown around a lot. But how do you actually get from a scattered whiteboard idea to a product that customers love and that makes money?
That’s where the Innovation Coach comes in. We are not the people with the ideas; we are the engineers of the process and the catalysts of the culture that allows great ideas to consistently thrive.
The Innovator's Mindset: 4 Traits to Cultivate Creativity in Business
In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead isn’t just about stumbling upon the next big idea; it’s about building a mental framework that consistently turns problems into profits. Whether you are curious about innovation and personal growth or a professional seeking a competitive advantage for your business, you need an innovation mindset.
The Future of Work: 7 Essential Human Skills AI Can't Steal From You
AI is everywhere, and it’s getting smarter every day. It can analyze data, automate tasks, and even generate creative content in seconds. Whether you’re a curious learner wondering what skills to prioritize in the AI era or an innovation manager seeking to future-proof your company, you’ve likely asked: “What’s left for humans to do?”
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Innovation Strategy
Innovation Tools & Methods
The "how-to" guides: Specific, simple techniques for building and testing ideas, like Lean Startup and Design Thinking.
Innovation Trends & Insights
What's next in the market: Big-picture ideas, future trends, and understanding new challenges and opportunities for your business.
Product Validation
How to know if your idea will work: Testing your ideas, building a first version (MVP), and making sure customers want it.
Digital Transformation & AI
Future of Work & AI
Skills for the future: What human skills AI can't replace, and how to work with new technology.
Digital Health
How to use technology for better health: Guides on applying AI and other new tools to the health, wellness, and mental health fields.
Ethical AI & Governance
How to use AI safely and responsibly: Guides on avoiding bias, meeting rules, and building trust.
AI Strategy & Application
How to use AI in your projects: Simple ways to integrate and use Artificial Intelligence to get better results.
- The 5 Dimensions of AI Loyalty: New Strategies for Hotel Guest Retention, Jan 2024
- Global Classroom, Zero Barriers: How AI Makes Education Accessible Worldwide, Dec 2023
- EdTech Breakthrough: AI Strategies for Feedback, Gamification, and Retention, Dec 2023
- The Executive Guide to AI Adoption: Managing Security, Ethics, and Change, Nov 2023
- The Future of Work: Directing Generative AI for Superior Creative Outcomes, Oct 2023
- Executive Briefing: The 5 Critical AI Trends You Must Master Now, Oct 2023
Tech Convergence
When technologies combine: Articles discussing how AI works together with other new technologies (like virtual reality, smart devices, and secure data systems).
Innovation Culture & Leadership
Innovation Culture & Mindset
Focus on the mind: Building the personal qualities (like curiosity and resilience) needed to innovate and lead change.
- Beyond the Buzzword: What an Innovation Coach Actually Does, Jan 2026
- The Innovator’s Mindset: 4 Traits to Cultivate Creativity in Business, Nov 2025
- The Ultimate Year-Long Coach: Achieve Your Goals with Generative AI, Dec 2024
Cultural Intelligence: AI as a Bridge in Overcoming Language Barriers, Jul 2024
Team Leadership & Capabilities
Leadership skills: How to coach your team, communicate clearly, and lead people through creative projects.
- Listen Up: Innovation Doesn’t Start with Ideas, It Starts Here, Sept 2025
- Resilience Wins: Thriving Through Failure in the Age of Innovation, Sept 2025
- Fuel Innovation with Feedback: Your Secret Weapon for Growth, Jul 2025
- Innovation Starts with “What If?”: Making Curiosity Your Strategic Superpower, Jun 2025
- Turn Talk Into Traction: The Communication Strategy for Scaling Innovation, May 2025
- Foster Creativity with Effective Team Coaching: A Strategic Guide for Innovation Leaders, Apr 2025
- The Collective Edge: Unlocking Innovation Through Strategic Team Collaboration, Feb 2025
- The Strategic Advantage: AI Hacks for Working Parents (Part 2), Nov 2024
- AI Hacks for Working Parents (Part 1): The Strategic Value of Personal Efficiency, Oct 2024
The Unbeatable Edge: How Human Creativity Outperforms Generative AI, Nov 2023
Change Management
Dealing with change: How to manage resistance, get people on board, and successfully implement new ideas in a big company.
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