The Crazy One
A podcast by Stephen Gates

146 Episodes
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Joining #ShareTheMicNow
Published: 6/23/2020 -
Ep 100 Career: Rejecting your life's invisible scripts
Published: 6/8/2020 -
Amazing Design People List: Find a job, a mentor, and some hope.
Published: 5/17/2020 -
Ep 99 Career: The 8 habits of successful people
Published: 5/11/2020 -
Ep 98 Career: What to do if you get laid off
Published: 4/27/2020 -
The Crazy One is now on YouTube
Published: 4/8/2020 -
How I'm finding hope in these difficult times.
Published: 3/23/2020 -
Ep 97 Career: How to deal with change.
Published: 3/23/2020 -
Ep 96 Career: Insights from the Design Imposter Syndrome Crazy One Conversations.
Published: 3/2/2020 -
Ep 95 Career: How to create a standout portfolio.
Published: 2/17/2020 -
Ep 94 Creativity: The lost art of boredom.
Published: 2/3/2020 -
Introducing Crazy One Conversations A new free themed monthly online group conversation series.
Published: 1/29/2020 -
Ep 93 Career: Why you have to build and maintain a personal support system.
Published: 1/27/2020 -
Ep 92 Career: How to deal with difficult and creativity killing people
Published: 1/20/2020 -
Ep 91 Career: The critical difference between design vs. creativity
Published: 12/23/2019 -
Ep 90 Career: The real reason why you aren't getting promoted.
Published: 12/2/2019 -
Ep 89 Career: Trends in recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best talent.
Published: 11/18/2019 -
Ep 88 Creativity: Trust is the key to everything.
Published: 11/4/2019 -
Ep 87 Creativity: Supporting and empowering introverts
Published: 10/21/2019 -
Ep 86 Career: How to make peace with yourself to improve your creativity.
Published: 9/30/2019
The Crazy One is an award-winning podcast for creatives, leaders, and anyone who refuses to settle. Hosted by renowned designer and global design leader Stephen Gates, this show delivers unfiltered honesty, actionable insights, and hard-won wisdom to help you grow your creativity, lead with confidence, and build a meaningful career.With over two decades leading world-class design teams at companies like InVision, Citi, Starwood Hotels, WW, and McCann Erickson, Stephen has built brands and digital experiences for clients including Disney, American Airlines, W Hotels, Verizon, Acura, and more — work that’s earned over 150 international awards and has been featured by Apple in 10 keynotes, 4 commercials, and the Human Interface Guidelines.Now as the founder of CRZY, an independent strategy and design studio, he’s helping companies find bold new visions for their brands, experiences, and creative futures. Through The Crazy One, he shares everything he’s learned along the way — from integrating behavioral science with human-centered design to navigating imposter syndrome to building a career and creative life on your own terms.With over 100 episodes and a loyal global audience, The Crazy One has been named:• Webby Award Honoree for Best Technology Podcast• #1 Podcast by Inside Design, HOW Design Live, and Springboard• 5-star rated across every iTunes Store worldwideThis is more than a design podcast. It’s a wake-up call. A masterclass. A real-talk guide for finding your voice, owning your crazy, and changing the game.No BS. No buzzwords. Just real insights from someone who’s been there.