Shifting Views with Willis

🎵 Welcome to "Shifting Views with Willis"! 🎙️In this thought-provoking episode titled "Harmony of Innovation: Exploring Music's Influence on Identity and Creativity," we delve deep into the dynamic relationship between music, identity, and groundbreaking innovation. Joining Willis are esteemed guests: Pat Pretorius, a seasoned musician and music industry expert alongside R...

🎙️ Welcome to "Shifting Views with Willis," your gateway to thought-provoking discussions on innovation across diverse industries, society and communities. In our inaugural episode, "Innovating in Healthcare," join host Willis and a panel of esteemed healthcare and health tech experts as they delve into the dynamic realm of healthcare innovation. In this compelling conversation...

Innovation in healthcare has become a key talking point amongst thought leaders and has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this new recording taken from an Edenic Round Table videocast, I'm joined by health and innovation experts to discuss how the UK healthcare system is embracing technology and innovation and the opportunities and barriers the sector faces as we try to push the boundari...

In this episode of Edenic Round Table, the Virtual Sessions, we discuss what the UK manufacturing sector might look like, post COVID-19. Our guest is Paul Sweeting, a mechanical engineer in the physical security manufacturing sector for the last 15 years. Paul discusses the need for innovation and sector collaboration in UK manufacturing, and why manufacturers need to be agile to navigate what mig...

In this episode, the Edenic team is joined by guest, Lindsey Newman-Wood. As a sprint master and an innovation and marketing consultant, Lindsey talks us about using the methodology of sprints to develop new ideas and innovate in business. We discuss the steps for running a remote sprint with your colleagues whilst social distancing and the importance of thinking disruptively if businesses are to...

In this episode of Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions, the Edenic team is joined by fellow innovation consultant and sustainable mobility expert, Tristan Allen. As an owner of an eBike specialist outlet called Fully Charged Silverstone, Tristan is an advocate of developing innovative solutions for a greener and more sustainable way to travel. We discuss what the new normal of mobility might...

In this episode of our Edenic Round Table sessions we discuss the world of superyachts. Our guest is Elliot Dixon, Marketing manager at Smart Technology Advisers, who specialise in creating custom technology packages to be fitted in some of the world most luxurious superyachts. Elliot discusses what it takes to work in such a niche and exclusive industry, his approach to innovation, remaining rele...

In this recording of Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions, we are joined by Jordan Harvey, from consumer goods firm, Church and Dwight. Dialing in from Canada, Jordan gives his insight into how consumer goods firms are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they are reacting to the different shopping habits that consumers in Canada are displaying. We also discuss the future of consumer sho...

In this episode of Edenic Group's daily vlog series, Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions, we welcome Johnny Palmer, founder of Bristol based events production company, SXS. Together we discuss how businesses can develop new and innovative solutions if they think differently about their offer. Johnny highlights how he has diversified his own offer during the disruption of COVID-19, linking th...

The manufacturing sector is hit hard in times of disruption, especially severe global impacts like the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Edenic Round Table, The Virtual Sessions, we discuss how manufacturers can think differently about their offer during this downtime, and how they can utilise digital tools and services to develop new innovations and business models to navigate disruptive peri...

In episode 4 of Edenic Group's, Virtual Sessions, we discuss the importance of building an innovation culture within your organisation. Without the correct culture, it's impossible to be disruptive or deliver innovative projects. The Edenic team highlight 5 key tips to help ensure your business has the right culture for innovation, to ensure innovation is 'always on'. Video version available at ed...

Taken from Episode 3 of Edenic Group's daily videocast series, Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions.  Many people are now working from home, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be difficult to stay focussed, remain productive and keep engaged with your colleagues when working remotely. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of working from home and highlight some...

This recording is taken from one of Edenic Group's new daily videocast series, Edenic Round Table - The Virtual Sessions. As the UK is currently on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we opted to record our series via Microsoft Teams, having daily discussions about innovation and thinking differently in business. In this episode, we discuss healthcare and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic i...

In this podcast, I'm joined by Pete Waddingham, Programme Manager at the Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network (YHAHSN), and my partners at Edenic Group, Jamie Del Grosso and Rob Lewis to discuss the role digital is playing in the health sector and what the UK's future healthcare industry might look like, aided by digital. The world population is rising and estimated to be around 50...

"Every business is a digital business, they just don't know it yet".This podcast is taken from a recording of our innovation consultancy, Edenic Group's new online panel discussion show, 'Edenic Round Table'. The show features the Edenic team and invited guests discussing the topics of innovation, disruptive thinking, digital technologies, business growth and barriers and innovation culture. In th...

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Willis Talks podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Dean Adamson, who is the Managing Director and co-founder of the vegan sweets and confectionery business, Mummy Meagz.  Dean talks to me about living a vegan lifestyle and helps to demystify some of the rumours about veganism. We discuss why he and his family, also fellow vegans, created the vegan-friendly...

Thanks for tuning into the 'Willis Talks' podcast. In this episode, I'm joined by Hull-based freelance copywriter, Tim Goodfellow. Tim discusses the importance of copywriting to any business, not only to benefit marketing targets such as SEO, product descriptions, blogs and social media content but also as a way to build brand presence, trust and recognition as an authority of their sector. We dis...

In this episode of Willis Talks, we are discussing all things digital with Barclays Bank. I’m joined by David Summerbell, Ecosystem Manager of Barclays Eagle Labs, Hull and also Edwin Turay, Branch Manager, Barclays Hull. Also on the show is Rob Lewis, my partner at Edenic Group and founder of Digital health company, 54 Degrees North. Together we discuss the importance of businesses embracing digi...

Why Product Lifecycle Management is a Win for Business. In this episode of 'Willis Talks', I am joined by Lucy Blackley, who is the founder of Product Lifecycle company, Bombyx PLM. Hailing from the fashion industry, Lucy left the exec life to build her own business and create a more accessible approach to Product Lifecycle Management. She discusses how using PLM can make businesses more streamlin...

In this episode of Willis Talks, I'm joined by Adam Boyne, Director of Mixed Reality and Games Development studio, BetaJester. Adam helps to define and demystify the world of Mixed Reality and the uses for applications like Virtual or Augmented Reality. The commercial world has come to embrace these immersive platforms in recent years and you'll hear why the application opportunities are endless,...

In this episode of Willis Talks, I'm joined by Matt Johnson. Matt is a freelance Social Media Marketing consultant, host of the 'My Journey' podcast and co-organiser of 'Creative Point' a series of network events targetted to creatives of all disciplines. Matt discusses the importance of using social media in today's business environment and the opportunity that these platforms can bring. We also...

In one of the first episodes of Willis Talks, we get straight down to the serious issues. I'm joined by Dr Diana Taylor, Managing Director of Marketing Humber, otherwise known in the Humber region as Bondholders, and my colleague from Edenic Group, Rob Lewis. Diana talks to us about 'The Waterline', a campaign set up by Marketing Humber and the University of Hull to address the urgent need for dec...