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Cubicle Consulting

Cubicle Consulting

By Christopher Bartley

I’m on a mission to make healthcare simple and to position nonprofits to rule the world. You’re now listening to the life and insight of a strategic designer who uses UX design and strategic management consulting to solve problems.
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The Power of the Will - Part 2

Cubicle ConsultingMar 18, 2019

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The Power of the Will - Part 2

The Power of the Will - Part 2

On this episode, we dig a little bit deeper about the space between decision and action, which I believe is a spiritual realm of willpower.
Mar 18, 201918:37
Thoughts on Private Creativity

Thoughts on Private Creativity

On this episode I “think out loud” about what to do with your private creativity. Are gifts equivalent to talents and vice versa? What are they designed for? I briefly explore and attempt to answer some of these age-old inquiries.
Mar 15, 201911:10
The Power of the Will

The Power of the Will

There is a difference between decision and action, choice and will, thinking and moving. This short clip (perhaps the first of a few) briefly touches on the struggle to transition from saying "I will" to actually willing yourself to do and to execute.

Mar 13, 201900:58
Why Starbucks will Continue to Win for the Next 25 Years and What I’ve Been Up To

Why Starbucks will Continue to Win for the Next 25 Years and What I’ve Been Up To

In this episode, we talk about my new office space (briefly—so it probably warrants an episode of its own), my Starbucks experience and how I pivoted my startup to focus on patient experience design and marketing.
Feb 21, 201911:13
Make Some Art - Part 1

Make Some Art - Part 1

For those of us stuck in a cubicle for 1/3 of our day and most likely hustling an evening gig (or freelancing in between any break you can get), we have to remember that our work is not our art—unless, of course, it is. Go make some art. We’ll discuss what that means in the next episode, or the perhaps the one after. Let’s see where this journey takes us.
Oct 03, 201801:42
Back with the Newness

Back with the Newness

Today’s episode covers my shift from UX and healthcare to helping you find purpose while in your 5x5 cubicle. I also explore sharing a formula each day for the rest of the year (would that be 90 formulas?! Sheesh). Listen in for the first one.
Oct 02, 201804:46
Multimillion-dollar Entrepreneur Nathan Hirsch Stops By

Multimillion-dollar Entrepreneur Nathan Hirsch Stops By

In this episode of Cubicle Consulting, I interview my very first guest! And he's a special one. Multimillion-dollar entrepreneur Nathan Hirsch redefines what a business and entrepreneur means in this "gig economy", explains some of the ingredients to his Freeeup.com enterprise—including creating a culture of feedback within the workplace—and more practical thoughts on outsourcing and short-term investment to keep your business afloat. Thanks, Nathan for taking the time to share your expertise and passion! [The audio is a bit grainy, my apologies. For podcast episodes like these (particularly with special guests), I think it warrants me having a better microphone. Hopefully it's not too much of a distraction]
Apr 19, 201827:10
Your Purpose Will Find You

Your Purpose Will Find You

Sometimes it’s helpful to look backwards into your past, specifically your childhood, to discover the interests, passions and inclinations you still may have now as an adult or that have been dormant for quite some time. Whatever you do, don’t spend your time finding your purpose. It will inevitably find you,m if you continue to live a productive life and especially through serving others.
Feb 22, 201804:58
Why Will Smith is Winning

Why Will Smith is Winning

Will Smith has removed the veil of mystery and separation of his celebrity status. And it\u2019s why he\u2019s going to win.
Feb 21, 201804:58
What's Missing in Healthcare Marketing

What's Missing in Healthcare Marketing

Five years ago,Jennings, a healthcare marketing agency, expressed what was missing in healthcare marketing. Here are eight factors. And many of them are still missing today. Strategic Design or even mere marketing efforts can course correct businesses to adopt a new approach to reaching patients.
Feb 20, 201804:60
Healthcare Literacy in U.S.

Healthcare Literacy in U.S.

In this episode, let\u2019s take a look at some statistics on the state of literacy in North America. It\u2019s quite low. How, then, should physicians and marketers educate patients if many read below a 6th grade level?
Feb 18, 201805:10
Data: Science, Big & Analytics

Data: Science, Big & Analytics

What is the difference between data science, big data and data analytics? This episode breaks down the differences between the three and explores the suggested skill set necessary to master data analytics, which is an important pillar in the healthcare industry. Strategic Design is the combination of design thinking and business strategy, and a large part of business strategy deals with business analytics, which will inevitably involve big data. Acquaint yourself with the differences!
Feb 16, 201809:57
Tablets and UX in Healthcare

Tablets and UX in Healthcare

In this episode, I briefly touch on big data history in healthcare (informatics) and UX design\u2019s relevancy for senior and dependent stakeholders.
Feb 15, 201809:59
Get Specific with Marketing

Get Specific with Marketing

Getting Specific with Your Marketing Pt.1 • Getting Specific with Your Marketing Pt.2
Feb 14, 201809:59
004 - Nintendo and Healthcare

004 - Nintendo and Healthcare

004 - Nintendo Switch and Healthcare Innovation Pt. 1 • 004 - Nintendo Switch and Healthcare Innovation Pt. 2
Feb 12, 201809:60
What is Strategic Design?

What is Strategic Design?

Here\u2019s a quick and dirty explanation of what strategic is and what it isn\u2019t. For an in-depth check out Diego Mazo\u2019s Medium blog post on Strategic Design and also Helsinki Strategic Lab. Wikipedia also has some great starter material.
Feb 08, 201804:60
What’s in Your Toolkit?

What’s in Your Toolkit?

Colophon - What's in Your Toolkit? Pt. 1 • Colophon - What's in Your Toolkit? Pt. 2 • Colophon - What's in Your Toolkit? Pt. 3
Feb 07, 201814:57
Going Social with Web Content

Going Social with Web Content

Feb 01, 201814:55