S6 Ep8: #71 Curious About ... The Future of Work and Environments with Ali Ganjavian & Key Portilla-Kawamura (Co-founders, Studio Banana & OSTRICHPILLOW®)

Join Simon Brown and Garrick Jones for a one-hour deep dive in our new format episode titled “Curious About... The Future of Work and Environments” with architects and design innovators Key Portilla-Kawamura and Ali Ganjavian of Studio Banana Design. In this episode, they explore the impact of physical spaces on collaboration, community building, and serendipity. Discover the importance of intentional design, the role of play in fostering creativity, and how to reimagine office environments for diverse purposes. Key and Ali discuss hybrid spaces that integrate learning, idea exchange, and recharging, while emphasizing rituals that shape behavior and create a sense of belonging. Tune in to learn how leaders can listen to their teams and implement meaningful changes to enhance the work environment! Website: https://studiobanana.com LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/studio-banana About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone. About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.  #CuriousAdvantage #CuriousAdvantagePodcast #CuriosityPodcast #7CsofCuriosity #DigitalSuccess #NeuroscienceInsights #BusinessCuriosity #PodcastSeries #Audiobook #Amazon #DigitalAge #Sailingthe7Cs #7CsofCuriosity #PowerSkill #CuriosityModel #Curisosity #ThriveDigitally #PodcastInsights #AuthorPodcast #LeadershipCuriosity #DigitalLandscape #CuriosityBook #LinkedInPodcast #FutureOfWork #Environments #Architecture #Design #Collaboration #CommunityBuilding #Serendipity #Intentionality #Play #Creativity #Innovation #OfficeSpace #Workspaces #IntentionalDesign #CoCreation #HybridSpaces #Rituals #BehaviorChange

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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how the power of curiosity drives success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities. The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham. To speak with Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and/or Garrick Jones, or for PR Enquiries, Speaking Engagements or any other request, contact us at info@curiousadvantage.com or Jessica.wickham@curiousadvantage.com About The Curious Advantage The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: http://curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Curious-Advantage-Paul-Ashcroft-ebook/dp/B08931WBT9/) The Curious Advantage Audiobook is now available on audible (https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Curious-Advantage-Audiobook/B0B916YKSY?qid=1660223133&sr=1-2&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=Q2QA788N5EEKV73BGPNG) About the Authors PAUL ASHCROFT Paul is the Co-Founder & Partner at Ludic Group, Author of the Book ‘ALIVE: Digital Humans and Their Organizations’, Author of The Curious Advantage, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator. SIMON BROWN Simon is the Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, Talent, Author of The Curious Advantage Keynote Speaker, Facilitator and Senior Fellow. GARRICK JONES Co-Founder and Partner at Ludic Group, Author of the Book ‘ALIVE: Digital Humans and Their Organizations’,  Author of The Curious Advantage, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator.