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Inside The Art of Making
Curious and open conversations with me Kenny, and my guests about creative work, business and technology, all sprinkled with a bit of philosophy for good measure.
ABOUT ME:
Started my career as a session singer/musician, performed a lot on stage as a backing singer for Westlife and Leona Lewis, and grew up surrounded by family and friends also in the creative arts (my brother was Amy Winhouse’s music director, and another is a game industry vet of 20 years). I then left the ‘stage’, so to speak, to go backstage into the corporate world (consulting/talent development/people strategy).
Today I work with teams and business leaders in creative industries, primarily helping them solve ‘people problems’ (through development, business design, coaching and consulting etc).
I’m a former Netflixer and now I’m a VP of People Strategy SharkNinja, one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
I’ve always been curious, having had a love for both philosophy and play. This podcast allows me to have fun with that curiosity, and hopefully inform/inspire others along the way.
Inside The Art of Making
Adventures, Philosophy and the Great Uber Car Jacking with Nick Shackleton-Jones (Part 1)
In this engaging conversation, Kenny Temowo and Nick Shackleton-Jones explore a range of profound topics, from personal updates and reflections on life to the implications of AI and the struggles of corporate life. They discuss the importance of seeking adventure in everyday life, the philosophical underpinnings of technology, and the emotional weight of death. The dialogue also touches on social media engagement and the nuances of entrepreneurship, culminating in a light-hearted quickfire round of questions that reveal personal insights and humor.
takeaways
- Nick discusses the emotional weight of current global issues.
- AI's rapid development raises concerns about its impact on humanity.
- The importance of creating meaningful experiences in corporate settings.
- Reflections on death can provide perspective on life.
- Nick's background in philosophy informs his views on technology.
- How social media can be a platform for genuine expression and connection.
- Life's adventures can be found in both the extraordinary and mundane.
Sound Bites
- "Oi, we thought you were the Uber!"
- "What's on your heart?"
- "I like to be reminded of death."
- "I hate coat hangers!"
00:00
Introduction and Personal Updates
02:53
What's on Your Heart: A Deep Dive
05:31
Concerns About AI and Global Issues
08:15
Reflections on Death and Perspective
10:35
The Role of AI in Creativity and Leadership
13:30
Nick's Journey: From Philosophy to Corporate Life
16:05
The Origin Story of AI and Technology's Impact
19:06
Struggles in Corporate Life and the Leap to Entrepreneurship
22:10
Navigating the Challenges of Leaving Corporate Life
25:02
Feedback and Learning from Experiences
33:17
Navigating Corporate Life and Attention to Detail
35:44
The Cynicism of Corporate Culture
37:57
Mastering Social Media Engagement
45:13
Embracing Life's Adventures
47:31
Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights