Show notes: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/john-cleese
The Ministry of Silly Walks. The Cheese Shop. French Taunting. If you haven’t seen any of these Monty Python sketches before, do us a favor and go watch one or two of them. You’ll discover—or re-discover—why our guest for this episode is a creative comic legend. John Cleese starred in and co-wrote the ... Show More
Jan 14
Design Better Experts in Residence: Roundtable at Sequoia Capital
We recorded this special live episode of Design Better at Sequoia Capital in Silicon Valley, with our Experts in Residence: Irene Au, Kevin Bethune, and James Buckhouse. Longtime listeners will recognize these names—Irene appeared on Episode 1 of Design Better, we explored Kevin’ ... Show More
59m 30s
Dec 31
Mark Wilson: Fast Company's Global Design Editor on design's defining moments in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to pause and take stock of what’s been a transformational year in design. From Figma’s landmark IPO to the rise of AI across every category of product, to major brand evolutions at Nike, Netflix, and The New York Times—this year has been define ... Show More
42m 23s
Oct 2020
John Cleese: How creativity can be applied to business
As an entrepreneur, creativity is the name of your game. And who better to hear from than the king of creativity himself, Mr John Cleese. Yes, that’s right. John. Cleese. You’re welcome. Where do we begin? John’s (Mr Cleese?) talents are boundless - actor, comedian, screenwriter, ... Show More
51m 40s
Jun 2024
How to tell a story and other advice for filmmakers and creators with Director Jon Amiel
In today’s episode on Gateways to Awakening, I speak with my friend Jon Amiel, a distinguished director, writer, and producer with a remarkable career in theatre, film, and television. After spending a decade rising from fringe theatre to the Royal Shakespeare Company, Jon transi ... Show More
53m 22s
<p>In 1992, after years of teaching workshops on creative unblocking, Julia Cameron self-published<a href="https://amzn.to/2LDEWj1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <em>The Artist's Way</em></a>, which became a global phenomenon that sold millions of copies, was transla ... Show More
