Being Liminal

Being Liminal is a podcast about the changing nature of Leadership in Business & Society today. Brian and Martin explore the mindsets and skills that are necessary to navigate a world that is undergoing increasing and ever-present flux, the limits organisations place on themselves by not acknowledging the liminality of change and the edges of todays systems where we find examples of how our futures could be - if we could just embrace liminal leadership. www.beingliminal.com

Being Liminal is a business podcast hosted by Martin Dowson & Brian Hoadley, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Martin Dowson & Brian Hoadley hosts Being Liminal, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Navigating Uncertainty

  Mar 4, 20251 hourS2

  <p>Liminality is about existing in transition, where uncertainty and ambiguity dominate. Innovation, at its core, is a liminal activity—organisations step away from established norms to explore new futures. But how comfortable are businesses with this uncertainty?</p><p>In this episode, Richard Walzer joins us to discuss:</p><p>* Why innovation is inherently liminal—leaving the known to explore possible futures</p><p>* The pendulum swing of innovation—why businesses drift between embracing and resisting change</p><p>* How future-back thinking can help leaders avoid stagnation</p><p>* The tension between Perform (stability) and Transform (innovation) in organizations</p><p>...

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  Liminal Thoughts: Are We Sleepwalking into a Creative Crisis?

  Feb 10, 202526 minS0

  <p>A new format that we are trying out where one of us shares a shorter deep dive on a current topic - we are interested in your responses and thoughts on the topics in these shorter episodes and we will pick up on the topic together in our longer format sessions.</p><p>In this episode of Being Liminal, I (Martin) explore the growing intersection of AI and creativity. The rise of AI-generated content is both fascinating and unsettling—offering new possibilities but also raising difficult questions about what it means to create, connect, and be human.</p><p>On...

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  Longwave Thinking – Thriving in Complex Systems

  Dec 20, 20241 hourS0

  <p>Longwave Thinking – Thriving in Complex Systems</p><p>Part 3 of 3 exploring three levels of disruption from Design Team to Wider Systems</p><p>Introduction</p><p>In the final episode of our three-part series, we move beyond organisations to the broader systems that shape them. We discuss the extended cycles of disruption impacting society and business alike. From climate change to economic upheaval, we explore how leaders can adapt to and thrive in a world where uncertainty is the new normal.</p><p></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>• Limits vs. Limitless Growth: The clash between systemic sustainability and busi...

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  Navigating Transformation – Organisational Blind Spots

  Dec 16, 202449 minS0

  <p>Navigating Transformation – Organizational Blind Spots</p><p>Part 2 of 3 exploring three levels of disruption from Design Team to Wider Systems</p><p>Introduction</p><p>In part two of our series, we zoom out to explore transformation at the organisational level. We discuss why businesses often repeat past mistakes, how continuous improvement and transformation intertwine, and the systemic blind spots that hinder meaningful change. If your organization struggles with delivering transformation that sticks, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>• Beyond Buzzwords: What transformation really means and how it differs from continuous improvement.</p><p...

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  Design's Woes Are a Symptom of Larger Business Challenges

  Dec 9, 202443 minS0

  <p>Design's Woes Are a Symptom of Larger Business Challenges</p><p>Part 1 of 3 exploring three levels of disruption from Design Team to Wider Sytems</p><p>Introduction:</p><p>In the first episode of this three-part series of Being Liminal, we begin at the team level, exploring why design often feels undervalued within organisations. We unpack how design’s challenges, from production-focused roles to mismatched values, reflect larger organisational struggles. If you’ve ever wondered why design sometimes feels like it’s stuck in a cycle of frustration, this episode is the perfect starting point.</p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>...

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