The Company Road Podcast E52 Chris Hudson - Unveiling the Man Behind the Mic: Chris Gets Interviewed on The Company Road Podcast (1st Anniversary!)
"It felt like things were taking me into uncomfortable situations, and then learning from uncomfortable situations basically brought opportunity, and an opportunity then opened up other doors and things went from there. Really." - Chris Hudson
This month’s theme
For the past year, the Company Road podcast has been a beacon of inspiration for leaders and aspiring intrapreneurs. But today, the host, Chris Hudson, steps out of his usual role and into the interview chair.
In this special episode, Nathan Bell, Chris's long-time colleague, delves into Chris's fascinating journey. From a childhood marked by distance and isolation to a successful career in advertising, Chris shares the pivotal moments that shaped his outlook and his passion for helping others bring positive change to their workplaces.
This introspective conversation is packed with valuable insights for anyone who wants to find their voice, embrace their individuality, and become a changemaker within their organisation.
In this episode you’ll hear about
- How Chris developed a view of the world
- What made Chris feel like the world was against him
- When did Chris realise he needed to be more positive
- What was Chris's moment of frustration
- How Chris found his tribe and rhythm within advertising
- How Chris learned to overcome adversity
- How meeting his wife influenced his life
- The challenges of balancing family life and a professional career
- Some of Chris' tips for productivity
- How Chris' experience as a father has made him a better leader
- Balancing being a leader and being a role model for your children
- Where Chris sees his company and podcast going in the future
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About our guest host
Nathan Bell, Founding Partner of the Carrot Collective has anchored his career at the intersection of research, strategy, design and cultural change. With over 25 years in advertising, brand strategy, large format immersive technology and the built environment, Nathan has led some of the world’s most pioneering brands, cities, and institutions to solve complex design and societal problems.
About our guest (your normal host!)
Our host, Chris Hudson, is a Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.
Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.
Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world’s most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking and Service Design and mentors many business leaders internationally.
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