Everyday Innovation

Most of the time we don’t lack options...we lack a clear way to examine them without overthinking or running on pure impulse.

This episode walks you through building your own Decision Operating System (DecisionOS) using my 5-phase Everyday Innovation model so decisions feel more honest, grounded, and repeatable.

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In the second episode of our decision-making series, I explore how identity, philosophical frameworks, and intuitive wisdom deeply influence your decisions.

(Listen to the first episode here if you haven't already.)

The first episode was on frameworks for decision clarity, and the next episode will teach you how to build your personalized DecisionOS, supported by actionable templates.

Key Concepts

Identity-Based Decisions: Yo...

Welcome to the first episode in our decision-making miniseries! Decision-making is an essential yet underrated skill, crucial for innovation, growth, and momentum in entrepreneurship and life.

In this episode, we explore four practical frameworks designed to boost your decisiveness and clarity:

1. The 60-60-60 Rule (Rapid Momentum)
Quickly move past analysis paralysis by committing once you're 60% sure, deciding in 60 seconds,...

Let's explore how to leverage AI within your venture as a strategic partner throughout the entire venture design process. You'll learn how AI can support you in each of the five critical phases: Clarify, Architect, Validate, Activate, and Integrate. This episode offers actionable insights and prompts to help you enhance your creativity, sharpen your strategy, and accelerate innovation.

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, we cover why strategic clarity is crucial when integrating AI into your venture. Rather than rushing into AI due to FOMO, this approach focuses on intentional, mindful AI integration aligned with your core business strategy and values.

Key Takeaways:

• AI Is Not the Advantage – How you integrate AI strategically is your true differentiator.
• Clarify the Purpose – Clearly identify the exact problem or goal AI uniquel...

In this episode, I explore leverage as an essential design principle in entrepreneurship beyond typical productivity or financial contexts. When used intentionally, leverage creates clarity, enhances sustainability, and amplifies impact without leading to burnout.

I introduce four specific areas—Media, Technology, People, and Capital—that entrepreneurs can strategically harness to build smarter and create greater momentum.

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In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I approach venture design—not just as a framework, but as a rhythm for building ventures that are clear, adaptive, and aligned.

Unlike traditional business planning, venture design holds the full picture: your business model, the systems that support it, the humans behind it, and the relationship between you and the people you’re building for.

It’s strategic, creative, and deeply human-aware.

Whe...

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Hang out with Lea Turner -- LinkedIn royalty turned community-building powerhouse --as she drops serious wisdom on transforming genuine online connections into vibrant communities. Forget stale coffee chats and business card swaps; Lea shows you how authenticity, a sprinkle of humor, and bold self-expression can cre...

In this episode of the Everyday Innovation Podcast, I interview Nick Jain, former CEO of  Ideascale  and founder of Content Hurricane, to explore his journey and insights on driving collaborative innovation.

Nick shares how his unique experiences, from navigating the challenges of immigration to building a STEM foundation and leading across diverse industries, have shaped his approach to innovation.

Together, we discuss decision-m...

In this episode, I explore energy management as a powerful tool for both life and venture design.

Building on the ideas from the previous episode on flow, I discuss how understanding and managing energy—not just time—can help you create a sustainable, balanced life and business.

I introduce the Good Time Journal and my customized Activity Flow Journal, sharing practical strategies to help you discover what gives you energy, what dr...

In this episode of Everyday Innovation, we explore what it takes to make flow a regular part of your life and work—not just for productivity, but as a way to sustain creativity and well-being. Flow can help you find clarity, move past obstacles, and engage with your work in a fulfilling way.We’ll cover several key areas often overlooked in discussions about flow: • Balancing Challenge and Skill: How to design tasks that naturally l...

In this episode of the Everyday Innovation podcast, I explore the entrepreneurial journey of Ravi Kurani, founder of Sutro, a company that has redefined water monitoring through cutting-edge technology.

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We discuss how his unique background inspired Sutro and how he has expanded his impact thro...

In this episode, I explore the often counterintuitive concept of creative constraints and how they can significantly boost creativity and innovation for creative entrepreneurs and early-stage founders. By setting boundaries, we can narrow our focus, refine our ideas, and enhance our problem-solving abilities. I discuss various types of constraints and offer practical tips for implementing them effectively.Chapters:

• Introduction...

In this trailer episode, I introduce the new era of the Everyday Innovation podcast. This project has evolved from experimental beginnings to structured interviews and now includes insightful solo episodes, with a focus on providing actionable tools and practices.

Introducing the Everyday Innovation Check-In Practice:

The Everyday Innovation Check-In is a daily practice designed to help you make small, incremental improvements i...

Download the InnovatorOS Game Day Leadership Playbook template and pod companion for Notion! https://go.everydayinnovation.io/leadershipplaybookZiz, a former college and pro football player, coach, mentor, leadership facilitator, consultant, author, and content creator with his own upcoming podcast, brings a wealth of experience and insight to the discussion. His diverse background and expertise in mindset strategy, communication, ...

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Akinwale Arokodare wears many hats - from being an accomplished architect to a creative coach and a self-discovery advocate. With a career spanning over a decade in architecture, Akinwale's personal journey of self-reinvention during the COVID era has equipped hi...

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In this episode, Matthew Nanes, a multi-talented creative known as the Brand Bard, threads a story of purpose for listeners. Matthew's story arc is a testament to the power of following one's muse. From his early days in the punk rock scene to his current role as a brand messaging expert, his varied experiences have woven a rich ...

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In this compelling episode of the Everyday Innovation Podcast, I host my husband Adrian Divecha for a discussion on navigating career and life transitions by "peeling back the onion" to reveal one's core purpose.

Adrian, a former pilot turned recruitment expert, dives deep into the layers of career changes, discipline, and redefining success.

This metaph...

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In this episode, Jordan and YouTube marketing expert Jeff Parker dive into a range of topics around content creation, social media usage, and personal branding (00:04:59). We discuss the need for boundaries when engaging with social media platforms and express mixed feelings about the pressures of performance on platforms like Twitter (00:05:32).

The conv...