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7 lessons on work, creativity, and solving complex problems… from Ashley Smallwood.These lessons are taken from our conv...
03/09/2026

7 lessons on work, creativity, and solving complex problems… from Ashley Smallwood.

These lessons are taken from our conversation with Ashley on the Three Points Podcast #51

Comment “ASHLEY” for the link to the full episode!

24/08/2026

The term “Play” gets a bad reputation.

But only when people can’t see the impact it has on the work.

For us, the playful part is never just a nice-to-have.

It’s an integral part of our process that helps teams think differently, solve complex problems, and move them forward with clarity on their next steps.

P.s. If you want to hear more, comment “ASHLEY” and we’ll send you the link to the full episode!

21/08/2026

Do we need to choose between AI and human creativity?

Or can we be more like Ashley and learn how to walk (or jog) alongside it?

If we can use this technology in a way that gives us more time to think, question, innovate and create, that feels like a pretty good place to start.

What’s your thoughts on AI and creativity right now?

Let us know in the comments!

P.s. If you want to watch or listen to the full episode, comment “ASHLEY” below and we’ll send you the link!

19/08/2026

Creativity often begins by challenging old assumptions.

Things like:

“We tried that before.”
“There’s no budget for this.”
“That’s just how we do things here.”

The longer we do something, the easier it is to think of reasons why trying something new won’t work.

There might be more room for creativity than you think.

P.s. If you want to watch or listen to the full episode, comment “ASHLEY” for the link to the full episode!

14/08/2026

You don’t need a “creative” job to think creatively.

Sometimes you just need the space, permission, and a few better prompts to see what’s actually possible.

In this clip, Ashley makes the case for creativity being something anyone can have access to, regardless of industry, and how it leads to positive changes in how we solve problems, collaborate, and do better work.

Comment “ASHLEY” for the link to the full episode!

We’re so excited to bring The Bonfire Moment to teams and organizations as its exclusive delivery partner.It’s a powerfu...
10/08/2026

We’re so excited to bring The Bonfire Moment to teams and organizations as its exclusive delivery partner.

It’s a powerful one-day workshop created by Martin Gonzalez and Josh Yellin (authors of The Bonfire Moment book) to help ambitious teams face the people issues that can often derail progress, trust, and performance.

If that sounds like what your team needs, comment “BONFIRE” and we’ll send you the details.

06/08/2026

Ashley Smallwood is a design thinker, facilitator, and educator with over 20 years of experience managing teams, leading projects, and designing group experiences.

In addition to her work with People Playbook, Ashley is a Teaching Assistant with IDEO U.

She has a BA in English and Art History from Georgetown University, and an M.Ed. from Harvard University.

In this episode, .mcgaharan sits down with Ashley to share her three points on how creative thinking wins:

1. Creativity Makes Work Better
2. Creativity Is the Edge
3. Creativity loves constraints

If you want to watch or listen to the full episode, comment “ASHLEY” below and we’ll send you the link!

Titles can be announced.But leadership is earned through the experience other people have of working with you.If you mak...
31/07/2026

Titles can be announced.

But leadership is earned through the experience other people have of working with you.

If you make someone feel seen, heard, trusted, and safe to contribute, they will be more than happy to be led by you.

Have a great weekend! 👋🏼

7 lessons on making practice permanent, from Dave Hopla These lessons are taken from our conversation with Dave on the T...
21/07/2026

7 lessons on making practice permanent, from Dave Hopla

These lessons are taken from our conversation with Dave on the Three Points Podcast #50.

Comment “DAVE” for the link to the full episode!

13/07/2026

The best leaders and coaches don’t treat everyone the same.

They take the time to understand what each person needs in the moment.

Some need challenge.
Some need encouragement.
Most simply need someone who genuinely believes they can get better.

That’s the human side of coaching focuses on to get the best out of everyone he works with.

Comment “DAVE” if you want to hear more on Dave’s coaching philosophy in the full episode!

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