https://at-the-den.io/ 2026-08-25 1.0 https://at-the-den.io/for-guests 2026-09-03 0.9 https://at-the-den.io/episodes 2026-08-25 0.9 https://at-the-den.io/episodes/jenny-dannstedt-designing-culture-with-kindness-and-feedback 2026-08-25 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/knUzrhXTWRA/maxresdefault.jpg Jenny Dannstedt: Designing culture with kindness and feedback Jenny Dannstedt discusses building empathetic feedback cultures and using strategic foresight inside design consultancies. She explains how Antrop runs internal horizon scanning to prepare for industry changes, test new service offerings, and address shifting recruitment needs. https://www.youtube.com/embed/knUzrhXTWRA 2026-08-25 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/rachel-donnat-shaping-the-next-generation-of-design-talent 2026-08-18 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nsjgsZqbqyI/maxresdefault.jpg Rachel Donnat: Shaping the next generation of design talent Rachel Donnat discusses her transition from agency design lead to design educator and program manager at Gobelins school of design. She details the changing expectations for junior hires, criticisms of standard hiring tests, and the value of bringing apprentices into design teams. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nsjgsZqbqyI 2026-08-18 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/elena-o-donnell-growing-people-through-authentic-leadership 2026-08-11 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SAVck3hnZw8/maxresdefault.jpg Elena O'Donnell: Growing people through authentic leadership Elena O'Donnell discusses her career progression from software developer to executive delivery leader in digital advertising agencies. She explains how agency leaders can develop talent, transition technical experts into management and foster transparent communication. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SAVck3hnZw8 2026-08-11 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/daria-ryazanova-designing-through-uncertainty-and-change 2026-08-07 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0Pxeu7Vk2Zc/maxresdefault.jpg Daria Ryazanova: Designing through uncertainty and change Daria Ryazanova discusses her career transition from internal communications at McKinsey to UX design and product management consulting in France. She compares working inside an agency design studio with client consulting, highlighting evolving designer roles, structured employee management, and AI integration. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Pxeu7Vk2Zc 2026-08-07 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/s1e8-callum-healey-helping-agencies-win-with-ai 2026-08-07 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mzzgxt6jrEY/maxresdefault.jpg Callum Healey: Helping agencies win with AI Callum Healey discusses how agencies can safely and effectively embed artificial intelligence into their operations. He explains the necessity of centralising context, establishing strict data governance, and automating manual workflows. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mzzgxt6jrEY 2026-08-07 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/s1e7-karn-malhotra-founder-personal-brand-as-agency-mirror 2026-08-07 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QzTmnt6lk3M/maxresdefault.jpg Karn Malhotra: Founder personal brand as agency mirror Karn Malhotra shares his career journey from running a B2B branding agency to founding Humanly Brands. He explains how agency leaders can build structured personal narratives to attract clients and align company culture. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QzTmnt6lk3M 2026-08-07 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/s1e6-stefan-moritz-taking-bold-moves-to-grow-into 2026-08-07 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/68GXpXMoREY/maxresdefault.jpg Stefan Moritz: Taking bold moves to grow into Stefan Moritz shares his career trajectory from studying service design across Europe to leading practices at Ergonomy Design and McKinsey. He discusses founding the Doodle Time Institute, strategies for building agency culture, and how leaders can navigate technological disruption. https://www.youtube.com/embed/68GXpXMoREY 2026-08-07 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/s1e5-denis-frolov-employer-branding-as-a-long-term-game 2026-08-07 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yog5k7AQD7w/maxresdefault.jpg Denis Frolov: Employer branding as a long-term game Pauline Bertry interviews Denis Frolov, a former colleague whose broader career journey she wants to learn more about. The conversation opens with greetings and a reflection on their past professional connection. https://www.youtube.com/embed/yog5k7AQD7w 2026-08-07 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/s1e4-olesia-skibinska-growing-people-in-a-world-without-clear-paths 2026-08-07 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dpsnULlUL-c/maxresdefault.jpg Olesia Skibinska: Growing people in a world without clear paths Olesia Skibinska discusses how learning and professional development are evolving within boutique consultancies as generative artificial intelligence and market volatility alter required skills. She outlines practical approaches to staff retention, internal growth frameworks, and personal responsibility in seeking workplace feedback. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dpsnULlUL-c 2026-08-07 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/s1e1-gareth-healey-building-agency-culture-to-stand-out 2026-08-07 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-8bU70-H5Bs/maxresdefault.jpg Gareth Healey: Building agency culture to stand out Gareth Healey discusses his experience scaling a marketing agency from a family-run business to 175 employees and his current work advising agency leaders. The conversation focuses on transitioning leadership styles, building systems to support growth, and integrating AI while developing junior talent. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-8bU70-H5Bs 2026-08-07 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/s1e2-todd-zerger-building-culture-with-intent 2026-08-07 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/im2n64vfkKY/maxresdefault.jpg Todd Zerger: Building culture with intent Todd Zerger discusses how creative leaders can integrate artificial intelligence into agency workflows without sacrificing human collaboration. He outlines strategies for managing remote design teams, encouraging generalist problem solving, and allowing team culture to emerge through intentional rituals. https://www.youtube.com/embed/im2n64vfkKY 2026-08-07 yes no At The Den https://at-the-den.io/episodes/s1e3-pedro-tolipan-driving-innovation-from-within 2026-08-07 0.8 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/doAYmZGoUP4/maxresdefault.jpg Pedro Tolipan: Driving innovation from within Pedro Tolipan discusses his transition from design leadership roles in London and Madrid to running FutureLab, an internal innovation engine in Baku, Azerbaijan. He details the practical challenges of building local team capabilities, aligning corporate partners, and using AI agents to drive human-centric design across a large holding company. https://www.youtube.com/embed/doAYmZGoUP4 2026-08-07 yes no At The Den