Innovation Expert: Embrace the Creative Process and Find Joy in the Unknown | JoAnn Garbin
2 April 2025 - 1 hour 3 minsWhat does it take to go from nothing to something—and then scale it into meaningful impact?
I want to introduce you to someone you may not be familiar with, unless you’re in the innovation space -- JoAnn Garbin. JoAnn has led innovation teams at some of the world’s most influential companies—including Microsoft, and she is one of those rare minds who can dance between deep technical systems and the human heart of innovation. She has a 25-year track record of turning big ideas into reality and is co-author of The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft.
In this episode, we unpack how innovation isn’t some magical gift—it's a process rooted in values, shaped by principles, and fueled by t...
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