Just Great People
Barry Eustance talks to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things that will engage and inspire you.
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, musicians, thought leaders, actors, developers, pilots, - anyone who's gone out and "done it".
Why they've done it, how they've done it, and how you can do it too.
Sometimes instructional, sometimes emotional, always fascinating, and endlessly inspiring.
Just Great People
Creating an Invincible Company - How the Best Companies Keep Reinventing Themselves with Nick Himowicz
In this compelling episode of The Just Great People Podcast, Barry Eustance interviews Nick Himowicz, innovation coach and expert in the Strategyzer methodology.
Together, they explore why some organisations repeatedly succeed—while others stall or fade—through practical, tested frameworks like the Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, and the Design Test Loop.
Nick pulls no punches: strategy only works when it's clear, executed simply, and directly connected to customer value.
Culture isn’t “soft stuff”—it’s the core system that enables or blocks innovation.
And companies that reinvent fast, test ideas quickly, and learn from real data are the ones that survive and grow.
Every insight also maps to skills taught in The Sixsess Consultancy’s high-impact training courses, giving listeners a practical route to put theory into action.
Show Notes
00:00 – Innovation Coaching in Practice
05:12 – Why the Business Model Canvas Still Matters
10:15 – The Power of a Sharp Value Proposition
15:00 – From Vision to Alignment
18:09 – Culture: The Operating System of Strategy.
22:18 – Innovation Is Never One-and-Done.
26:58 – The Design Test Loop
30:41 – The DNA of Adaptive Companies.
35:16 – Final Reflections.
Nick shares closing thoughts on creating a repeatable, adaptable innovation system.
Useful Links
Nick Himowicz's Website https://www.nickhimo.com/
Simpals https://simpals.com/en/
The Sixsess Consultancy’s courses https://sixsess.org/training
Explore These Courses from The Sixsess Consultancy
PEOPLE Change Leadership and Management Course
https://sixsess.org/training/people-change-management-leadership-framework-course/
A hands-on, three-day programme that helps leaders create a change-ready culture by aligning purpose, communication, and empowerment.
Business Growth Masterclass – Founders and SME Leaders
https://sixsess.org/training/business-growth-masterclass-for-smes/
Focused on strategic clarity, scalable business models, and customer value—perfect for growth-stage businesses.
Business Growth Masterclass – Consultants and Strategists
https://sixsess.org/training/business-growth-masterclass-for-enterprise-organisations/
Built for professionals advising others on strategy, this version explores advanced tools for business transformation.
Target Operating Model Course
https://sixsess.org/training/#tom-course
Connect strategy to structure.
This course teaches how to design and embed operating models that actually work in the real world.
Key Insights
- Strategy only works when it's aligned to customer value.
- The Business Model Canvas helps make strategy visible and shared.
- Culture is execution—get it right, or strategy stalls.
- Companies must build reinvention into their operating rhythm.
- Tools like the Design Test Loop reduce risk and accelerate learning.
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