Episode 26
What the watt? Lighting and performance - with Craig Bowler
Lighting affects our performance and with lighting technology's dramatic advancements in the past few years, we all need to better understand it. It is cheaper to create long-lasting light now but could this mean too much of a good thing?
I invited Craig Bowler of Home Depot Canada to shed light (I couldn't resist) on this topic. Craig is in charge of purchasing lighting and through weekly in-store customer experience really has the pulse on both lighting solutions and customer experience.
In this episode, Craig and I explore the history of lighting and a bit of the evolution over the past 20 years. We explore what new lighting developments are on offer and how Home Depot can help you understand what they are. And we also explore some of where we think lighting ought to go. This knowledge opens up the field to have important conversations, which are useful for suppliers, customers, and especially those who are sensitive to light.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:30 The evolution of lighting
00:11:10 General public awareness of lighting
00:14:45 The right type of light
00:16:30 The history of LED lighting
00:18:09 Upgrading lighting at home
00:24:30 Continually upgrading
00:26:30 Should lights be left on 24/7?
00:27:45 Light pollution
00:29:44 Keeping light pollution at a minimum
00:31:31 Making more thoughtful choices
00:34:39 Educating the consumer on lighting
00:38:29 Keeping it friendly for customers
00:42:32 Bright LED lights in cars
00:45:30 Home Depot Canada lighting selection
LINKS
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Dyson Solarcycle Morph™ Desk light
AMA adopts guidance to reduce harm from high intensity street lights
HappyLight® Lumi light therapy lamp
IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)
Led lights - credit Clare Kumar
Adjustable lighting temperatures - credit Clare Kumar
Philips Hue - credit Shawna Friedberg
Circadian rhythm - credit Canva
Colour temperature - credit Clare Kumar
Brightly-lit garage - credit Canva
Children in school - credit Canva
Flickering lights - credit Canva
Halogen light bulbs - credit Clare Kumar
Scale of kelvin lighting - credit Depositphotos
Hanging patio lights - credit Canva
Dyson light fixture - credit Clare Kumar
Clare wearing Nitehood - credit Clare Kumar
Times Square - credit Canva
Small town at night - credit Canva
View from Clare’s window - credit Clare Kumar
Motion-activated lights - credit Canva
Condo lobby - credit Clare Kumar
Map of Canada highlighting lighting preferences - credit Wikimedia Commons / Canva
Clare’s desktop - credit Clare Kumar
HappyLight® Lumi light therapy lamp - credit Clare Kumar
Home Depot Canada light boxes - credit Clare Kumar
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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity continually asking how can we invite the richest contribution from all. She coaches individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and inspires leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.
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CREDITS
Audio and Video Editing: To Be Reel
Production Assistant: Luis Rodriguez
Song Credit: Cali by WatR. from Pixabay
