The Human Risk Podcast

The Human Risk podcast explores the idea of human decision-making as a risk and what we can do to mitigate it.

I speak to people with personal experience of it, those who work to mitigate it and those who research it.

Join me for hour-long episodes in which I look for insights that can help us to learn more about the largest risk facing us all.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 4, 2024

Matt Ballantine on Solving Problems with Randomness

What if embracing randomness could unlock better decision-making in your work? In this episode, I welcome back Matt Ballantine, a returning guest known for his insightful and playful take on work and life. This time, Matt dives into the concept …

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Oct. 25, 2024

Anna Rowe on Romance Scams

What would you do if someone you trusted turned out to be living a double life? Episode Summary On this episode, I speak with Anna Rowe, a brave and resilient advocate for victims of romance fraud. Anna shares her deeply …

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Oct. 18, 2024

Dr. Holly Bell on Curiosity, Road Trips, and Reinvention

How can road trips and curiosity shape our perspectives on life? In this episode, I speak with Dr Holly Bell, a former professor, author, and spontaneous traveller. Holly’s diverse background, which includes teaching economics, writing thrillers,...

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Oct. 11, 2024

Carissa Carter & Scott Doorley on Assembling Tomorrow

What role does creativity play in navigating an unpredictable world? On this episode, I sit down with Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley, both members of the Stanford d.school faculty. Together, they’ve co-authored Assembling Tomorrow, a fascinating...

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Oct. 5, 2024

Steve Martin on Influence At Work

How can we be better at influencing others? On this episode, I explore the world of influence with behavioural scientist Steve Martin. Steve has made a career out of studying the art and science of persuasion, and in this conversation, …

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Sept. 26, 2024

Chloé Valdary on The Theory of Enchantment

How can watching Disney movies, help create more inclusive environments? The answer is in the word Enchantment. On this episode, I'm speaking to Chloé Valdary, the founder of an organisation called The Theory of Enchantment, to explore her unique...

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Sept. 21, 2024

Morgan Hamel on Moral Polarization

How does moral polarization challenge even the most well-intentioned leaders? In this episode, I speak with Morgan Hamel, who talks frankly about her journey from working in business ethics to launching her own ethical fashion business. In our...

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Sept. 14, 2024

Chloé Valdary, Morgan Hamel & Peter Stein on De-Polarized Diversity, …

What do you think of when you hear the words Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)? If it's something negative, then this is the episode for you; because I'm exploring how we can transform DE&I from something theoretical but impractical to...

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Sept. 7, 2024

Matt Ottley on Neurodiversity and Creativity

How does neurodiversity impact creativity? On this episode, I explore the challenges of mental health and how it can be both a driver of astonishing creativity and the cause of significant pain. I believe that having conversations about mental health...

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Aug. 30, 2024

Sharon O'Dea on Navigating the Digital Workspace

What makes a digital workplace truly effective? In this episode, I talk to Sharon O'Dea, co-founder of Lithos Partners, about the intricacies of navigating the digital workplace. Sharon brings her wealth of experience in digital communications and...

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