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 …
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 pe…
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 eco…
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 Assembli…
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 c…
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 Enchantmen…
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 fash…
Sept. 14, 2024

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

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 theo…
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 convers…
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 di…
Aug. 27, 2024

Announcing the Decision-Making Studio Podcast

Meet the Decision-Making Studio Podcast! If you’re a regular listener to the show, you’ll know that it’s all about the risks of human decision-making.   I try to bring you guests who can help us to better understand them …
Aug. 24, 2024

Danielle Letayf on building a community

How can passion and irritation lead to innovation and community building?   In this episode, my guest is Danielle Letayf, the founder of Badassery, a dynamic community designed for unconventional thought leaders dedicated to…
Aug. 16, 2024

Professor Shannon Vallor on the AI Mirror

What if we saw Artificial Intelligence as a mirror rather than as a form of intelligence? That’s the subject of a fabulous new book by Professor Shannon Vallor, who is my guest on this episode. In our discussion, we ex…
Aug. 10, 2024

Kirby Ferguson on Why Everything Is A Remix

Is there such a thing as an original idea? What if everything were actually a remix? Episode Summary In this episode, I'm exploring the fascinating concept of creativity with filmmaker, educator, and speaker Kirby Ferguson…
Aug. 3, 2024

Simon Parker on Cycling 4000 Miles Across America

What would motivate someone to cycle 4,000 miles across America, and what stories might they uncover along the way? Episode Summary On this episode, I speak with travel writer Simon Parker, who recently cycled 4,000 miles …
July 25, 2024

Victoria Sena on Saving The Surprise

How do you get 𝟲𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 to keep a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁? By not calling it a secret. With the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics later today, on this episode, I'm looking back 12 years to the London 2012 Olympics. In this e…
July 21, 2024

Shabnaz Habib on Airplane Mode

Why do we travel? Obviously, sometimes we do it to go to work or visit family.  But lots of us also do it for fun, becuase we can.  And we naturally presume that’ it’s an unalloyed good.  But is it?   My guest, whose new boo…
July 14, 2024

Fergus Flanagan and Neb Maciver on Talking Magic

What can we learn from magic?  On this episode, I’m joined by two magicians, Fergus Flanagan and Neb Maciver, founders of Talk Magic and both accomplished magicians in their own right, who join me to share their unique journ…
July 4, 2024

Koen Smets & Dr Bart Derre on Solving Wicked Problems

How can we solve 'wicked problems' within complex organisations?  A wicked problem is a social or cultural problem that's difficult or impossible to solve because of its complex and interconnected nature. Wicked problems lac…
June 23, 2024

Paul Orlando on 'Why Now?' - how good timing makes great products

Why do some great ideas succeed while others fail despite having everything else in place? On this episode, we welcome back Paul Orlando, an expert on unintended consequences and systems thinking. Paul introduces his new b…
June 14, 2024

Dr Ludmila Praslova on The Canary Code

What can canaries in coalmines teach us about diversity and inclusion? In this episode, I’m speaking to an academic who has some fascinating ideas and insights into how we can create more inclusive work environments and cult…
June 8, 2024

Geoff White on Rinsed - Money Laundering in a Digital World

How is technology impacting money laundering? On this episode, I'm welcoming investigative journalist Geoff White back onto the show. In 2022, Geoff joined me to talk about his book and podcast The Lazarus Heist, the story …
June 3, 2024

Sarah Abramson on Speaking To The Human

How can organisations get the best out of the humans they employ and empower them to help deliver desired outcomes? The answer is by focusing on the decisions taken that are critical in determining whether or not the right o…
June 1, 2024

Manda Scott on Human Power

What might the future of society look like & how can we get there? On this episode, I’m speaking to a best-selling author who has written an extraordinary book about her vision for the future.   Unusually, the book is …