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Jan. 5, 2025

Kit Holden on Played in Germany -  a footballing journey through a na…

What can we learn about a country from its favourite sport? A lot. Particularly when that country has a history and culture like Germany. Which is what I'm exploring on this episode. Even if you're not a football fan, this …

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Dec. 27, 2024

Tim Houlihan & Dr Kurt Nelson on Behavioural Experiments, Podcasting,…

What role does experimentation play in making big life and creative decisions? What lessons can podcasters teach us about effective communication in business? Show Summary To answer these questions, in this festive episode, I’m thrilled to welcome...

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Dec. 21, 2024

Fraser Simpson on Making Ethics Engaging

What does a pink puppet called Connie have to do with ethics? More than you might think. On this episode, I'm speaking with a lawyer, whose innovative approach to getting employees to engage in ethics, involved turning to something we …

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Dec. 6, 2024

Jono Hey on Sketchplanations

Can you distill a complex concept into a single sketch? Jono Hey can and on this episode, he joins me to talk about Sketchplanations —a project that explains the world, one sketch at a time. Summary I’ve been a long-time …

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Nov. 29, 2024

Amy Kean on Communicating Effectively

What makes communicating effectively such a critical skill in today’s world? On this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of communication with Amy Kean, a psychosociologist, educator, and the founder of Good Shout, a company redefining how we...

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Nov. 23, 2024

Steve Bell on Cartooning

How does one become a political cartoonist? And what lessons can we learn from their craft? Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with legendary political cartoonist Steve Bell to explore the artistry and challenges behind his provocative...

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Nov. 14, 2024

Dr Eva Van Den Broek & Tim Den Heijer on The Housefly Effect

How do tiny changes in our surroundings create big impacts on our daily lives? And what does that have to do with house flies? Episode Summary In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Eva Van Den Broek and Tim …

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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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