Episodes
March 1, 2025
Amy Watson on Violence Against Women
How can we prevent violence against women? And what role do men who don't engage in violence, have to play?
This episode tackles a serious, but important topic. Violence against women affects millions worldwide, yet too often, the focus is placed...
Feb. 15, 2025
Giles Oakley on The Art & Science of Tea
What does tea have to do with human behaviour? A lot more than you might think. On this epusoed, I'm exploring one of the world's most popular drinks and what we can learn from it.
Summary
My guest is Giles Oakley, a professional tea taster,...
Feb. 1, 2025
Pav Gill on Whistleblowing that works
How do we create systems that encourage whistleblowing without incentivizing malicious reporting? Should we reward whistleblowers financially? Why is closure important, both for whistleblowers and the organisations they are whistleblowing on?
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Jan. 25, 2025
Dr Hemma Lomax on The Edge of Possibility
What is the edge of possibility and how can storytelling help us to find it? My guest isn't a storyteller — she's a lawyer, working in compliance — but she's got some fascinating insights to share about how it can help us to effect change. Or, in...
Jan. 12, 2025
Duncan Mavin on Meltdown: The Collapse of Credit Suisse
How does a major global bank keep surviving crises; until it doesn't?
Episode Summary
On this episode, I’m joined by Duncan Mavin, author of Meltdown: Scandal, Sleaze, and the Collapse of Credit Suisse.
Duncan’s book dives deep into the bank’s...
Jan. 5, 2025
Kit Holden on Played in Germany - a footballing journey through a nation's soul
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 episode — in a year when...
Dec. 27, 2024
Tim Houlihan & Dr Kurt Nelson on Behavioural Experiments, Podcasting, and Innovation
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...
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 all know from...
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 admirer of Jono’s work,...
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...
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...
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 Den Heijer to discuss their new...
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 of...
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 personal story of being...
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,...
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...
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, we dive deep...
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...
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...
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 theoretical but impractical to...
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...
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...
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 and what we can do to...
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 igniting change.
In our...