Access the podcast transcript here. Ann Scoular, co-founder of Myla Campbell, talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie about coaching, leadership development and the application of psychology and neuroscience in the workplace. She outlines criteria for effective coaching and emphasises the importance of leaders modeling a culture of coaching i…

Access the podcast transcript here. Psychologist John Amaechi, a former NBA basketball player, shares his his journey to sporting success and his decision to pursue a career in psychology. Talking to Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan, he also discusses ethics in business and his personal principles, stressing the importance of creating cultur…

Access the podcast transcript here. Bruce Daisley, (then) head of Twitter's EMEA business and host of the podcast series Eat Sleep Work Repeat shares his insights around the changing world of work with Future Talent Learning's Mary Appleton. They discuss Daisley's views on work culture, his role at Twitter and his mission to help people be happier …

Access the podcast transcript here. Lord Chris Holmes, Great Britain's most successful Paralympic swimmer, explains how he has achieved his goals despite losing his sight as a teenager. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Mary Appleton, he highlights the importance of self-determination and self-belief and emphasises the potential of the …

Access the podcast transcript here. Adam Kingl, managing director for Europe at Duke Corporate Education, discusses societal trends and changes in the workplace. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, Kingl talks about the evolution of capitalism, the perspectives of younger employees and why businesses must adapt to meet the ch…

Access the podcast transcript here. Emma Birchall, head of insight and forecasting at Hotspots Movement, explores the implications of longer lives for society and business. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan, she explains why we need to reskill and reinvent ourselves continuallly to stay valuable in the workforce and why o…

Access the podcast transcript here. Barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohamed talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie about inequality and barriers to social mobility in context to his own upbringing. Mohamed shares his experiences of growing up in deprived areas of the UK, going through the education system and beating the odds to become a bar…

Access the podcast transcript here. In this episode, we chat with Tim Campbell, head of global citizenship at AMS and winner of the first series of TV show The Apprentice. Talking to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, Campbell describes his own entrepreneurial journey, his passion for future talent initiatives and his belief in apprenticeships a…

Access the podcast transcript here. Tracy Groves, CEO and founder of Intelligent Ethics, shares her expertise in corporate conduct and ethics with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie. Groves emphasises the importance of trustworthiness in leadership and the need for leaders to be authentic and engage at a transformational level. She also addresses…

Access the podcast transcript here. In this episode, David Brewin, a partner at EY, shares his experiences of struggling with detachment and depression for most of his adult life – and suffering a breakdown in 2010. He talks to Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan about the importance of seeking help and the value of self-reflection, and provide…

Access the podcast transcript here. In this episode, EY's Harvey Lewis, a data scientist (and real-life rocket scientist), urges leaders to look at talent in conjunction with technology. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, he outlines how EY uses AI in its tax practice to help people to their jobs more efficiently and effecti…

Access the podcast transcript here. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Richie, Geoff McDonald, former global vice president of HR at Unilever, shares his personal struggles with mental ill health. He talks about stigma and suggests practical steps organisations can take to support employee wellbeing – including investing in education…

Access the podcast transcript here. Writer and strategist Alistair Campbell talks to Future Talent Learning's CEO Jim Carrick-Birtwell about leadership and the showmanship of winning. He shares his own journey towards openness around mental health, and emphasises the role employers play in supporting wellbeing and embracing different perspectives. …

Access the podcast transcript here. We talk to physician and neuroscientist Dr Alan Watkins, founder of leadership consultancy Complete, about the impact of digital transformation on leaders. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's CEO Jim Carrick-Birtwell, Watkins explores the implications of AI on jobs, the need for 'polymath integrators' i…

Access the podcast transcript here. Writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe OBE, managing director of consultancy Diversity by Design and a co-founder of LGBT charity Stonewall, talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Richie about the importance of workplace D&I. They discuss the role of diversity in answering strategic business questions and the need …

Access the podcast transcript here. What is curiosity? Why does it matter in the workplace? And what stops us being curious? To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Dr Brennan Jacoby, philosopher and founder of Philosophy at Work, an organisation that helps businesses think their best. Brennan holds a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D in philo…

Access the podcast transcript here. Why is it important to have a happy team? Can we measure happiness? And what can I do to help make my team happier? To answer these questions, Ross D and Ross G are speaking to world-renowned happiness expert Nic Marks. Nic uses statistics to research workplace culture, measure happiness, and create lasting, posi…

Access the podcast transcript here. Why does good writing matter? What impact does good writing have at work? What tends to go wrong? And how can we, as managers, foster a culture of good writing in our teams? To answer these questions, Nathalie and Ross G are joined by writers John Simmons and Neil Baker. John is an independent writer and brand co…

Access the podcast transcript here. How can we become more adaptable? What do we mean by ‘adaptability’? And what personal habits can we adopt that will help us? To answer these questions, Nathalie and Ross G are joined by author, speaker and educator Adam Kingl. Adam teaches at business schools around the world, regularly appears in the press, and…

Access the podcast transcript here. What is a ‘purpose’? Why is it so important for Generation Y in particular? And how do we create a purpose statement? To answer these questions, Nathalie and Ross G are joined by author, speaker and educator Adam Kingl. Adam teaches at business schools around the world, regularly appears in the press, and is the …

Access the podcast transcript here. What is neurodiversity? What struggles do neurodivergent people face? And what are the benefits of having a team with neurodivergent people in it? To help explore these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Laura Kerbey, founder of NEST – Neurodivergent Education Support and Training. Laura has a degree in P…

Access the podcast transcript here. How can we learn new behaviours at work? What gets in the way of learning new skills and developing new behaviours? And what are some helpful techniques that help us learn at work? To explore this question, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Karine George, an award-winning educationalist who worked as a headteacher …

Access the podcast transcript here. Are we unhealthily obsessed with mental health? What does ‘mental health’ mean in an organisational context? And is it really good for us to switch off and take a break? To explore this question, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Dr Alan Watkins, a physician-turned-leadership-consultant. Alan now runs a leadership …

Access the podcast transcript here. Is it important to work for a company that shares my values? To answer this question, Ross D and Ross G are joined by author, speaker and podcast co-host Nathalie Nahai. We discuss: The role that values play in choosing our employers The limitations of psychometric testing Examples of companies that clearly demon…

Access the podcast transcript here. What is ‘design thinking’? How do we apply it? And can design thinking help us solve complex problems? To answer these questions, Ross G and Nathalie are joined by Nick Stanhope, founder and CEO of Shift, a team of designers, researchers and strategists who use research and creativity to solve challenging social …

Access the podcast transcript here. Why is networking important? If you're good at your job, and can demonstrate that, what purpose does it serve? To answer these questions, Ross D and Ross G are joined by consultant, speaker and author Dorie Clark. Dorie was named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and teaches executiv…

Access the podcast transcript here. What is change management? And why is it important to Anglo American? To answer these questions, Ross D and Ross G are joined by Nicola Cohen, Change Management Specialist at Anglo American. We discuss: Examples of change management The role of managers in successful change management Overcoming resistance to cha…

Access the podcast transcript here. How can critical thinking help us at work? What are the benefits of thinking critically? And how can we create a work culture that allows for better critical thinking in our teams? To answer these questions, Ross D and Nathalie are joined by author and tech philosopher Tom Chatfield. Tom is the author of How To T…

Access the podcast transcript here. What do we mean by ‘creative thinking’? Can anyone think creatively? And what techniques can help us generate new ideas? To answer these questions, Ross D and Ross G are speaking to bestselling author and innovation consultant Rod Judkins. Rod’s books Change Your Mind and The Art of Creative Thinking are availabl…

Access the podcast transcript here. Will robots steal our jobs? What is a robot? And is it possible for robots to replace leaders and managers? To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by writer, broadcaster, speaker and coach David Baker. David worked for 12 years at the Financial Times, was managing editor of Wired magazine, and re…

Access the podcast transcript here. How much do you trust your colleagues? Do you need them to trust you? And how can we re-build trust once it’s broken? To answer these questions, we’re joined by Dr. Brennan Jacoby, philosopher and founder of Philosophy at Work - an organisation that helps businesses think their best. Brennan holds a B.A., M.A. an…

Access the podcast transcript here. Why is sustainability important to Anglo American? What challenges do we face? And how are we adapting? To answer these questions, Ross D and Ross G are joined by Anglo American’s Rob Greenberg (Head of Sustainability Integration, Governance & Performance) and Mariana Abugattas (Government Affairs and Sustainabil…

Access the podcast transcript here. How do we measure personality? What is the difference between ‘type’ and ‘trait’-based psychometric assessments? And what impact does the ‘H’ factor of personality have on you and your career? To answer these questions, Nathalie and Ross G are speaking to Lucie Ilbury, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and He…

Access the podcast transcript here. Should we be trying to have more conflict at work? What is conflict? Should we really be trying to avoid it? Or can it be helpful? To answer these questions, Ross D and Nathalie are joined by conflict coach Richard Savage. Richard is an entrepreneur with a 15-year career in advertising, who now works as Managing …

Access the podcast transcript here. Should we all be working a four-day week? How do we do this while remaining profitable? And what actions do we need to take to prevent a fifth day creeping back in? To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Tash Walker, founder of market research agency The Mix. The Mix have been working a four-d…

Access the podcast transcript here. How do I give an (adequate) presentation? How should I think about structuring my presentations? And are there any differences to presenting online versus offline? To answer these questions, Ross G and Nathalie Nahai are joined by writer, performer and illustrator John-Paul Flintoff, a former writer and associate…

Access the podcast transcript here. Is sustainability just about saving trees? What do we even mean by ‘sustainability’? And what can you do to make your organisation more sustainable from the ground up? To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Darshita Gillies, the CEO of Maanch: an impact-platform for philanthropy, impact invest…

Access the podcast transcript here. What is your personal brand, and why is it important? To answer this question, Nathalie Nahai and Ross G are joined by consultant, speaker and author Dorie Clark. Dorie was named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Bu…

Access the podcast transcript here. Should we be winging it more at work? To answer this question, Ross G and Ross D are joined by comedian, playwright and author Max Dickins. We discuss: What improvisation is The differences between improvising and planning How improvisation is the ideal skill to help you succeed at work. Episode Timestamps Introd…

Access the podcast transcript here. Is it better to see the glass half empty? Is stoicism the answer? To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by practical philosopher Julian Evans, author of The Art of Losing Control, Philosophy for Life and Holiday from The Self. We discuss: What stoicism is How stoicism can help us navigate life’s…

Access the podcast transcript here. How do I present so that people really listen? And how do I calm my nerves so I can present with confidence? To answer these questions, Ross D and Ross G are joined by Caroline Goyder, voice coach and author of the books Gravitas, Find Your Voice and The Star Qualities. We discuss: The importance of telling an en…

Access the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary What is psychological safety? And how can leaders and managers promote psychological safety in a hybrid working context? To answer these questions, Nathalie Nahai and Ross G are speaking to Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School and author of The …

Access the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary What is followership? And why is it important for leaders? To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Dr Zahira Jasser, Assistant Professor at the University of Sussex Business School, who worked in the financial sector as a banker, manager and consultant before entering academia. …

Access the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary What is strategy? Is it a complicated plan that no one understands? A unique offering that’s hard tomaintain? A business buzzword while the boots on the ground do the....y’know... work! To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are speaking to Alex Smith, founder of Basic Arts. Alex created Bas…

Access the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary Should we be more curious about how we’re managing our time? Whether you’re planning the next five years of your career or the next eight hours of your working day, there are plenty of tools and techniques that can help us achieve our goals. But is the practice of time management all that it claim…

Access the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary Do customers want a relationship? We hear a lot about brand loyalty, but does it even exist? To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Anna Miley and John Sills. Anna is a strategy and insight specialist, who once scientifically validated that Lynx deodorant does indeed make the w…