The Curious Advantage Podcast

97: Functional Mushrooms, Building a Premium Brand, Authenticity & Curiosity with Finn Hall | CEO, Headstrong

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Unlock the secret to building an authentic, high-quality brand in a saturated market.

In this episode, we’re joined by Finn Hall, CEO of Headstrong and former Team GB cyclist, who is redefining the functional mushrooms space through an uncompromising focus on quality, design and curiosity.

Finn shares his journey from elite sport to young entrepreneurship, revealing how a personal discovery sparked a mission to challenge industry standards and build a brand people can genuinely trust. He opens up about the realities of starting and scaling a premium brand in a saturated market, and what it takes to stay authentic while growing fast.

We explore how curiosity fuels innovation, why authenticity is non-negotiable in today’s landscape, and how social media and community have become powerful drivers of modern brand success. From building trust with your audience to creating a loyal following, Finn shares what it really takes to turn a product into a movement.

From the science behind functional mushrooms and extraction quality, to the role of design, storytelling and digital presence, this conversation is packed with insight for anyone building a brand today.

Show Links
Headstrong Website
Headstrong Instagram
Finn Hall LinkedIn

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing by Danny Cross and video editing by Jessica Wickham.

96: Leadership, Curiosity, Building an Intelligence Culture and the Power of Pause with Shawn Vanderhoven | Partner, Wiseman

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with leadership expert Shawn Vanderhoven about how curiosity, and the often overlooked power of pausing, can transform leadership, decision-making, and team performance.

In a world that rewards speed and constant action, Shawn challenges the assumption that great leaders need to move faster. Instead, he explores how creating space, through better questions, clearer priorities, and intentional pauses, can unlock stronger thinking and more meaningful contributions across teams.

Drawing on insights from his book Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World, Shawn shares practical strategies for building an intelligence culture, avoiding common leadership traps, and helping teams focus on what truly matters. The conversation offers a fresh perspective on how leaders can shift from doing more to enabling better work.

Show Links
Shawn's LinkedIn
Wiseman Group
Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World available on Amazon

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

95: How to Apply a Navy SEAL’s Attributes Mindset to Your Work and Leadership with Rich Diviney | Performance Expert

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage, former Navy SEAL officer and human performance expert Rich Diviney joins Simon Brown and Garrick Jones to explore what truly drives leadership, performance under pressure, and the neuroscience behind stress and fear. Drawing on two decades in the SEAL Teams, Rich breaks down why attributes and not skills determine success in high-pressure, high-uncertainty environments.

Rich explains how elite performers build situational awareness, adaptability, and neural agility, and why concepts like dynamic subordination are essential for modern leadership. He dives into the neuroscience of stress management, the role of curiosity in high-stakes decision-making, and how understanding duration, pathway, and outcome can help the brain stay calm under uncertainty.

Whether you’re leading teams, navigating complexity or curious about the psychology behind human performance, this conversation offers powerful insights into attributes, curiosity, and the mindsets required to thrive in chaotic environments.

Show Links:
Attributes Website
Attributes Hub
Rich Diviney LinkedIn
The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance book is available on Amazon

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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing by Danny Cross and video editing by Jessica Wickham.

94: The You-Then-Me Principle: The Communication Hack Every Leader Needs with Salvatore Manzi | Leadership Coach

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Salvatore Manzi, a communication and leadership coach who helps data-driven leaders turn expertise into influence.

For over 20 years, Salvatore has guided executives and founders through high-stakes moments, from boardrooms and investor meetings to global stages such as SXSW and the United Nations, and even a U.S. presidential campaign. His work focuses on one critical shift. Moving from information delivery to human connection.

In this episode, he explores why empathy is not a soft skill but a leadership advantage, and introduces his powerful You-Then-Me Principle, starting with acknowledgment, validation, and reflection before sharing your own message. The result is collaboration instead of resistance.

In his book Clear and Compelling: Communication Strategies for Big Thinkers with Bold Ideas, he distills two decades of experience into practical tools that help leaders transform complex ideas into messages that resonate, inspire, and drive action.

Show Links
Find out more about Salvatore Manzi and his work here
Find Salvatore on LinkedIn here

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

The Curious Advantage is available on Amazon and Audible.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and discover more at curiousadvantage.com.

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing by Danny Cross | Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

93: The AI Dilemma: Responsible AI, Bias & Human Values with Art Kleiner | Author

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage, Art Kleiner — author of The AI Dilemma — joins Simon Brown & Garrick Jones for a conversation about what it really means to build Responsible AI.

Together, they explore the tensions at the heart of today’s AI landscape: rapid innovation vs accountability, efficiency vs empathy, and the risks of bias, misinformation and unintended consequences. Drawing on the “five fundamental principles” from The AI Dilemma, Art explains why responsible technology requires human judgment, transparency, and a deep understanding of our social systems.

The discussion dives into:

How AI systems amplify human behaviour — good and bad
The rising challenge of misinformation and synthetic media
Where bias enters the system and how organisations can address it
Why empathy, forgiveness and human values are essential to AI governance
What leaders must understand as AI becomes embedded in everyday work

A thoughtful, human conversation about technology, responsibility and how we navigate the future.

Lean More about Art Kleiner and his work here

About The Curious Advantage
The Curious Advantage is available on Amazon and Audible.
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The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing by Danny Cross | Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

The Future of Work, Frontier Firms, Agent Bosses, AI & 2025 Work Trend Index with Alexia Cambon (FBF)

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

FBF -- Flashback Friday

In this throwback episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones speak with Alexia Cambon, Senior Director of Research at Microsoft, about how AI is transforming work and what sets today’s Frontier Firms apart.

They explore insights from Microsoft’s Work Trend Index—including Agent Bosses, digital labour, and Intelligence on Tap—and discuss how curiosity, leadership, and HR are evolving in an AI-powered world.

🎧 Listen & explore the 2025 Work Trend Index:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/2025-the-year-the-frontier-firm-is-born

Curiosity in the Flow of Work with Josh Bersin | FBF

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:37:00 +0000

FBF -- Flashback Friday

In this episode, global HR and HR technology analyst Josh Bersin, Founder & CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, joins the authors of The Curious Advantage — Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones — to explore curiosity in the flow of work.

They discuss the role of curiosity in learning and people development, how curiosity supports adaptability in a digital-first world, and why curious leaders are critical during periods of disruption.

This episode was originally published on 5th May 2020.

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Tips for Leaders & Fostering Positive Failure with Amy Edmondson | FBF

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:45:03 +0000

FBF — Flashback Friday

In this episode, Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor at Harvard Business School, explores curiosity, leadership, and psychological safety in the digital age.

Drawing on The Right Kind of Wrong (named the Financial Times’ #1 Business Book), she shares practical insights on productive failure, learning, and building high-performing teams.

This episode was originally published January 2024.

Want to go deeper?
Discover Amy Edmondson’s work in Right Kind of Wrong or 3 book collection of the Right Kind of Wrong, Leader as Healer & Staring Down the Wolf

Follow Amy Edmondson on LinkedIn here

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92: How Curiosity Drives Creativity, Problem-Solving and Innovation with Christian Kressman

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Curious Advantage podcast, hosts Simon Brown and Garrick Jones talk with Christian Kressman, an actor, systemic coach, and PhD holder in creativity.

The conversation explores how curiosity fuels creativity and problem-solving, the importance of asking the right questions, and the role of diversity in fostering innovative solutions. Christian shares his personal journey, including a life-changing misdiagnosis that led him to embrace creativity in overcoming challenges. The discussion also touches on the impact of AI on learning and the importance of immersive environments in education.

Christian LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiankressmann/
Christian Website https://christian-kressmann.de/podcast

About The Curious Advantage
The Curious Advantage is available on Amazon and Audible.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and discover more at curiousadvantage.com.

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing by Danny Cross | Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

91: Radhika Dutt: OHLs: The Curious Puzzle-Solving Framework for Better Results (Author, Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:26:33 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft speak with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, about how traditional goals can limit curiosity and drive organisations into the performance trap. Radhika introduces OHLs — Objectives, Hypotheses, and Learnings — a practical alternative that fuels creativity, psychological safety, and better problem-solving. Through real-world examples, she shows how curiosity can transform teams, leadership, and product thinking.

Find out more:
Radhika Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/
Radical Product: https://www.radicalproduct.com/
Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Product-Thinking-Mindset-Innovating/dp/1523093315

About The Curious Advantage
The Curious Advantage is available on Amazon and Audible.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and discover more at curiousadvantage.com.

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing by Danny Cross | Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

90: Jonathan Besser: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Leadership, Curiosity & Emotional Intelligence (Author, 50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:33:53 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, hosts Garrick Jones and Simon Brown sit down with Jonathan Besser, co-author of 50 Ideas That Changed the World of Work, to explore how curiosity, leadership, and emotional intelligence shape the future of learning and innovation.

From classic frameworks like SWOT and the Eisenhower Matrix to the impact of Black Swans and White Rhinos, the conversation examines how leaders can navigate uncertainty with a growth mindset and foster psychological safetywhere creativity, feedback, and experimentation thrive.

Jonathan shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, using feedback for growth, and creating emotionally intelligent workplaces that inspire trust and collaboration. Discover how curiosity fuels adaptability in a post-COVID world and why questioning assumptions remains essential for effective leadership and continuous learning.

Find out more:
Jonathan LinkedIn
Intrepid Leadership
50 Ideas That Changed the World of Work

About The Curious Advantage
The Curious Advantage is available on Amazon and Audible.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and discover more at curiousadvantage.com.

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing by Danny Cross | Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

89: Ted Dintersmith: Reimagining Education: Math, AI & Curiosity (Author & Education Advocate)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Reimagining Education with Ted Dintersmith

In this episode of The Curious Advantage, Ted Dintersmith joins Garrick Jones, Paul Ashcroft, and Simon Brown to explore why education — especially how we teach math — must evolve. Ted calls for creativity, curiosity, and real-world relevance in learning, arguing that schools should teach skills that truly matter in today’s AI-driven world.

Discover how curiosity can reconnect students to meaning, innovation, and the joy of learning.

Learn more:

https://www.teddintersmith.com/

https://www.whatschoolcouldbe.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-dintersmith-0211985a/

https://www.multiplechoicefilm.com/

Keywords: education, math, creativity, AI, learning, reform, curiosity, skills, Ted Dintersmith, school

About The Curious Advantage
The Curious Advantage is available on Amazon and Audible.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and discover more at curiousadvantage.com.

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

Credits
The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis.

Audio editing by Danny Cross | Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

88: Shannon Minifie: Curious about Relational Curiosity, Building Trust, Psychological Safety & Leadership (CEO, Box of Crayons)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with Shannon Minifie, CEO of Box of Crayons, about overcoming fear, taming the “advice monster,” and building trust, psychological safety, and connection at work. Discover why curiosity is a power skill for leaders and how it shapes the future of learning and AI.

Learn More

Read the full white paper: Navigating a Fractured Workplace: https://46434064.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/46434064/Navigating_a_Fractured_Workplace_Box_of_Crayons.pdf
A short quiz: which advice monster are you? https://boxofcrayons.com/advice-monster-habit/
Visit the Box of Crayons website: https://boxofcrayons.com/

About The Curious Advantage
The Curious Advantage is available on Amazon and Audible.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and discover more at curiousadvantage.com.

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

Credits
The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis.

Audio editing by Danny Cross | Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

87: Stefaan van Hooydonk: How Curiosity Fuels Growth, Leadership, AI & Resilience (Founder, Global Curiosity Institute)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:07:13 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Garrick Jones is joined by Stefaan van Hooydonk, founder of the Global Curiosity Institute. Together, they explore how curiosity fuels personal growth, leadership, and organizational success. From permission, awareness, and intentionality in building a culture of curiosity, to surprising data insights, the role of language, and the impact of environment — this conversation unpacks the forces that spark or stifle curiosity. They also discuss the challenges of conformity, the many dimensions of curiosity, and what the rise of AI means for our curious minds. Stefaan also shares his unexpected journey into farming, and how it continues to inspire resilience and curiosity in his life.

Learn More
Explore the Global Curiosity Institute: globalcuriosityinstitute.com
Connect with Stefaan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stefaanvanhooydonk

About The Curious Advantage
The Curious Advantage is available on Amazon and Audible.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and discover more at curiousadvantage.com.

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

Credits
The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis.

Audio editing by Danny Cross | Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

86: Scott Blanchard: Curious About Leadership, Trust & Psychological (CEO, Blanchard)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Simon Brown, Garrick Jones, and Paul Ashcroft are joined by Scott Blanchard, CEO and co-owner of Blanchard. Drawing on more than 30 years of leadership experience, Scott shares why the success or failure of any business can be traced directly to its leaders — and why leadership is a sacred responsibility.

From his early curiosity (and fear) about technology to leading through the pandemic shift to virtual learning, Scott reflects on how curiosity shapes resilience and adaptation. He explores the essential ingredients of great leadership: building trust, creating psychological safety, and asking simple but powerful questions like “How do you add value here?”

Scott also discusses the traits of leaders who succeed versus those who fail, the importance of unconditional trust, and why love and humanity are at the core of leadership. Finally, he shares his curiosity about AI and its impact on coaching, work, and the human side of leadership.

A must-listen for anyone curious about the future of leadership, trust, and technology.

Follow Scott on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-blanchard-leadership/

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About The Curious Advantage Podcast
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is done by Danny Cross and video editing by Jessica Wickham.

85: Kentaro Toyama: AI, Ethics, Consciousness & Rescuing Us from the Cult of Technology (University of Michigan School of Information)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones speak with Kentaro Toyama, W.K. Kellogg Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information and author of Geek Heresy.

Together they explore the limits of technology in driving social change, why AI and digital tools often amplify human intent, and the urgent need for ethics and regulation. From AI in education to inequality, the future of work, and questions of consciousness, this is a thought-provoking conversation on how curiosity can help us navigate the digital age.

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About The Curious Advantage Podcast
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is done by Danny Cross and video editing by Jessica Wickham.

84: Vyla Rollins: Curiously Recrafting the Psychological Contract (London Business School)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, hosts Garrick Jones and Paul Ashcroft sit down with organizational psychologist Vyla Rollins to explore how leadership is evolving in today’s digital age.

Together they discuss why the psychological contract between employers and employees is central to engagement and how leadership is shifting from a title to a set of behaviors. Vyla highlights the practices modern leaders need most - resilience, reflection, curiosity, and context and explains how these traits drive sustainable performance.

The conversation also uncovers why feedback should be a dynamic two-way dialogue, how asking open questions fosters trust and alignment, and why focusing on just one or two practices can create meaningful improvement.

Whether you’re leading teams, shaping culture, or navigating complex change, this episode offers practical insights to help you lead with curiosity, build stronger relationships, and thrive in today’s fast-moving organizations.

Further Reading

Recrafting Employees’ Psychological Contract to Boost Engagement – Forbes
Vyla Rollins Career Profile – Rubato Global Consulting

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About The Curious Advantage Podcast
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is done by Danny Cross and video editing by Jessica Wickham

83: Jamais Cascio: Navigating the Age of Chaos: BANI Explained (Futurist & Author, Institute for the Future)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, futurist Jamais Cascio introduces the BANI framework—Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible—as a powerful alternative to the outdated VUCA model.

Joined by hosts Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft, the conversation explores how leaders, organizations, and individuals can thrive in today’s chaotic world. They dive into the shift from VUCA to BANI, the growing impact of anxiety and information overload, and how to lead through non-linear change. Cascio shares insights on the importance of interconnectedness, improvisation, and human adaptability—and how resilience, neuroflexibility, and empathy are critical to navigating uncertainty.

Perfect for anyone in leadership, future foresight, change management, HR, L&D, or organizational strategy, this episode offers a timely and practical guide to future-proofing your approach in an unpredictable world.

Navigating the Age of Chaos: A Sense-Making Guide to a BANI World That Doesnt Make Sense available on Amazon

About The Curious Advantage Podcast
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

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The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is done by Danny Cross and video editing by Jessica Wickham.

82: Dr Serena Gonsalves-Fersch: Curious About Learning, Curiosity, AI, Leadership, Talent & Women in Leadership (Software One)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

"L&D is dead - Long Live Learning"

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft speak with Dr. Serena Gonsalves-Fersch, Global Head of Talent at SoftwareOne, to explore the intersection of curiosity, learning, leadership, and the future of work.

Together, they unpack:

The evolution of Learning & Development (L&D)
The role of AI in shaping modern learning strategies
The importance of women in leadership
How talent management and organizational change go hand in hand
Why agility and curiosity are critical skills for future-ready organizations

Whether you're in leadership, L&D, HR, or talent development, this conversation offers fresh insights into the skills, mindsets, and strategies shaping high-performing, future-focused organisations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Curiosity and Learning Leadership
02:42 The Evolution of Learning and Development
05:34 Rethinking Leadership Training
08:52 Agility in Learning Functions
11:36 Frameworks for Modern Learning
14:45 Building a Talent Pipeline
17:28 Integrating Learning with Business Needs
20:42 The Future of Learning and Development
27:14 The Connection Between Learning and Talent Management
33:44 Women in Learning Leadership: Bridging the Gap
38:06 AI's Impact on Learning and Development
44:42 Navigating Sensory Overload and Environmental Impact
50:24 The Future of Learning: Curiosity and Organizational Learning

About The Curious Advantage Podcast
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
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81: Dr. Giles Yeo: Weight Loss, Ozempic, and the End of Calorie Counting? (Geneticist, University of Cambridge Professor, Author)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

What really drives the way we eat?

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones are joined by Dr. Giles Yeo—geneticist, author, and professor at the University of Cambridge to explore the science behind appetite, genetics, and weight loss.

Dr. Giles Yeo explains how our eating behaviours are more biological than we think, shaped by the brain’s role in decision-making and our unique genetic makeup. He unpacks the truth behind obesity and reveals why weight management is far more complex than just calorie counting.

The conversation dives into the impact of ultra-processed foods, food environments, and weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, along with what happens when people stop taking them. They also explore the idea of a red, amber and green food labelling system to help guide healthier choices.

Together, they examine how curiosity, empathy and a deeper understanding of human biology can challenge diet myths and shape more supportive approaches to wellness.

Why Calories Don't Count: How We Got the Science of Weight Loss Wrong available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Calories-Dont-Count-Science/dp/B08LZPDT4W/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Dv6kL&content-id=amzn1.sym.6b6d4bc1-013f-4684-8a3d-174e5cf88d17&pf_rd_p=6b6d4bc1-013f-4684-8a3d-174e5cf88d17&pf_rd_r=262-0311421-9608643&pd_rd_wg=R2KmB&pd_rd_r=4da738c0-df01-4abe-9167-ab9a06df2b89&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

00:00 Introduction to Genetics and Dr. Giles Yeoh
01:13 Giles Yeoh's Journey in Genetics
04:15 Understanding Eating Behaviors
11:00 The Role of DNA in Eating Responses
14:19 Appetite and the Brain's Influence
18:58 Implications for Weight Management
24:24 The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods
25:46 Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods
28:42 The Complexity of Calories
30:18 Rethinking Food Quality and Nutrition Labels
33:41 The Role of Dietary Choices
40:38 Weight Loss Medications: Mechanisms and Implications
52:30 The Social Perspective on Obesity

About The Curious Advantage Podcast
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

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80: Alexia Cambon: The Future of Work, Frontier Firms, Agent Bosses, AI & 2025 Work Trend Index (Microsoft, Senior Director of Research)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

"AI needs humans as much as we need AI" - Alexia Cambon

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft, and Garrick Jones are joined by Alexia Cambon, Senior Director of Research at Microsoft, to explore how AI is reshaping the workplace and what it means to be a Frontier Firm.

The discussion dives into key trends from Microsoft’s Work Trend Index, including the emergence of Agent Bosses, digital labor, and the idea of Intelligence on Tap, where AI enables instant access to expert insight. Together, they unpack how curiosity drives innovation, the critical role of HR, and how new organizational structures are forming in response to AI adoption.

From collaboration between humans and AI, to rethinking leadership and productivity, this episode explores the changing nature of work—and how forward-thinking organizations are learning, experimenting, and adapting in real time.

Topics include:

What defines a Frontier Firm in today’s AI-powered economy
How “Agent Bosses” are changing leadership and team dynamics
The role of AI in enhancing human productivity
Why curiosity is essential in navigating transformation
The future of HR and organizational design in the AI era

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Curious Advantage Podcast
01:02 Curiosity in Research and AI Integration
02:14 Defining the Frontier Firm
04:39 Intelligence on Tap: Redefining Expertise Access
06:29 The Rise of Human-Agent Teams
11:49 The Concept of the Agent Boss
19:32 Empowering Employees in the AI Era
25:32 The Nature of Digital Labor
30:36 AI as a New Workforce
36:08 The Future of Work and AI Integration
44:31 Becoming a Frontier Firm

Discover Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index: The Year the Frontier Firm Is Born
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/2025-the-year-the-frontier-firm-is-born

About The Curious Advantage Podcast
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

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79: Ari Popper: Imagining the Future, Where Sci-Fi Meets Curiosity (Founder & CEO, SciFutures)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft speak with Ari Popper, Founder & CEO of SciFutures, to explore the intersection of science fiction, innovation, and leadership.

Ari shares his journey from experiencing a midlife crisis to founding SciFutures, where he helps organizations envision and prepare for the future through storytelling and strategic foresight. The conversation delves into the role of narrative in shaping our understanding of emerging technologies, the evolving nature of leadership in an AI-driven world, and the importance of curiosity, adaptability, and ethical awareness.

Together, they explore how science fiction can serve as a powerful tool for sparking innovation, cultivating future-ready mindsets, and navigating the challenges of rapid technological advancement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to SciFutures and Ari Popper's Journey
03:10 Understanding the Future: Methodologies and Insights
06:01 The Role of Storytelling in Shaping Futures
08:57 Predicting the Future: Successes and Misses
11:57 Emerging Technologies and Their Impacts
15:10 Preparing for the Future: Education and Leadership
17:58 Human Skills in an AI-Driven World
20:59 The Future of Leadership and Organizational Change
26:42 The Art of Time Travel on a Budget
28:04 Mindsets for Future Thinking
29:50 Distilling Challenges in Innovation
30:58 Minding the Gap in Leadership
32:59 Curiosity and Information Synthesis
38:06 Optimism in the Age of AI
40:58 Exploring Emerging Technologies
45:06 The Skill of Future Thinking

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham, Pasha Adam and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing is done by Jessica Wickham & Helena Gonzalez.

78: Alison Coward: Curious About How Workshops Can Boost Team Culture (Founder, Bracket)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 28 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Curious Advantage podcast, Alison Coward discusses the concept of workshop culture and its significance in fostering collaboration and creativity within teams. She shares her journey from the creative industries to becoming a facilitator and author, emphasizing the importance of intentional collaboration and the role of curiosity in team dynamics. The conversation explores practical steps for improving meetings, leading through uncertainty, and the impact of AI on workshop culture. Alison also outlines the five pillars of high-performing teams: alignment, cohesion, communication, design, and change, and highlights the need for organizations to create environments that support these elements.

00:00 Introduction to Workshop Culture
03:03 The Journey to Facilitation
06:01 Defining Workshop Culture
08:52 Practical Steps for Effective Collaboration
11:51 Leading Through Uncertainty
15:05 The Role of Online vs In-Person Workshops
17:56 Five Pillars of High Performing Teams
23:59 Curiosity in Team Dynamics
26:47 Balancing Creativity and Productivity
30:07 Leveraging AI in Workshop Culture
33:57 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Bracket : www.bracketcreative.co.uk
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/alisoncoward
Workshop Culture: A Guide to Building Teams That Thrive (book):www.bracketcreative.co.uk/workshopculture (visit: https://practicalinspiration.com/book/workshop-culture (UK) or https://indiepubs.com/products/workshop-culture-1/ (US) and use code WRKCULT30 for a 30% discount)

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham, Pasha Adam and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing is done by Jessica Wickham & Helena Gonzalez.

77: Andy Clark: The Experience Machine, Is Reality All in Your Head? (Cognitive Philosopher)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

What if your brain isn’t just reacting to the world, but actually helping to create it?

In this episode, Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones are joined by world-renowned cognitive philosopher Andy Clark to explore the fascinating ideas behind his latest book, The Experience Machine.

Together, they dive into how the brain acts less like a camera and more like a prediction engine, constantly guessing what’s coming next and shaping the way we experience reality. From the link between curiosity and mistakes to the surprising ways our expectations influence pain and mental health, this is a rich conversation about perception, learning, and the stories we tell ourselves.

They also look at how embracing uncertainty drives growth and innovation, and how AI, algorithms, and education are shaping the way we think.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Curious Advantage Podcast
01:55 The Journey of Andy Clark
02:21 The Brain as a Prediction Machine
06:59 Balancing Predictions and Sensory Input
11:25 Error, Curiosity, and Learning
18:26 Wired to Reduce Uncertainty
21:16 Pain, Expectation, and Mental Health
25:45 Curating Uncertainty for Better Predictions
28:34 The Role of Environment in Shaping Reality
31:07 Art, Literature, and Predictive Systems
32:49 The Impact of Algorithms on Human Experience
34:34 AI and Human Predictive Models
40:23 The Future of AI and Human Collaboration
46:20 Education and Embracing Error
49:15 Practical Applications of Predictive Processing

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing is done by Jessica Wickham.

76: Charles H. Green: Navigating Trust in the Age of AI (Founder, Trusted Advisor Associates)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones talk with Charles H. Green, a renowned expert on trust. They explore the concept of trust, its importance in personal and professional relationships, and how it can be cultivated.

Charles shares insights on the trust equation, which includes credibility, reliability, intimacy, and self-orientation. The conversation also delves into the implications of trust in sales, the impact of AI on trust, and the importance of personal agency in fostering trust and connection in a rapidly changing world. They also discuss the growing presence of AI-generated scams, deep fakes, and the challenges these pose to building and maintaining trust in the digital age.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Trust and Curiosity
18:13 The Trust Equation Explained
24:30 Trust in Sales: The Meat Sandwich Model
33:40 Trust in the Age of AI
41:58 Personal Agency and Change

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham and John McGinty.

75: Bob Johansen: Curious about Futurism, BANI, VUCA and Cross-Generational Collaboration (Futurist)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft, and Garrick Jones are joined by futurist Bob Johansen, who brings nearly five decades of experience in forecasting what’s next. Together, they dive into the power of curiosity and "future-back" thinking in navigating today’s uncertain world. From VUCA to BANI, Bob unpacks the frameworks shaping how we understand complexity—and why generative AI is a game-changer for leadership.

Discover the essential skills leaders need for the future, including augmented clarity and bioengaging, and hear how cross-generational collaboration is key to thriving in disruption. With reflections on faith, hope, and decision-making in an age of ambiguity, this conversation offers a hopeful yet grounded roadmap for staying curious in the face of the unknown.

00:00 The Journey of a Futurist
03:11 Understanding the Role of a Futurist
05:51 Engaging with Future Signals
09:00 The VUCA and BANI World
11:53 The Impact of Generative AI
15:05 Curiosity and Future Leadership
24:01 Curiosity and Future-Back Thinking
25:52 Key Skills for Future Leadership
32:10 Practical Augmentation for Leaders
36:21 Faith and Hope in a Changing World
42:01 Cross-Generational Collaboration and Neuroscience
48:05 Optimism in a Frightening Future

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About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham and John McGinty.

74: Margaret Heffernan: Wilful Blindness, "The Naked Truth" and Super Chickens (Author & Speaker)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:38:21 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with renowned author and speaker Margaret Heffernan about curiosity, leadership, and organizational culture. She shares insights from her diverse career, exploring the impact of questioning conventional wisdom, the dangers of wilful blindness, and the role of playwriting in research.

Heffernan discusses how curiosity and helpfulness drive productivity and collaboration, warning against excessive competition and the ‘super chicken’ effect—where individual performance overshadows team success. She advocates for rethinking workplace culture to foster learning, connection, and innovation.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham and John McGinty.

73: Indy Johar: Shifting the Planet & Pragmatic Tools for Planetary Transformation (Co-founder, Dark Matter Labs)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Indy Johar, co-founder of Dark Matter Labs, discusses the democratization of city-making and the need to address the structural dark matter questions that impact our society. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of global challenges such as climate breakdown and biodiversity loss. Indy also explores the need for a different set of language and constructs within business to address these challenges and transform our foundational economy.

The conversation explores the need for a radical transformation in our theory of corporation and the role of leaders in shifting from command and control to learning and coaching. It discusses the challenges of the current unsustainable path and the need to change the system and the way we think. The conversation also delves into the role of technology, such as AI and generative AI, in enabling the agentification of the world and driving new ways of dealing with complexity. It emphasizes the importance of curiosity, holding uncertainty, and building economies of discovery. The conversation concludes with the need to shift the flow of capital to invest in the unknown and manage risks in order to create a more positive future.

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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham and John McGinty.

72: Alexia Cambon: Problem Solving, Data Sets & AI (Senior Director of Research, Microsoft)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with Alexia Cambon, Senior Director of Research at Microsoft, to explore the evolving landscape of work influenced by AI.

Alexia shares her journey from law to corporate research, highlighting her pivotal role in the Work Trends Index and the insights gained about AI's integration into the workplace. The conversation delves into the adoption of AI tools, the gap between employee enthusiasm and leadership hesitance, and the implications of AI on decision-making and cognitive skills. Alexia emphasizes the need for organizations to embrace AI as a new dimension of intelligence while ensuring that essential human skills are preserved. In this conversation, the speakers explore the multifaceted impact of AI on critical thinking, education, and workplace dynamics.

We discuss the potential biases inherent in AI models, the transformative role of AI in providing a safe learning environment for students, and the emergence of power users who leverage AI for enhanced productivity. The discussion also delves into the importance of curiosity and persistence in effectively utilizing AI, the evolving nature of work as AI becomes a team member, and the implications for human relationships in an increasingly AI-driven world.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how individuals and organizations can harness the power of curiosity to drive success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham and John McGinty.

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71: Ali Ganjavian & Key Portilla-Kawamura: The Future of Work and Environments (Co-founders, Studio Banana & OSTRICHPILLOW®)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Join Simon Brown and Garrick Jones for a one-hour deep dive about the future of work and environments with architects and design innovators Key Portilla-Kawamura and Ali Ganjavian of Studio Banana Design.

In this episode, they explore the impact of physical spaces on collaboration, community building, and serendipity. Discover the importance of intentional design, the role of play in fostering creativity, and how to reimagine office environments for diverse purposes.

Key and Ali discuss hybrid spaces that integrate learning, idea exchange, and recharging, while emphasizing rituals that shape behavior and create a sense of belonging. Tune in to learn how leaders can listen to their teams and implement meaningful changes to enhance the work environment!

Website: https://studiobanana.com
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/studio-banana

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

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70: Chris Smart: Pragmatic Tools for Enabling Curiosity in a Global Organization (CLO, MetLife)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive deep into the role of curiosity in driving organizational change and innovation with Chris Smart, Chief Learning Officer at MetLife. Chris shares his career journey and how curiosity has shaped his leadership and decision-making. He discusses how MetLife fosters a culture of curiosity through initiatives like the experimentation fund, campaigns, and hackathons, all designed to encourage innovation and employee empowerment.

As Chris reflects on the challenges of the pandemic, he highlights how the organization pivoted to virtual learning while still valuing the power of face-to-face interactions. He also explores the operational side of curiosity—turning ideas into practical actions that support a learning organization.

In this engaging conversation, Chris touches on the role of AI in the future of learning and development, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities it presents. Additionally, he shares his personal curiosities, including his interest in the history of New York’s High Line and his vision for the evolving role of L&D in the future. Whether you're passionate about leadership, innovation, or learning, this episode reveals the powerful impact of curiosity on personal and organizational growth.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

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69: Sir Michael Craig-Martin: Art and an Extraordinary Life Lived Extraordinarily (Artist)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:20:00 +0000

In this episode, Garrick Jones sits down with Sir Michael Craig-Martin, a monumental figure in contemporary British art, whose career spans over six decades. From his iconic transformations of everyday objects to his pioneering role as an educator, Craig-Martin shares fascinating insights into his creative journey and artistic philosophy.

Explore his upcoming major retrospective at the Royal Academy of Arts, opening in September 2024, which will feature over 120 works spanning his entire career. This exhibition marks a rare opportunity for Craig-Martin to reflect on his life's work, and he discusses the excitement and challenges of reviewing his artistic evolution.

Learn more about Michael Craig-Martin’s time teaching at Goldsmiths, where he mentored many of the Young British Artists (YBAs), including Damien Hirst, and the broader impact they had on the UK art scene. He also delves into his advocacy for arts education, the role of curiosity in creativity, and the importance of everyday objects in his art.

In addition, Michael delves into a discussion about his digital portraits, a forward-thinking exploration of cutting-edge technologies, and how curiosity drives his work and life. This engaging conversation offers a deep dive into the mind of one of the most influential artists of our time.

Dates and Opening Hours for the Royal Academy of Arts
Press view: Tuesday 17 September 2024, 10am-2pm
Dates: Saturday 21 September – Tuesday 10 December 2024
10am – 6pm Tuesday to Sunday
10am – 9pm Friday

Tickets
Advance booking with pre-booked timed tickets is recommended for everyone, including Friends of the RA. Tickets can be booked in advance online (royalacademy.org.uk) or over the phone (0207 300 8090).

Social Media
Join the discussion about the exhibition online at:
Facebook /royalacademy
Instagram @royalacademyarts
Threads @royalacademyarts
Twitter / X @royalacademy
#RAMichaelCraigMartin

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

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68: Dr Diane Hamilton: Curiosity Unleashed & Measuring its Value and the Curious Bottom Line (Founder & CEO, Tonerra)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, we speak with Dr. Diane Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Tonerra, and author of the new book Curiosity Unleashed: Achieving Business Excellence by Challenging the Status Quo. Dr. Hamilton shares her insights on how curiosity has shaped her journey and why it's a crucial driver for business success.

Discover the strategies used by companies like Google and Disney to foster a culture of curiosity, the financial benefits of embracing curiosity, and the dangers of sticking to the status quo. We also explore the role of artificial intelligence in curiosity and what the future holds for human curiosity in the digital age.

Join us to learn how to unlock the power of curiosity to drive innovation and success in both your personal and professional life.

Dr Diane Hamilton Website: https://drdianehamilton.com/
Dr Diane Hamilton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdianehamilton/

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

67: John Harris Dunning: Graphic Novels, Monsters & Curiosity (Author)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

STRONG LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES. In this episode, Garrick sits down with John Harris Dunning, the brilliant mind behind graphic novels like "Salem Brownstone," "Tumult," and the newly released "Summer Shadows" from Dark Horse Comics. John shares his journey from aspiring writer to acclaimed graphic novelist, offering a glimpse into the creative process that brought his vivid stories to life.

We delve into the world of graphic novels, discussing their rising popularity and what sets them apart from traditional books. John explains why graphic novels resonate with readers, emphasizing the unique power of visual storytelling and the depth that illustrations can bring to a narrative.

John recounts his experience curating the groundbreaking "Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK" exhibition at the British Library. This prestigious exhibition highlighted the cultural and artistic significance of comics, drawing from the rich archives of the British Library.

Beyond his professional work, John reflects on the concept of curiosity—how it drives creativity and innovation. We discuss the role of curiosity in both human endeavors and artificial intelligence, and John reveals what he's personally curious about outside his professional sphere.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the art of storytelling, the impact of visual narratives, and the enduring appeal of graphic novels. Whether you're an avid reader of comics or simply curious about the genre, John's insights provide a deeper understanding of why graphic novels continue to enchant and inspire.

John Harris Dunning Social Media:
Instagrah: johnharrisdunning
Twitter/ X: johnhdunning

Instagram: darkhorsecomics
Twitter/ X: @DarkHorseComics

https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3012-386/Summer-Shadows-1

https://dailydead.com/summer-shadows-qa-john-harris-dunning-discusses-influences-collaborating-with-ricardo-cabral-and-the-vampire-storys-unique-setting/

https://www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/john-harris-dunning-summer-shadows-interview

Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comics-Unmasked-Gravett-Harris-Dunning/dp/0712357750/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NR9VWBHHPCEC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S2si-FG4eQ2H5Ybo-1jSxuKPaEKgs8YO7AikbJuvULlxdtuFT5PI1HJ1EjIxNXmZhk3GI-bds-15MMzv7IVS1Q.Vzfde51w5aoxybqh2VybYHpwsS5ylTc5gJrfgug3_3o&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+harris+dunning&qid=1721904128&sprefix=john+harris+dunning%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1

Salem Brownstone: All Along the Watchtowers
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Salem-Brownstone-All-Along-Watchtowers/dp/1406320528/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2NR9VWBHHPCEC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S2si-FG4eQ2H5Ybo-1jSxuKPaEKgs8YO7AikbJuvULlxdtuFT5PI1HJ1EjIxNXmZhk3GI-bds-15MMzv7IVS1Q.Vzfde51w5aoxybqh2VybYHpwsS5ylTc5gJrfgug3_3o&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+harris+dunning&qid=1721904128&sprefix=john+harris+dunning%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2

Tumult
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tumult-John-Harris-Dunning/dp/1910593486?dplnkId=5eee1388-c44e-4660-93cd-8c3d830cf1dd&nodl=1

Summer Shadows #1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Summer-Shadows-John-Harris-Dunning-ebook/dp/B0D8L53ZYR/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=2NR9VWBHHPCEC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G7v8haXFHmsdpiGJX5w3gAsPj9fKv8TX59-L9b81yLpO_r4VdwctFmnudaJoL2h2dDnNE7nDKIG6tWTp5iLeJdCtoB6oD_Bg6K-GRhzBWrI.3LutHzrf5z6AUXAFDLbXt8QdKRvSu2EOze74vwWBEz0&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+harris+dunning&qid=1721904128&sprefix=john+harris+dunning%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Wiper
https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3008-843/Wiper-TPB

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wiper-John-Dunning/dp/1506733409?dplnkId=ce1a01b2-0842-4c89-a3ae-cca5ea2abfbf&nodl=1

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

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66: Warren Berger: Questionology! & How to Ask Better Questions (Questionologist, Author, Speaker)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Join us as we explore the art of questioning with Warren Berger, a questionologist, author, and speaker. Warren shares his career journey and insights from his twelve books, including "A More Beautiful Question." He discusses how to foster a culture of enquiry within organizations, the five enemies of effective questioning, and how to overcome them. Discover the importance of nurturing a questioning mindset from childhood and the power of "mission questions" over traditional mission statements. Warren also shares his personal curiosities and engages the hosts with thought-provoking questions.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

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65: Lisa Rowland & Dan Milton-Klein: Improvisation & Storytelling in the Corporate World (Professors, Stanford University)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Unlock the secrets of improvisation and transform your communication, creativity, and confidence! Join us as we chat with Lisa Rowland and Dan Milton-Klein, two improv experts from Stanford University. Lisa shares her journey from scripted theater to global improv performer and workshop designer. Dan reveals insights from over 20 years of teaching improv at Stanford and working with top global clients.

Discover the history and evolution of improv, practical tips to enhance your communication skills, and how improv fosters confidence and psychological safety. Lisa and Dan also discuss curiosity and its role in their professional and personal lives, offering inspiring takeaways for success in our digital age.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

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64: David E. Carney: Diversity & LGBTQIA+ (Globally-Recognized Management Consultant)

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:49:06 +0000

Join us for an inspiring conversation with David Carney, a business transformation leader with over 30 years of experience advising Fortune 500 executives.

David shares his journey, including the challenges of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the US Navy when it was illegal to be openly gay. Discover how curiosity has driven his success and fueled diversity and inclusion within large organizations.

In this episode, David reveals how curiosity fosters innovation and inclusivity, sharing personal stories and professional insights. Learn about the importance of authenticity, psychological safety, and the impact of non-discrimination policies on organizational success. David's experiences provide valuable lessons for leaders and individuals aiming to create more inclusive and dynamic workplaces.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Partner, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

65: Jaeden Schafer: Unlocking the Potential of AI (CEO & Co-Founder, AI Box)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Join hosts Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones as they dive into the world of artificial intelligence with Jaeden Schafer, the visionary behind the top AI podcasts, "AI Chat," "AI Applied," and "AI Hustle," collectively boasting over 2 million annual listens.

In this episode, discover the origins of Jaeden's passion for AI and the journey that led him to become a trailblazer in the field. Gain exclusive insights into the inner workings of his acclaimed podcasts and explore Jaeden's unique approach to content curation, driven by a commitment to quality and authenticity.

Jaeden shares his mission to democratize AI through AI Box's innovative no-code app builder and marketplace, shedding light on the challenges he's faced and the vision driving his work. Learn how he envisions a future where AI is accessible to all, and explore the exciting advancements and applications shaping the AI landscape.

Drawing from his extensive experience, Jaeden also offers practical advice for leveraging AI effectively, empowering individuals and businesses to unlock its full potential.

Want to learn more?
Visit AI Box: https://aibox.ai/
Find Jaeden Schafer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaeden-schafer
Find Jaeden Schafer on X: https://x.com/jaeden_ai

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (CLO, Novartis), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

62: Abhijit Bhaduri: Curiosity, Career Archetypes & Future of Work (Advisor Talent Strategy)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this insightful podcast episode, we're joined by Abhijit Bhaduri, a seasoned talent management advisor and former General Manager Global L&D manager for Microsoft. With a remarkable career trajectory marked by accolades such as being named the No. 1 HR Influencer by the Society for Human Resource Management and authoring bestselling books like "Career 3.0: Six Skills You Must Have to Succeed," Abhijit shares invaluable insights into navigating the evolving landscape of work. From debunking outdated career paradigms to outlining the essential skills for success in Career 3.0, Abhijit's expertise provides listeners with actionable strategies to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.

Through engaging discussions on curiosity, career archetypes, and the intersection of leadership, talent, and culture, Abhijit offers a holistic view of organizational growth and personal development. With his extensive corporate experience and global recognition, Abhijit Bhaduri delivers a thought-provoking exploration of the future of work, leaving listeners inspired and equipped with the knowledge to excel in their careers.

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Twitter: @Abhijitbhaduri
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/abhijitbhaduri
"Career 3.0: Six Skills You Must Have to Succeed" and other books written by Abhijit Bhaduri are available on Amazon

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (CLO, Novartis), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

61: Lisa Danels: Integrating your Head, Heart & Gut into Leadership (Executive Director, Human Edge)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In this podcast episode, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak to Lisa Danels, author of "The Human Edge Advantage" and Executive Director of Human Edge in an insightful episode where we explore leadership mastery.

Lisa discusses integrating head, heart, and gut in leadership, emphasizing curiosity, self-awareness, and personal power. Discover key ways to navigating burnout, cultivating personal power, and co-creating possibilities. Uncover wisdom from Robert Keegan's stages of adult development and explore the masks people wear under stress, revealing underlying fears. Lisa's also shares insights on hope as a process and creating a leadership framework that offers practical guidance. We also learn more about Lisa's curiosities of AI and longevity.

Purchase "The Human Edge Advantage": https://www.amazon.co.uk/Human-Edge-Advantage-Mastering-Being/dp/B0CKWLCX66/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MHZRCLUTTP8R&keywords=The+Human+Edge+Advantage%3A+Mastering+the+Art+of+Being+All+In&qid=1704383625&sprefix=the+human+edge+advantage+mastering+the+art+of+being+all+in%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1

Human Edge Website: https://human-edge.com/thehumanedgeadvantage/

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (CLO, Novartis), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

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60: Noga Arikha: Don't Be Afraid Of Your Feelings (Author, Philosopher, Historian of Ideas)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In this podcast episode, we delve into the captivating world of Noga Arikha, a philosopher, historian of ideas, and science humanist. She takes us on a journey from her childhood in Paris to her experiences working with neuropsychiatric patients and her current endeavor—writing a biography of anthropologist Franz Boas for the Yale University Press, set to be released in 2025.

Arikha holds the position of Visiting Fellow at the European University Institute in Florence, is an Associate Fellow of the Warburg Institute (London), an Honorary Fellow of the Center for the Politics of Feelings, a Research Associate at the Institut Jean Nicod of the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris. Throughout the episode, Arikha shares personal reflections on curiosity and emphasizes its essential role in personal and societal growth. She encourages listeners not to shy away from embracing their feelings in this thought-provoking conversation with Garrick Jones.

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The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Partner, Talent, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

60: Amy Edmondson: Practical Tips for Leaders & Fostering Positive Failure (Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:13:52 +0000

In this podcast episode, Amy Edmondson, the top-ranked Thinkers50 management thinker and Novartis Professor at Harvard Business School, takes us on a journey through the dynamic intersection of curiosity, leadership and the digital era.

Renowned for her seven books and over 60 scholarly papers, Edmondson discusses the crucial link between curiosity and psychological safety in the workplace. She shares practical tips for leaders to foster positive failure, drawing on insights from her latest acclaimed book, "The Right Kind of Wrong," recently honored as the #1 Business Book by the Financial Times. Edmondson's engaging anecdotes, including the concept of "smart pilots," and her emphasis on building effective communities, explores leadership, curiosity, and the transformative power of embracing the right kind of failure.

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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (CLO, Novartis), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

58: Rita McGrath: Inflection Points & Navigating Blind Spots (Professor, Columbia Business School)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Join the hosts of The Curious Advantage as they dive into the world of innovation and growth with the incredible Rita McGrath. Rita, a seasoned author, speaker, and Professor at Columbia Business School, shares her journey from CEO to academia, unveiling insights from her latest book, Seeing Around Corners.

In this episode, Rita unpacks the concept of inflection points, discussing the eight practices crucial for navigating blind spots. She emphasizes the importance of early warning systems in detecting these pivotal moments before they occur, revealing how examining assumptions ties into spotting these turning points using the 7Cs framework from The Curious Advantage book.

We explore the intersection of curiosity and business, discovering how Rita's personal curiosity fuels her work and why she believes curiosity is the key to success in our rapidly changing digital landscape. Rita's expertise, combined with her passionate approach to leveraging curiosity, offers a unique perspective on fostering growth and innovation and inspires individuals and organizations to navigate curiously during uncertainty to drive success in our ever-evolving world.

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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

57: Doug Belshaw & Laura Hilliger: Beyond Blockchain - Open Badges, We are Open, Coops, Voodoo Categorization & the Future of Work with (Co-Founders, We Are Open Co-op)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:37:00 +0000

Some of us maybe living in a version of the future now. Doug Belshaw and Laura Hilliger from “We are Open”, a cooperative structure that supports multi-dimensional non-corporate organisations, know what it takes to make a very different way of working work. We caught up with them to explore there ways of doing things, it spans the globe and is based on models that are fast becoming popular. We are curious about the future and different ways of organising and so we talk about Open Badges, beyond blockchain, cooperative structures and many other new concepts such as Voodoo Catagorisation.

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Show notes:
https://tilde.town/~dozens/sofa/
https://dougbelshaw.com/thesis/
https://ailiteracy.fyi/
https://blog.weareopen.coop/navigating-greenpeaces-critical-incident-network-5d9fe79ea824
https://weareopen.coop
https://weareopen.coop/aop/
Green Peace Articles –
Part 1: https://blog.weareopen.coop/navigating-greenpeaces-critical-incident-network-5d9fe79ea824
Part 2: https://blog.weareopen.coop/exploring-community-learning-pathways-88a9758928c2
Part 3: https://blog.weareopen.coop/discovering-a-multimodal-training-f289eeed7fde
Open Badges, recognition and Credentialing - https://badges.community

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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.

S5 Ep5: #56 Exprovement - Exponential Improvement through Converging Parallels with Hersh Haladker (Founder, Instillmotion)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Garrick Jones dives into the world of innovation with Hersh Haladker, founder of InstillMotion, a company that helps businesses achieve Exprovement, the convergence of ideas solving unique business challenges.

Hersh, co-author of Exprovement: Unleashing Innovation Across Industries shares insights into his innovation journey, discussing his early interest and the nuanced relationship between innovation and incrementalism.

Our discussion centres on the three key topics from Hersh's book, providing a concise exploration of revitalizing methods and driving productivity through cross-industry disruption.

Hersh also highlights the significance of behavioural economics in innovation, emphasising the understanding of human behaviour for successful strategies. Learn how curiosity is the driving force behind innovation, sharing its role in sparking ideas and fostering continuous improvement.

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Produced by Aliki Paolinelis and Jessica Wickham, edited by Roman Pechersky and Danny Cross

S5 Ep4: #55 Neuroscience, Experience Facilitation & the New Learning Protocols with Lauren Waldman (Founder & Learning Scientist, Learning Pirate)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:21:33 +0000

In this engaging podcast episode, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones are joined by Lauren Waldman, the founder and learning specialist behind Learning Pirate.

With an educational background spanning prestigious institutions like Harvard, Duke, and John Hopkins University, Lauren launched Learning Pirate in 2017. Her mission is to empower individuals to harness their full cognitive potential, thereby enhancing the quality of their lives through scientifically optimized learning strategies.

During our conversation, Lauren explains the concepts of scientific learning design and how it can revolutionize the way we approach education, the connections between brain chemistry, neurotransmitters, and the learning process, the importance of curiosity from a neurological perspective and how it fuels cognitive growth and valuable insights on navigating stress and emotional responses within the learning process, empowering learners and educators alike to overcome challenges and achieve excellence

Don't miss this enlightening conversation that merges the worlds of learning and neuroscience, offering profound insights into optimizing our capacity for learning, working, and living life to the fullest.

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S5 Ep3: #54 The Khan Academy with Sal Khan (Founder & CEO, The Khan Academy)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:26:08 +0000

In this episode, we delve into the world of education and innovation with our special guest, Sal Khan, the visionary founder, and CEO of Khan Academy. Sal's mission is to provide a free, world-class education to learners of all ages and backgrounds, and his pioneering approach to education has earned him acclaim as a trailblazer in the ed-tech industry alongside his early adoption of Generative AI technologies.

We uncover the intriguing narrative behind Khanmigo's inception and the driving inspiration that birthed this ground-breaking platform. Explore how Khanmigo and cutting-edge technologies like ChatGPT 4 are revolutionizing the educational landscape. Delve into the significant role curiosity plays in Sal's approach to innovation and education. Plus, get a glimpse into Sal's personal interests and the diverse curiosities that ignite his passion beyond the realms of AI and education.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & Jessica Wickham and edited by Roman Pechersky & Danny Cross

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S5 Ep2: #53 All-Blacks Management, Excellence & Curiosity with Darren Shand (Manager, All Blacks)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:30:00 +0000

In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Darren Shand, the driving force behind the legendary All-Blacks Rugby team since 2004. Darren's tenure has been marked by historic achievements, including Rugby World Cup victories, undefeated seasons, Tri Nations, and Rugby Championships wins, three Grand Slams, and the coveted title of World Rugby Team of the Year. The All-Blacks even clinched the prestigious Laureus Award for World Sports Team of the Year.

During our engaging conversation, Darren reveals his leadership philosophy, emphasizing how he cultivates curiosity and continuous development in top athletes. He introduces his unique leadership style and his renowned triangle model. Notably, he openly discusses the challenges of managing a consistently successful team, offering insights into motivating and guiding the squad after rare defeats—a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence.

As our conversation unfolds, we gain insights into Darren's new career pursuits and his curiosity about the future. Join us for a fascinating exploration of Darren’s journey, his strategies for success, and his enduring curiosity that propels him onward.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, Jessica Wickham and Edited by Roman Pechersk, Danny Cross

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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organizations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organizations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history, and behaviorism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

S5 Ep1: #52 Problem Solving, Curiosity & Living in The Moment with José Manuel Barroso (Former Portugal Prime Minister & President of the European Commission)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000

José Manuel Barroso's path from academia to politics is a journey fuelled by curiosity and lifelong learning. Starting as a law professor in Portugal, he rose to become the Prime Minister of Portugal in 2002 and later served as the President of the European Commission from 2004 to 2014, steering through critical events like the Lisbon Treaty, the 2008 financial crisis, and the European Sovereign Debt Crisis.

Discover how José's upbringing influenced his curiosity and love for learning, and how these traits played a pivotal role in his successful political career. Explore how his commitment to curiosity has shaped his leadership style and guided him through challenging situations and crises.

Join us for these insightful conversations and more with José Manuel Barroso in the Season 5 premiere episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast. Continue this curious conversation with us over on our LinkedIn page and share your thoughts and feelings on this episode.

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Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, Jessica Wickham & Edited by Roman Pechersky, Danny Cross.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

S4 Ep11: #51 Surviving AI with Calum Chace (The AI Guy)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:43:27 +0000

Calum Chase, best-selling author, and AI expert and adviser, specializing in the future of AI and its impacts on our societies and economies, has an insightful conversation with Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones about the benefits and challenges of AI. He talks about the future impacts of Artificial Intelligence and how it will affect the future of work, health, and economic sectors.

How can curiosity navigate AI's evolving implications? How does curiosity drive AI innovation and progress? What are the challenges and opportunities in harnessing AI's potential for positive impact?

Are you curious?

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history, and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & Jessica Wickham and edited by Roman Pechersky & Danny Cross

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

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S4 Ep10: #50 The Olympics going beyond Psychological Safety with Richard Parker (Head of Leadership & Culture & Partner, EY)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Richard Parker, previous CEO of the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association and current CEO of Leading Line Consultancy and Partner within EY Lane4 joins Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones in a thought-provoking discussion on how resilience, not being afraid to fail and curiosity has driven him to move through a career starting as a teacher, professional athlete and CEO to a big 4 partner.

How do you build your confidence to follow different career paths? What do you think is stopping people from trying new things out? What does this mean for leaders and organizations? and what is a leader’s role in creating psychological safety?

Are you curious?

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S4 Ep9: #49 Nurturing Deep Human Possibility with Tim Munden (Former Chief Learning Officer, Unilever & Director, Kairon)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:06:00 +0000

Tim Munden, award-winning Former Chief Learning Officer of Unilever and Founder and Director of Kairon joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, Garrick Jones in a thought-provoking discussion on igniting and discovering purpose, ensuring wellbeing for individuals and leaders, and focusing on the approach of upskilling employees to shift behaviours. How is purpose connected to curiosity and how does managing the wellbeing of leaders create organizations fit for the future? Why should organisations aspire to be a purpose led, future fit place?

Are you curious?

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, Jessica Wickham & Edited by Roman Pechersky
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book

The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

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S4 Ep8: #48 Lego, learning & limitless innovation with Johan Roos (Chief Academic Officer, Hult)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:42:37 +0000

Johan Roos, Hult’s Chief Academic Officer, known for his work on intellectual capital and LEGO Serious Play™, and expert in strategy and innovation, meets Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in this episode of the Curious Advantage Podcast in a curious exploration of education, learning, limitless innovation and much more!

How important is curiosity for education? How can you drive innovation and quality in higher education? What’s the role of improvisation, imagination and innovation? Learning to learn, inspiring curiosity in students, the value of skills development versus knowledge, Lego Serious Play and organisational development.

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S4 Ep7: #47 Moderna, Digital & AI First with Noah Rabinowitz (Vice President & Global Head of Learning, Moderna)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 25 May 2023 18:46:51 +0000

Noah Rabinowitz, Moderna Vice President, and Global Head of Learning, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones in a fascinating exploration of curiosity and learning as the catalyst for accelerated change and achievement of mission, purpose and potential. Why should we reject mediocrity and focus on the commitment to excellence and mastery? How can leaders help prepare their people for the future with all the change that's going on around them and the technology that's changing their lives and the way they work? How important is curiosity in this?

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S4 Ep6: #46 AI, Neuroscience & Learning with Mike Vaughan (CEO, The Regis Company)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 10 May 2023 18:03:25 +0000

Mike Vaughan, CEO of The Regis company, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones for a focus on AI, Neuroscience and Learning in this powerful episode of the Curious Advantage Podcast. Subscribe today to hear about mental models, team effectiveness and agility. What are the new business models that AI presents? How will AI be critical in the future of learning? What’s the role of ‘better questions’ – in curiosity and in AI tools?

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#AI #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #explorethefuture #AItechnology #CuriousAdvantage #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity #L&D #learning #betterquestions #neuroscience

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & Edited by Roman Pechersky
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book

The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S4 Ep5: #45 Microsoft, AI & Experimenting with Brian Murphy (Senior Director & Employee Skilling, Microsoft)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:54:22 +0000

Microsoft’s Brian Murphy, leading Career Development for the Global Sales organisation, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in this fascinating episode of the Curious Advantage Podcast to talk about AI, meta career competencies, L&D, the future of work, the role of curiosity in navigating the new world of work, skills as a new currency and much more!

How has Microsoft been adopting AI? How can we adapt and thrive with the rise of AI? What are the skills and capabilities that we're going to need going forward that will be sustaining? How does the AI help you prepare or move into this kind of meta career competencies world? Is ChatGPT here to stay? What are the implications on learning?

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#AI #ChatGPT #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #explorethefuture #AItechnology #CuriousAdvantage #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity #L&D #learning #Microsoft #skills #digitaltransformation

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S4 Ep4: #44 ChatGPT is our guest! Astonishing, Curious, Human?

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:47:51 +0000

This week Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones interviewed ChatGPT directly and had AI read the responses. They also had ChatGPT generate the questions they asked. The result is surprising, coherent, thought provoking and worth listening to.

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#AI #ChatGPT #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #explorethefuture #AItechnology #thefutureisnow

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & Edited by Roman Pechersky
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book

The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

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The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S4 Ep3: #43 Walmart, Curiosity & Learning at a Massive Scale with Brandon Carson (Vice President of Learning & Leadership, Walmart)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:05:29 +0000

“Even as assertively companies are automating and integrating technology, it's always going to be about the people.”

Brandon Carson, Walmart’s VP of Learning and Leadership, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in this episode of the Curious Advantage Podcast to talk about curiosity and learning at a massive scale. Hear Brandon’s curious journey from Sun, Yahoo! And Microsoft, to Home Depot, Delta Airlines and now one of the companies employing the most people in the world, Walmart. What are the challenges such organisations face? What is the role of curiosity in an organisation’s learning culture? What is the Rethinking, Restructuring & Rearchitecting model? How can we better drive talent development for the future?

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S4 Ep2: #42 Endorphins, Happy Neurochemicals & Curiosity with Loretta Breuning (Founder, Inner Mammal Institute)

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:42:45 +0000

Loretta Breuning, Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, Academic and Author meets Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in a fascinating conversation on Endorphins, happy neurochemicals and curiosity! Listen to Loretta’s journey of exploration of the brain chemistry we share with earlier mammals. How do neurochemicals govern our feelings? What makes us happy? What happens in the brain when we are curious? How can people make peace with their inner mammal?

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S4 Ep1: #41 Exponential Growth & Curiosity with Diana Kander ( Author, New York Times Best Selling)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:35:28 +0000

Diana Kander joins Paul Ashcroft and Simon Brown on this Curious Advantage episode, to talk about cracking the Curiosity code for exponential growth and about achieving better results by asking better questions! What is the Curiosity Muscle? What happens to organisations that are not curious enough or that loose curiosity?

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S3 Ep14: #40 Cyber attacks, Psychology & Curiosity with Ganna Pogrebna (Executive Director, AI and Cyber Futures Institute)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:38:05 +0000

“Curiosity has mysterious ways and it can tell you one passage that you do not expect”

Ganna Pogrebna joins Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in a fascinating conversation the role of curiosity in behavioural data science and social engineering! Join them to hear about navigating through AI, human vs machine bias, cybersecurity and cybercrime, insights into Gana’s new book the ‘Big Bad Bias’ and much more! How do we understand data? What are the hybrid models between human decisions and machines? How can we use curiosity and criticality to navigate this maze?

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S3 Ep13: #39 Context, Royalty & Curiosity with Michael Spencer (Head of Education, Royal Opera House)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:41:33 +0000

Michael Spencer shares with Garrick Jones, his curious journey from being a full-time performer, violinist with the London Symphony Orchestra to becoming Head of Education at the Royal Opera House and to working and teaching in Japan.

How does curiosity help us engage with completely new contexts? What’s the role of curiosity in our decision making, in connecting with new people, in enabling us experience different cultures? How can we become more curious and where do we intend our curiosity to lead us?

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S3 Ep12: #38 On Superpowers From the World's Most Influential Coach & Mentor with Sanyin Siang (Professor, Duke University)

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:21:41 +0000

Sanyin Siang, recognized by Thinkers50 as the world's Most Influential Coach & Mentor, shares her impressive journey and talks bout coaching, leadership, superpowers, the role of curiosity, curiosity as a superpower, how to unlock and cultivate it and much more with Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones

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S3 Ep11: #37 Flexibility & Life Options – Curiosity & Managing People with Daniela Proust (Head of Global People Enablement and Growth, Siemens)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:45:54 +0000

Daniela Proust, Head of Global People Enablement and Growth at Siemens joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones. How do you develop an organisation’s top leaders, particularly with the world moving as fast as it does today to successfully lead a global organisation? What is the role of curiosity? How important is it in a learning strategy and culture to drive growth?

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S3 Ep10: #36 Web3, Community & Marketing in the 21st Century with Marc Mathieu (AI Transformation & Vice Chair, Global Advisory Board SVP AI Transformation & Vice Chair, Salesforce)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 17 May 2022 10:41:51 +0000

The journey from Web 0 to Web3! A fascinating evolution in marketing! Marc Mathieu, global marketeer and Salesforce strategic customer transformation & innovation lead joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones. What does Web3 mean for the user? How is Web 3 connected to the metaverse, crypto, NFTs and blockchain technology? What does Web3 mean from a creativity and curiosity perspective for people? How has marketing shifted from selling to serving? What’s next in marketing? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors, and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage #curiosity #community #Web3 #marketing #21Century #metaverse #blockchain #NFTs #Crypto

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & Edited by Roman Pechersky
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book

The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

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S3 Ep9: #35 A Curious Culture in a Global Organisation – Nurturing the Will before the Skill with Vidya Krishnan (Chief Learning Officer, Ericsson)

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:12:52 +0000

“Learning is self-love”. Vidya Krishnan, Ericsson’s CLO meets Simon Brown & Garrick Jones to talk about Learning and building a curious culture in a global organisation. How do you shift an organisation’s culture and what are the key challenges to overcome? What’s the role of curiosity and what are the benefits it can have on mindset? How do we nurture the will before the skill?

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S3 Ep8: #34 Wellbeing & Curiosity - The Direct Link with Scott Peltin (Founder & Chief Performance Officer, Tignum)

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:21:36 +0000

Scott Peltin, founder and Chief Performance Officer of Tignum, a company that helps executive clients achieve their full potential joins Paul Ashcroft and Simon Brown. Discover Scott’s curious journey from a frontline firefighter in Phoenix to a coach of the world’s top executives and professional athletes! What are the mindset killers? What is the gap between our performance and our potential? How can recovery, nutrition, mindset and movement help us live up to our potential?
What’s the link between wellbeing and curiosity?

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#curiosity #wellbeing #performance #potential #leadership #7Cs

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & edited by Roman Pechersky

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #leadership #creativity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book

The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S3 Ep7: #33 Activating Curiosity with Dr Alison Horstmeyer (Founder, Intrinsic Curiosity)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:38:42 +0000

Dr Alison Horstmeyer, talent development consultant, executive coach, humanistic researcher, founder at Intrinsic Curiosity and pioneering scholar practitioner on workplace curiosity joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in the latest Curious Advantage Podcast. Join them to explore curiosity as a mental, emotional, and motivational system. Is curiosity a process? How can curiosity be connected to quantum physics? How can the Expert Explorer Framework support leadership teams to evolve and excel? Can curiosity help us change our narratives for the better?

Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors, and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage #activatingcuriosity #curiosity #exploration #leadership #workplacecuriosity

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & edited by Roman Pechersky

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #leadership #creativity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book

The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S3 Ep6: #32 Unleash Curiosity, Creativity & Improvisation at Work with Natalie Nixon (CEO & Creative Strategist, Figure 8 Thinking)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:58:35 +0000

Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist, a global keynote speaker, a TED speaker, and author of the award winning, The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones. Why is Curiosity the engine for innovation? How is it connected to creativity? What is WonderRigor™ and the 3i Creativity™ Framework? Jazz, compex systems, ambiguity and much more!

Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors, and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & edited by Roman Pechersky

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #leadership #creativity #improvisation

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book

The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S3 Ep5: #31 Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps with Jennifer Garvey Berger (CEO, Cultivating Leadership)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:49:07 +0000

In the latest episode of The Curious Advantage, Jennifer Garvey Berger, founder & CEO of Cultivating Leadership, a coach to top executives and the author of three highly acclaimed books, Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps, Simple Habits for Complex Times, and Changing on the Job joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones. What are some of the most common leadership mindtraps? What does a curious leader look like and what can a leader do to be more curious? How we can cultivate leaders for a complex world?

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S3 Ep4: #30 Pots, Pottery & the Matrix with Dame Magdalene Odundo (Chancellor, University for the Creative Arts)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:39:22 +0000

In the new Curious Advantage Episode, Garrick Jones welcomes the renowned studio potter and Chancellor of the University for the Creative Arts since 2018, Dame Magdalene Odundo in a wide ranging conversation, exploring context. Dame Magdalene is an artist and artists really make us look at the familiar with new eyes! Garrick and Madgalene, curiously explore pottery and the form of pots as a vehicle for thinking about the human body and its relationship to space and the Matrix. How does the idea of curiosity, the idea of instilling, questioning of material and the world we live enable us to manifest that curiosity into tangible outcomes?

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S3 Ep3: #29 Lead, Care, Win – Becoming a Leader who matters with Dan Pontefract (Founder, Pontefract Group)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:58:05 +0000

In the new fascinating episode of The Curious Advantage, Dan Pontefract, award-winning leadership strategist, thinker, academic, keynote speaker and best-selling author, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones.

“Lead, Care, Win” - How do you become a leader who matters? Why is curiosity important for leaders? What is the advantage of organisations with curiosity genes? Proactive learning, failure, hope, breakthrough, and success. Leadership, behaviours and learning in the digital world and much more!

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#leadership #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

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S3 Ep2: #28 52 weeks of Worship - Lessons in Belief, Learning and Leadership with Pamay Bassey (Chief Learning Officer, Kraft Heinz Company)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:33:48 +0000

In this fascinating episode, Pamay Bassey, entrepreneur, executive, world traveller, educator, writer, comedian, philosopher and Chief Learning Officer for the Kraft Heinz Company joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones.

How can leaders create a culture of continuous learning and drive the company's global learning and development strategy and initiatives? What is ‘Learn like an Owner’? What are sacred spaces in our contemporary world? How does the sacred link to curiosity?

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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by Jill Damatac-Futter & Roman Pechersky

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S3 Ep1: #27 Rebel Talent, Harvard Professor Francesca Gino (Professor, Harvard Business School)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:49:30 +0000

Francesca Gino, Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, Award winning expert on the psychology of organisations and author of the bestselling books 'Rebel Talent: Why it pays to break the rules at work and in life', and 'Sidetracked: Why our decisions get derailed, and how we can stick to the plan', joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones in their latest fascinating Curious Advantage Podcast.

Why should organisations be curious? How can leaders foster curiosity? How can Curiosity drive innovation? What is the connection between rebels and curiosity?!

Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors, and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by Jill Damatac-Futter & Roman Pechersky
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep13: #26 The Journey Beyond Fear with John Hagel (Chairman Emeritus, Deloitte)

The Curious Advantage — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:54:19 +0000

John Hagel, consultant, entrepreneur, speaker, and author with 40 years in Silicon Valley, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones in their latest Curious Advantage Podcast. Explore the importance of narratives, platforms, the passion of the explorer, and how these are connected with Curiosity. What does the future look like? How can learning platforms support the need for life-long learning? What will be the future of work?

Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage #Curiosity #7CsofCuriosity #TheJourneyBeyondFear

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep12: #25 Elections, Democracy & Context - Curiosity at the Edges with Philippa Neave (Senior Advisor, UN's Lexicon of Electoral Terminology)

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:39 +0000

Philippa Neave, senior advisor on the UN's Lexicon of Electoral Terminology, Activist, Connector, Consultant and expert in Journalism, and Public Outreach, joins Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in their latest Curious Advantage Podcast. Discover fascinating stories from around the world, working with young people in difficult environments where curiosity is at the edges! How important is context and how does it inform the tools used to form a campaign, what are the visual languages and skills required? How do you bridge the gap and the challenges that young people face to build trust? How does serious game come into play? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep11: #24 Your SuperPower Curiosity with Spencer Harrison (Professor, INSEAD Organisational Behaviour)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:47:48 +0000

Curiosity Expert and Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, Spencer Harrison, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in their latest Curious Advantage Podcast! The world of work is changing in radical ways. Organisations have seen unprecedented shifts over the past year. How does curiosity help in times of change and ambiguity? Research suggests that Curiosity is an Investment trade. Why is curiosity a superpower? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep10: #23 One million book sales, coaching and curiosity with Michael Bungay Stanier (Founder, Box of Crayons)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:45:59 +0000

Michael Bungay Stanier, #1 thought leader on coaching, author of bestselling “The Coaching Habit” and Founder of Box of Crayons, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’ in a fascinating conversation! “Curiosity in the best possible way, can disrupt the status quo, can challenge what we take for granted”. How does curiosity unlock possibilities for people, individuals and leaders? What makes curiosity so powerful? What’s the difference between troublemaker curiosity and changemaker curiosity? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep9: #22 The Current & Future Organisational Climate with Peter Cheese (CEO, CIPD’s)

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:50:01 +0000

Peter Cheese CIPD’s CEO, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’ in a highly insightful conversation on the current and future organisational climate. How have organisations responded to this unprecedented global crisis? How does Curiosity help in navigating through complexity and ambiguity? What are the new skills required to this new world of work and what is the role of education in this? Advise on the post pandemic and post Brexit world for organisations, priorities for leaders, curiosity as the greatest driver of value in the digital age and many more!

Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

8: #21 Engagement, Neuroscience & Curiosity with Amy Brann (Founder, Synaptic Potential)

The Curious Advantage — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:37:14 +0000

Amy Brann, Author, Consultant, Global Speaker and Founder of Synaptic Potential, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’ to explore the application of neuroscience to the art of developing people, the role of curiosity and the connection to engagement. Why are we seeing organisations becoming more focused on curiosity, or growth mindset and why is it so important? Does knowing how our brain works change the way we engage? How can we ignite our curiosity?

Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage.

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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

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About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep7: #20 Learning how to Learn Curiously with Erika Andersen (Founding Partner, Proteus International)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:52:32 +0000

Business thinker and author Erika Andersen joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’, in a fascinating conversation on Curiosity, Learning and the skills required to thrive. How does curiosity benefit leaders and organisations in today's world? What is the impact of digital in our need for curiosity? How can we learn how to lean curiously?

Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage.

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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep6: #19 The Curious Advantage Holiday Special Edition

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:42:54 +0000

In this special holiday edition of The Curious Advantage Podcast, hosts Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones reflect on the curious journey they took to publishing The Curious Advantage and answer listeners questions. How can you embed curiosity into a change management process? How can you make learning a habit? What is the threshold between “healthy curiosity" and “greedy curiosity”? How can you effectively advocate for the value of curiosity? How do you measure curiosity? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep5: #18 Abbey Road, Digital Transformation & Curiosity with Isabel Garvey (Managing Director, Abbey Road)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 23:03:34 +0000

Isabel Garvey, Managing Director of the world famous and oldest recording studio Abbey Road, joins the authors of the Curious Advantage Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in a fascinating conversation on digital transformation in music and curiosity. What is the role of curiosity in navigating through the multiple disruptive waves hitting the music industry? How do tech innovators support its evolution and transformation in this fast-changing business landscape that has been forced to shift to digital? What opportunities can AI bring into play? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep4: #17 Curiosity and Killing Your Company with Lisa Bodell (CEO, FutureThink)

The Curious Advantage — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:20:19 +0000

Lisa Bodell, award-winning author and CEO of FutureThink, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of The Curious Advantage in a fascinating conversation around the power of curiosity and its impact on individuals and on organisations. How can we craft killer questions and what role does bias play in this? Why might killing your company be a good idea? Are you Curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #Curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep3: #16 Mastering Curiosity Re-Engineering with Stefaan Van Hooydonk (Founder, Global Curiosity Institute)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:29:00 +0000

Stefaan Van Hooydonk, ex-CLO Cognizant and Founder of the Global Curiosity Institute, joins Paul Ashcroft and Simon Brown in this fascinating Curious Advantage Podcast Episode to explore how to master curiosity re-engineering. What does it mean to re-engineer one’s habits towards becoming more curious and towards having a growth mindset? What’s the role of curiosity in learning & development and why is it becoming so important for individuals and organisations? Are you open to the world, to others and to yourself? Are you curious? Subscribe today!
Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage.

#curiosity #masteringcuriosity #learninganddevelopment #curiousadvantagepodcast

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep2: #15 Curation, Women in Art & Curiosity with Jennifer Higgie (Editor, Frieze Magazine)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:46:17 +0000

Jennifer Higgie, editor at large for Frieze Magazine and author, joins Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones in a fascinating Curious Advantage Podcast on Curation, Women in Art and Curiosity. Curation is a power skill in the digital world where we have access to infinite data and knowledge. How do you synthesize information? What are the key principles of curation? How is Curation connected to Curiosity? What is the role of women in art and how did women exemplify the power of curiosity? Are you curious? Subscribe today!

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#curation #womaninart #curiosity #curiousadvantage

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.

#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S2 Ep1: #14 Curiosity & Serendipity with Dr Christian Busch (Associate Professor of Applied Management and Organization, USC Marshall School of Business)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:28:56 +0000

Dr. Christian Busch, academic at the New York University (NYU) and the London School of Economics (LSE) and author of the Serendipity Mindset, joins the co-authors of The Curious Advantage Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones to explore Curiosity and Serendipity. What is the Serendipity Mindset and how does Serendipity work in a digital world? What is the role of Curiosity in creating good luck? How can you cultivate unexpected encounters that lead to positive outcomes and be more successful? What are the serendipitous processes that happen across organisations?

Are you curious? Subscribe today! #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #community #serendipity #curiousadvantage #7Cs

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep13: #13 Curious Processes - Curiosity, Science and Memory with Edward Oakeley (Associate Director of Genomics, Novartis)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:55:40 +0000

Edward Oakeley, Scientist & Research Lab Head joins the co-authors of The Curious Advantage Paul Ashcroft & Garrick Jones to talk about Curiosity, Science and Memory. ‘Project as questions’, ‘Learning to remember’, the importance of questioning and the scientific method. What is the connection between Curiosity and Memory? Are you curious? Subscribe today! #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #science #memory #curiousadvantage

Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast

About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon!
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep12: #12 Curious Focus with Stefan Van Der Stigchel (Professor, Utrecht University)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:15:06 +0000

Stefan Van Der Stigchel, Professor of Cognitive Psychology at Utrecht University and author of How Attention Works and Concentration (MIT Press) joins Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones, co-authors of The Curious Advantage to talk about Curiosity and Focus. What is the relationship between curiosity and the way the brain works? How do we sample the environment around us and what is the role of attention and concentration in exploring these?

Are you curious? Subscribe today! #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #attention #concentration #focus #curiousadvantage

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The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep11: #11 Curious Community with Theo Anagnostopoulos (Founder, SciCo)

The Curious Advantage — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:11:29 +0000

Scientist, social entrepreneur and Founder of SciCo Theo Anagnostopoulos joins Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones, co-authors of The Curious Advantage to talk about Curious Communities. What's the role of curiosity in the dissemination of science and scientific ideas? How do you get communities of people to engage with science in a ‘phy-gital’ environment? What is Collective intelligence and how can we increase it?

Are you curious? Subscribe today! #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #community #sciencecommunication #curiousadvantage

Join the conversation and connect with the authors #Curiousadvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep10: #10 Curiosity, Complexity and Evolution with Chris Meyer (Chair of EYQ Global Fellows, EY)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:56:32 +0000

Futurist Chris Meyer joins Simon Brown & Garrick Jones, co-authors of The Curious Advantage in a fascinating conversation about Curiosity, Complexity and Evolution. How important are current trends and scenarios for the future? What’s the role of Curiosity? Why is an evolutionary approach to knowledge formation so powerful? Are you curious? Subscribe today! #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #complexity #evolution #curiousadvantage

Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep9: #9 Curiosity, AI & The Future of Learning with Gordon Fuller (Vice president & Chief Learning Officer, IBM)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Gordon Fuller, IBM’s Vice president & Chief Learning Officer, joins Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones, authors of The Curious Advantage in a fascinating conversation on Curiosity, Al and the Future of Learning. How do you successfully put learning and skills at the heart of a business? How can AI enable curiosity? How can leaders build skills and inspire curiosity in their organisation? Curiosity is the fuel for continuous learning! Are you curious? Subscribe today! #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #AI #curiousadvantage #Sailingthe7CsofCuriosity

Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep8: #8 Curiosity & Criticality - Investigative Journalism with Sara Moralioglu & David Harrison

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 22:15:38 +0000

Sara Moralioglu and David Harrison, award-winning journalists and documentary makers, join the authors of the Curious Advantage Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones in a fascinating conversation on Curiosity, Criticality and the link to Investigative Journalism. How do you gain trust while maintaining emotional distance? How do you deal with unconscious bias? What does it mean to be curious and what are the principles that can make us more curious as individuals? Listen to incredible stories driven by Curiosity, the need 'to want to know', the obsession to uncover things, to get to the truth. Are you curious? Subscribe today! #Curiousadvantagepodcast
#curiosity #investigativejournalism #curiousadvantage #Sailingthe7CsofCuriosity

Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep7: #7 Curiosity - The CEO & The Chief People and Organization Officer Perspective with Vas Narasimhan & Steven Baert (CEO & Ex-Chief People and Organization Officer, Novartis)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Vas Narasimhan, the Novartis CEO and Steven Baert, Novartis’ Ex-Chief People and Organization Officer join the authors of The Curious Advantage Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones, to discuss the importance of Curiosity in Business. They talk about how Novartis has worked to ‘unleash the power of their people’ and change the culture driven by an ‘Inspired’, ‘Curious’ and ‘Unbossed’ people strategy. Why is curiosity becoming more important in the digital age? Why is it important to have curious leaders? What does it mean to have a curious mind and how can curiosity impact individuals and organisations? Subscribe to this exclusive podcast today to listen to this fascinating conversation.

Are you curious? #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #wearecurious #curiousadvantage #Novartis

S1 Ep6: #6 Sailing the 7C's hosted by Nina Bressler Murphy (Global Head Enterprise Capability, Novartis)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:50:51 +0000

The authors of “The Curious Advantage”, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones, introduce their new book and their ‘7C’s of Curiosity” model in an exclusive podcast, hosted by Nina Bressler Murphy, Global Head of Enterprise Capability at Novartis.

What is curiosity and why is it a powerskill? How can we successfully “sail” the 7C’s to activate our curiosity and let it work for ourselves, our networks and for our organisations? Why is curiosity the greatest driver of value in the digital age? How is curiosity connected to neuroscience, history, innovation, learning and to exploring the unknown? Are we wired to be curious? Subscribe to listen to this fascinating conversation! Are you Curious?

S1 Ep5: #5 What if you're not Curious? with Dr. Diane Hamilton (Founder & CEO, Tonerra)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 26 May 2020 16:25:04 +0000

Dr. Diane Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Tonerra, author, researcher, speaker and radio show host, joins Paul Ashcroft & Garrick Jones, co-authors of The Curious Advantage Book to talk about Curiosity and the factors that keep us from being curious. What is the relationship between curiosity and confidence? What if you’re not Curious? How do we go beyond Fear, Assumptions, Technology and Environment? How is a curious culture linked to an organisation’s value, productivity and ultimately profitability? Subscribe today to listen to this fascinating conversation! Are you Curious? Join the conversation #curiousadvantage
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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep4: #4 Creativity & The Curious Environment with Suzie Collier (Professor, Royal Academy of Music)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 18 May 2020 22:47:25 +0000

Suzie Collier, Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in the Junior Department and mother of Jacob Collier, the Grammy Award-winning musician, talks about Creativity and the Curious Environment with Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones, co-authors of The Curious Advantage. How do we nurture curiosity? How do you strike the right balance between being exploratory and open and not being fearful? The importance in enabling curiosity in a child, motivation and the curious reset! Subscribe today to listen to this wonderful podcast. Are you curious? Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage.

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About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep3: #3 Curation & The Home of Curiosity with Professor Bill Sherman (Director, Warburg Institute)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 12 May 2020 18:14:26 +0000

Professor Bill Sherman, Director of the Warburg Institute, which is sometimes referred to as the 'Home of Curiosity', joins Paul Ashcroft & Garrick Jones, co-authors of The Curious Advantage to talk about Curiosity, as the pursuit of things we don’t know. How does curiosity drive research? What can we learn from John Dee’s library and how can Aby Warburg's approach help us to be more curious? Do we have the right tools to empower our curiosity or do they just take us to what we know already? Subscribe today to listen to this fascinating exploration of curiosity!

What makes you curious? Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage.

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep2: #2 Curiosity in the Flow of Work with Josh Bersin (Founder & CEO, The Josh Bersin Company)

The Curious Advantage — Tue, 05 May 2020 11:39:38 +0000

Josh Bersin, Global industry analyst in HR and HR Technology, author and founder of Bersin, joins the authors of The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones to discuss curiosity in the flow of work. What is the role of curiosity in learning and people development? How does curiosity relate to the new digital reality? How can curiosity add value to organisations when radical disruptions are happening in the workplace? Adaptability, the role of curiosity for organisational growth, learning in the flow of work & curious leaders. How can curiosity help shape one’s future? Subscribe today to listen to this fascinating conversation and keep exploring curiously! What makes you curious? Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage.

#CuriousAdvantage #7Cs #Curiosityatwork #CuriousAdvantagePodcast

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

S1 Ep1: #1 Curiosity, Emotional Flexibility with Jacqui Brassey (Enduring Priorities Learning Director)

The Curious Advantage — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Jacqui Brassey, Director of Enduring Priorities Learning, McKinsey & Company and an Academic, joins Paul Ashcroft & Garrick Jones, co-authors of “The Curious Advantage”, to discuss about Curiosity & Emotional Flexibility. When in a situation of curiosity what are the many paths that we can choose and how does that relate to confidence? What is authentic confidence, and how is that different? What is the link with our emotional flexibility? How do you use curiosity as a power skill to survive and thrive? Subscribe today to listen to this fascinating conversation and keep exploring curiously! What makes you curious? Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage.

#CuriousAdvantage #7Cs #Curiosity&Emotional Flexibility

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.
#Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity

About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible