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The Curious Advantage Podcast

Every two weeks, Paul, Simon and Garrick sit down with a guest who has built a life around curiosity. Heads of state and Harvard psychologists, chief executives and neuroscientists, philosophers and product strategists, special forces officers, artists, educators and scientists — and many more.

110 episodes

EP 106Sep 9, 2026

The Culture of Agentic AI: Why Technology Is Easy and People Are Hard with Dr Michael "House" Housman

AI is not just another tool cycle. Dr. Michael Housman says it is the third digital disruption, and most organizations are still…

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EP 105Aug 26, 2026

The Power of Great Questions: Staying Human in the Age of AI with Larry Robertson

What makes a great question, and why might asking better ones be one of our most important human skills in the age of AI? In this…

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EP 104Aug 12, 2026

From Particle Physics to AI: Rewiring How Organisations Work with Markus Bernhardt (Endeavour Intelligence)

Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones are joined by Markus Bernhardt, founder of Endeavour Intelligence, to explore what is really…

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EP 103Jul 29, 2026

Inside Heathrow: Leading One of the World’s Most Complex Operations with Javier Echave (COO, Heathrow Airport)

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with Javier Echave, Chief…

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EP 102Jul 1, 2026

Written Off by School. Recruited by Harvard: Brandon P. Fleming’s Story on Curiosity, Mentorship and Potential

In this powerful episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with award-winning educator…

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EP 101Jun 17, 2026

Why "Just Be Yourself" Is Terrible Leadership Advice with Dr Laura Sicola (Cognitive Linguist)

Most leaders focus on what they say. Dr. Laura Sicola argues that how you say it matters just as much. In this episode of The…

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EP 100Jun 3, 2026

100 Episodes Later: Why Curiosity Has Gone from an Advantage to an Imperative

In this milestone 100th episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones reflect on six…

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EP 099May 20, 2026

Prof. Robert Kegan on Curiosity, Self-Authorship, Adult Development and Why Change Is So Hard (Harvard Graduate School of Education)

Professor Robert “Bob” Kegan (Harvard Graduate School of Education) joins The Curious Advantage Podcast to explore curiosity…

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EP 098Apr 22, 2026

Tara May: The Unexpected Superpowers of Autistic Minds That Transform Business Success (CEO, Aspiritech)

Join Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft as they explore Tara May's inspiring journey from journalism to leading Aspirtech, a company…

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EP 097Apr 1, 2026

Finn Hall: Functional Mushrooms, Building a Premium Brand, Authenticity & Curiosity (CEO, Headstrong)

Unlock the secret to building an authentic, high-quality brand in a saturated market. In this episode, we’re joined by Finn Hall…

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EP 096Mar 18, 2026

Shawn Vanderhoven: Leadership, Curiosity, Building an Intelligence Culture and the Power of Pause (Partner, Wiseman)

In this episode, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with leadership expert Shawn Vanderhoven about how curiosity, and the often…

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EP 095Feb 25, 2026

Rich Diviney: How to Apply a Navy SEAL’s Attributes Mindset to Your Work and Leadership (Performance Expert)

In this episode of The Curious Advantage , former Navy SEAL officer and human performance expert Rich Diviney joins Simon Brown…

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EP 094Feb 11, 2026

Salvatore Manzi: The You-Then-Me Principle: The Communication Hack Every Leader Needs (Leadership Coach)

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

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EP 093Jan 28, 2026

Art Kleiner: The AI Dilemma: Responsible AI, Bias & Human Values with (Author, The AI Dilemma)

In this episode of The Curious Advantage , Art Kleiner — author of The AI Dilemma — joins Simon Brown & Garrick Jones for a…

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EP 092Dec 17, 2025

Christian Kressman: How Curiosity Drives Creativity, Problem-Solving and Innovation (Systemic Coach)

In this episode of the Curious Advantage podcast, hosts Simon Brown and Garrick Jones talk with Christian Kressman , an actor…

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EP 091Nov 26, 2025

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft speak with Radhika Dutt , author of Radical…

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EP 090Nov 11, 2025

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, hosts Garrick Jones and Simon Brown sit down with Jonathan Besser, co-author of…

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EP 089Oct 29, 2025

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

Reimagining Education with Ted Dintersmith In this episode of The Curious Advantage , Ted Dintersmith joins Garrick Jones, Paul…

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EP 088Oct 15, 2025

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

Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with Shannon Minifie , CEO of Box of Crayons , about overcoming fear, taming the “advice…

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EP 087Oct 1, 2025

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Garrick Jones is joined by Stefaan van Hooydonk , founder of the Global…

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EP 086Sep 17, 2025

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , Simon Brown, Garrick Jones, and Paul Ashcroft are joined by Scott Blanchard…

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EP 085Sep 3, 2025

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones speak with Kentaro Toyama , W.K…

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EP 084Aug 20, 2025

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, hosts Garrick Jones and Paul Ashcroft sit down with organizational psychologist…

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EP 083Aug 6, 2025

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , futurist Jamais Cascio introduces the BANI framework —Brittle, Anxious…

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EP 082Jul 23, 2025

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

"L&D is dead - Long Live Learning" In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft speak with…

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EP 081Jul 9, 2025

Dr. Giles Yeo: Weight Loss, Ozempic, and the End of Calorie Counting? (Geneticist, University of Cambridge Professor, Author)

What really drives the way we eat? In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick…

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EP 080Jul 2, 2025

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

"AI needs humans as much as we need AI" - Alexia Cambon In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown, Paul…

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EP 079Jun 11, 2025

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft speak with Ari Popper, Founder & CEO of…

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EP 078May 28, 2025

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

In this episode of the Curious Advantage podcast, Alison Coward discusses the concept of workshop culture and its significance in…

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EP 077Apr 30, 2025

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

What if your brain isn’t just reacting to the world, but actually helping to create it? In this episode, Paul Ashcroft and…

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EP 076Apr 15, 2025

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

In this episode of the Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones talk with Charles H. Green, a renowned expert on…

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EP 075Apr 3, 2025

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

In this episode Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft, and Garrick Jones are joined by futurist Bob Johansen, who brings nearly five decades…

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EP 074Mar 24, 2025

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with renowned author and speaker Margaret…

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EP 073Nov 13, 2024

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

In this episode, Indy Johar, co-founder of Dark Matter Labs, discusses the democratization of city-making and the need to address…

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EP 072Oct 30, 2024

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

In this episode Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with Alexia Cambon, Senior Director of Research at Microsoft…

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EP 071Oct 16, 2024

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

Join Simon Brown and Garrick Jones for a one-hour deep dive about the future of work and environments with architects and design…

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EP 070Oct 2, 2024

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

In this episode, we dive deep into the role of curiosity in driving organizational change and innovation with Chris Smart, Chief…

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EP 069Sep 16, 2024

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

In this episode, Garrick Jones sits down with Sir Michael Craig-Martin , a monumental figure in contemporary British art, whose…

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EP 068Sep 4, 2024

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

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , we speak with Dr. Diane Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Tonerra, and author of…

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EP 067Jul 31, 2024

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

STRONG LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES. In this episode, Garrick sits down with John Harris Dunning, the brilliant mind behind graphic…

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EP 066Jul 17, 2024

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

Join us as we explore the art of questioning with Warren Berger, a questionologist, author, and speaker. Warren shares his career…

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EP 065Jul 3, 2024

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

Unlock the secrets of improvisation and transform your communication, creativity, and confidence! Join us as we chat with Lisa…

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EP 065May 1, 2024

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

Join hosts Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones as they dive into the world of artificial intelligence with Jaeden…

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EP 064Jun 21, 2024

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

Join us for an inspiring conversation with David Carney, a business transformation leader with over 30 years of experience…

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EP 062Mar 27, 2024

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

In this insightful podcast episode, we're joined by Abhijit Bhaduri, a seasoned talent management advisor and former General…

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EP 061Feb 21, 2024

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

In this podcast episode, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak to Lisa Danels, author of "The Human Edge Advantage"…

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EP 060Feb 7, 2024

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

In this podcast episode, we delve into the captivating world of Noga Arikha, a philosopher, historian of ideas, and science…

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EP 060Jan 24, 2024

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

In this podcast episode, Amy Edmondson, the top-ranked Thinkers50 management thinker and Novartis Professor at Harvard Business…

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EP 058Dec 13, 2023

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

Join the hosts of The Curious Advantage as they dive into the world of innovation and growth with the incredible Rita McGrath …

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EP 057Nov 22, 2023

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)

Some of us maybe living in a version of the future now. Doug Belshaw and Laura Hilliger from “We are Open”, a cooperative…

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EP 056Nov 8, 2023

Hersh Haladker: Exprovement - Exponential Improvement through Converging Parallels (Founder, Instillmotion)

In this episode, Garrick Jones dives into the world of innovation with Hersh Haladker , founder of InstillMotion, a company that…

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EP 055Oct 25, 2023

Lauren Waldman: Neuroscience, Experience Facilitation & the New Learning Protocols (Founder & Learning Scientist, Learning Pirate)

In this engaging podcast episode, Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown and Garrick Jones are joined by Lauren Waldman , the founder and…

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EP 054Oct 11, 2023

Sal Khan: The Khan Academy Founder & CEO, The Khan Academy)

In this episode, we delve into the world of education and innovation with our special guest, Sal Khan , the visionary founder…

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EP 053Sep 28, 2023

Darren Shand: All-Blacks Management, Excellence & Curiosity (Manager, All Blacks)

In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Darren Shand , the driving force behind the…

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EP 052Sep 14, 2023

José Manuel Barroso: Problem Solving, Curiosity & Living in The Moment Former Portugal Prime Minister & President of the European Commission)

José Manuel Barroso's path from academia to politics is a journey fuelled by curiosity and lifelong learning. Starting as a law…

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EP 051Aug 29, 2023

Calum Chace: Surviving AI (The AI Guy)

Calum Chase, best-selling author, and AI expert and adviser, specializing in the future of AI and its impacts on our societies…

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EP 050Aug 14, 2023

Richard Parker: The Olympics going beyond Psychological Safety (Head of Leadership & Culture & Partner, EY)

Richard Parker, previous CEO of the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association and current CEO of Leading Line Consultancy and…

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EP 049Jul 20, 2023

Tim Munden: Nurturing Deep Human Possibility (Former Chief Learning Officer, Unilever & Director, Kairon)

Tim Munden , award-winning Former Chief Learning Officer of Unilever and Founder and Director of Kairon joins Paul Ashcroft…

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EP 048Jul 4, 2023

Johan Roos: Lego, learning & limitless innovation (Chief Academic Officer, Hult)

Johan Roos , Hult’s Chief Academic Officer, known for his work on intellectual capital and LEGO Serious Play™, and expert in…

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EP 047May 25, 2023

Noah Rabinowitz: Moderna, Digital & AI First (Vice President & Global Head of Learning, Moderna)

Noah Rabinowitz , Moderna Vice President, and Global Head of Learning, joins Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones in a…

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EP 046May 10, 2023

Mike Vaughan: AI, Neuroscience & Learning (CEO, The Regis Company)

Mike Vaughan , CEO of The Regis company, joins Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown and Garrick Jones for a focus on AI, Neuroscience and…

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EP 045Apr 19, 2023

Brian Murphy: Microsoft, AI & Experimenting(Senior Director & Employee Skilling, Microsoft)

Microsoft’s Brian Murphy , leading Career Development for the Global Sales organisation, joins Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown and…

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EP 044Apr 3, 2023

ChatGPT is our guest! Astonishing, Curious, Human?

This week Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown and Garrick Jones interviewed ChatGPT directly and had AI read the responses. They also had…

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EP 043Mar 22, 2023

Brandon Carson: Walmart, Curiosity & Learning at a Massive Scale (Vice President of Learning & Leadership, Walmart)

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

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EP 042Feb 10, 2023

Loretta Breuning: Endorphins, Happy Neurochemicals & Curiosity (Founder, Inner Mammal Institute)

Loretta Breuning , Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, Academic and Author meets Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown and Garrick Jones…

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EP 041Jan 17, 2023

Diana Kander: Exponential Growth & Curiosity (Author, New York Times Best Selling)

Diana Kander joins Paul Ashcroft and Simon Brown on this Curious Advantage episode, to talk about cracking the Curiosity code for…

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EP 040Nov 8, 2022

Ganna Pogrebna: Cyber attacks, Psychology & Curiosity (Executive Director, AI and Cyber Futures Institute)

“ Curiosity has mysterious ways and it can tell you one passage that you do not expect ” Ganna Pogrebna joins Simon Brown and…

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EP 039Oct 12, 2022

Michael Spencer: Context, Royalty & Curiosity (Head of Education, Royal Opera House)

Michael Spencer shares with Garrick Jones , his curious journey from being a full-time performer, violinist with the London…

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EP 038Aug 12, 2022

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

Sanyin Siang , recognized by Thinkers50 as the world's Most Influential Coach & Mentor, shares her impressive journey and talks…

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EP 037Jun 20, 2022

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

Daniela Proust, Head of Global People Enablement and Growth at Siemens joins Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown & Garrick Jones . How do…

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EP 036May 17, 2022

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

The journey from Web 0 to Web3! A fascinating evolution in marketing! Marc Mathieu, global marketeer and Salesforce strategic…

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EP 035Apr 1, 2022

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

“Learning is self-love”. Vidya Krishnan, Ericsson’s CLO meets Simon Brown & Garrick Jones to talk about Learning and building a…

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EP 034Feb 25, 2022

Scott Peltin: Wellbeing & Curiosity - The Direct Link (Founder & Chief Performance Officer, Tignum)

Scott Peltin , founder and Chief Performance Officer of Tignum, a company that helps executive clients achieve their full…

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EP 033Jan 27, 2022

Dr Alison Horstmeyer: Activating Curiosity (Founder, Intrinsic Curiosity)

Dr Alison Horstmeyer, talent development consultant, executive coach, humanistic researcher, founder at Intrinsic Curiosity and…

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EP 032Dec 14, 2021

Natalie Nixon: Unleash Curiosity, Creativity & Improvisation at Work (CEO, Figure 8 Thinking)

Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist, a global keynote speaker, a TED speaker, and author of the award winning, The Creativity…

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EP 031Nov 15, 2021

Jennifer Garvey Berger: Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps (CEO, Cultivating Leadership)

In the latest episode of The Curious Advantage, Jennifer Garvey Berger , founder & CEO of Cultivating Leadership, a coach to top…

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EP 030Oct 27, 2021

Dame Magdalene Odundo: Pots, Pottery & the Matrix (Chancellor, University for the Creative Arts)

In the new Curious Advantage Episode, Garrick Jones welcomes the renowned studio potter and Chancellor of the University for the…

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EP 029Oct 7, 2021

Dan Pontefract: Lead, Care, Win – Becoming a Leader who matters (Founder, Pontefract Group)

In the new fascinating episode of The Curious Advantage, Dan Pontefract , award-winning leadership strategist, thinker, academic…

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EP 028Sep 9, 2021

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

In this fascinating episode, Pamay Bassey, entrepreneur, executive, world traveller, educator, writer, comedian, philosopher and…

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EP 027Jul 20, 2021

Professor Francesca Gino: Rebel Talent& Harvard (Professor, Harvard Business School)

Francesca Gino , Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, Award winning expert on the…

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EP 026Jun 27, 2021

John Hagel: The Journey Beyond Fear (Chairman Emeritus, Deloitte)

John Hagel, consultant, entrepreneur, speaker, and author with 40 years in Silicon Valley, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown &…

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EP 025May 21, 2021

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

Philippa Neave , senior advisor on the UN's Lexicon of Electoral Terminology, Activist, Connector, Consultant and expert in…

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EP 024Apr 29, 2021

Spencer Harrison: Your SuperPower Curiosity (Professor, INSEAD Organisational Behaviour)

Curiosity Expert and Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, Spencer Harrison , joins Paul Ashcroft , Simon…

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EP 023Apr 14, 2021

Michael Bungay Stanier: One million book sales, coaching and curiosity (Founder, Box of Crayons)

Michael Bungay Stanier , #1 thought leader on coaching, author of bestselling “The Coaching Habit” and Founder of Box of Crayons…

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EP 022Mar 19, 2021

Peter Cheese: The Current & Future Organisational Climate(CEO, CIPD’s)

Peter Cheese CIPD’s CEO, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones , authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious…

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EP 021Feb 5, 2021

Amy Brann: Engagement, Neuroscience & Curiosity (Founder, Synaptic Potential)

Amy Brann , Author, Consultant, Global Speaker and Founder of Synaptic Potential, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick…

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EP 020Jan 12, 2021

Erika Andersen: Learning how to Learn Curiously (Founding Partner, Proteus International)

Business thinker and author Erika Andersen joins Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown and Garrick Jones , authors of the bestselling book…

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EP 019Dec 23, 2020

The Curious Advantage Holiday Special Edition

In this special holiday edition of The Curious Advantage Podcast , hosts Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown and Garrick Jones reflect on…

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EP 018Nov 17, 2020

Isabel Garvey: Abbey Road, Digital Transformation & Curiosity (Managing Director, Abbey Road)

Isabel Garvey , Managing Director of the world famous and oldest recording studio Abbey Road, joins the authors of the Curious…

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EP 017Nov 5, 2020

Lisa Bodell: Curiosity and Killing Your Company (CEO, FutureThink)

Lisa Bodell , award-winning author and CEO of FutureThink, joins Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown and Garrick Jones , authors of The…

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EP 016Oct 14, 2020

Stefaan Van Hooydonk: Mastering Curiosity Re-Engineering (Founder, Global Curiosity Institute)

Stefaan Van Hooydonk , ex-CLO Cognizant and Founder of the Global Curiosity Institute, joins Paul Ashcroft and Simon Brown in…

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EP 015Sep 29, 2020

Jennifer Higgie: Curation, Women in Art & Curiosity (Editor, Frieze Magazine)

Jennifer Higgie , editor at large for Frieze Magazine and author, joins Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones in a fascinating Curious…

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EP 014Sep 8, 2020

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

Dr. Christian Busch , academic at the New York University (NYU) and the London School of Economics (LSE) and author of the…

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EP 013Sep 1, 2020

Edward Oakeley: Curious Processes - Curiosity, Science and Memory (Associate Director of Genomics, Novartis)

Edward Oakeley , Scientist & Research Lab Head joins the co-authors of The Curious Advantage Paul Ashcroft & Garrick Jones to…

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EP 012Aug 11, 2020

Stefan Van Der Stigchel: Curious Focus (Professor, Utrecht University)

Stefan Van Der Stigchel , Professor of Cognitive Psychology at Utrecht University and author of How Attention Works and…

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EP 011Jul 22, 2020

Theo Anagnostopoulos: Creating a Curious Community (Founder, SciCo)

Scientist, social entrepreneur and Founder of SciCo Theo Anagnostopoulos joins Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones , co-authors of…

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EP 010Jul 7, 2020

Chris Meyer: Curiosity, Complexity and Evolution (Chair of EYQ Global Fellows, EY)

Futurist Chris Meyer joins Simon Brown & Garrick Jones , co-authors of The Curious Advantage in a fascinating conversation about…

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EP 009Jun 22, 2020

Gordon Fuller: Curiosity, AI & The Future of Learning(Vice president & Chief Learning Officer, IBM)

Gordon Fuller , IBM’s Vice president & Chief Learning Officer , joins Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones, authors of…

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EP 008Jun 15, 2020

Sara Moralioglu & David Harrison: Curiosity & Criticality with Investigative Journalism

Sara Moralioglu and David Harrison, award-winning journalists and documentary makers, join the authors of the Curious Advantage…

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EP 007Jun 8, 2020

Vas Narasimhan & Steven Baert: The CEO & The Chief People and Organization Officer Perspective (CEO & Ex-Chief People and Organization Officer, Novartis)

Vas Narasimhan , the Novartis CEO and Steven Baert , Novartis’ Ex-Chief People and Organization Officer join the authors of The…

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EP 006Jun 1, 2020

Nina Bressler Murphy: Sailing the 7C's (Global Head Enterprise Capability, Novartis)

The authors of “The Curious Advantage”, Paul Ashcroft , Simon Brown & Garrick Jones , introduce their new book and their ‘7C’s of…

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EP 005May 26, 2020

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

Dr. Diane Hamilton , Founder and CEO of Tonerra, author, researcher, speaker and radio show host, joins Paul Ashcroft & Garrick…

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EP 004May 18, 2020

Suzie Collier: Creativity & The Curious Environment (Professor, Royal Academy of Music)

Suzie Collier , Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in the Junior Department and mother of Jacob Collier, the Grammy…

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EP 003May 12, 2020

Professor Bill Sherman: Curation & The Home of Curiosity (Director, Warburg Institute)

Professor Bill Sherman , Director of the Warburg Institute, which is sometimes referred to as the 'Home of Curiosity', joins Paul…

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EP 002May 5, 2020

Josh Bersin: Curiosity in the Flow of Work (Founder & CEO, The Josh Bersin Company)

Josh Bersin, Global industry analyst in HR and HR Technology, author and founder of Bersin, joins the authors of The Curious…

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EP 001Apr 20, 2020

Jacqui Brassey: Curiosity, Emotional Flexibility (Enduring Priorities Learning Director)

Jacqui Brassey , Director of Enduring Priorities Learning, McKinsey & Company and an Academic, joins Paul Ashcroft & Garrick…

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May 8, 2026

FBF | Vas Narasimhan & Steven Baert: The CEO & The Chief People and Organization Officer Perspective

Vas Narasimhan , the Novartis CEO and Steven Baert , Novartis’ Ex-Chief People and Organization Officer join the authors of The…

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Jan 23, 2026

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

FBF -- Flashback Friday In this throwback episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast , Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones…

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Jan 16, 2026

Curiosity in the Flow of Work with Josh Bersin | FBF

FBF -- Flashback Friday In this episode, global HR and HR technology analyst Josh Bersin, Founder & CEO of The Josh Bersin…

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Jan 9, 2026

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

FBF — Flashback Friday In this episode, Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor at Harvard Business School, explores curiosity…

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