Episodes
Dec. 12, 2022
Professor Aaron Ahuvia on Why We Love Things
Why is it that when we really like an object, brand or activity, we say that we ‘love’ it? How can we fall in love with brands, things and experiences?
I’m an Apple fanboy, I love my Peloton bike, and given the time of year, it would be remiss of me...
Dec. 2, 2022
David Robson on The Expectation Effect
How do our expectations impact our experiences? More than you might think. On this very special episode of the Human Risk podcast, I’m speaking with David Robson, author of ‘The Expectation Effect’.
Joining me in that are two of my favourite...
Nov. 27, 2022
Sabrina Segal on Human Risk In The Third Sector
How do charities and not-for-profits manage human risk? Given the risks they face and the limited budgets they have available to them, they’re often incredibly innovative when it comes to risk management and compliance. This means there are lessons...
Nov. 18, 2022
Odessa Hamilton on Luck vs Skill
When we are successful, is it down to skill or luck? All too often, we’re inclined to believe the former of ourselves and other people with extremely negative consequences. On this episode, I’m speaking to Odessa Hamilton. She’s a doctoral researcher...
Nov. 3, 2022
Cecily Josten on The Future of Work
What skills do people need to succeed in the 21st century? On this episode, I’m speaking to Cecily Josten. I’m speaking to Cecily Josten. She’s a Fellow at the Inclusion Initiative from the London School of Economics that explores how we can use...
Oct. 23, 2022
Laura Gassner Otting on how to handle success
Why does success not always bring happiness?
On this episode, I speak with Laura Gassing Otting, who, in her own words, helps leaders get unstuck.
She is a best-selling author who has previously set up a recruitment agency, helping many leaders...
Oct. 14, 2022
Michael Käfer on what makes a good host - at ECEC2022
This episode of the show is an extended version of an interview recorded for the European Compliance and Ethics Community 2022 Conference, a virtual event broadcast from Munich, Germany.
The idea was to bring some local flavour to Europe’s largest...
Sept. 23, 2022
Kate Jones on Human Risk In Emerging Technologies
What risks do emerging technologies like the Metaverse and Empathic AI pose? While most of us are aware of data privacy and manipulation risks, we tend to think of them in the context of known technologies like social media. What happens when the tech...
Sept. 2, 2022
Ian Murphy on Cyber, Comedy & Communication
What does comedy have to do with cyber risk? More than you might think. My guest on this episode Ian Murphy specialises in both, using comedy to produce content that makes people more aware of cyber security risks.
Ian is the founder of CyberOff,...
Aug. 26, 2022
Paul Craven & Rory Sutherland on Magic & Alchemy
What do Magic and Alchemy have to do with human decision-making?
This episode — the 200th! — is the second part of a discussion with Paul Craven and Rory Sutherland. If you missed the first episode, I recommend starting with that, as some topics...
Aug. 19, 2022
Rory Sutherland & Paul Craven on Alchemy & Magic
What do Alchemy and Magic have to do with human decision-making?
On this episode, I’m joined by two Behavioural Science gurus who have both been on the show before: Rory Sutherland and Paul Craven. Rory is the author of Alchemy: The Surprising Power...
Aug. 13, 2022
Professor Yuval Feldman on Trust & Voluntary Compliance
What role does Trust play in Compliance? What is Voluntary Compliance and how effective is it?
This episode sees the return of the very first guest I ever had on the podcast, Professor Yuval Feldman of Bar-Ilan University in Israel. I asked Yuval...
Aug. 8, 2022
Phil Libin on The Out of Office World
As employers adjust to a post-pandemic world, how can they design working practices that minimise human risk and maximise human reward?
My guest, Phil Libin, is an experienced CEO with some fascinating insights to share on what he calls ‘The Out...
Aug. 3, 2022
Professor Viswanathan Raghunathan on being Irrationally Rational
How did Behavioural Economics — or as I prefer to call it, Behavioural Science — evolve as a field? On this episode, I’m exploring that question with Professor Viswanathan Raghunathan, an academic who was previously the chairman of a large private...
July 25, 2022
Dr Greg Davies on Behavioural Finance
How can Behavioural Science help us better manage our financial affairs? Why should we still invest in oil companies if we believe in green energy? What does how we taste wine tell us about human decision-making?
All of these questions, and a lot...
July 17, 2022
Professor David Spiegelhalter on Communicating Risk
How can we make sense of what we're told about risk? We're bombarded with messages on subjects ranging from COVID to the economy from people that range from genuine experts to those with no expertise but strong opinions. On this episode, I'm speaking...
July 9, 2022
Carina Maggar on How To Make Work Not Suck
How can we make work suck less? That’s what my guest Carina Maggar explores in her new book. She’s a creative copywriter who has worked with a number of leading brands including Pepsi, Levis, YouTube and Nintendo. As a student, Carina did a variety of...
July 1, 2022
Jennifer Thamm on Managing Leadership Stress
How can companies manage the risks posed by the stress their senior leaders face? That’s what Says Life, the company founded by my guest on this episode, Jennifer Thamm, is looking to solve.
Says Life helps companies mitigate Human Risk at a...
June 23, 2022
Jamie Bartlett on The Missing Cryptoqueen
What happens when a journalist investigates one of the biggest scams in history? My guest on this episode, Jamie Bartlett is the author of ‘The Missing Cryptoqueen’, which tells the tale of his multi-year investigation into the disappearance of Dr...
June 17, 2022
Dan McCrum on Wirecard
How did a journalist with a relentless appetite for the truth, bring down a $30bn German tech company? The company in question is Wirecard and the journalist is my guest on this episode, FT reporter Dan McCrum. He’s just released a new book called...
June 12, 2022
Fotini Iconomopoulos on Negotiation
How can we be better at negotiating and why does it matter?
When we think of negotiation, we tend to think of formal situations like buying a house, sealing a business deal or getting a hostage released. But it also applies to many of our day to...
June 4, 2022
James Victore on Creative Courage
What is Creative Courage & why do we need it?
On this special episode of the show — which I’m releasing between the normal schedule — my guest James Victore helps me to explore why being creative is a matter of courage and why we should embrace it....
June 2, 2022
Geoff White on The Lazarus Heist
Why did a group of hackers with links to North Korea launch a cyber attack on Sony Pictures in 2014? That’s what journalist Geoff White set to find out. In doing so, over a period of several years, he uncovered a trail of criminal activity that...
May 29, 2022
Alison Taylor on Environmental, Social & Governance
What is ESG and why might it lead to poor decision-making?
You probably know it’s short for Environmental, Social, and Governance; an acronym that covers three topics of interest to investors. In simple terms, three things they look for to...