Let’s Shape The Future

Ever wanted a peak into life within a F1 team? The final episode of Series 3 of Let's Shape The Future sees host Ben Dickinson joined by none other than Daniel Gallo, Chief People Officer at McLaren Racing. In a fascinating conversation around the world of motorsport, topics include the key components to a successful HR strategy, the importance of attracting the best and brightest talent, Daniel's favourite race track and more.  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

This week's guest believes that digital financial services are 1% finished, and they are building the next 99%.  In the penultimate episode of Let's Shape The Future Season 3, host Ben Dickinson has the pleasure of being joined by David Brear, CEO & Co-Founder at 11:FS to discuss all things Fintech & unleashing talent's potential. Topics include the evolution of Financial Services, the difference between digitising and going digital, the importance of talent within an organization plus more!  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

You may remember that in December 2020, Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President of Network Planning & Revenue Management at Air Canada joined Let's Shape The Future to discuss The New Normal for Airlines. Over a year has passed since that episode so what better time to review our 2021 predictions! Mark rejoins host Ben Dickinson to discuss a wide array of topics, including the rates of passenger return, impact of Omicron, the importance of attracting and retaining the best talent plus more.  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

How can incumbents actually become challengers in their industry? This week's guest Eric Fulwiler, Founder & CEO of Rival, ex CMO of 11:FS and MD of VaynerMedia joins to discuss a large number of topics! We'll learn how any business can be a challenger, how people are the most important contributor to success and much more! Eric's top learnings from working with Gary Vaynerchuk  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

BMW, a wing suit and E-sports may not be words which you think could co-exist, but on this episode of Let's Shape The Future we'll learn how they actually fit very well together. Host Ben Dickinson is joined by Stefan Ponikva, VP of Brand Experience & Communication at BMW to discuss all things surrounding innovation!  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

On Let's Shape The Future we've had Chief Operating Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Design Officers + more. But what is the role of a Chief Revenue Officer? On this week's episode, host Ben Dickinson is joined by Stephen D'Angelo, CRO, Go to market advisor and best selling author to chat about all things revenue and positive mindset. You can find Stephen's book A Single Day in Peace on Amazon - an amazing read!  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

What does Design entail within Aerospace, Defence and associated industries? Didier Boulet, Group Chief Design Officer at Thales joins host Ben Dickinson this week for a hugely insightful episode of Let's Shape The Future! Topics include the evolution of Design across 20 years, the importance of Design Thinking, the effect of COVID-19 on Thales as an organisation and much more.  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

Have you ever wondered how many of the appliances in your home are designed? This week, host Ben Dickinson is joined by Pernilla Johansson, Chief Design Officer for Electrolux Group to share a whole host of insights! Discussion topics include the core components of successful design, the importance of sustainability, the role of a Chief Design Officer and so much more.Design at ElectroluxElectrolux Food Foundation  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

Can anyone be a successful CEO? Dane Holewinski is a former CEO and Venture Capital backed founder who now coaches startup C-level executives at Decode! He joins host Ben Dickinson on this week's episode of Let's Shape The Future to discuss a wide number of topics related to being a successful CEO. These include how to navigate leadership through hyper-growth, the mindset required in order to prosper and if anyone can be a successful leader within a startup.  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

We've learnt about Venture Capital within the US, but how does it differ across the pond?  Let's Shape The Future is back for Season 3! Kerstin Cooley, Managing Partner at Brightly Ventures joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss all this related to European VCs! Topics include why the number of European startups is growing at such a rapid pace, the keys to a successful funding round and Kerstin's thoughts for what the future looks like.  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

How can you make your speeches, presentations and keynotes music to your audience's ears? In an amazing final episode of Let's Shape The Future Series 2, host Ben Dickinson is joined by high-stakes performance coach, author, and former Mufasa in the Lion King, John Watkis! John shares his insights into the art of giving presentations, how to engage with a virtual or hybrid audience, and why you should structure speeches as if it was a song.  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

How has HR evolved to become Human Experience Management, and how can we ensure that people are truly valued at the centre of a business? I have the privilege of being joined by Jill Popelka, President at SAP SuccessFactors for the penultimate episode of Let's Shape The Future Series 2! Discussion topics include Jill's career journey up until becoming President, her highlights whilst leading a Global team, future trends within HXM and much more!  If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

Why is Ecommerce taking over the process of shopping, and how can brick and mortar stores transform into experiences for customers? Shimona Mehta, Managing Director of EMEA at Shopify joins host Ben Dickinson for a new episode of Let's Shape The Future Series 2! The discussion involves the effect of the pandemic on stores, how a store can go searching for their customers, what the future holds for brick and mortar stores plus much more!If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

How has Fintech transformed the world we live in? Sophie Guibaud, Chief Growth Officer at OpenPayd joins host Ben Dickinson for a really exciting episode of Let's Shape The Future! Conversation topics include innovation within the finance sector, the importance of open banking, standing out from the crowd in the world of Fintech and much more.If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

What does your business need in order to obtain funding? Host Ben Dickinson is joined by Joshua Siegel, General Partner at Acronym Venture Capital to discuss the world of VCs! Discussion topics include the characteristics required of a business to obtain funding, the sheer volume of businesses explored by VCs every single day and much more! If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

Why has Esports become such a phenomenon, and what does the future hold?  Geoff Moore - President & COO of Team Envy joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss a number of topics including his role leading an extremely successful Esports organisation, the transition to a hybrid model of combining professional gamers and content creators, the future of the industry and much more! If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

What does innovation within the fitness industry look like? Christopher Stadler, Chief Marketing Officer at Tonal joins host Ben Dickinson for the this week's episode of Let's Shape The Future! Discussion topics include the shift to home fitness, the fusion of fitness and technology, attracting pro-athletes as both users and investors, and much more. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

How has the construction industry fared during the pandemic and what are the trends moving forward? Tim Coldwell, President of Chandos Construction joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss a large range of topics. Subjects include what it means to be B-Corp certified, the importance of social procurement and what the future holds for construction. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

Another truly inspirational non-profit organisation joins us on Let's Shape The Future! Paul M. Taylor, Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss their mission of combatting food insecurity. Paul shares insights into the goals of FoodShare, the programs they run, how we can all contribute to ending food insecurity and much more!If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

Let's Shape The Future is BACK! Dr Marcell Vollmer, Partner & Director at Boston Consulting Group joins host Ben Dickinson for the first episode of Series 2. Discussion topics include the evolution of procurement, a management consultant's view of the pandemic and having a number of C-Level roles within large organisations. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

We have a truly inspiring episode for the final episode of Series 1. Shawn Holden Cheung, Founder & CEO of Raising The Village joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss their mission of alleviating extreme poverty. Shawn discusses the amazing work that Raising The Village conducts, the impact of Corona Virus on the ultra-poor, and explains how each and every one of us can contribute to bettering the lives of people living in those conditions. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

How badly have airlines been affected by COVID-19, and for how long will they feel the impact? Mark Galardo, Vice President of Network Planning & Alliances at Air Canada joins host Ben Dickinson for the penultimate episode of Series 1 of Let's Shape The Future. Discussion topics include the magnitude of Corona Virus' impact on Airlines, the measures being taken to stay afloat, what the future holds for the industry and more. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

What does the journey to becoming a Regional President for Europe's largest technology company entail? Brian Duffy, President of EMEA North for SAP joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss just that! Topics include Brian's career journey to where he is now, the importance of diversity and inclusion, leading a region through and out of a pandemic and SAP's partnership with scale-ups. This proves to be an extremely insightful discussion, with Brian explaining the benefits of a diverse workforce, ensuring a business' agility and embracing the move to the cloud. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

An episode for all sports fanatics! Ryan Bishara - SVP for Business & Data Strategy at Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 for Sports Honouree joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss Data Driven Decisions in Sport! Topics include the journey of creating a brand-new MLS team, the importance of fan engagement, how the organisation uses data insights to drive strategic decisions and more! If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

Pascal BORNET is an AI, Automation and Innovation pioneer, a member of the Forbes Technology Council, ex-McKinsey, and was awarded Top Voice in Technology just to name a few accolades. He joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss the importance of businesses embracing Intelligent Technologies, his new book, current industry trends, what the future holds and more! You can purchase Pascal's new book - Intelligent Automation: Learn how to harness Artificial Intelligence to boost business & make our world more human HERE. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

What do you need to do in order to overcome challenges you face in your lifetime, and how can you use those challenges to better yourself? Dean Furness joins host Ben Dickinson for this week's episode of Let's Shape The Future to discuss those exact questions. Dean, who became paralysed after an accident in 2011, explains why it is so important not to compare yourself to others, the mindset required to overcome challenges and how anyone can better themselves moving forward. I would highly recommend anyone to check out Dean's truly inspiring TED Talk, which you can find here. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

How important is Early Talent for businesses, and why is it imperative for students to gain as much experience as early as possible? Rate My Placement Co-Founder Oliver Sidwell, and Head of People & Programmes Office at SAP Lindsey Rowe join host Ben Dickinson to discuss a number of subjects surrounding Early Talent. Topics include the range of schemes and their benefits available to businesses and individuals, getting a Return on Investment from Early Talent and if students can impact businesses in a virtual environment. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

Brad & Bryan are two of the most inspirational people you will ever hear speak. They are the founders of Two Blind Brothers, a social enterprise which donates all profits to fund clinical research for eye diseases and visual impairments. The Two Blind Brothers discuss their journey after being diagnosed with Stargardt's disease at an early age, the challenges they have faced along the way, the mission to create the softest shirt on the planet, their experience on The Ellen Show and much much more... all with the goal to fund clinical research in order to cure visual impairments. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

How can you get the most out of Social Media? Tribal Impact Founder Sarah Goodall and Microsoft Azure Manager Lee Welch join host Ben Dickinson to discuss the keys to unlocking Social Media's full potential. Topics include: The Why, How and What approach, what makes an All-Star Profile and why posting isn't a top priority! If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to row across the Atlantic Ocean, climb El Capitan, or complete a world-first Ultra-Triathlon through Patagonia? Well, The Tempest Two can help with that. In the first episode of Let's Shape The Future, they join host Ben Dickinson to discuss exactly what it takes to complete extreme challenges - and how any average person can do exactly the same. Growth mindset, removing the word 'can't', and Christmas at sea are also on the agenda - with The Tempest Two sharing details of the highs, lows and everything in between. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you think would also enjoy!