Podcasts about all things risk

Introducing the Decision-Making Studio Podcast If you're a regular listener to the show, you'll know that it's all about the risks of human decision-making. I try to bring you guests who can help us to better understand them and what we can do to mitigate them. One of those guests is Ben Cattaneo, the host of his own podcast, which was one of the inspirations for this show.  Ben's show used to be called The All Things Risk podcast, but he recently rebranded it to The Decision-Making Studio podcast. To mark this he launched what he calls an ‘inbetweenisode' — a short explainer show — on his channel.  It's done with his trademark honesty, insightfulness and a touch of humour.   If you're listening to this show, then chances are you'll find Ben's show interesting.  So, I thought I'd let Ben take over this channel to share why he's changing the show's name and breaking up with risk. You'll find the show on all the usual podcast platforms. Further information and links: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast To hear Ben's previous appearances on this show: Ben on Decision-making (April 2024): https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/ben-cattaneo-on-decision-making-part-two/ Ben on All Things Risk (March 2020): https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/ben-cattaneo-on-all-things/A cross-cast of this show and the All Things Risk podcast (April 2020): https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/all-things-human-risk-crosscast/

Today, I am joined by Monique Borst, who is a coach, a strategist, a CEO catalyst, and as she describes it, "Human WD-40." She helps leaders thrive and wants to redefine modern business leadership.  And this is a conversation all about leadership, including self-leadership, self-awareness, and emotional mastery. And if you are or if you aspire to be in a leadership position or you work with leaders, then I think you are going to be in for an eye-opening conversation. We cover so much here from how to think about our personal and professional lives, emotions in decision-making, seeking diverse perspectives when making decisions, and experience over analysis, and we also have a fabulous, fascinating conversation about the concept of time.   Show notes: Monique's website Monique on LinkedIn Monique's newsletter Andrew Huberman scandal Niksen – the Dutch concept of doing nothing HBR Article – Manage Your Energy Not Your Time _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio  

Today, we talk about fraud and human behaviour. And my guest is Marta Cadavid. Marta describes herself as a “fraud fighter.” She's worked in anti-fraud roles for many years. And her interest, as you'll hear, started in her native Colombia. And she's now a partner in a very interesting firm called No Fraud, which uses prediction models to anticipate criminal behaviour. Yes, you heard that right, to anticipate criminal behaviour. So there's lots to discuss here. Marta also hosts her own podcast called “Fraude al Desnudo”, or “Naked Fraud”. And we get into lots of interesting stuff in this episode, including the role of decision-making environments in fraud and financial crime, monitoring employee behaviour, and some of the intricacies of that using AI, bias in AI, eye, cultural and behavioural factors, the cost of fraud, sexual harassment, and much more. I do have my questions on this as you'll hear. I am sure you will find this one contains lots of food for thought. Marta is very insightful. Show notes: Marta on LinkedIn NoFraud Fraude al Desnudo The Fraud Triangle _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio  

Today, I am delighted to be joined by fellow decision-making professional Melina Moleskis. I came across Melina via Christian Hunt, who I've had on the show a couple of times now. Melina and I featured in a two-part series on decision-making in Christian's Human Risk podcast Melina is the founder of Meta Decisions, a consultancy that leverages decision and behavioural science to help people and organizations make better decisions. She has a PhD in managerial science, an MBA from NYU Stern, and a bachelor's degree in mathematics.  And she takes all that training and applies it in very useful and interesting ways. You will hear a lot of that reflected in this wonderful conversation that covered so much interesting ground from: what the decision and behavioural sciences are; the concept of indecisiveness and how to overcome that; dealing with complexity documenting decisions -This is something that is actually quite overlooked at times: “Kill criteria” the state of decision education ·      And we even get into some discussion about sport and its role in decision-making as a microcosm of good decisions. Melina has a great perspective on that because she's also a former competitive basketball player. Show notes: Melina on LinkedIn Melina's firm Meta Decisions What's Your Problem by Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg Adam Grant The Alliance for Decision Education on Keeping a Decision Journal Emotional Agility by Susan David _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

This is Part Two of Two with Fraser Battye of the NHS Strategy Unit. If you haven't heard Part One, I suggest you give it a listen, although it's not strictly necessary. This episode is a continuation of the same conversation and covers creativity, uncertainty, cognitive biases and the limits of nudges. Show notes: Fraser Battye on LinkedIn The Strategy Unit Iain McGilchrist's The Master and His Emissary Dave Snowden Isaiah Berlin's The Fox and The Hedgehog Philip Tetlock “AI and the Rise of Mediocrity” – essay in Time Magazine The Design Council's Double Diamond Cass Sunstein Liberating Structures Bent Flyvbjerg Angie Hobbs Annie Duke_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

Today we have Part One of my two part conversation with Fraser Battye. Fraser is a Principal at the Strategy Unit of the UK National Health Service the NHS, and the Strategy Unit provides analysis and strategic change expertise. As part of that role, Fraser provides expert guidance on decision-making. And this is a two-part conversation which covers a huge number of fascinating dimensions of decision-making. In Part One, we cover : balancing values with ethical considerations, integrating the two brain hemispheres into the decision-making process decision options as theories to test AI and decision-making, and a lot more there Show notes: Fraser Battye on LinkedIn The Strategy Unit Iain McGilchrist's The Master and His Emissary _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

Today, I have the pleasure of welcoming Nuno Reis to the show. I came across Nuno via his LinkedIn posts on uncertainty and in particularly around something called Bayesian Analysis or Bayesian Thinking. If you've never come across the term, Bayesian Analysis is the mathematical interpretation of probability. And it underpins so much of our world  - and increasingly so because many AI models are built on Bayesian Thinking. Nuno is quite critical of how Bayesian Thinking is applied – because we can never remove the human from the numbers and the models. He says that an embrace of Bayesian Thinking – useful as it is, has become an unhealthy dogma. And – that resonated with me particularly because as I looked at Nuno's background I saw someone saying this who is a trained mathematician with a PhD in Mathematics in String Theory and did a postdoc at Oxford. He worked in the financial sector during the Global Financial Crisis where he sees parallels now in the worlds of AI and related areas. So, I invited him to the show and we had a great conversation that covers not only the topics of Bayesian Thinking, the financial industry, but also the topic of uncertainty, lots of philosophy and running. I hope you enjoy it and find it insightful. Here is Nuno Reis. Show notes: Nuno on LinkedIn Nuno's free book, Beyond Luck Bayesian Thinking _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Join our “Decision Navigators” course (May 21, 2024 cohort now open)!  

What goes into human decision-making? If you listened to the previous episode of the show with Dr Melina Moleskis on decision-making, then you'll know what's coming next.   If you didn't, then don't worry; you can listen to that after this.My guest on this episode is Ben Cattaneo, a friend of the show and the founder of The Decision-Making Studio, a startup that helps clients to make better decisions. In our discussion, we pick up some of the themes I discussed with Melina and explore others. Since Ben's background is in risk — he hosts the All Things Risk podcast — we explore how, in an uncertain world, making good decisions is critical. On the episode, you'll hear about: Ben's experiences of founding The Decision Making Studio;the importance of integrating human elements into decision-making processes;the FOCUS framework for improving decision quality;the need to blend art and science in making decisions;the flaws in classic MBA case studies for teaching decision-making and the benefits of looking at less-known examples for deeper insights;the need to shift towards embracing uncertainty as a natural part of decision-making;the complexity and importance of decision-making in both personal and organizational contexts.and much more.Resources Part One of this series with Dr Melina Moleskis on Decision-Making: https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/dr-melina-moleskis-on-decision-making-part-one/ Blockbuster Netflix story: https://finshots.in/archive/the-incredible-netflix-story-you-didnt-know/ Comedian Des Bishop on Mindfulness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU_wLC0NlgU James Clear on Tattoos, Haircuts & Hats: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/february-1-2024 You can find Ben via his Decision Making Studio website: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/ Ben's All Things Risk podcast is available on all platforms and here:  https://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/ The episode of his show featuring Paula Reid who cycled across Ukraine: https://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2024/04/02/ep-215-paula-reid-on-cycling-across-ukraine/ The Decision-Making Studio https://thedecisionmaking.studio/ Ben's Decision Reaction Videos are available via his account on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-cattaneo/ The specific episodes he refers to on the show: Mark Gilmour's race in Morocco: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-cattaneo_decisionmaking-decisionreactions-activity-7183537246388518912-jBQR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop The movie ‘Gung Ho': https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-cattaneo_decisionmaking-activity-7155084173228077056-iX2H?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Relevant episodes of the Human Risk podcast: Ben on ‘All Things Risk': https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/all-things-human-risk-crosscast/Alison Taylor on 'Doing The Right Thing': https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/alison-taylor-on-doing-the-right-thing/Professor Bent Flyvbjerg on 'How Big Things Get Done': https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/professor-bent-flyvbjerg-on-how-big-things-get-done/

In this episode, we talk about “tuning in” – into a noisy world so that we can make the best decisions possible. My guest is Nuala Walsh. Nuala is a best-selling author, an adjunct professor of behavioural science at Trinity College in Dublin, an independent non-executive director, a TEDx speaker and one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance. She is the author of the fabulous new book Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World. This conversation covers that and it is incredibly insightful and fun. Nuala shares several misjudgement ‘traps' from her book – everything from ego to memory, power, identity and more. We also discuss whistleblowing, regret and so-called “deaf spots”. Nuala shares a number of solutions and ways forward so that we can start to “tune in” and make smarter decisions. Show notes: Nuala's website Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World. Nuala on Linkedin Nuala's Harvard Business Review article “How to Encourage Employees to Speak Up When They See Wrongdoing” Innocence Project Fred Clay – found innocent after 38 years for a murder he didn't commit _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Join our “Decision Navigators” course (May 21, 2024 cohort now open)!

Today, I welcome back my friend Alison Taylor to the show. Alison is a clinical professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and she is also the Executive Director of Ethical Systems. She spent the last two decades consulting with multinationals on anti-corruption, risk, human rights, stakeholder engagement, and ethics and compliance. And she is the author of the fabulous new book, Higher Ground:  How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World. And one of the reasons why I think it's a fabulous book is because it opens up a long overdue grown-up conversation about business in society. Alison takes on and challenges a number of pithy myths and notions that this stuff is always easy, and that there are always win-wins all over the place. The reality is, it's quite hard. And whether we're talking about employee unrest over racial injustice, justice, supply chains, climate change, or bribery and fraud, some of the things that may seem obvious and easy are actually anything but - doing the right thing can be very confusing, and there are lots of traps associated with it, including balancing interests, what ethics really means, how the concepts of transparency and “zero tolerance” can get in the way, and Alison shares insights on some of these challenges. We also talk about trust, which stakeholders companies should listen to, how the book has been received (and it's been received incredibly well, but as you will hear, you'll be surprised to learn where some of the pushback has come from) and so much more. This is a great conversation! Show notes: Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World Alison's website Alison on LinkedIn Alison's work with the World Economic Forum on the Rise and Role of the Chief Integrity Officer Alison's article “How to build an ethics program for a new era” BSR _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Join our “Decision Navigators” course (May 21, 2024 cohort now open)!

Today, I welcome back Paula Reid to the show. Paula is known as the “Adventure Psychologist” because of her expertise in adventure psychology, which is all about surviving, coping, and thriving during challenge and uncertainty. So obviously, there are huge parallels to decision-making under or uncertainty and to many of my show's themes. And we talk a little bit about that at the outset of this episode. However, beyond that, this one is focused particularly around Paula's adventure cycling across the Ukraine from Odesa in the south to Chornobyl in the north, about 400 miles or 600 kilometres. She did so to raise money for Siobhan's Trust, now called “HopeFull” a charity involved in delivering humanitarian aid to Ukrainians. This one covers an awful lot of ground, from adventure psychology to the origins of Paula's work in Ukraine, to the insight on trauma and mental health. Paula is actually in Ukraine as this goes out. Video version: https://youtu.be/k_CNfLoFpDY  Show notes: Paula's website Paula's Ukraine cycling adventure Siobhan's Trust (now called “HopeFull”) Paula's fundraising page _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

Today, I'm delighted to welcome Laura Fox to the show. Laura is a risk management professional and the founder of Canary Risk, a firm that helps clients with outsourced risk management and to navigate uncertainty. Canary Risk is a relatively new firm, and Laura took her own personal and professional risks to set it up, so we obviously talk about that. We also cover the state of the risk profession, hiring, cognitive diversity, values, and so much more. Laura's enthusiasm, her curiosity, courage, and authenticity come through so well in this conversation, and my favourite part is towards the end when she talks about her own decision-making approach in deciding to set up Canary Risk. And I won't say too much here because I want you to listen to it, other than to say that it's a powerful reminder that in order to make quality decisions, we need to have clarity about what's It's important to us. And that's different for each one of us. One-size-fits-all, never fits. Link to video version of the podcast. Show notes: Canary Risk Canary clinics Laura on LinkedIn Michele Wucker Rogue Waves by Jonathan Brill How to Measure Anything by Doug Hubbard Decision Quality by Spetzler, Winter and Meyer Christian Hunt FAIR methodology _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Sign up for our Decision Navigators course  

Today, we discuss decision-making in international journalism, particularly when it comes to high-risk environments like conflict zones and natural disasters. My guest is Colin Pereira who was the Deputy Head of High Risk Security at the BBC and later Head of High Risk Security at ITN. Now he is a Director of the security consultancy HP Risk Management and a co-founder of Risk Pal, a risk assessment platform. Colin knows all about decision-making and risk to journalists in places like Ukraine and Gaza.  He talks about that and the result is a fascinating conversation. We cover how decisions to deploy journalists are made, insights into covering the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, the future of international journalism including misinformation, as well as Colin's own decision-making as a start-up founder. Show notes: Colin on LinkedIn RiskPal HP Risk Management John Schofield's death CNN's Clarissa Ward Committee to Protect Journalists _ _ _ _ _ _  Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio  

This is part 2 of 2 with Daniel Wagner on focuses on his fourth and latest book about China: The China Epiphany – Comprehending China's Relationship With America and The Rest of the World. Show notes: Daniel Wagner The China Epiphany Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

This episode was recorded in June, 2022. My guest is Daniel Wagner, my co-author of Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era. Daniel had just spent 15 months living and working in China with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This coincided with China's “zero covid” policy. This is a fascinating conversation that covers: ·      Quarantine in China ·      Life in Beijing as an expat (and under zero covid) ·      Working at the AIIB ·      Geopolitics ·      Much more Show notes: Daniel Wagner The China Epiphany Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

My latest guest is Garry Honey. Garry trains boards, non-executive directors, and business leaders on strategy, governance, risk, and communication. He is the founder of the consultancy Chiron Risk and runs leadership courses for various business schools. In this conversation, we cover reputation, strategic risk, leadership, and decision-making in a crisis, why so few organizations try to map out a purpose, and a vision for their futures, uncertainty in the limits of knowledge, human factors, the problem with ESG, and so much more. If you are a leader in an organization, or if you're interested in some of the challenges with leadership in large organizations, you will want to listen to this. It's fascinating stuff. Show notes: Garry on LinkedIn Chiron Risk Larry Fink on ESG Ataraxia Radical Uncertainty by Mervyn King and John Kay The Carillion bankruptcy in the UK Wicked problems Wilful Blindness by Margaret Heffernan  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

This episode is a rather special one because it is about a book I have co-written entitled Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era and I am joined by my co-author Daniel Wagner. We are dealing with a range of overlapping and acute crises – from climate change to geopolitical upheaval and societal polarisation. At the same time, the tools and the mindset to approach decision-making are no longer fit-for-purpose. Daniel and I discuss the polycrisis era and various aspects of it. We also cover a bit more at the end on decision-making, as we felt it was worth adding to the initial conversation. Daniel has been on the podcast previously. He is an accomplished author, country risk expert, and has recently been in Beijing and Abu Dhabi (the latter for the COP28 climate conference). Show notes: Decision-Making in the Polycrisis Era (links on how to purchase in your geography) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio  

In this episode, I welcome Constance Dierickx to the show. She is known as the “Decision Doctor®” and advises leaders on high-stakes decisions (think mergers, divestments, strategic changes, crises, and so on). She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and is the author of three books, the latest of which is called Meta Leadership – How to See What Others Don't and Make Great Decisions. We talk about that in this episode and more including the role of physical states in decision-making, deconstructing success, the veneration of leaders, high-stakes decisions and much more. Show notes: Constance Dierickx Meta Leadership – How to See What Others Don't and Make Great Decisions Peter Attia's The Drive with Andy Galpin Alan Weiss John Stumpf Thinkers 50 Michael Bungay Stanier _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio

I was also going to release this one over Halloween, but I think that for the reasons that you will hear, it's far, far more appropriate to release it now. My guest is Dr. Merlin Tuttle, and today we talk about the conservation of bats. Merlin is a well-known American conservationist. He is the founder of Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation. He has studied and photographed bats for over 60 years, and in so doing, he has changed the perception of bats, from that of bats being an animal to be feared to one of them being valuable, safe, even cute, and likable. Bats also play an important role in protecting plant species, controlling deadly mosquito populations, and reducing the reliance on pesticides. However, there is a lot more work to do because forest habitats of bats are disappearing, and bat populations are vulnerable. And as you will hear, the fear of bats is still a huge factor in all of this. This is also a conversation about fear. And we discuss that. Merlin shares his background, how and why he developed the largest collection of bat photographs anywhere in the world, bats and contagious diseases (and the myths around that). We also talk about Merlin's work protecting the bat colony of the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas, which has now become a world-famous tourist site, and so much more. Show notes: Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation Merlin's bat resources Merlin's video gallery James Fairhead's paper on the Ebola virus Bats on the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas Exaggerated Disease Warnings - here you can find articles, citations, infographics for sharing all about bats and disease. White-Nose Syndrome   Finding, Protecting and Restoring America's Historic Bat Caves     Pesticide Addiction: How Bats Can Help Rabies in Perspective Selecting a Quality Bat House  Photo gallery All about Austin's bats, www.austinbats.org About MTBC field trips: Citizen Scientists: In Search of Bats   Videos: Winning Friends, Not Battles Importance of Bats Bats are Austin's Favorite Neighbors Khao Chong Pran story True Facts: Help the Bats! Of Agaves and Bats film, https://vimeo.com/277755110 More videos for all bat values, https://www.merlintuttle.org/video-gallery/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio  

Today's episode is a wonderful look at organizational culture, performative risk management, that is risk management theatre, ways to quickly assess a healthy culture, and much more. My guest is the brilliant Dr. Roger Miles. For those of you who don't know him, Roger researches and engages with many kinds of organisations about how people perceive risk and make decisions under uncertainty. He has worked on, studied, and advised organizations about ethics, culture, psychology, and risk, decision-making under stress, and many more areas. He is the author of Conduct Risk Management: Using a Behavioral Approach to Protect Your Board and Financial Services. Conduct risk simply means the risk of people behaving badly. He's also the lead author of Culture Audit in Financial Services. And this conversation came about, because of an interaction I had with Roger about performative risk management – that is, stuff that happens only for show, not because it's actually helpful. And we talk about that, and it turns out that there is a long history of it. However, there is so much more in this wonderful episode, which covers everything from  authoritarianism, unethical contracts, abstracts, codes of practice, AI, cognitive diversity, and a lot more. Show notes: Roger's website Roger on LinkedIn Conduct Risk Management: Using a Behavioral Approach to Protect Your Board and Financial Services Culture Audit in Financial Services. Mission Improbable by Lee Clarke States of Denial by Stanley Cohen Fundamental attribution error Taskmaster   _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com 

Today, we talk geopolitical risk, an area that, if recent surveys are to be believed, keeps CEOs up at night more than anything else. My guest is Derek Leatherdale. Derek is the founder and managing director of GRI Strategies, which helps companies thrive in a volatile world. He does that by helping them think through and respond to geopolitical risk. Prior to that, Derek set up and ran the Geopolitical Risk Function at HSBC, helping integrate expert geopolitical risk insight into the way in which the bank manages risk. And prior to that, Derek worked in national security and intelligence roles for the UK government. He works with boards and senior leaders on issues related to geopolitics. This one is a great conversation, not just because we talk about a fascinating area of risk, but also because it provides insights into the complexities of decision-making at large organisations. And even if you don't work in a large corporate, I think you'll find this one very interesting. The world is indeed complex and uncertain and getting more so, and it's interesting to consider how to make sense of that complexity and to make practical decisions around it, and I think that Derek's insights help us do that. Show notes: GRI Strategies Derek on LinkedIn _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com 

Today, I speak to Sabrina Segal about managing risk in the so -called “third sector”, which is the charity and non-profit sector.
Sabrina is an international development and humanitarian assistance professional.
She has worked on the ground during many humanitarian crises and international development roles in the likes of the Middle East and North Africa, Sub -Saharan Africa, and South Asia. She is an attorney by training, but for the past few years has been involved in risk management and decision making in the third sector. And she hosts a podcast called Tolerable Risk, which provides insights on these topics. And we get into all of that in this conversation. And I always find insights about risk and decision making from other contexts to be fascinating because there are always a number of transferable things.
The third sector deals with high stakes issues, use, complex relationships, and resource constraints.
You will hear that that context is incredibly important when it comes to managing risk.

You will also hear that ‘traditional risk management' simply doesn't work in this context.
And we talk a lot about that. And what I find very impressive and inspirational about what Sabrina does is that she is setting out to change that, and you will certainly hear more about that too. Show notes: Sabrina on LinkedIn Tolerable Risk The Tolerable Risk Podcast Grand Bargain Agreement The Paris Declaration _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com   

Today on the show, I am delighted to bring you my conversation with Rupert Evill. Rupert is the founder of Ethics Insight, a firm that helps organisations make risk relevant and implement risk, ethics and compliance programmes quickly. Rupert has 22 years of experience managing risks and crises in a variety of different environments and worked on roles focused on investigations, political risk, compliance, crisis response, and counterintelligence and counter-terrorism. He has worked in over 50 countries, including in Asia for over 12 years. He has recently written a book entitled Bootstrapping Ethics to help limited resources navigate risk and ethical challenges. Rupert is a bit of a kindred spirit in that like me, he as an aversion to “performative” risk management, ethics, and compliance activities. Many of these things are dogma and don't work in the types of complex environments in which Rupert's investigative expertise is incredibly helpful. We talk about all these things and more, including: Why ‘zero tolerance' stances on ethical issues backfire; How bribery and corruption actually work in challenging environments – including some interesting anecdotes; The ‘dark arts' investigations; Much more! Show notes: Ethics Insight Rupert on LinkedIn Bootstrapping Ethics Erin Myer's The Culture Map Rapport by Emily and Laurence Alison _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com 

In this episode of the All Things Risk podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Bryce Hoffman, the founding partner and president of Red Team Thinking. Bryce is our first guest since launching the Decision-Making Studio (and we will be producing episodes more frequently) and I cannot think of a more appropriate guest. Bryce Hoffman is best-selling author and an expert in the field of ‘red teaming,' a practice that challenges strategies and enhances decision-making through the incorporation of contrarian perspectives. He brings a unique perspective to his work, having been the first civilian graduate of the US Army's Red Team University. We begin our conversation by discussing leadership (and why Bryce views Elon Musk and Jack Welch as poor examples of leadership). Bryce then explains what red teaming is – it involves stress testing strategies, uncovering blind spots, and examining assumptions to improve decision-making. It's a method used by both military and corporate organizations to identify vulnerabilities and produce robust plans. As we delve deeper, Bryce shares how red teaming can be particularly valuable in leadership roles. By embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of open dialogue, leaders can prevent groupthink and make better-informed decisions. He stresses the importance of challenging assumptions and valuing dissenting opinions, ultimately creating stronger organizations and resilient teams. Throughout our discussion, Bryce provides lots of practical examples and actionable advice for implementing red team thinking in different contexts. We touch on the power of scenario planning, the benefits of actively seeking out devil's advocates, and the necessity of constantly reassessing strategies. We wrap up our conversation by exploring the future of decision-making and the role that red teaming will play in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Bryce's insights leave us with a renewed appreciation for the value of critical thinking and the power of embracing opposing perspectives. Show notes: Red Team Thinking Book: Red Teaming: Transform Your Business By Thinking Like the Enemy Bryce on LinkedIn Bryce's Book American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company Peter Senge's The Fifth Discipline Shakespeare in the Bush by Laura Bohannan Daniel Kahneman Gary Klein The Logic of Failure by Dietrich Dörner Blink by Malcolm Gladwell Premortem Four Ways of Seeing Operation Blacklist Annie Duke Phil Tetlock Think-Write-Share _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe to All Things Risk wherever great podcasts are found: https://thedecisionmaking.studio/podcast  Learn more about The Decision-Making Studio Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com 

This episode is about something with which our society has a very unhealthy relationship: quitting. The advice of the legendarily successful is often boiled down to this: stick to things, don't quit. But that advice is very wrong. Annie Duke makes her third appearance on the podcast to tell us that quitting is far from a vice. Contrary to popular belief, winners quit a lot. That's how they win. If you are unfamiliar with Annie, she is a best-selling author, decision scientist, and a former professional poker champion. Her latest book is called Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away. In it, she draws on a wealth of findings in behavioural science, real-life examples, and thoughtful analysis to make the case for quitting. She joins to talk about that, why quitting is such an important skill, and how to get better at it. Show notes: Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away Annie's website How to Decide Thinking in Bets Michael Mauboussin Daniel Kahneman Amos Tversky Richard Thaler Pete Carroll Expected Value Loss Aversion Status Quo bias Survivorship bias Escalation of commitment John List's piece on quitting Ep 157 of All Things Risk with Annie Ep 90 of All Things Risk with Annie _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/1PjLmK Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Our free course module “How to Set Up Any Decision for Success” from our upcoming course How to Make Decisions With Calm and Confidence

One of the things we love on this show (and as human beings for that matter – I think), is adventure. I think that's because adventures are one of the best ways we have to embrace uncertainty. They involve not being quite sure of the outcomes of something we may be trying to do, or what we will encounter along the way. Adventure also necessarily involves risk – and that is a good thing. And of course, a good adventure, in whatever form it takes, is fun. So, it's a pleasure to welcome back Oscar Scafidi to the show. Oscar is currently based in Tunisia. He is a travel writer, educator, and an Africa political risk consultant. Oscar's first appearance on All Things Risk involved his expedition kayaking the Kwanza river in Angola. In this episode, Oscar share his most recent adventure in which he and his friend Ben Stephen attempted to kayak the Mangoky River in Madagascar from the source to the sea – a total of about 500 kilometres. In the process, they attempted to set a Guinness World Record and raise money for two charities – The World Food Programme and Our Kids, Our Future Madagascar. Like any good adventure, Oscar and Ben's draws you in. We get into the detail of the adventure and at a certain point, you almost feel like you're there, experiencing it with Oscar and Ben. However, we also take a step back and talk about purpose, resilience, mental strength, planning, and loads more. Show notes: Kayak the Mangoky The World Food Programme Madagascar Our Kids, Our Future Madagascar Oscar's YouTube channel Oscar's first appearance on All Things Risk – Kayaking the Kwanza Klepper kayaks Security issues in Madagascar's Dahalo region Bilharzia _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/1PjLmK Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Our free course module “How to Set Up Any Decision for Success” from our upcoming course How to Make Decisions With Calm and Confidence

Recent events – at the time of writing, Russia's unlawful invasion of Ukraine – reinforce that uncertainty is an inherent human condition. Our guest on this episode offers an approach to this reality that is useful. Paula Reid is an adventurer, and more precisely, an adventure psychologist. She has completed a number of epic things like skiing to the South Pole, sailing around the world, and paddling the Mekong river. While we have had many adventurers on the show, I invited Paula to appear because she is a trailblazer in the field of adventure psychology – which is all about using applied psychology and experience to facilitate enduring performance and well-being. She helps individuals and organisations survive, cope and thrive during change. Given the state of the world, that is something all of us can use. Show notes: Paula's website Anticipatory thinking The Brave Athlete by Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson The film “Backdraft” Alex Honnold Adam Grant on Languishing Safety and wingsuit BASE jumping Alistair Humphreys on All Things Risk (including references to the ‘doorstep mile') _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Like what you heard? Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/1PjLmK Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Our free course module “How to Set Up Any Decision for Success” from our upcoming course How to Make Decisions With Calm and Confidence

We have had many conversations here about successful risk-taking and effective decision-making. Now imagine having to make tough decisions within split seconds, when not only are the highest stakes possible on the line, but you are affected by the immense G forces that come with flying combat aircraft. What is involved in all that and what lessons can this provide to other areas? Meet Tim Davies, my guest in episode 61. Tim is a fighter pilot, squadron leader for the Royal Air Force (RAF) here in the UK and a flying instructor.  He is also a coach and runs a site called www.fastjetperformance.com. Tim brings a very interesting perspective and this is a conversation about loads more than flying airplanes. It's actually quite wide-ranging. Nonetheless, Tim's fascinating perspectives have been moulded in the moments of truth that only preparing for and flying combat aircraft can provide. That he applies these lenses to phenomena outside the cockpit makes him a very engaging guest for the All Things Risk podcast. Tim and I discuss: His background and how he got into flying aircraft; Risk-taking and fighter pilots; A typical day in a fighter pilot's job; Willpower and associative conditioning; Decision-making, including making snap decisions; Making mistakes, honesty and having an open culture in an organisation; Mental and emotional states when flying aircraft; Resilience; Loads more! Show notes: Tim's site – www.fastjetperformance.com Tim on Twitter - https://twitter.com/fastjetperform On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fastjetperformance/?ref=bookmarks On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/MaestroDoggman/videos Chris Hadfield Malcolm Gladwell on Cockpit Culture and Safety Solving difficult problems with the “Inversion Technique” Headspace App The All Things Risk Podcast Ep. 53 with Alex Sidorenko Tim Ferriss James Clear Books discussed: The Obstacle is the Way  by Ryan Holiday The Hour Between Dog and Wolf by John Coates Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed Team of Teams by General Stanley McChrystal __________ Like what you heard? Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast www.allthingsrisk.co.uk 

Every great conversation, particularly when listening as a podcast episode, is like a work of art. While we are all listening to the same thing, each individual listener will pick up on slightly different things or points. Every great conversation is also an experiment in uncertainty because we don't know exactly where it will go. Today's episode is a great conversation. Laura Dal Farra makes her return to the show. Laura was my guest on episode 3. She is a writer, entrepreneur and martial artist. If you haven't yet done so, you can listen to her journey spending three and a half years learning Muay Thai in Thailand in that episode. This is Round 2 of that discussion and we cover: Culture – we pick up on this theme and discuss re-entry shock and what living in another culture can give you; Martial arts – how to find a martial art that suits you, and what to look out for; Entrepreneurship and marketing in the digital age; Authenticity – this is a theme that runs through this episode as well as my previous conversation with Laura Loads more! Show notes: Episode 3 of the All Things Risk podcast with Laura Check out Laura's site:  milkblitzstreetbomb.com Check MBSB on Twitter: https://com/MBSBx Laura in the Toronto Star: http://ly/1Swr0o2 Robert Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land  Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo  

This is a discussion that encompasses technology, health, innovation, the future, and of course risk and uncertainty. It raises a number of fascinating and challenging questions around personal freedom and public protection. Today, we're talking transhumanism. My guest is Michele Battle-Fisher. Michele was my guest on episode 20. She is a respected systems theorist, bioethicist and futurist. Michele is an adjunct professor at Wright State University in Ohio, USA.  She is also a co-producer of an upcoming documentary called “Transhuman”. If that rings a bell, it might be because I had Ford Fisher, the documentary's other co-producer on episode 36 of All Things Risk. If you listened to that episode, you know that transhumanism is the belief or theory that through technology, we can evolve beyond our mental and physical limitations. It includes things like biohacking, genetic engineering and life extension. It is exciting, but also raises a number of questions and uncertainties. We explore these in this episode. For instance, if someone wants to hack their body, why should anyone interfere? As you'll hear, it can get complicated. Michele and I discuss: Transhumanism and personal freedoms; Whether or not these technologies should be regulated, and the constraints that might create for innovation; Unexpected consequences, risks and uncertainties associated with transhumanism; For instance what happens if the body rejects some of the changes to which it may be subjected?; Transhumanism and inequality; "Dark networks" and black market transhumanism; Loads more! Show notes: Michele's webpage: mbattlefisher.com She has a page dedicated to both the documentary as well as to her book Application of Systems Thinking to Health Policy and Public Health Ethics which is a 2016 Doody's core title, selected as “essential” to medical knowledge. Michele on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MBattlefisher Michele on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbattlefisher/ Amazon author page: amazon.com/author/michelebattlefisher Transhuman (working Title) webpage: Http://www.transhumandocumentary.com Transhuman Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1813912155554321 Commentaries on transhumanism written by Michele: 1. https://impactethics.ca/2017/05/26/radical-technology-bodyhacking-medicine/amp/ 2.http://hipporeads.com/transhumanism-tech-entropy-and-fighting-for-a-future/ Episode 20 with Michele Episode 36 with Ford Fisher ________ My July 24 evening talk My July 28 breakfast talk  Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo   _________

When I started the All Things Risk podcast, I very deliberately stayed away from discussing the risk management profession (which is also my day-to-day profession). This is because I wanted the show to make risk and uncertainty concepts available to everyone. I didn't want to make a podcast by risk professionals, for risk professionals. Risk isn't something to be the sole domain of a small group of people with their own jargon and technical language. Risk is all around each and every one of us. As my signature sign-off goes, “risk is life”. Having said that, there is huge value in discussing the professional practice of risk management – both in terms of understanding some of the ways in which risk people think, as well as observing some of the pitfalls of the profession. This is a discussion that has relevance in our lives and our societies. However, it requires the right risk professional to have it. This is why my guest on this episode is Alex Sidorenko. Alex is the founder and CEO of The Risk Academy. He is a Russian-born Australian who currently lives in Spain. Alex is an extraordinary guy who, as any excellent risk professional does, thinks and acts counter-intuitively. His insights on how to think about risk and where the risk profession needs to go are profound and have parallels in many other domains. Our conversation is wide-ranging and I am sure you will enjoy it. We cover: Alex's background, including moving back to Russia from Australia and applying risk management within the Russian context (and getting some great feedback); Decision-making in large and small organisations; Cognitive biases and how to overcome them; Where the risk profession needs to go – and parallels with other fields; Managing risk in our personal lives   Show notes: The Risk Academy: https://www.risk-academy.ru/en/ Alex on Twitter Alex on Linkedin On YouTube Article: “Why are People So Afraid of Sharks?” Thinking Fast, Thinking Slow  ________  Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo  

How do we move from a “death economy”, characterised by short-termism and environmental degradation, to a “life economy”? We tackle this question on this week's episode, and after listening to it, you will understand how it fits into the arc of my guest. That arc goes from being in the Peach Corps, to becoming an “Economic Hit Man”, through to expertise in shamanism and indigenous wisdom.   I am delighted to bring a wonderful conversation with New York Times best-selling author, former economist and “economic hit man” John Perkins. John's 2004 book Confessions of An Economic Hit Man spent 73 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list (it has recently been updated to create New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man). The term “economic hit man” is what John uses to describe his work in the 1970s and early 1980s with developing countries. It's a system based on creating indebtedness and dependency (and as you will hear, with potentially devastating consequences with those who don't participate). It is firmly rooted in the “death economy” and as you will also hear, it is still prominent today, only in different forms. As you will also hear, John is out to change things. We have a fascinating conversation that covers: John's time in the Peace Corps and how that shaped his world view; Being an economic hit man, including working with two former clients and friends who refused this “assistance” on offer; Big business and international development; The death economy and the life economy; Sustainability; Indigenous wisdom and shamanism; How love and compassion is the future of business – and how we can help make that happen Loads more! Show Notes:   John's website: http://johnperkins.org/ John on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnperkinsauthor/ John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/economic_hitman John on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnperkinsauthor DreamChange:  https://www.dreamchange.org/ The Love Summit: https://www.dreamchange.org/the-love-summit/ Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2159.Confessions_of_an_Economic_Hit_Man New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26593431-the-new-confessions-of-an-economic-hit-man All of John's books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1452.John_Perkins?from_search=true Omar Torrijos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Torrijos Jaime Roldós Aguilera: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Rold%C3%B3s_Aguilera __________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo

What are the odds that a skinny teenager from Latvia goes on to become a world-class fitness model? What are the odds that that same kid goes on to develop his own fitness methodology and to help others achieve and exceed their health and fitness objectives? Meet Ru Wikmann. Ru is a London-based fitness expert, personal trainer, WBFF pro fitness model, and body transformation coach. As you will hear, Ru adds philosophy and mindfulness to his approach to fitness. He is also lots of fun and we get into a wide range of topics in this episode including: Growing up in Latvia and moving to the UK; Transforming from a skinny kid to a pro fitness model; His philosophies on fitness and health, and making changes that will stick; Taking risk and risk-taking; Knowing your purpose; Ru's fitness app Fitswap; Meditation and mindfulness; Language and culture; Lots more! Show notes: Ru's website Ru on:         Twitter Facebook YouTube Linkedin         Instagram  Fitswap The Shredded Brainiac podcast Binaural beats Binaural Beats apps “What are the functions of various brain waves” in Scientific American  __________________ In London on June 13? Come and hear my LDN Talks @ Night organised by Funzing! Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo

Somewhat coincidentally with this week's episode, I came across this article written by the late Alex Tizon, a Pullitzer prize winning journalist entitled “My Family's Slave”. In it, Tizon describes how his parents effectively kept a woman against her will to cook, clean and take care of his family. This falls squarely under the modern definition of slavery. This week, we delve into the topic of human trafficking and modern slavery. It is a topic that is sobering but important. It also mind-boggling to learn that that are some 25-30 million slaves currently in the world. My guest is Nancy Hartwell. Nancy is an American author, translator and playwright. She has written three books on human trafficking. Nancy first became fascinated and horrified with this topic several years ago whilst she was living in Cameroon (Nancy lived there for fourteen years and has worked and travelled extensively across the globe). This was prompted when an acquaintance of hers, a German woman in her early twenties, mysteriously disappeared. It was later revealed that she was sold into the sex trade in the Persian Gulf. Since then, Nancy has been collecting stories on human trafficking which she eventually turned into three books – two fiction and one non-fiction. She has also examined the various aspects of human trafficking in the modern world. In this conversation, we discuss: What human trafficking is; The scale and scope of the problem; The different forms of human trafficking and modern slavery; Why governments are not doing enough; Ways in which we can help combat the problem; How to protect our children and loved ones from human trafficking Show notes: Nancy's website: www.nancyhartwell.com  Nancy's ecourse on human trafficking: http://www.nancyhartwell.com/ecourse.html  Nancy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.hartwell.71  Nancy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-hartwell-2806318/  Nancy's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nancy-Hartwell-Enonchong/e/B00J20KGAI/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3?qid=1495408466&sr=8-3  The Madeleine McCann case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Madeleine_McCann  US State Dept. Report on Trafficking in Persons 2016 - https://www.state.gov/j/tip/rls/tiprpt/2016/  "15 Ways You Can Fight Human Trafficking" on the US State Dept website - https://www.state.gov/j/tip/id/help/  "My Family's Slave" by Alex Tizon - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/06/lolas-story/524490/  The CNN Freedom Project Report on Mauritania: http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/category/mauritania-slaverys-last-stronghold/  _______________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo

Building personal resilience involves taking care of both body and mind. To help do this, many people are increasingly turning to “alternative medicine” as Western medicine seems inadequately equipped to deal with disease prevention and optimal performance. At the same time, the world of alternative therapies is fraught with confusing information and dishonest practitioners. This is why Dr. Kathy Gruver's work is so valuable. Kathy is my guest in this week's episode. She is someone who can bridge the gap between Western medicine and alternative therapies. Kath is a health expert, author, television host and speaker. Kathy has for many years focused on the mind-body connection and alternative medicine.  Kathy is the author of a book called The Alternative Medicine Cabinet and is the host of a television show of the same name. Kathy is also an expert on stress management. While this is a bit of a shorter episode because Kathy had a limited time window, we still covered loads of great stuff including: Health and the core components of health; Alternative medicine and how it can be viewed as a complement to Western medicine; Stress how to manage it; How to make changes that stick; How to spot potentially bogus alternative therapies; Nutrition; Risk-taking Show Notes: Kathy's website - http://www.kathygruver.com/ http://www.thealternativemedicinecabinet.com/ Kathy on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KLGruver Kathy on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrKathyGruver4health/ Kathy on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathygruver/ Kathy's author page on Amazon Kathy on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Gruver  http://www.webmd.com/ ___________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo

From the Stoics to Shakespeare, from Gandhi to Nelson Mandela - wisdom is something that seems to transcend societies and cultures. We might hear that a certain person is “wise” or even “wise beyond their years”. What exactly does this mean? Can we zero in on the essence of wisdom and learn to become wiser?  Can doing so help us manage life's uncertainties? Can it make us happier? Meet Charles Cassidy. Charles researches and promotes “evidence-based wisdom”. As Charles puts it, “psychologists are finding that societies do share an agreed understanding and conception of wisdom”. Through his site (www.evidencebasedwisdom.com), Charles takes the emerging research in this fascinating field, and “translates” it so that we can use it. Based in London, Charles joined me on the All Things Risk podcast for a wonderful conversation that covered: What wisdom is; Wisdom and decision-making; Wisdom and “convincing” others who many disagree with us; Compassion and being generous; What the key components of wisdom are; Wisdom and uncertainty management; Does more experience equate to more wisdom?; Can wisdom be measured?; Wisdom, meditation and mindfulness; Short-term practices that can make us wiser “in the moment”; Is wisdom a state or a trait?; We have Artificial Intelligence (AI), can we have Artificial Wisdom (AW)?; Can becoming wiser make us happier? And more Show notes:  Evidence-based wisdom:             Website             On Twitter             On Facebook             On YouTube Dan Carlin's Hardcore History – The Destroyer of Worlds The Wisdom Scorecard – Test your wisdom level How to have better political arguments – TED talk by Robert Willer Negotiating the Impossible by Deepak Malhotra Moral Tribes by Joshua Greene Influence by Robert Cialdini Give and Take by Robert Grant Future Babble by Dan Gardner The Hedonic Treadmill The Serenity Prayer The Stag Hunt and Nash Equilibrium The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt Igor Grossmann Deep Mind Technologies ___________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo

My guest on this week's episode doesn't get awestruck very easily. Neville Johnson is a Hollywood lawyer in California, USA. He has represented a number of celebrities, artists, actors, and writers, particularly against the bullying tactics of large companies over royalties. His clients have included the Beatles, amongst other. However, there is one individual with whom Neville has worked that left a huge impression on him. That person is the late and legendary UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) basketball coach John Wooden. Neville wrote two books about Coach Wooden and spent a considerable amount of time with him, former players, family members and colleagues. Neville's first book is an authorised biography of John Wooden while the second is a book of some of Wooden's most profound sayings. John Wooden was one of the most successful coaches in the history of any sport. His teams won 10 national championships in the span of 12 years, included seven in a raw. At one point, his teams did not lose a game in three years. Wooden's former players include Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton. Counterintuitively, Wooden never talked about winning. To Wooden, winning was the by-product of the process of hard work and diligent practice he instilled in his teams. In fact, he was more than a basketball coach.  John Wooden was a teacher, psychologist, philosopher, poet and purveyor of timeless wisdom. Neville and I discuss some of that wisdom on this fabulous episode. We cover:  What is was like working with John on the two books; Wooden's famous Pyramid of Success; How Wooden had an influence on Neville's own work as a lawyer; Success versus winning; Some of Neville's areas of legal expertise, particularly privacy law; Neville's other books; Neville's music Much more! Show notes:  Neville's authorised biography of John Wooden The John Wooden Pyramid of Success: The Ultimate Guide to Life, Leadership, Friendship and Love Neville's book Woodenisms: The Wisdom and Sayings of Coach John Wooden John Wooden's great Ted Talk The Difference Between Winning and Succeeding Neville's poetry book What Took You So Long _______ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo

Having meaning and purpose in our lives is vital. This not only makes us happier, but it also makes us more resilient. An organisation with a very strong sense of purpose is better able to withstand headwinds and any crises that may arise.  Similarly, we as individuals become more resilient in the face of uncertainty if we can connect our activities to a deeper sense of purpose. What do we do however, when we don't know what that purpose is? How do we find meaning when it seems elusive? Meet this week's guest, Gleb Tsipursky. Gleb is a scholar (he is a professor at Ohio State University in the USA in history and decision sciences). However, he isn't an academic that has permanently set up shop in the ivory tower. He is also an entrepreneur, author, speaker and activist. He has written a book entitled  Find Your Purpose Using Science. We get into a number of the strategies and practices in the book. These are science-backed ways that can help us develop our sense of purpose. However, there is more to Gleb than this and we also get into some other very interesting areas including: “Socialist Fun” in the Former Soviet Union - Gleb was born in Moldova and did a piece of research around leisure in the USSR; Decision-making – This is another area where Gleb has done research and has some great insights – and it is also a favourite topic on All Things Risk. You can even get a free copy of his decision-making tip sheet (see below); Post-truth politics – Gleb started something called the Rational Politics Project as part of his NGO Intentional Insights. I am hugely appreciative of Gleb joining me for this great episode of All Things Risk! Show Notes: Email Gleb at gleb@intentionalinsights.org and get a free copy of his decision-making tip sheet by mentioning you heard him on All Things Risk; Gleb's book Find Your Purpose Using Science; Gleb's website; Gleb on Twitter Intentional Insights; On Twitter On Facebook On YouTube Gleb's monograph Socialist Fun; The Blue Zones; Big 5 Personality Test; “Post-Truth” ________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo

Introversion and extroversion are misunderstood.  What is introversion and how does it relate to risk-taking? I offer some thoughts in this latest in-betweenisode. Show notes: Introversion-Extroversion test: https://www.psychologytoday.com/tests/personality/extroversion-introversion-test  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/  Susan Cain's TED talk "The Power of Introverts": https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts  ________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo  

This week, we discuss risk in love and relationships. I must admit, it isn't the type of topic that I feel comfortable discussing and if you were to ask me two years ago what the chances of me hosting a podcast episode on this, I'd tell you the chances would be infinitesimally small. And yet, this being a podcast on risk, here we are. My guest this week is Erik Newton. Erik is a former family law attorney (i.e. divorce lawyer) who describes himself as “someone who has been through a thousand divorces and still believes in love.” He has a unique and real-world understanding of what makes some marriages thrive and others fall apart. He now works with couples to build healthy relationships. He is the co-founder of Together, a site and podcast that provides people with tools for success in relationships. Erik is also a marriage commissioner and has married over 180 couples. We had an awesome, insightful and incredibly fun conversation that covered: Erik's background – and how he got into practising divorce law in the first place (he doesn't strike one as the lawyer type!); What he learned about relationships as a divorce lawyer; Common causes of divorce; Conflict in relationships; Being present in relationships; Monogamy and open relationships; Online dating And so much more! Show notes: Erik's site Together – www.together.guide             On Twitter - https://twitter.com/together_show             On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/togethershow/             On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/together_show/             On Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/7596461?pathWildcard=7596461             On Google+ - https://plus.google.com/114215807768973711486 Erik's podcast conversation with Dr. Helen Fisher Jiddu Krishnamurti - http://www.jkrishnamurti.org/ Sex At Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá The Ethcial Slut by Dossie Easton and Catherine A. Liszt  _________  Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo

What is your brand? If you are into marketing, media or are and entrepreneur or business owner, you are going to love this week's episode. If you aren't, I think you will still love it, perhaps even more. You might even think “brand? I don't think that way, I'm not a brand”. As you will soon find out from my guest, another way of asking the same question might be “what is your purpose?” or “what is your story?”. Meet brand strategist, entrepreneur and author Marc Stoiber.  Marc works with clients to future-proof their brands. His book caught my eye – Didn't See It Coming explores advertising and brands following the implosion of the Mad Men era and the rise of social media and sustainability. Marc got his start in advertising towards the end of this era when as he puts it, it was about product differentiation through “smoke and mirrors.” The reality now is very different. There is a lot of content and indeed noise about products and brands and it means that authenticity and sustainability are more important than ever. Marc and I have a fabulous conversation that covers: Branding and its origins; The Mad Men era of advertising and its demise; Purpose, meaning and authenticity in brands; Sustainability and green businesses; Patagonia as an example of an authentic brand; Social media and its impact on advertising and branding; Trust (or lack thereof) in major corporates; The Gig Economy; Millennials; loads more! Show notes: Marc's website – https://www.marcstoiber.com/; Marc on Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcstoiber/ Marc on Twitter – https://twitter.com/marcstoiber Marc on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MarcStoiber/ Marc's book Didn't See It Coming Patagonia Backed by Baehr and Loomis And But Therefore: Randy Olson and the Art of Science Storytelling The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell Your Ultimate Speech ______ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe

  Have you ever caught yourself thinking that you could solve the vast majority of your problems if you somehow won £$1 million / £$5 million / £$x million in the lottery or playing the slots in Las Vegas? I think we've all been there.  This being a show about risk and randomness, let's talk some probabilities. Here in the UK, the odds of winning the jackpot in the Lotto is about 1 in 14 million. In the USA, the odds of winning the jackpot in the Powerball lottery are 1 in 175 million. The odds of winning millions in the Megaslots in Vegas are 1 in 49.8 million. In other words, you could play the lottery every week, or the slot machines every day, and it would still take you many lifetimes to win the jackpot. Now, what would happen if you did win? What if, instead of solving your problems, winning millions simply magnified them several thousand times? This could precipitate your downfall, but also your recovery, if you survive that is. Indeed, salvation in this form may not be all that it's cracked up to be. That's exactly what happened to my guest the week.  Meet business owner, cross-fitter, runner, power lifter, and co host of Lift Heavy Run Long Wilson Horrell.  In 2002, while passing the time during a visit to Las Vegas, Wilson decided to play the slot machines.  In what many would consider to be a dream scenario, he hit the jackpot for $2.3 million. Wow, right? For many years, Wilson struggled with addiction, and the experience of winning all that money actually served as an accelerator to his downward trajectory, but also his recovery. That is what he is grateful for, and it makes for a fascinating story and conversation about chance, struggle, redemption, endurance and community.  In it, we get into: Winning all that money; Wilson's struggle with addiction and depression, Recovery and gratitude; Endurance sport and cross fit; The community and podcast Wilson co-hosts Lift Heavy Run Long; Inclusiveness and community; Loads of other great stuff! Show notes: Lift Heavy Run Long: www.liftheavyrunlong.com Lift Heavy Run Long on Twitter: https://twitter.com/liftrunlong Lift Heavy Run Long on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liftheavyrunlong/ Wilson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/bulldawggy123 Lift Heavy Run Long on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4F94BKyCdYH-m1KmA6VdXw  _____________  Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe    

This week's episode not only demonstrates the importance of context and nuance, but also of going beneath the various layers to develop a better understanding of a topic. In this case, we will be exploring a place that is being talked about quite frequently: Russia. I grew up during the Cold War, when Russia was the enemy. It would appear that this is a country on the path to being the enemy once again. While I am no fan of the current US administration, I think there is a problem with the potential vilification of a country. In thinking about all this, the question I arrived at is “what does Russia want?” I am no expert on Russia. However, I am very fortunate that my guest today is, and is very well placed to answer this question. Meet Tim Stanley. Tim is a Brit based in Moscow and is Senior Partner for Russia/CIS at Control Risks, an independent global risk consultancy. Tim has been living and working in Russia for the past ten years helping clients manage the various risks associated with working in the country. However, Tim's interest in Russia goes beyond this. This is Tim's second stint in the country. His first started back in 1991 when he arrived as a student shortly after the August putsch. The country was in a state of incredible transition and Tim was similarly present during Gorbachev's dissolution of the USSR later that year. Tim return in 2007 after living in the USA for several years. To truly understand a country as a foreigner I believe that one needs to live there for an extended period of time, speak the language, and understand the culture. Tim possesses all of these qualifications and is in a position to provide a level of understanding of Russia that you will find very difficult to obtain elsewhere. On the show, Tim shares: What Russia was like in 1991 and the transition it underwent in a short period of time – Tim share some great stories from that time; Differences between Western and Russian culture; What brought him back to Russia in 2007; Comparisons between life in the country in the early 1990s and now; What Russians generally think about: Vladimir Putin The USA and Donald Trump Myths and misconceptions about Russia; The future of Russia-US relations; Russia's relationship with the EU and China Loads more! Tim is very knowledgeable and is a great guy. I am very grateful for his appearance on All Things Risk and I am sure that after listening, you will too.  Show notes: Control Risks – controlrisks.com Tim on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstanleycontrolrisk/ Article by Tim “Moscow Then and Now” - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/moscow-now-tim-stanley Sam Harris and Garry Kasparov, “The Putin Question” - https://www.samharris.org/podcast/item/the-putin-question Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, Ep. 59 “The Destroyer of Worlds” - http://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-59-the-destroyer-of-worlds/ _______ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe

Today, I have the honour of bringing you the youngest guest I have had so far on All Things Risk – but you perhaps wouldn't know that from speaking to him.  Meet 18-year old Souleyman Bah (remember that name!).  Souleyman is a sprinter on Team GB (Great Britain)'s paralympic team. In 2015, he gold in the 100 metres at the Paralympic School Games in Rio – a junior paralympic games.  He is currently training for the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. However, there is more to Souleyman than sprinting. He as born in Guinea (Conakry) in West Africa – one of the poorest counties on earth. At a young age, it was clear that he had a problem with his vision but because of a lack of facilities in the country, no diagnosis was possible. Souleyman's parents decided to move to Britain so that their son could get proper diagnosis and treatment. He was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa – a type of severe “tunnel vision” that degenerates over time. Souleyman has this in one eye and is completely blind in the other. Souleyman's has a very profound, mature and inspiring attitude towards life and it comes through in this conversation.  He has a great You Tube channel, has participated in a BBC 3 show about visual impairment and has inspired many people. We have a wide-ranging conversation that covers: Souleyman's background, moving to the UK and adjusting to life here; Language and how that affects how one thinks; Visual impairment – and what not to say to a blind person!; Running and elite training; Success, performance and the flow state; Process versus outcome goals; Overcoming injuries; Risk and resilience; Transhumanism and philosophy; Sport and its role in helping young people's lives; The millennial generation Lots more! Show notes: Souleyman on You Tube – https://www.youtube.com/user/Soulbah1 On Twitter – https://twitter.com/KingSoulGB On Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kingsoulgb/ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/souleymanb1 Souleyman BBC interview  – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctZhWiJ63_I Souleyman's gold medal performance at the 2015 Paralympic School Games - http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/partially-blind-london-teen-wins-gold-at-paralympic-school-games-a3131211.html BBC 3 show “Things not to say…” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64ScZt2I7wGxZlXAu0r0UPqpvzF23mgc Sophie's World by Jostein Gaardner - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10959.Sophie_s_World?ac=1&from_search=true Simon Sinek on millennials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hER0Qp6QJNU _______ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe

We now live in a "post-truth" world where objective facts are seemingly less relevant than personal emotions and beliefs.  What does this mean for the concepts of "gut feel" and critical thinking? Are these two concepts at odds with one another?  I explore this question in this in-betweenisode. Show notes: Post-truth: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/word-of-the-year/word-of-the-year-2016  The All Things Risk Podcast Ep. 11 with Anna Glover The All Things Risk Podcast Ep. 28 with Kayt Sukel Critical Thinking "Cheat Sheet" - https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/critical-thinking-skills-cheatsheet-infographic  Article - Can We Think Critically Anymore?  Quote by Nick Hornby on gut feelings Archilochus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archilochus  __________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: allthingsrisk.co.uk– and find all episodes and ways to subscribe

What's the formula or recipe for making a living as a “One Man Variety Show” in which you travel the world and connect with audiences? Well, there isn't one. The probability of following someone else's exact journey is infinitesimally small.  However, there is a formula for creating a path that is your own and which leads to fulfilment and success. The first step is to “just go”.   Meet Chris Ruggiero.  Chris is an entertainer, author and podcaster.  He has travelled throughout the USA and internationally doing his “one man variety show” which involved juggling fire, throwing knives, and connecting with all types of audiences. Chris has appeared on the Ellen De Generes Show (a highly popular show in the USA) and has written a book called Just Go: Adventures of a Travelling Entertainer and a Guide to Living Your Dream.  Chris is fun and interesting and he joins me on Episode 39 in which we cover: Chris' background, getting into entertainment and starting his travelling variety show; Connecting with audiences; Professionalism versus amateurism; Honing your craft; Risk and risk-taking; What he means by “just go”; Entertainment and fame in the digital era; Success and chasing dreams Show notes: Chris' website - http://www.chrisruggiero.com/ Chris on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chrisruggiero Chris on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/chrisruggiero Chris on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onemanvariety/ Chris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/onemanvariety Chris' book Just Go: Adventures Of A Traveling Entertainer And A Guide To Living Your Dream Chris' podcast “Between Dreams” - http://www.chrisruggiero.com/podcast You Tube Channel – “It's Alex Clark” - https://www.youtube.com/user/itsalexclark Larry Benet - http://www.larrybenet.com/ Chase Jarvis - http://www.chasejarvis.com/ Gary Vaynerchuk - https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13588394-the-signal-and-the-noise?from_search=true The Long Tail by Chris Anderson - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2467566.The_Long_Tail?from_search=true Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe

Why is it that sometimes, good people do “bad” things?  This is a question that has been on my mind as late, and it's also one that tees up this week's episode.  Tom Hardin, AKA “Tipper X”  - the most important FBI informant in the largest insider trading case in decades - is my guest, and I am both grateful and delighted to have him on the show to share his story. Tom is a former Wall Street executive – he was a junior partner at a hedge fund that specialised in the tech industry.  Tom and his partners felt that they were falling short in a very competitive industry in which they also felt that some of their competitors were crossing an ethical line – that is, they were engaging in insider trading (which is of course illegal in the USA and most countries). As you'll hear from Tom, there came a moment when he decided to cross that same line. He made a few small, but illegal trades based on “Material Non Public Information” MNPI – that is, information that has not gone to the public and if used in a stock trade, can make the trader a lot of money.  In Tom's words, this was “taking some crumbs off the table.”  No one gets hurt. Until…. One day while picking up his dry cleaning, Tom received a tap on the shoulder.  It was the FBI. He was charged with a felony. As part of his arrangement with the authorities, he became “Tipper X” – the FBI's most cooperative witness in Operation Perfect Hedge – the largest insider trading investigation in 25 years.  Tom's efforts led to 80 guilty pleas and convictions – including and eventually, of Raj Rajaratnum of the Galleon Group, one of the largest hedge funds in the world at the time. Tom's story is a cautionary tale.  He wore a wire.  He had to inform on some of his friends and former colleagues.  His felony conviction meant he could not find employment in the career he chose, in spite of his education at the prestigious Wharton School. However, it is also a tale of resilience. Tom now does speaking and training for compliance departments of hedge funds, the FBI and for business and law schools.  He tapped into running and now runs ultra marathons. His story is also the subject of an upcoming documentary. I found myself enthralled in my conversation with Tom. A reason for this is that several years ago, I almost breached a similar ethical line. I was fortunate not to have – but I can't say it never would have happened. I think we all have the potential to inadvertently cause harm and do things we know we shouldn't.  Tom's tale should give us all pause to think about why and how we might not do the right thing – and how to avoid that.  Show notes: Tom's website: www.tipperx.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamtipperx On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtipperx On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hardin-0952324 Article in the Wall Street Journal “'Tipper X' Hangs over Galleon” - http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703672104574654693200452698 Story on Tom's sentencing in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/business/dealbook/onetime-mystery-informant-in-galleon-insider-trading-case-to-be-sentenced.html The Galleon Group: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galleon_Group Tom on the Rich Roll Podcast: https://www.richroll.com/podcast/tipperx/ Dan Ariely: www.danariely.com Finding Ultra by Rich Roll Eat and Run by Scott Jurek  _________________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe  

What does it take to set a world record for cycling the largest distance in one month? Meet this week's guest, André Goeritz. André is an artist and an ultra endurance cyclist. Last year, he set the world record for the highest mileage cycled in one month – 6,679.8 miles or 10,750 kilometres. What goes into doing something like that and why would anyone attempt it? It's not for the money (there isn't any in this endeavour) or fame (apart from within the ultra cycling community).  As with my other conversations with people who have achieved something epic, this one is about much more than cycling. It's really a deeper conversation about venturing into the unknown. André is a fascinating guy. He was born in Germany, grew up in the UK and has lived in the United States for the past several years. He has worked on a cruise shop, dabbled as a professional body builder and studied fine arts. His journey has been non-linear and along the way, he has overcome many challenges. In many ways, his world record-setting ride was a microcosm of how he approaches life. In this conversation we get into: “Re-inventing” yourself – can one really do this?; Overcoming obstacles; Cycling – how André got into the sport and what led him to ultra distances; His world record attempt – how he prepared, the challenges he faced (there were many!), his motivation for this, strategy and tactics; Nutrition – André is a vegan and he has some thoughts on this in terms of endurance athletics, as well as overall wellbeing; Mental strength and mindset; Tackling the unknown, taking risks and dealing with uncertainty; The arts and the art work he is currently doing; Lots more! This was a fabulous conversation that I am sure you will all enjoy! Show notes: André's blog: http://andregoeritz.blogspot.co.uk/ André on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/4823140 The HAMR (Highest Annual Mileage Record) 30 day record - http://www.ultracycling.com/wp_news/?p=1088 The 80/10/10 diet - https://www.amazon.co.uk/80-10-Diet-Balancing-Luscious/dp/1893831248/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485120005&sr=8-1&keywords=80+10+10 The China Study - https://www.amazon.co.uk/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485120030&sr=8-1&keywords=china+study ___________________________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe

What happens when the world of science fiction meets science fact, particularly human meeting machine? We are getting ever closer to such a world. This raises all kinds of interesting questions around the risks new technologies like genetic engineering pose, ethical and political issues, and even questions around what it means to be human. In fact, there is an entire movement dedicated to advancing the human condition through technology. It's called transhumanism, and we are going to hear more and more about it over the coming years. This week we take a look at this fascinating movement. My guest this week is videographer and editor Ford Fischer. He is also the co-founder of an independent media site called www.news2share.com. Ford is embarking on a project to understand this movement from an independent, grass-roots perspective via a documentary called "Transhuman".  You can find out more and support his indiegogo campaign here - http://news2share.com/start/2016/11/28/news2share-to-produce-transhuman-a-documentary/  We have an enthralling conversation that covers, among other things: What Transhumanism is and comprises; The current state of technology around transhumanist goals - super intelligence, super wellness, and super longevity: Genetic engineering Body hacking Life extension Singularity - i.e. uploading our conscious onto a computer Risks associated with these technologies; The political dimension of transhumanism - there is even a Transhumanist Party whose leader, Zoltan Istvan is an advisor to Ford's documentary; Transhuman: A Documentary and how you can support it; Loads more! Show notes: Support Transhuman: A Documentary on Indiegogo - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/transhuman-a-documentary-news-film#/  More on the documentary and its rationale - http://news2share.com/start/2016/12/13/why-we-need-to-start-reporting-on-transhumanism/  www.news2share.com Ford on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FordFischer  Ford on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fordf?fref=ts  The Transhumanist Party and Zoltan Istvan: http://www.zoltanistvan.com/TranshumanistParty.html  Essay by Nick Bostrom "Why I Want to be a Posthuman When I Grow Up": http://www.nickbostrom.com/posthuman.pdf  CRISPR: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CRISPR  The Overton Window: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_window  My conversation with Michele Battle Fischer, a co-producer of Transhuman: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/08/24/episode-20-michele-battle-fisher-systems-thinking-uncertainty-public-health-policy-course-puffins/  __________________ Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe

  Why is our first episode of 2017 part 2 of the “best” of 2016? Because as many of us are looking to make some changes, take some risks, or become more resilient, many of our 2016 conversations have featured some great insights and perspectives that can help. And as a side note and a tip on the practice of New Year's resolutions: start small.  This episode is designed for you to dip in and out of as you see fit (although nothing wrong with listening to it in its entirety in one sitting!). It features clips from the following episodes: Ep. 1 with Master Tammy Parlour: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/01/24/the-all-things-risk-podcast-is-now-live/ Ep. 2 with Martian Cioana: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/02/02/the-all-things-risk-podcast-episode-2-with-ultra-endurance-cyclist-martian-cioana-is-now-live/ Ep. 3 with Laura Dal Farra: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/02/16/20160216ep-3-laura-dal-farra/ Ep. 5 with Tarran Kent-Hume: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/03/09/ep-5-tarran-kent-hume-kayaking-the-amazon-facing-fears-and-chasing-dreams/ Ep. 7 with Robert Earl Stewart: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/04/05/episode-7-robert-earl-stewart-writing-running-poetry-and-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-rpwa/ Ep. 9 with Luke Tyburski: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/04/27/ep-9-luke-tyburski-taking-risks-battling-depression-and-becoming-the-ultimate-triathlete/ Ep. 11 with Anna Glover: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/05/10/episode-11-ms-anna-glover-creativity-risk-the-performing-arts-and-how-to-let-your-path-find-you/ Ep. 15 with Faisal Hoque: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/07/06/episode-15-faisal-hoque-entrepreneurship-resilience-and-surviving-to-thrive/ Ep. 16 with Hayden Lee: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/07/06/ep-16-hayden-lee-travel-pure-uncertainty-and-near-death-stories/ Ep. 18 with Laura Bingham: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/07/30/ep-18-laura-bingham-cycling-across-south-america-with-no-money/ Ep. 19 with Hari Kalymnios: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/08/11/ep-19-hari-kalymnios-health-leadership-and-becoming-super-human/ Ep. 22 with Drew Taddia: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/09/13/ep-22-drew-taddia-professional-athlete-wellness-warrior/ Ep. 26 with Anke Herrmann: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/10/18/ep-26-anke-herrmann-going-walls-embracing-uncertainty-flamenco/ Ep. 27 with Jonathan Pritchard: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/11/01/ep-27-jonathan-pritchard/ Ep. 28 with Kayt Sukel: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/11/08/ep-28-kayt-sukel-art-risk/ Ep. 30 with Nicholas McCarthy: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/11/21/ep-30-nicholas-mccarthy-one-handed-concert/ Ep. 31 with Sean Douglas: http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/2016/11/29/ep-31-sean-douglas-rock-bottom-resilience-coach/ __________________ Did you like this episode? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe