Podcasts about uncertainty experts

What if you could take control of those anxious emotions that come up when work and life become uncertain? In this episode we are working to understand the world of uncertainty in leadership and life with renowned cognitive scientist and expert in emotional intelligence, Katherine Templar Lewis. This episode unpacks the profound impact of uncertainty on leadership and how leveraging it can lead to innovation, enhanced decision-making, and stronger team dynamics.Guest Bio: Katherine Templar Lewis is the chief scientist at the Uncertainty Experts, founder of the All Women Neuroscience Studio and Labs King Studios, and leads the science on the groundbreaking interactive course, the Uncertainty Experiment. Her passion for unlocking human potential is rooted in her personal experiences with anxiety and imposter syndrome.Key Discussion Points:Evolving Leadership Models:The necessity of shifting traditional leadership frameworks to better navigate today's rapidly changing global landscape.How leaders can facilitate open-mindedness and innovative decision-making within their teams.Emotional Intelligence in Leadership:The critical role of emotional awareness and regulation in decision-making processes.Techniques for improving emotional intelligence, such as breath work and interoception.Overcoming the Fear of Uncertainty:Reframing uncertainty as an opportunity rather than something to fear.The importance of identifying and overcoming safety behaviors that limit potential.The "Tolerance of Uncertainty Scale":Understanding and measuring individuals' emotional reactions to uncertainty.Tools and exercises, such as positive affirmations and envisioning positive outcomes, to enhance tolerance of uncertainty.Psychological Safety and Empathy:Creating a psychologically safe environment where team members feel empowered to share ideas without judgment.Enhancing empathy to improve team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.Personal Reflections:Katherine shares her journey of managing anxiety and imposter syndrome, offering insights into how these experiences shaped her research and approach to leadership.The significance of admitting uncertainty and the power of collective problem-solving in fostering trust within a team.Take-Aways:Embracing uncertainty and vulnerability is not a sign of weakness but a path to growth, innovation, and stronger leadership.Leaders equipped with high emotional intelligence and empathy are better positioned to navigate complex and uncertain situations.By acknowledging and managing uncertainty, leaders can foster a supportive and collaborative environment conducive to creativity and effective decision-making.Connect & Subscribe:Follow Katherine Templar Lewis on LinkedIn and Instagram: @TheUncertaintyExpertsVisit uncertaintyexperts.comFor more information and resources.Subscribe to Shedding the Corporate Bitch on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Watch visual content from the podcast on the Shedding the Bitch YouTube channelEnhance your leadership skills with Bernadette Boas's coaching services at balloffirecoaching.com.Join us for this poweSupport the show

What if you could take control of those anxious emotions that come up when work and life become uncertain? In this episode we are working to understand the world of uncertainty in leadership and life with renowned cognitive scientist and expert in emotional intelligence, Katherine Templar Lewis. This episode unpacks the profound impact of uncertainty on leadership and how leveraging it can lead to innovation, enhanced decision-making, and stronger team dynamics.Guest Bio: Katherine Templar Lewis is the chief scientist at the Uncertainty Experts, founder of the All Women Neuroscience Studio and Labs King Studios, and leads the science on the groundbreaking interactive course, the Uncertainty Experiment. Her passion for unlocking human potential is rooted in her personal experiences with anxiety and imposter syndrome.Key Discussion Points:Evolving Leadership Models:The necessity of shifting traditional leadership frameworks to better navigate today's rapidly changing global landscape.How leaders can facilitate open-mindedness and innovative decision-making within their teams.Emotional Intelligence in Leadership:The critical role of emotional awareness and regulation in decision-making processes.Techniques for improving emotional intelligence, such as breath work and interoception.Overcoming the Fear of Uncertainty:Reframing uncertainty as an opportunity rather than something to fear.The importance of identifying and overcoming safety behaviors that limit potential.The "Tolerance of Uncertainty Scale":Understanding and measuring individuals' emotional reactions to uncertainty.Tools and exercises, such as positive affirmations and envisioning positive outcomes, to enhance tolerance of uncertainty.Psychological Safety and Empathy:Creating a psychologically safe environment where team members feel empowered to share ideas without judgment.Enhancing empathy to improve team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.Personal Reflections:Katherine shares her journey of managing anxiety and imposter syndrome, offering insights into how these experiences shaped her research and approach to leadership.The significance of admitting uncertainty and the power of collective problem-solving in fostering trust within a team.Take-Aways:Embracing uncertainty and vulnerability is not a sign of weakness but a path to growth, innovation, and stronger leadership.Leaders equipped with high emotional intelligence and empathy are better positioned to navigate complex and uncertain situations.By acknowledging and managing uncertainty, leaders can foster a supportive and collaborative environment conducive to creativity and effective decision-making.Connect & Subscribe:Follow Katherine Templar Lewis on LinkedIn and Instagram: @TheUncertaintyExpertsVisit uncertaintyexperts.comFor more information and resources.Subscribe to Shedding the Corporate Bitch on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Watch visual content from the podcast on the Shedding the Bitch YouTube channelEnhance your leadership skills with Bernadette Boas's coaching services at balloffirecoaching.com.Join us for this poweSupport the show

Taking the entrepreneurial path requires taking risks. And the rewards we'll encounter are never certain.The choices we make create real consequences for our livelihood. And it can be hard to get over the feeling that we're imposters as we face the uncertainty over whether we've made the right ones.This episode features an enlightening story – the personal and entrepreneurial journey of Sam Conniff, author and founder of Uncertainty Experts.As someone who previously struggled with imposter syndrome, today he stands as a passionate advocate for embracing and mastering uncertainty.This episode follows Sam's journey of building a startup, learn how he studied a global need – the universal discomfort with uncertainty – and created a lucrative business out of it.LinksJoin the conversation liveBecome a member of the Happy Startup SchoolJoin the next Vision 20/20 cohort

This week on The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we spoke to Sam Conniff, author of Be More Pirate and Creator of Uncertainty Experts. Sam is an expert in uncertainty and dedicated to helping people navigate change and turn fear into opportunity. Sam's mission is to equip people with the tools needed to not just thrive in an uncertain society, but to drive innovation, seize opportunities and lead others to become Uncertainty Experts themselves. Sam is the author of the international best-seller and "modern life-bible" Be More Pirate. He was Co-Founder of Livity, the multi-award-winning social enterprise and youth-led creative Network, Co-founder of Digify Africa, and Co-Founder of Don't panic, the original activist and Bafta-winning content studio. Sam has won Entrepreneur of the year, Agency of the Year, The Queens Award and many others. Sam Conniff discusses how embracing pirate-like qualities can enable change and growth. He argues that unspoken rules and personal biases often hold people back, and that pirates represent a fascinating set of role models for today's society. The conversation explores the changing nature of work, with a focus on the desire for flexibility and freedom. Zoe and Jo share their experiences as entrepreneurs and discuss the impact of the pandemic on traditional industries. The speakers discuss the human struggle with uncertainty, and how embracing uncertainty can be liberating. They explore techniques for overcoming fear responses and building confidence in uncertain environments. The episode covers how the brain processes uncertainty and makes predictions, and how tools like vision boards can help prime the brain for growth and success. The speakers also share advice from a former smuggler on managing uncertainty. Overall, the episode provides insights on challenging limiting beliefs, embracing change, and developing strategies to navigate uncertainty in both personal and professional contexts. ----------------------------------------------- Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

"I've never met anyone who knew what they were doing; we're all just making it up." Host: Michael Dargie, THEREBELREBELPODCAST.COM Guest: Sam Conniff, THEUNCERTAINTYEXPERTS.COM In this episode of The RebelRebel Podcast, host Michael Dean Dargie sits down with the audacious and insightful Sam Conniff, author of "Be More Pirate." From the sunny streets of South London to the historical pockets of Peckham Rye, Sam takes listeners on an enlightening journey through his unique perspective on life, leadership, and the power of rebellion. Sam opens up about his personal struggles and triumphs, revealing how he found clarity in uncertain times and the driving force behind his mission to encourage others to embrace their inner pirate. His book, "Be More Pirate," serves as a manifesto for those looking to break free from societal constraints and redefine success on their own terms. The conversation delves into the historical roots of piracy, highlighting how these rule-breakers of the past can serve as modern-day role models for professional and personal rule-breaking. Sam passionately discusses the importance of interoception, the eighth sense, and how it can guide individuals through the choppy waters of uncertainty. Listeners are treated to an array of fascinating stories, from the strategic retreats of Queen Elizabeth I to the rebellious acts of Golden Age pirates, and how these historical narratives can inspire contemporary acts of courage and innovation. Sam also shares insights from his current work, leading the world's largest research study into the human impact of uncertainty, offering practical advice on how to harness this often-daunting force for positive change. Whether you're a seasoned rebel or a pirate in waiting, this episode is packed with wisdom, humour, and actionable insights that will leave you inspired to chart your own course. Cool Things Sam Says "Interoception will be your ability to navigate by running your fingers in the water and feeling the currents." "The change we need won't come from the places it's supposed to; it requires professional rule-breaking." "When you realize there's no singular right, it becomes a terrifying and liberating place to live." "I've never met anyone who knew what they were doing; we're all just making it up." Episode Highlights Sam Conniff's journey from uncertainty to clarity. The historical significance and modern-day relevance of piracy. The concept of interoception and its role in navigating uncertainty. Sam's work with the Uncertainty Experts and its impact on individuals and organizations. Practical advice for rebels and pirates in waiting. Links from Episode Sam Conniff website: [samconniff.com](https://www.samconniff.com/) Sam Conniff's book: [Be More Pirate](https://bemorepirate.com) Uncertainty Experts: [uncertaintyexperts.com](https://uncertaintyexperts.com) Michael Dargie: [MichaelDargie.com](https://michaeldargie.com)

Uncertainty. Many of us fear it, and yet it's an unavoidable part of being human.So how can we learn to understand uncertainty a little better and harness the opportunities it brings for self awareness and growth?In this week's episode we're joined by Sam Conniff, award-winning social entrepreneur, author, and the founder of The Uncertainty Experts. We dive deep into the heart of uncertainty, learning from Sam about innovative tools and strategies to help individuals and organisations not just cope with, but thrive in uncertain times.Sam openly shares his own personal journey behind developing “The Uncertainty Experts," and reveals key insights from his research - as well as offering practical advice to navigate the unknown.So, whether you're facing uncertainty in your career, dealing with personal challenges, or simply curious about how to turn unpredictability into opportunity, this episode is for you.To join the next cohort of the Uncertainty Experts programme, starting 4th June 2024, sign up below for your discounted ticket:https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com/a/2147867224/a8dzyowK Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

As a founder, uncertainty is the air you breathe. Sam Conniff, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and co-creator of the Uncertainty Experts, shares his invaluable insights and strategies for navigating the unknown and transforming your relationship with risk. Drawing from his experience and the Uncertainty Experts program, Conniff breaks down the mental models and techniques that can help you find stillness and comfort in the face of uncertainty—and reveals how anyone can build their uncertainty tolerance and thrive in the chaos. … Promo Uncertainty Experts Use this link to get 25% off when you join the Uncertainty Experts experience: https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com/offers/kCVosyU9/checkout?coupon_code=SECRETLEADERS Start by measuring your uncertainty tolerance: https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com/quiz Check out the research behind it all Here and Here Sponsors Vanta - get 20% off security certifications like ISO27001 and SOC2: https://vanta.com/secretleaders Personio - all in one HR platform: https://personio.com/secretleaders -- Newsletter Sign up here: https://secretleaders.email/. You can find our historic newsletters here: https://www.secretleaders.com/episodes.

In this episode I'm joined by human scientist and Uncertainty Expert, Katherine Templar Lewis. As a human scientist Katherine's work spans behavioural psychology, neuroscience, neuroaesthetics and cognition. Over the past few years Katherine has partnered with Sam Conniff to create the Uncertainty Experts, a programme designed to help build resilience and tools to navigate uncertainty. In this episode Katherine shares her knowledge on uncertainty, how our gut instinct is a super power, and how learning to journey with uncertainty brings about huge opportunities.  Discover more about Uncertainty Experts Website: https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com/  Discover more about Lizzie;  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-benton/  https://libertymind.co.uk/  This season is supporting Teal Around the World;  https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/  https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTATWHybridConference?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer 

In this podcast, we managed to get the authors of some amazing books in the same place, at the same time, after much wrangling! Jon Alexander and Sam Conniff join James Eves and Michelle Minnikin. We talk about: Realising the limitations of power and influence in creating positive change. Consumerism, disillusionment, and finding a new story.  Embracing uncertainty and collaboration in leadership. Ideas, teapots, and democratising workplace innovation. Jon Alexander is the author of CITIZENS: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us - a book that seeks to reframe the moment in time we're living in as one of huge civic opportunity, not just crisis and collapse, and in doing so opens up a world of possibility for organisations and leaders across sectors and across the world. He also co-founded the New Citizenship Project, a strategy and innovation consultancy that aims to shift the dominant story of the individual in society from Consumer to Citizen.  Jon's Links - https://www.jonalexander.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-alexander-11b66345/   Sam Conniff is the author of Be More Pirate and co-author of How to be more Pirate. His current passion is his social experiment - Uncertainty Experts. His work revolves around: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity Inspiring Innovative Leadership And Navigating Change; Making & Breaking Rules Sam's Links - https://www.samconniff.com/links https://www.linkedin.com/in/samconniff  We've also bagged a 15% off discount code for our community with the code UFWPOD -Unf*cking Work x Uncertainty Experts   You can also watch this podcast on Youtube - Watch this on youtube - https://youtu.be/EZFB8Cg4Nck   Find out more about us at www.workpirates.com 

In this episode, I chatted with Sam Conniff, the creator of Uncertainty Experts. We dove deep into why it's so crucial to acknowledge and handle life's uncertainties. Sam also shared his unique approach to understanding uncertainty. One of the highlights was learning about his partnership with a science lab focused on making more thoughtful choices during unpredictable times.Topics mentioned:[00:01:41] Coping with uncertainty.[00:04:22] Uncertainty Expert framework.[00:07:00] Taking risks in marketing.[00:10:00] Dealing with uncertainty.[00:13:39] Framework for uncertainty.[00:16:21] Getting past fear, fog, and stasis.[00:19:11] Uncertainty tolerance.[00:22:40] Emotional regulation in uncertainty.[00:26:10] Gut instinct and intuition.[00:28:01] Embodied cognition and intuition.[00:31:10] Marketing under extreme pressure.[00:34:19] Conviction narrative theory.[00:37:25] Overcoming negative thoughts.[00:40:31] Embracing uncertainty.[00:44:38] Overcoming adversity.[00:47:19] Overcoming negativity bias.[00:50:57] Connection: the key to getting unstuck.[00:53:43] Connection and its importance.[00:56:54] Negative space of advertising.[01:02:31] Importance of language in marketing.[01:03:06] Marketing as a force for good.Resources mentioned:The Uncertainty ExpertBe More PirateCentre for the Study of Decision-Making Uncertainty***→ Join 14,000+ weirdos who learn to stand the f*ck out with my daily (Mon-Fri) emails: everyonehatesmarketers.com→ See my pretty face on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/→ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3p4wL4r→ Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEF1qovZZiaP1iRtxGARoFinally...If you're curious about putting your brand in front of my 14,000+ daily newsletter subscribers and/or podcast listeners, email me: louis@everyonehatesmarketers.com

Today we are talking with Sam Conniff.  To our listeners Sam is probably best known as the author of Be More Pirate, which he calls a love letter to change-makers and rule-breakers. But Sam has so much more on his list of accomplishments, from co-founding the youth-led, purpose-driven, multi-multi-award-winning social enterprising marketing agency Livity, to Digify Africa, Live Magazine, somehwereto, Dont Panic, Dubplate Drama, and Uncertainty Experts (which after taking the online quiz I now know I have a low tolerance to uncertainty), Sam has been out in the world creating good trouble and leading many a social rebellions.  We are so excited to finally be chatting with Sam, our OG pirate captain, today on the 100th episode of Pirate Living Podcast, which only seems fitting since Be More Pirate has been our inspiration not only for this podcast and everything it stands for, but for the changes that we have both made to chart our own courses in life.  To learn more about Sam visit: Website: https://www.samconniff.com/ Instagram: @samconniff To find out your Uncertainty Tolerance go here: ⁠https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com/uncertainty-test⁠ Buy Be More Pirate: Or How to Take on the World and Win and How to: Be More Pirate on Amazon or through bookshop.org * * * If you are enjoying Pirate Living Podcast and all the content we bring to you each week, you can support us and buy us a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pirateliving⁠⁠⁠⁠. Other ways you can show your support:  Subscribe/Follow Pirate Living Podcast, Rate and Review our show, Share the podcast with your friends Grab your Pirate Living Guidebook to Start Your Pirate Life here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/9817705/e9d00fd5eafd109a68b9eb4381f9d981c86f164f⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@piratelivingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up with the latest episodes, awesome guests, and bonus clips. Pop in and say hi, we love chatting with fellow pirates.  You can also reach out to us to learn more about our individual and group coaching programs.  Ask Caron about her online nutrition program and the in person programs she's creating for teens.  For the little pirates in your life, check out Kristin's Books ⁠⁠⁠⁠Abracadabra I Know What to Do⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠My Words Are My Wand⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠My Wins Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or her Emotions Toolkit at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kristinjoycoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.  And keep creating good trouble. To show your pirate spirit and create good trouble, visit our merch shops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pirate Living Podcast Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TeePublic

This is a replay episode. I have two very exciting guests for you today, the brilliant Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis, who are here to talk all about uncertainty, a theme that feels especially prominent right now. Life is uncertain and it feels so difficult to deal with. In this episode we are discussing their brand new project The Uncertainty Experts, a powerful three-part interactive documentary scientifically proven to reduce our fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem-solving. In our conversation we discuss all these things, how this new research is pushing the conversation on resilience forwards, practical tools to help us deal with uncertainty (in one of the most uncertain times in history) — I felt so energised after this conversation and I hope you do too. If you are intrigued to learn more, make sure to reserve your seats on the Uncertainty Experts website, you'll join thousands virtually for an immersive experience, scientifically proven to reduce anxiety. https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com/My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannonBooks mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcastTwitter: Twitter.com/emmagannonInstagram: Instagram.com/emmagannonuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Sam Conniff, the author of Be More Pirate, creator of Uncertainty Experts and stand-up comedian. I speak to Sam about what marketers can learn from the pirates (which is a genuinely interesting look back in time), how we can deal with uncertain times and find out what his best joke is in his new hobby, stand-up comedy.To win a copy of Sam's book, you just have to guess the number of books he's sold. Send me a message on LinkedIn with your guess.What we covered:  Why hot pink is the colour of a punk rebellion  Creating a challenger brand pirate operation inside a large soft drink company  The fear and loneliness of the challenger  Why piracy inspired a book about being an entrepreneur  How today is like the golden age of privacy  The forward thinking nature of Piracy that are relevant today  How piracy is a creative rebellion  Pioneering fair pay, equal relationships, insurance scheme, democratic process  How the pirate flag became the worlds first super brand  How ‘surrender or die' was a very effective strap line  Protecting the pirate brand guidelines  The power of shared values in victory  What do you do with no money  Why values based results never materialised  How fear drives decision making  Navigating yourself off the map  The pirates that work in the Navy  How the pirate code ensured strong accountability  The role of advertising in a post consumer society  The fantasy of the ‘business plan' compared to lived values  What are you willing to fight for?  The best modern day pirates  How pirates end up becoming the navy  Turning land-fill firehoses into luxury items  The 5 Pirate Principles also known as the 5 ‘Rrrrr's'  The upheaval that led to becoming an expert on Uncertainty  What you can learn from gang members in prison  How the pandemic was predictable  The truth in most situations is ‘I don't know'  There is discovery in doubt  The profound impact of increasing your uncertainty tolerance  Sam shares a surprising new talent

We all have moments of uncertainty in our life, even in our day to day. IN today's show we talk with Sam Conniff on how we can deal with uncertainty and push through to get things done. Sam is most recently the Creator of Uncertainty Experts, a unique hybrid of online learning, interactive documentary and psychological intervention.  He is the author of the international best-seller and "modern life-bible" Be More Pirate.    Sam Conniff Website Sam Conniff Instagram   Thank you so much for listening and checking out this episode of The Ideal Day Podcast.You can also check us out on Instagram @youridealday

This week’s conversation is a deep dive into a sensation we all know well, but often fail to truly understand- uncertainty. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis, otherwise known as The Uncertainty Experts, who, as their name would suggest, are some of the leading authorities on the … Continue reading "How to turn Uncertainty into a superpower – with Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis"

This week's guest is Katherine Lewis, a creative scientist with a diverse background across genetics, psychology, neuroscience - and drama!  Katherine has always been passionate about creativity and science in equal measure and is on a mission to prove that when the two co-exist, amazing things can happen.  Alongside her work in academia and the media, Katherine is also the founder of Kinda Studios, a female-led studio colliding art and play with neuroscience to explore what lies beyond the horizon of human experience. An interdisciplinary at her core, Katherine is always turning her incredible mind to various projects. Her latest work - and something we talk a lot about in this episode - is her involvement in The Uncertainty Experts, an online interactive documentary designed to help you develop a new perspective and tools for tackling uncertainty.   In this episode Katherine and Coni discuss: Overcoming our innate fear of uncertainty Techniques to take back control of our thoughts How as founders we can turn uncertainty into a superpower Qualities that make incredible leaders The science behind our thoughts We hope you enjoy. Find out more about Katherine and connect with her: Web: https://uncertaintyexperts.com // https://www.kindastudios.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/katherinetemplarlewis/?hl=es To find out more about this podcast and to nominate a guest visit www.foundflourish.co.uk/podcast. Join the conversation using #bossingitpod and tagging us @foundflourish on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin. More about Found & Flourish can be found here. Connect With The Host Coni Longden-Jefferson https://www.conilj.com https://www.instagram.com/conilj/ https://twitter.com/cljwrites https://www.linkedin.com/in/coni-longden-jefferson-15b0b163/

The unknown can be scary and anxiety driving. These can in turn can hamper our ability to problem solve and make good decisions. So, how can we learn to deal with uncertainty? Sam is partway through a world-first experiment into how to increase Uncertainty Tolerance. This talk is both an insight into how revolutionary ideas can be borne from uncertainty, and key insights, results and takeaways from the experiment itself.

He's a pirate and a whole lot more besides, Season Three of Mouthwash kicks off with the big one…uncertainty. How do you get better with what's coming at you that you don't know? Sam's been busy during the pandemic on an amazing project that is soon open to the public. Come and find out more, get a sneak peek and find out why millions of people listen to and follow Sam. ABOUT SAM (@samconniff)Author of the bestselling ‘Be More Pirate' and now Director/Creator of the ‘Uncertainty Experts'; the powerful three-part interactive documentary scientifically proven to reduce our fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem-solving, Sam is no stranger to facing fears head-on. Find out more about the Uncertainty Experts here and buy ‘Be More Pirate' here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Conniff is the best selling author of "Be More Pirate" and the creator of "The Uncertainty Experts", an interactive, a powerful three-part interactive documentary proven to reduce fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem solving. Dive in with us in Part 2 of a two part interview where we discuss the the importance of challenging the norms and speaking your mind. Note: this video is not sponsored. Uncertainty Experts https://uncertaintyexperts.com/ Be More Pirate https://www.bemorepirate.com/ Sam Conniff https://www.samconniff.com/

In the final episode of this series of Ask The Expert, Helen and Sarah talks to entrepreneurs and authors Bianca Miller Cole and Byron Cole. In the conversation they discuss how to think about and approach success at work and how mindset and motivation have enabled them to succeed in their career.This Ask the Expert series is supported by the Uncertainty Experts. You can find out more and sign up to be part of series one here: https://uncertaintyexperts.com/. Listeners can use the code 'Squiggly' to get a discount on tickets.To download the PodSheet for this episode, head to https://www.amazingif.com/listen/To sign-up for PodMail, our weekly summary of tools and catch-up on PodPlus head to https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmailFor questions, feedback or just to say hello, you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we are joined by the amazing Sam Conniff, writer, director, producer and professional rule breaker! Sam is something of a monumental plate spinner, juggling his time being the Author of best-selling "modern life-bible" Be More Pirate, plus spreading himself across  various writer / producer / directing roles including Uncertainty Experts which is an immersive experience scientifically proven over three hour-long episodes to convert fear, fog and stasis into action, creativity and trust.This episode is a deep dive into how businesses and agencies can - and should - focus on social innovation to drive growth as well as, of course, how we can all be more pirate.Through this podcast we discuss:Why business needs to focus on social innovation inside and outsideHow to create an interactive experienceTechniques that agencies can utilise to become more innovativeProactively taking on changeThe power of breaking stereotypesLinks & ReferencesKatie Street: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestreet/Sam Conniff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samconniff/ Get tickets to The Uncertainty Experts: https://theuncertaintyexperts.uscreen.io/pages/buy Series 5 of Word on the Street is sponsored by Tanba, The Agency New Business Academy, is a brand-new initiative aimed at equipping agencies of all sizes with the knowledge, content, partnerships and opportunities needed to accelerate agency growth by optimising their new business 'engine'. Tanba is an on-demand and affordable solution for agencies looking to upskill their team via training courses, content and insights delivered by our panel of industry experts, leaders, and partners.   The academy is all about empowering agency teams to get noticed, attract opportunities, increase conversion rates, and reduce the costs associated with the sales process. Visit https://tanba.io/ to find out more and start empowering your agency. Series 5 of Word on the Street is sponsored by Tanba, The Agency New Business Academy, is a brand-new initiative aimed at equipping agencies of all sizes with the knowledge, content, partnerships and opportunities needed to accelerate agency growth by optimising their new business 'engine'. Tanba is an on-demand and affordable solution for agencies looking to upskill their team via training courses, content and insights delivered by our panel of industry experts, leaders, and partners.   The academy is all about empowering agency teams to get noticed, attract opportunities, increase conversion rates, and reduce the costs associated with the sales process. Visit https://tanba.io/ to find out more and start empowering your agency.“We're able to do stuff that really does change the world” - Katie Street [16:18]“I've always been very lucky in my agencies to work with incredibly strong and brilliant women” - Sam Conniff [18:09]“There's so many big changes that could come out of everything that has happened” - Katie Street [26:30]“They talked about feeling like they had a sixth sense, they can sense when trouble is coming and they can sense when opportunity is coming” - Sam Conniff [30:14]“The pain of not changing is greater than the pain of change” - Sam Conniff [46:23]“What's the one thing most likely to lead to missed opportunity? Well of course it's a fear of failure” - Sam Conniff [50:48]“What's your business plan? What do you stand for? What is it you're trying to help people with? And why are you trying to help them with that? Lots of Agencies don't know the answer to that” - Katie Street [01:06:57]

This week Sarah talks with world leading expert on all things storytelling Bobette Buster, author of 'Do Story: How to tell your story so the world listens'. In the conversation they discuss the skills we all need to be an effective storyteller, and why becoming one is important in the world of work.This Ask the Expert series is supported by the Uncertainty Experts. You can find out more and sign up to be part of series one here: https://uncertaintyexperts.com/. Listeners can use the code 'Squiggly' to get a discount on tickets.To download the PodSheet for this episode, head to https://www.amazingif.com/listen/To sign-up for PodMail, our weekly summary of tools and catch-up on PodPlus head to https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmailFor questions, feedback or just to say hello, you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam Conniff is a serial social entrepreneur (founder of Livity, Don't Panic). His latest project is called the Uncertainty Experts, a live, interactive documentary that analyses how you deal with uncertain situations. Through this fascinating chat with Sam we uncover how dealing with uncertainty can unlock so much in our lives!

Sam Conniff is the best selling author of "Be More Pirate" and the creator of "The Uncertainty Experts", an interactive, a powerful three-part interactive documentary proven to reduce fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem solving. Dive in with us in Part 1 of a two part interview where we discuss the upside of the unknown. Note: this video is not sponsored. Uncertainty Experts https://uncertaintyexperts.com/ Be More Pirate https://www.bemorepirate.com/ Sam Conniff https://www.samconniff.com/

Sign up to the free TellyCast newsletterOn this week's show Jean Dong of Anglo Chinese format producer Zespa Media on the opportunities remaining for international TV businesses in China, Barry Ryan boss of UK Indies Free@Last and The Format Factory on looking forwards and backwards in the scripted and unscripted industry and Sam Conniff, Writer, Producer and Director on his brand new live immersive documentary series 'The Uncertainty Experts'. They're all in conversation with Boom! PR Justin Crosby.    TellyCast website TellyCast instaTellyCast Twitter TellyCast YouTubeTellyCast is edited by Ian Chambers. Recorded in Cannes.Music by David Turner, lunatrax. Recorded in lockdown March 2020 by David Turner, Will Clark and Justin Crosby. Voiceover by Megan Clark.

This week, Helen and Sarah talk to world renowned leadership expert René Carayol about how we can all develop and demonstrate leadership skills in our day-to-day role. They discuss myths people often make about leadership and how to increase your impact as a leader. This Ask the Expert series is supported by the Uncertainty Experts. You can find out more and sign up to be part of series one here: https://uncertaintyexperts.com/. Listeners can use the code 'Squiggly' to get a discount on tickets.To download the PodSheet for this episode, head to https://www.amazingif.com/listen/To sign-up for PodMail, our weekly summary of tools and catch-up on PodPlus head to https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmailFor questions, feedback or just to say hello, you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Helen talks to lecturer, psychologist and author, Connson Chou Locke about Influence. Together they discuss influence issues and assumptions, whether you can fake it, if you don't feel it and the most effective things you can do to improve how you think, feel and act with influence.This Ask the Expert series is supported by the Uncertainty Experts. You can find out more and sign up to be part of series one here: https://uncertaintyexperts.com/. Listeners can use the code 'Squiggly' to get a discount on tickets.To download the PodSheet for this episode, head to https://www.amazingif.com/listen/To sign-up for PodMail, our weekly summary of tools and catch-up on PodPlus head to https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmailFor questions, feedback or just to say hello, you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Sarah talks with journalist and author of Four Thousand Weeks, time and how to use it, Oliver Burkeman. Together they discuss why we need to redefine our relationship with time, and what makes this so hard. They discuss why some obvious answers to improving how you spend your time don't work and what we can try instead. This Ask the Expert series is supported by the Uncertainty Experts. You can find out more and sign up to be part of series one here: https://uncertaintyexperts.com/. Listeners can use the code 'Squiggly' to get a discount on tickets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the show this week we have the brilliant Sam Conniff. Sam is the author of best-selling "modern life-bible" Be More Pirate or How To Take On The World and Win. Co-Founder of Livity, the multi-award-winning social enterprise and youth-led creative Network. A keynote speaker and a consultant; currently Tate & Lyle, Rolex, Red Bull and Mercedes on sustainability and innovation. And his latest project, The Uncertainty Experts, is a powerful three-part interactive documentary scientifically proven to reduce our fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem-solving. You can find out more at uncertaintyexperts.com and brilliantly Sam has given us an exclusive code for all Power Hour listeners to use - so type in "POWERHOUR" for 25% off. Thanks Sam!The Power Hour podcast gets to know other people's processes to greatness. Join Adrienne as she invites guest speakers from coaches, creatives and innovators to discuss their daily habits and the key to achieving personal success and well-being. Whether you want to build a business, write a book or run a marathon, the Power Hour is going to help you get there faster! You can follow Adrienne on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Outro music by Paul Herbert Music.Produced at Jamz Studio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We start our fourth Ask the Expert series with Sarah talking to writer and all round creator Sam Conniff and scientist Katherine Templar Lewis about Uncertainty. Together they discuss what makes uncertainty so hard for our brains to process and how the unknown stunts our creativity and stalls our progress. Sam and Katherine share the early results of an experiment they've been running to figure out how we can tackle the negative impacts of uncertainty to reduce our anxiety, increase our empathy and improve our decision making.You can find out more about the Uncertainty Experts and sign up to be part of series one here: https://uncertaintyexperts.com/.Listeners can use the code 'Squiggly' to get a discount on tickets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Ctrl Alt Delete, in this short bonus episode, Sam and Katherine from the Uncertainty Experts projects are going to give us a taste of what's in store if you sign up to their three-part immersive documentary experience. In this little taster, we are going to be walked through interoception, a powerful way to sense the inner body from signals beneath the skin, but I'll let the guests explain properly what it is and show us how powerful our minds are. I hope you enjoy and see below a link to get your tickets for the full thing!Sign up here, grab your tickets before they run out: https://theuncertaintyexperts.uscreen.io/pages/buyMore info on The Uncertainty Experts: https://uncertaintyexperts.com/Follow Sam here: https://www.instagram.com/samconniff/?hl=enFollow Katherine here: https://www.instagram.com/katherinetemplarlewis/?hl=en See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Ctrl Alt Delete! I have two very exciting guests for you today, the brilliant Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis, who are here to talk all about uncertainty, a theme that feels especially prominent right now. In this episode we are discussing their brand new project The Uncertainty Experts, a powerful three-part interactive documentary scientifically proven to reduce our fear of the unknown, reduce anxiety, increase empathy and improve decision-making and problem-solving. In our conversation we discuss all these things, how this new research is pushing the conversation on resilience forwards, practical tools to help us deal with uncertainty (in one of the most uncertain times in history) — I felt so energised after this conversation and I hope you do too. If you are intrigued to learn more, make sure to reserve your seats on the Uncertainty Experts website, you'll join thousands virtually for an immersive experience, scientifically proven to reduce anxiety. I am personally super excited about this and have got my tickets, I've included the link to purchase your tickets in the shownotes - you can select a time that works for you in November and have three viewing sessions put into your diary at times that suit you. Enjoy the episode, I learned so much from this one!Grab your tickets before they run out: https://theuncertaintyexperts.uscreen.io/pages/buyMore info on The Uncertainty Experts: https://uncertaintyexperts.com/Follow Sam here: https://www.instagram.com/samconniff/?hl=enFollow Katherine here: https://www.instagram.com/katherinetemplarlewis/?hl=en**This episode is in paid partnership with The Uncertainty Experts** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam shares the #Uncertainty Expert project and helps us come to terms with not knowing or being able to predict the future....!Find out more here: https://uncertaintyexperts.co.uk/