The Curious Advantage Podcast
About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how the power of curiosity drives success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities. The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham. To speak with Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and/or Garrick Jones, or for PR Enquiries, Speaking Engagements or any other request, contact us at info@curiousadvantage.com or Jessica.wickham@curiousadvantage.com About The Curious Advantage The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon The Curious Advantage Audiobook is now available on audible About the Authors PAUL ASHCROFT Paul is the Co-Founder & Partner at Ludic Group, Author of the Book ‘ALIVE: Digital Humans and Their Organizations’, Author of The Curious Advantage, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator. SIMON BROWN Simon is the Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, Talent, Author of The Curious Advantage Keynote Speaker, Facilitator and Senior Fellow. GARRICK JONES Co-Founder and Partner at Ludic Group, Author of the Book ‘ALIVE: Digital Humans and Their Organizations’, Author of The Curious Advantage, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator.
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#82 Curious About Learning, Curiosity, AI, Leadership, Talent & Women in Leadership
"L&D is dead - Long Live Learning" In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft speak with Dr. Serena Gonsalves-Fersch, Global Head of Talent at SoftwareOne, to explore the intersection of curiosity, learning, leadership, and the future of work. Together, they unpack: The evolution of
#81 Weight Loss, Ozempic, and the End of Calorie Counting? A Conversation with Dr. Giles Yeo (Geneticist, University of Cambridge Professor, Author)
What really drives the way we eat? In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones are joined by Dr. Giles Yeo—geneticist, author, and professor at the University of Cambridge to explore the science behind appetite, genetics, and weight loss. Dr. Giles Yeo explains how ou
"AI needs humans as much as we need AI" - Alexia Cambon In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft, and Garrick Jones are joined by Alexia Cambon, Senior Director of Research at Microsoft, to explore how AI is reshaping the workplace and what it means to be a Frontier Firm. The discuss
#79 Imagining the Future - Where Sci-Fi Meets Curiosity with Ari Popper (Founder & CEO, SciFutures)
In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft speak with Ari Popper, Founder & CEO of SciFutures, to explore the intersection of science fiction, innovation, and leadership. Ari shares his journey from experiencing a midlife crisis to founding SciFutures, where he helps organizations e
#78 Curious About How Workshops Can Boost Team Culture with Alison Coward (Founder, Bracket)
In this episode of the Curious Advantage podcast, Alison Coward discusses the concept of workshop culture and its significance in fostering collaboration and creativity within teams. She shares her journey from the creative industries to becoming a facilitator and author, emphasizing the importance of intentional colla
#77 The Experience Machine - Is Reality All in Your Head? with Andy Clark (Cognitive Philosopher)
What if your brain isn’t just reacting to the world, but actually helping to create it? In this episode, Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones are joined by world-renowned cognitive philosopher Andy Clark to explore the fascinating ideas behind his latest book, The Experience Machine. Together, they dive into how the brain a
