Most people think of the circular economy as recycling, plastic bans, or just a trendy sustainability buzzword. But it’s much bigger than that. Circularity is quietly transforming how companies design products, develop strategy, and even measure profitability.

This episode explores the origins of circular thinking—from Kenneth Boulding’s “Spaceship Earth” concept in the 1960s to contemporary boardroom strategies. It discusses why governments, investors, and businesses are all turning to circular models, and what this shift means for leadership, transformation, and the future of capitalism itself.

If traditional linear growth was about extraction, circular growth is about regeneration. And the businesses that adapt first may be the ones that win big and define the next economy.

We often hear that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” But what if the question we’re not asking is: what eats culture?

This episode discusses a compelling idea: culture rarely drives change on its own. Instead, it follows power. Whether in politics, markets, or organisations, the beliefs, norms, and behaviours we call “culture” tend to adapt to whoever holds authority and shapes incentives.

If you are in the process of transforming an organisation, navigating political upheaval, or wondering why “culture change” is so hard, this episode charts the forces and signals that really move the needle.

Why do a few things — or people — seem to shape everything else?

This episode is about the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. It’s more than a productivity tip — it’s a powerful lens for understanding imbalance, leverage, and transformation across systems.

From politics and business to digital platforms and global power, small actors often have outsized influence. But how reliable is this rule? And what happens when we mistake concentration for stability?

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