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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This episode discusses a big-picture idea with practical relevance: history doesn’t just move forward — it moves in cycles.

Civilisations rise, stabilise, fragment, and regenerate. The same rhythm shows up in markets, technologies, institutions, and yes, even careers.

If you’ve felt like the ground is shifting — in your industry, society, or personal path — this episode will help you make better sense of it, and show you where to look for the next wave.

We don’t need to predict the future. We just need to move in sync with the cycle.

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This episode unscrambles the hidden systems behind the world’s most powerful resource: oil.

Not just a fuel—it is foundational to the global economy. Oil powers industries, anchors national strategies, and shapes the global balance of power. It’s both lifeblood and liability—driving growth, stoking conflict, and complicating the climate transition.

In about 10 minutes, this episode explores how oil operates as a system of influence across geopolitics, macroeconomics, business risk, and environmental tipping points.

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Populism and nationalism are two of the most talked-about — and misunderstood — forces in politics today. They often arrive together, cause disruption, and provoke intense debate. But they are not the same thing.

In fact, the difference between them could determine whether democracies fracture or find their footing in a more turbulent world.

This episode unscrambles these two political currents: where they come from, how they operate, and why one threatens liberal democratic values more than the other. It’s not just about rhetoric or identity — it’s also about power, the rules of the game, and who gets to write them.

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In many businesses — from financial services to consulting — digital transformation feels more like a drag than a drive.

Why? Because the promise of smart tools often crashes into the reality of clunky systems, outdated processes, and overwhelmed teams.

This episode unscrambles the real business tensions behind digitalisation — going beyond the buzzwords and looking at what’s actually happening inside firms trying to modernise.

Most importantly, discover five tangible ways to move from digital drift to digital drive — with practical steps for leaders, advisers, and changemakers.

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Power drives decisions and shapes outcomes — but it’s only part of the story.This episode unscrambles the different forms power can take — from coercive to structural — and explores the deeper dynamics that really matter if you want to lead effectively in a volatile world.

Whether you're leading teams, shaping strategy, or navigating your next move, building power literacy gives you a major edge.

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