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Eric Partaker is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mexican restaurant chain Chilango and a High Performance Coach. In this episode we discuss: - The major problem with most approaches to personal development - The relationship between identity, emotion and habit formation - How to integrate the high performance mindset into all areas of your life So whatever aspect of life you’re looking to improve, this episode will give you all you need and much more.

Eric Partaker is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mexican restaurant chain Chilango and a High Performance Coach. In this episode we discuss: - The importance of building career capital and how Eric did this at McKinsey and Skype - The art of branding and how Eric applied this at Chilango - How Chilango became one of the most successfully crowdfunded businesses of all time So whether you’re looking to take your career to the next level or upgrade your business, this episode will give you all you need and mor

Josh Kaufman is an entrepreneur and the bestselling author of The Personal MBA, The First 20 Hours and How To Fight a Hydra. In this episode we discuss: -The benefits of fiction and non-fiction for promoting behaviour change -Dealing with practical concerns when pursuing your dreams The skills that Josh stuck with after writing the First 20 Hours -This was a wide-ranging and multi-disciplinary conversation with lots of great insights whether you want to start your own business or learn a new skill.

Niko Bonatsos is the Managing Director at General Catalyst Partners an early stage venture capital fund specialising in Series A and B tech startups. In this episode we discuss: -How Niko harnessed the power of serendipity as a student in multiple countries -Why Niko wants the founder he invests in to be learning animals and how he identifies this -The current state of the conversation in Silicon Valley This was a great episode packed full of useful insights about all things tech.

Steve O’Hear is a leading technology journalist for Techcrunch where he focuses on European startups, companies and products. In this episode we discuss: - How technology has changed the rules of the game in journalism - Steve’s tips and tricks for asking good questions in interviews - The current state of the global tech ecosystem and whether we’re in a bubble or not We also discuss Steve’s experiences as a founder and filmmaker, which makes this episode a wide-ranging and multidisciplinary one

Venkatesh Rao is an author, consultant and the founder of the popular blogs Ribbon Farm and Breaking Smart. In this episode we discuss: - Venkat’s lessons about the creative process from years of writing on his blogs - The conditions needed to generate insight from conversation - Why dialectic is the driving force of any good relationship and a healthy society Whether you want to have more insightful conversations or know what it takes to run a hugely popular blog, this episode has you covered.

Azeem Azhar is a strategist, product entrepreneur and analyst, currently working as the Senior Advisor for AI to the CTO of Accenture. In this episode we discuss - Azeem’s lessons as a successful entrepreneur and investor - The future of work and how to position yourself for the changes to come - How technology changes our understanding of the world and our actions It was great to get inside Azeem's head and you’ll leave this episode with plenty of valuable insights about tech, business and society.

Richard Bowdler is the founder of StoryThis, a company that develops bespoke solutions for companies who want to maximise their investment in learning. In this episode we discuss - The learning environment in the military and how it differs from school - How you can use memory palaces to improve your learning - The skills needed to thrive today including the art of personal reinvention So whether you want to boost your memory or reinvent yourself this episode will leave you with lots of useful insights.

Uri Bram is the CTO of Umuzi, an educational organisation that helps young people learn valuable, digital skills. In this episode we discuss: -How the courses are selected and delivered at Umuzi -If there’s a tradeoff between training skills and teaching people to think -How to choose projects when you have a lot of interests So whether you’re interested in alternative education or want to find a way to pick your projects better, this episode will leave you with a range of useful insights.

Fritjof Capra is a scientist, educator and author, best known for his groundbreaking work in the fields of Physics and Systems Thinking. In this conversation we discuss - How many of the problems in our world stem from a crisis in perception - How we can learn systems thinking and teach it to others - The secrets behind Leonardo Da Vinci’s genius This was a fascinating and wide ranging conversation that will definitely challenge you and get you thinking about the world from different perspectives.

Alex Beard is an author, speaker and the Senior Director of the Global Learning Lab at Teach for All. In this episode we discuss: •The power of education for development and the dangers of exam factories in South Korea •The potential of personalised learning and the dangers of over optimised learning in Silicon Valley •The human centred model of education and celebration of teachers in Finland So whether you’re a parent, teacher or learner this episode has you covered.

Barbara Oakley is an educator and writer who’s empowering people all over the world to learn more effectively. In this episode we discuss: • Barb’s journey as a thought leader in the learning space • Teaching children how to learn effectively • Whether the future of online educational content is free So whether you’re a parent who wants to be more proactive in your child’s education or an aspiring thought leader this conversation has you covered.

Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a best-selling author, speaker and one of the world’s top bitcoin and open blockchain experts. In this conversation we discuss: - The 6 career epiphanies Andreas had that led him into the crypto space - The core principles behind cryptocurrencies - The implications of the technology for our lives as individuals and for society Regardless of your Bitcoin or Blockchain knowledge, you’ll get a lot out of this conversation, including insights into the future of the global econo

I’ve definitely learned a lot over the last couple of years and while I’ve certainly developed expertise in the field of accelerated learning, I think some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned have been career related. So in this episode I’m going to share 5 lessons I’ve learned in the last 5 years that will help you level up your career and get you closer to where you want to be.

Alex Dunsdon is the Co-Founder of innovation agency The Bakery and an Investment Partner at Saatchi Invest. In this episode we discuss: - Alex’s career lessons including a light bulb moment that changed everything - The challenges of corporate innovation - The LInkyBrain community Alex has founded and the importance of multidisciplinary thinking for innovation So if you’re looking for tips on how to think better and innovate in the modern world of work this episode has you covered.