TIE Unearthed

Philippa White

Welcome to the TIE Unearthed podcast. This is the show where we unearth new ways of looking at ever evolving life around the world. Seen from a number of different industries, cultures, and backgrounds. And there’s one thing that unites everyone I speak to. They all want to do their part to make the world better in their own unique ways. It’s a uniting passion. Whether they’re from the commercial world, third sector, or public sector. From the Global North or the Global South. If you’re looking for inspiration that will get you thinking in new ways, then come on this journey with me.

  1. 19/12/2025

    Ep:#113 Empowering a Generation Through Story with Cyril Awere

    What if the most powerful leadership tool we have right now… is a story? Not a framework. Not a strategy. But a story that shifts belief, in ourselves and in others. In TIE Unearthed, episode 113, I’m joined by Cyril Awere - a people-first transformation leader and the creator of the Believe Africa podcast, now reaching 24,000 subscribers, largely across the African continent. Born in London. Raised in Ghana. Working globally. Cyril sits at the intersection of growth mindset, agility, culture, and humanity. In this conversation, we explore how people often know far more than they think they do - but haven’t yet been given permission to believe it. Why short, accessible stories can create more movement than even the most sophisticated leadership models. How adaptability starts with mindset, not method. And why changing a narrative can quietly unlock potential - in individuals, organisations, and entire generations. Because today’s leadership challenge isn’t a lack of data or tools. It’s a lack of belief, psychological safety, and space to think differently. So whether you’re heading out for a run, walking the dog, or settling in with your favourite drink - press play, get comfortable, and let’s get stuck in. 👉 In the mean time, don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode, leave a review, and subscribe! If you'd like to stay updated on future episodes and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠⁠[⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠]. If you would like to order my international bestselling book Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠⁠⁠[⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠]. If you’d like to follow the Believe Africa podcast, you can find it and Cyril’s book [here].

    37 min

  2. 05/12/2025

    Ep:#112 Clarity in the Chaos with Nicola Pye

    What if purpose isn’t something you find, but instead something that you build? Recorded earlier this year, before life threw me a curveball, this episode ended up waiting a little longer than planned. But returning to it now, its message feels even more relevant. This episode is all about purpose. Real, steady-you-when-the-ground-moves purpose. The kind leaders are craving. The kind businesses can’t afford to ignore. My guest is the brilliant Nicola Pye - Leadership Coach, People Person, former EY Global Talent Director, and someone who has spoken to more than 40 purposeful leaders across continents and sectors to decode what purpose looks like in practice. Together, we explore: 💫 What truly gives you energy (and what quietly drains it) 💫 Why purpose isn’t a lightning bolt, but a series of intentional steps 💫 What happens when leadership teams aren’t aligned 💫 How stepping out of your comfort zone can reveal what actually lifts you 💫 And why purpose and commerciality are two sides of the same coin It’s grounded. It’s practical. And it’s full of insights that stay with you long after you’re done listening. If you’re navigating change, leading through uncertainty, or wondering whether you’re building your life and leadership intentionally, this one is for you. So throw on those running shoes, or grab that favourite beverage, and let's get stuck in! 👉 In the mean time, don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode, leave a review, and subscribe! If this conversation sparks something for you and you want to dive deeper into the research behind it, you can download all three of Nicola’s Purpose Papers – The Power of Purpose, The DNA of a Purposeful Leader, and The Dark Side of Purpose – here: ⁠www.nicolapye.com/purpose-papers⁠. They’re short, practical and full of the kind of grounded insight leaders say they wish they’d had years ago. If you'd like to stay updated on future episodes and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠⁠[⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠]. If you would like to order my international bestselling book Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠⁠⁠[⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠].

    42 min

  3. 21/11/2025

    Ep #111: Philippa on What the Heck Just Happened

    In this special episode of TIE Unearthed, the tables turn once again. This time, my friend Helen Wada - fellow author, fellow cancer thriver, fellow podcaster, and passionate advocate for humanity in business - steps in to interview me. After an unexpected pause these last few months, life took me on a journey I never planned for. One that forced a full stop, asked me to trust my intuition, and revealed more beauty, gratitude, and clarity than I ever thought possible in the middle of a cancer chapter. Together, Helen and I explore what really happens when life throws everything up in the air - and how we choose to meet it. We talk about the power of manifestation and the art of responding when the universe has other ideas. We reflect on what emerges in the space created when everything stops, what it teaches us, and how it reshapes what we value. We dive into the lessons that surprised us both: ✨ how gratitude can exist even when life feels hard✨ how joy and beauty can still find you in the thick of it✨how connection, community and letting others in becomes its own kind of strength✨ how challenge, if we allow it, can transform us from the inside out It’s a conversation about seeing ourselves, each other, and what truly matters more clearly. And it's about finding purpose in the moments we never thought we’d have to navigate. I hope this episode gives you something meaningful to reflect on in your own life. A massive thank you to Helen for joining me and for asking such thoughtful questions. Helen's book HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence will be available globally both in store and online from March 2026. Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode, leave a review, and subscribe! If you'd like to stay updated on future episodes and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠⁠[⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠]. If you would like to order my international bestselling book Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠⁠⁠[⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠].

    43 min

  4. 14/06/2025

    Ep:#110 Redefining Success from Burnout to Human Flourishing with Narath Carlile

    What if the richest life wasn’t about accumulation, but contribution? What if success wasn’t about climbing higher, but going deeper - into purpose, into service, into meaning? And what if the greatest performance boost available to us today wasn’t technological, but human? Welcome to Episode 110 of TIE Unearthed. This week I sit down with Dr. Narath Carlile, a Harvard-trained physician, clinical informatician and systems thinker whose work is redefining how we live, work, and care. Born in South Africa, shaped by Canada, and working at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, Narath’s story is one of constant evolution. After years inside medical systems that rewarded output over empathy, he asked a radical question: What if we designed systems to support human flourishing, not just survival? What followed was MakeTimeFlow Labs, a high-performance AI-supported platform that integrates neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven productivity to help people reclaim time, energy, and joy. In this conversation, we explore: • Why so many high performers are burnt out, and how we fix the system, not just the symptoms • What philosophy and emotional intelligence have to do with high-scale, high-touch healthcare • How systems rooted in truth, justice, and fairness can transform the future of global wellbeing • And how leaders can shift from performance at all costs, to performance with integrity, balance, and care We also unpack the true cost of misaligned values in professional life. Why a poverty mindset in systems (even wealthy ones) leads to emotional and ethical burnout. And how we can raise children, and build businesses, that measure worth through meaning, not just metrics. This is a rich, wide-ranging episode that pulls together everything from universal healthcare and burnout to parenting, purpose, and what it really means to live a fulfilled life. If you’ve ever felt like the metrics of modern success don’t quite match your inner compass, this one’s for you. I’m off on holiday at the end of next week. But we’ll be back again in August for more TIE Unearthed. Until then! 👉 In the mean time, don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode, leave a review, and subscribe! If you'd like to stay updated on future episodes and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠⁠[⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠]. If you would like to order my international bestselling book Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠⁠⁠[⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠]. To learn more about MakeTimeFlow Labs, their tools development arm, and get  6 weeks of pro click here: ⁠https://my.maketimeflow.com/philippa To learn more about their Cognitive High Performance Solutions, their training and coaching arm, click here: https://www.cognitivehighperformance.com

    45 min

  5. 30/05/2025

    Ep#:109 Reimaging humanity in the age of intelligent machines with Caroline Chubb Calderon

    What if we’ve been asking the wrong questions about AI? What if it’s not just about what AI can do, but instead who we become in relationship with it? What if the real challenge isn’t technological, but moral, ecological, and civilisational? Welcome to Episode 109 of TIE Unearthed. This week I’m joined by Caroline Chubb Calderon, futurist, humanist, and one of the Top 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics. She’s the founder of Hello Humanity, a bold futures practice reimagining the role of AI in a flourishing world. Caroline doesn’t just talk about AI ethics. She challenges us to shift our entire worldview; from extraction to regeneration, from automation to imagination, from machine alignment to Life alignment. In this conversation, we explore: 🧭 Why regenerative economics, not efficiency at all costs, may be our only sustainable path forward 🌱 What it means to align AI with the principles of life, and the danger if we don’t 💡 The power of moral imagination and why it’s the leadership skill of our time 🧬 How awe, curiosity, and deep human intelligence are our greatest assets in the age of intelligent machines 🌍 Why we must dream differently, and how a small, committed group really can tip the system We also talk about AGI, ASI, digital relationships, and why the real question isn’t what these technologies can do for us, but instead who we are becoming as we live alongside them. As Caroline reminds us: if we don’t design AI intentionally in service to Life… it will be unintentionally designed against it. This one’s not just for the technologists. It’s for anyone who cares about the future of humanity, and the role we each have to play in shaping it. So grab that favourite beverage, or put on those running shoes, and here is Caroline. 👉 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode, leave a review, and subscribe! If you'd like to stay updated on future episodes and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠⁠[⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠]. If you would like to order my international bestselling book Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠⁠⁠[⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠]. (For a limited time only, the Kindle is only 99p/99c!) 🔗 Learn more about Caroline’s work at: https://www.hellohumanity.com

    45 min

  6. 16/05/2025

    Ep:#108 Bottling Up Trouble with Tabbin Almond

    What if the person at your next boardroom meeting, client lunch, or team offsite is secretly battling an addiction - yet looking like they have it all together? What if that person is you? And what if the culture you work in not only enables the behaviour, but rewards it? Welcome to Episode 108 of TIE Unearthed. This one is raw, honest, and a truth that few people publicly talk about. I’m joined by Tabbin Almond; coach, speaker, author, podcast host - and a former advertising exec who lived a double life. On the outside, polished, driven, and successful. On the inside, quietly struggling with alcohol addiction. In this candid and powerful conversation, Tabbin opens up about: ✨ How casual drinking evolved into a dangerous habit ✨ The shame and silence that kept her stuck ✨ Her first attempt at change - through hypnotherapy - and why it eventually wasn’t enough ✨ The turning point - and support resource - that finally helped her break free We hear about the science behind addiction, the myths we’ve absorbed about alcohol (and just assumed as truths), and the role of childhood trauma. And we also dig into the uncomfortable realities about alcohol culture in the workplace; especially in high-performing industries like advertising, law, media and finance. What are the hidden costs? Who’s being excluded? And what does this mean for inclusion, performance, and wellbeing? But this isn’t a story of defeat. It’s a story of freedom. Tabbin didn’t just find her way out, she now helps others do the same. Her tools, insights and compassion light a new path forward for anyone ready to question their relationship with alcohol, or support someone they love who might be struggling. Whether you drink or don’t, whether you lead teams or simply work within one, this episode will leave you thinking differently. So grab that favourite beverage, or put on those running shoes, and here is Tabbin. 👉 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode, leave a review, and subscribe! If you'd like to stay updated on future episodes and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠⁠[⁠here⁠⁠⁠]. If you would like to order my international bestselling book Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠⁠⁠[here⁠⁠⁠]. To access further resources, tools, and Tabbin’s book check out: bottlinguptrouble.com Learn more about how to get help if you're struggling with alcohol or know someone that is at: thisnakedmind.com

    43 min

  7. 03/05/2025

    Ep:#107 Elsie Maio and the Myths That Shape Markets

    What if the very system we trust to build our future is the reason we feel so lost today? What if the next revolution in business isn't about growth or profit, but instead about remembering what it means to be human? What if marketing could save capitalism? Welcome to episode 107 of TIE Unearthed, where I sit down with the extraordinary Elsie Maio; Wall Street veteran, McKinsey alum, and creator of the SoulBranding℠ System. For decades, Elsie has helped top executives navigate billion-dollar decisions with one eye on the market and the other on humanity. But this episode is about much more than business. It’s about myths. Those we’ve inherited and the ones we urgently need to write. It’s about the soul of leadership, the power of asking beautiful questions, and the deep systems work required to shift from ego-driven capitalism to inclusive wellbeing. In our conversation, we cover: 🔸 Elsie's journey, from reading Greek mythology at age 9 to counseling Fortune 50 boardrooms in the ‘80s 🔸 Her time at McKinsey, where she first saw how power really works, and who gets to wield it 🔸 The rise of corporate identity and purpose before it was cool 🔸 What it meant to be one of the few women senior executives in corporate America back then, and how it shaped her 🔸 The cracks in our institutions and the myth of the American Dream We also confront what’s at stake if we keep feeding the beast of “casino capitalism”, especially with AI now behind the wheel. Elsie brings in the two faced Roman god Janus - looking both backward and forward - as a powerful metaphor for this pivotal moment in history. And she leaves us with a question. One that just might be the most important question we can ask ourselves today. Because, as Elsie says, beautiful questions lead to beautiful minds. And when those minds are activated inside the right systems - systems that honour our shared humanity - they have the power to change everything. 👉 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode, leave a review, and subscribe! If you'd like to stay updated on future episodes and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠⁠[⁠here⁠⁠⁠]. If you would like to order my international bestselling book Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠⁠⁠[here⁠⁠⁠]. 🌐 Learn more about Elsie and the SoulBranding℠ System: https://www.soulbranding.com Check out beautiful questions create beautiful minds by John O’Donohue, Irish poet and philosopher here: https://www.johnodonohue.com/

    47 min

  8. 17/04/2025

    Ep:#106 What’s Really Happening to American Democracy – An Insider’s Take with Christina Hartman

    What does it look like when a democracy slowly starts to unravel? It's not overnight and not with tanks in the streets. But instead piece by piece; when institutions are quietly dismantled, civic norms are eroded, and unchecked power begins to take root. And more importantly - what can we do about it? This week on TIE Unearthed, I speak with my long-time friend Christina Hartman - powerhouse in the world of democracy, both at home in the U.S. and internationally. She’s worked with the likes of Freedom House and the National Democratic Institute, led multi-million dollar international programs, run for Congress and for Pennsylvania Auditor General, and raised millions for nonprofits. But today, she brings a warning: democracy in one of the world’s most influential nations is under threat, and many don’t even realise how far it’s already gone. In this conversation, we explore: 🔹 Christina’s incredible journey from international development to American politics 🔹 The slow path to authoritarianism and how it really happens 🔹 Why voters are disillusioned, and what it’ll take to rebuild trust 🔹 The power of community, civic engagement, and what you can do to make democracy deliver. We talk about Project 2025, April’s protests, the media’s role, the idea of seeding power, and the terrifying vacuum left when America steps back from global leadership. This episode is a wake-up call. But it’s also a rallying cry. Because if we want systems that serve people - not power - we have to show up. Together. 🎧 Tune in now to episode 106 of TIE Unearthed for an insight to what is happening right now in the US, and what we can all do about it. 👉 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode, leave a review, and subscribe! If you'd like to stay updated on future episodes and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠⁠[⁠here⁠⁠⁠]. If you would like to order my international bestselling book Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠⁠⁠[here⁠⁠⁠].

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Welcome to the TIE Unearthed podcast. This is the show where we unearth new ways of looking at ever evolving life around the world. Seen from a number of different industries, cultures, and backgrounds. And there’s one thing that unites everyone I speak to. They all want to do their part to make the world better in their own unique ways. It’s a uniting passion. Whether they’re from the commercial world, third sector, or public sector. From the Global North or the Global South. If you’re looking for inspiration that will get you thinking in new ways, then come on this journey with me.

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  • Creator
    Philippa White
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Philippa White
  • Show Website
    TIE Unearthed