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15 MINUTE FOREPLAY ™ CONVERSATIONS TEASER: Podcast launch loading… 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations The 15 Minutes Foreplay ™ Conversations Podcast was born from the work done with our clients for over a decade, looking at ways leaders can confidently face uncertainty! Consider it a compressed, free mini-business course sharing tools, resources, and insights to navigate complexity and uncertainty. Our official launch day is Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world!

  1. The importance of acting on foresight insights and data with Reanna Browne (Ep.17)

    05/21/2025

    The importance of acting on foresight insights and data with Reanna Browne (Ep.17)

    EPISODE 17 Episode 17 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: The importance of acting on foresight insights and data with Reanna Browne  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bswpD8ORG3E&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=18 Powered by @FluxTrends  15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight.  Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world! In this episode, we discuss the challenges and importance of acting on foresight insights in order to build better personal and professional futures. Listen on any of the following platforms where you can catch new episodes of the 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1A9TcoiQBJjoRpvlmUFmtb?si=6828a67e8a444cce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bswpD8ORG3E&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=18  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flux-foreplay-conversations/id1791722395 Listen to all 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations episodes in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_  Special thanks to these experts for their contribution to this podcast!   Jim O' Shaunessy, Tyler Mongan, Tanja Hichert, John V Willshire, Dion Chang, Nikolas Badminton, Sohail Inayatullah (PhD), Dave Snowden, Peter Atwater, Rika Preiser (PhD), Andrew Blades, Craig Wing (PhD), Tim Stock, Mike Stopforth, Pierre Du Plessis, Scott Smith, Reanna Browne  #futurist #foresight #future  #thoughtleadership #leadership #business #futuresthinking #podcast #bigideas #confidence #understand #change #agency #foresightaction #f53

    20 min
  2. Building futures thinking teams with Scott Smith (Ep.16)

    05/14/2025

    Building futures thinking teams with Scott Smith (Ep.16)

    EPISODE 16 Episode 16 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Building futures thinking teams with Scott Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBVApI-mrmQ&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=4  Powered by @FluxTrends  15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight.  Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world! In this episode, we talk about the importance of building anticipatory teams and organisations. Listen on any of the following platforms where you can catch new episodes of the 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1A9TcoiQBJjoRpvlmUFmtb?si=6828a67e8a444cce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBVApI-mrmQ&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=4  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flux-foreplay-conversations/id1791722395 Listen to all 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations episodes in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_  Special thanks to these experts for their contribution to this podcast!   Jim O' Shaunessy, Tyler Mongan, Tanja Hichert, John V Willshire, Dion Chang, Nikolas Badminton, Sohail Inayatullah (PhD), Dave Snowden, Peter Atwater, Rika Preiser (PhD), Andrew Blades, Craig Wing (PhD), Tim Stock, Mike Stopforth, Pierre Du Plessis, Scott Smith, Reanna Browne  #futurist #foresight #future  #thoughtleadership #leadership #business #futuresthinking #podcast #bigideas #confidence #understand #change #futureteams #teams #buildingfutures #f53

    23 min
  3. The Importance of Accountability Partners with Pierre Du Plessis

    05/06/2025

    The Importance of Accountability Partners with Pierre Du Plessis

    EPISODE 15 Episode 15 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: The importance of accountability partners with Pierre Du Plessis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlNWthetP-c&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=19   Powered by @FluxTrends  15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight.  Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world! In this episode, we talk to Pierre about the importance of having accountability partners in your journey. Listen on any of the following platforms where you can catch new episodes of the 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlNWthetP-c&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=19  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-importance-of-accountability-partners-with/id1791722395?i=1000706491173 Listen to all 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations episodes in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_  Special thanks to these experts for their contribution to this podcast!   Jim O' Shaunessy, Tyler Mongan, Tanja Hichert, John V Willshire, Dion Chang, Nikolas Badminton, Sohail Inayatullah (PhD), Dave Snowden, Peter Atwater, Rika Preiser (PhD), Andrew Blades, Craig Wing (PhD), Tim Stock, Mike Stopforth, Pierre Du Plessis, Scott Smith, Reanna Browne #futurist #foresight #future  #thoughtleadership #leadership #business #futuresthinking #podcast #bigideas #confidence #understand #change #accountabilitypartners #f53

    14 min
  4. The Business Pivot Model with Mike Stopforth (Ep.14)

    04/29/2025

    The Business Pivot Model with Mike Stopforth (Ep.14)

    EPISODE 14 Episode 14 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: The Business Pivot Model with Mike Stopforth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t29Vkkrkvag&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=15  Powered by @FluxTrends  15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight.  Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world! In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing when and how to pivot your business. Listen on any of the following platforms where you can catch new episodes of the 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t29Vkkrkvag&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=15  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-pivot-model-with-mike-stopforth-ep-14/id1791722395?i=1000705372943 Listen to all 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations episodes in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_  Special thanks to these experts for their contribution to this podcast!   Jim O' Shaunessy, Tyler Mongan, Tanja Hichert, John V Willshire, Dion Chang, Nikolas Badminton, Sohail Inayatullah (PhD), Dave Snowden, Peter Atwater, Rika Preiser (PhD), Andrew Blades, Craig Wing (PhD), Tim Stock, Mike Stopforth, Pierre Du Plessis, Scott Smith, Reanna Browne  #futurist #foresight #future  #thoughtleadership #leadership #business #futuresthinking #podcast #bigideas #confidence #understand #change #businesspivot #pivot #f53

    23 min
  5. Sentiment Analysis with Tim Stock (Ep. 13)

    04/22/2025

    Sentiment Analysis with Tim Stock (Ep. 13)

    EPISODE 13 Episode 13 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Sentiment Analysis with Tim Stock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_1Q_OY9JJk&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=14  Powered by @FluxTrends  15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight.  Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world! In this episode, we talk to Tim about the semiotic-driven social science method that analyses language and subcultures as an index of change.  Listen on any of the following platforms where you can catch new episodes of the 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_1Q_OY9JJk&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=14  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sentiment-analysis-with-tim-stock-ep-13/id1791722395?i=1000704433141 Listen to all 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations episodes in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_  Special thanks to these experts for their contribution to this podcast!   Jim O' Shaunessy, Tyler Mongan, Tanja Hichert, John V Willshire, Dion Chang, Nikolas Badminton, Sohail Inayatullah (PhD), Dave Snowden, Peter Atwater, Rika Preiser (PhD), Andrew Blades, Craig Wing (PhD), Tim Stock, Mike Stopforth, Pierre Du Plessis, Scott Smith, Reanna Browne  #futurist #foresight #future  #thoughtleadership #leadership #business #futuresthinking #podcast #bigideas #confidence #understand #change #sentimentanalysis #f53

    18 min
  6. Backcasting with Craid Wing (PhD) (Ep.12)

    04/15/2025

    Backcasting with Craid Wing (PhD) (Ep.12)

    EPISODE 12 Episode 12 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Backcasting with Craig Wing (PhD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5t_1CXnXqE&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=5 Powered by @FluxTrends  15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight.  Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world! In this episode, we talk to Dr Craig about what backcasting is and why it’s important. Listen on any of the following platforms where you can catch new episodes of the 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5t_1CXnXqE&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=5  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backcasting-with-craid-wing-phd-ep-12/id1791722395?i=1000703593122 Listen to all 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations episodes in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_  Special thanks to these experts for their contribution to this podcast!   Jim O' Shaunessy, Tyler Mongan, Tanja Hichert, John V Willshire, Dion Chang, Nikolas Badminton, Sohail Inayatullah (PhD), Dave Snowden, Peter Atwater, Rika Preiser (PhD), Andrew Blades, Craig Wing (PhD), Tim Stock, Mike Stopforth, Pierre Du Plessis, Scott Smith, Reanna Browne  #futurist #foresight #future  #thoughtleadership #leadership #business #futuresthinking #podcast #bigideas #confidence #understand #change #backcasting #f53

    16 min
  7. Crisis Management with Andrew Blades (Ep.11)

    04/08/2025

    Crisis Management with Andrew Blades (Ep.11)

    EPISODE 11 Episode 11 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Crisis Management with Andrew Blades https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA519RNVroI&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=6 Powered by @FluxTrends  15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight.  Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world! In this episode, we talk to Andrew about how to prevent and navigate our way through disaster.  Listen on any of the following platforms where you can catch new episodes of the 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA519RNVroI&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=6  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crisis-management-with-andrew-blades-ep-11/id1791722395?i=1000702677958 Listen to all 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations episodes in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_  Special thanks to these experts for their contribution to this podcast!   Jim O' Shaunessy, Tyler Mongan, Tanja Hichert, John V Willshire, Dion Chang, Nikolas Badminton, Sohail Inayatullah (PhD), Dave Snowden, Peter Atwater, Rika Preiser (PhD), Andrew Blades, Craig Wing (PhD), Tim Stock, Mike Stopforth, Pierre Du Plessis, Scott Smith, Reanna Browne  #futurist #foresight #future  #thoughtleadership #leadership #business #futuresthinking #podcast #bigideas #confidence #understand #change  #crisismanagement #riskmanagement #f53

    25 min
  8. Systems Thinking with with Dr Rika Preiser (PhD) (Ep.10)

    03/25/2025

    Systems Thinking with with Dr Rika Preiser (PhD) (Ep.10)

    EPISODE 10 Episode 10 of the 15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Systems Thinking with Rika Preiser (PhD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmEDxiESe1M&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=16 Powered by @FluxTrends  15 Minute Foreplay ™  Conversations: Our foreplay conversations are short conversations that unpack key mental models and big ideas in futures thinking. Each video explores one model for deciding and acting with foresight.  Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world! In this episode, we discuss what systems thinking is and why it’s important to use this approach to face uncertainty. Listen on any of the following platforms where you can catch new episodes of the 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmEDxiESe1M&list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_&index=16  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/systems-thinking-with-with-dr-rika-preiser-phd-ep-10/id1791722395?i=1000700731188 Listen to all 15 Minutes Foreplay ™  Conversations episodes in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNw9b8oDD17CElHr59QZv7XfJU7i94Lb_ Special thanks to these experts for their contribution to this podcast!   Jim O' Shaunessy, Tyler Mongan, Tanja Hichert, John V Willshire, Dion Chang, Nikolas Badminton, Sohail Inayatullah (PhD), Dave Snowden, Peter Atwater, Rika Preiser (PhD), Andrew Blades, Craig Wing (PhD), Tim Stock, Mike Stopforth, Pierre Du Plessis, Scott Smith, Reanna Browne  #futurist #foresight #future  #thoughtleadership #leadership #business #futuresthinking #podcast #bigideas #confidence #understand #change #systemsthinking #f53

    22 min

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15 MINUTE FOREPLAY ™ CONVERSATIONS TEASER: Podcast launch loading… 15 Minute Foreplay ™ Conversations The 15 Minutes Foreplay ™ Conversations Podcast was born from the work done with our clients for over a decade, looking at ways leaders can confidently face uncertainty! Consider it a compressed, free mini-business course sharing tools, resources, and insights to navigate complexity and uncertainty. Our official launch day is Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Join us as we talk to global foresight leaders & thinkers. Stay tuned for the very best foresight ideas from around the world!