The Human Risk Podcast

Human Risk
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People are often described as the largest asset in most organisations. They are also the biggest single cause of risk. This podcast explores the topic of 'human risk', or "the risk of people doing things they shouldn't or not doing things they should", and examines how behavioural science can help us mitigate it. It also looks at 'human reward', or "how to get the most out of people". When we manage human risk, we often stifle human reward. Equally, when we unleash human reward, we often inadvertently increase human risk. To pitch guests please email guest@humanriskpodcast.com

  1. 4d ago

    Lyndon Nelson & Gavin Stewart on Building Better Regulators

    What if understanding regulation could help us spot when politicians are promising the impossible? Regulation sounds simple in theory. Something poses a risk, so we create rules and a regulator to control it. In practice, things get complicated very quickly. It's something we all benefit from, but equally can experience as redtape that prevents us from doing what we think we ought to be able to. On this episode, I'm exploring the inner workings of regulation; so whether you are a regulator, a compliance officer, work in a regulated industry or just a member of the public, this'll help you understand what is and isn't possible and why regulation can often seem ineffective or overbearing. Episode summary My guests on this episode are Lyndon Nelson and Gavin Stewart, two highly experienced former financial regulators and authors of Building Better Regulators: The Art of the Impossible. Regulators are expected to protect consumers, maintain stability, encourage competition, support innovation and increasingly promote economic growth. The problem is that those objectives don't always point in the same direction. As Lyndon and Gavin explain, making trade-offs is part of regulation; pretending those trade-offs don't exist is where things become problematic. In our conversation, we explore the tension between rules and principles, why firms don't always respond to regulation in the way regulators expect, and how enforcement involves choices about which cases not to pursue. We also look at regulatory perimeters, the hidden costs of collecting data, and why having more information doesn't necessarily lead to better regulation. We also discuss AI and crypto, behavioural science, consumer protection, international regulation, the temptation to fight the last war, and why regulators need imagination as well as analysis. Ultimately, this is a conversation about regulation as a human system — shaped by incentives, politics, judgement, uncertainty and the behaviour of both regulators and the regulated. Guest bios Lyndon Nelson spent 33 years at the Bank of England, much of it working in regulation, and ultimately became Deputy CEO of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Since leaving the Bank, he has worked with organisations including London Business School and the International Monetary Fund. Gavin Stewart began his career as a banking supervisor at the Bank of England before moving to the Financial Services Authority (FSA), where he held a variety of senior roles. He later became Chief Risk Officer at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and subsequently worked in the private sector.Together, they are the authors of Building Better Regulators: The Art of the Impossible, a book designed to help regulators — and those who interact with them — better understand the practical realities of regulation. Links Building Better Regulators: The Art of the Impossible — book websiteThe Enforcement Game — try the exercise discussed in the episodeLyndon Nelson on LinkedInGavin Stewart on LinkedIn AI-Generated Timestamped Summary 00:00 Why regulation matters — and the trade-offs politicians often prefer not to acknowledge 03:00 Meet Lyndon Nelson and Gavin Stewart 05:00 Why they wrote the book — and why regulation is so badly understood 07:00 The impossible mandates politicians give regulators 10:00 Primary objectives, secondary objectives and the problem of “have regards” 14:00 Why understanding regulatory failure doesn’t mean letting regulators off the hook 18:00 Regulation as a fundamentally human and behavioural endeavour 21:00 How firms respond to, interpret and game regulation 22:00 Rules vs principles — the impossible search for certainty and flexibility 28:00 Enforcement: what happens when regulators have more cases than resources 31:00 Choosing whom to enforce against — severity, coverage and the “splash test” 34:00 Who are rules really written for — the compliant, the gamers or the criminals? 38:00 The regulatory perimeter — and why technology makes boundaries increasingly difficult 44:00 BCCI, Barings, Wirecard and FTX: the challenge of regulating across borders 48:00 Why more regulatory data doesn’t necessarily produce better regulation 59:00 The “Maginot Line” problem: regulating to prevent the last crisis rather than the next one   01:01:00 Failure of imagination, stress testing and learning to think the unthinkable   01:04:00 Accountability regimes, senior managers and regulation as an ongoing experiment 01:09:00 The industry that interprets regulation — and the strange business of regulatory “Kremlinology”   01:13:00 Who should work for regulators — career regulators, industry secondees and the value of both 01:17:00 Should regulators be better at following the standards they impose on others? 01:19:00 What “risk-based regulation” actually means — and why regulators struggle to admit they have a risk appetite   01:22:00 Why better public debate about regulation matters — and final thoughts on the book.

    Lyndon Nelson & Gavin Stewart on Building Better Regulators

  2. Sep 1

    Roger Dooley on The Persuasion Engine

    What if AI could help us understand people better, rather than simply replacing what humans do? Episode summary How can we use AI to become better at persuasion, communication and understanding human behaviour? My guest on this episode is Roger Dooley, author of The Persuasion Engine, a new book exploring what happens when behavioural science meets rapidly evolving technology. Roger argues that tools once available only to large organisations — from behavioural science expertise to eye-tracking — are becoming accessible to almost anyone. We explore how AI can act as a personal “nudge unit”, helping us apply ideas from behavioural science, test communications and understand how different audiences might respond.We also discuss why simply asking an AI for an answer isn't enough, how to push LLMs beyond predictable responses, and why human judgement remains essential. Roger introduces his idea of a “60-second audit” — using AI to identify how communications might be misunderstood or backfire before we send them.Along the way, we talk about Cialdini, cognitive biases, invisible calls-to-action, board papers, cultural disasters, AI collaborators, rally driving, long division and why the best analogy for AI might be a power tool rather than a replacement for human thinking. Guest bio Roger Dooley is an author, speaker and behavioural science expert who has spent years exploring a deceptively simple question: why do people do what they do? His latest book, The Persuasion Engine (Wiley, 2026), looks at what happens when behavioural science meets AI — and how tools once available only to big companies with big budgets are now becoming accessible to almost anyone.Roger is also the author of Friction, named a Top 3 Management Book by PwC’s strategy+business, and Brainfluence, which has been published in 11 languages. He brings an unusually practical perspective to the subject. Roger co-founded College Confidential  and today he combines that entrepreneurial experience with behavioural science in his writing, speaking and teaching.He is a lecturer at McCombs Business School, a Forbes contributor and host of the Brainfluence podcast — and his work focuses on helping organisations understand people better, remove unnecessary friction and communicate in ways that actually work. AI-Generated Timestamped Summary 00:00 — What if AI could be your behavioural scientist? 05:00 — Cialdini, behavioural science and why people don’t know why they decide 10:00 — Eye-tracking, attention and what people actually notice 15:00 — Making important information more visible 20:00 — Board reports, visual hierarchy and designing for human attention 25:00 — Better prompting and getting AI beyond obvious answers 30:00 — What happens to human expertise when AI knows the theory? 35:00 — Reactance, unintended consequences and communications that backfire 40:00 — Cultural context, reputation and Roger’s “60-second audit” 45:00 — Using AI to become better at understanding other audiences 50:00 — Roger’s lifelong interest in technology and what comes next 55:00 — Cognitive offloading, critical judgement and rally driving 57:00 — Why AI is best thought of as a power tool Links to topics discussed The Persuasion Engine — Roger’s latest book on how AI, behavioural science and neuromarketing tools are becoming accessible to organisations of all sizes.Roger's previous appearance on this podcast talking about Friction.RogerDooley.com — Roger’s website, including his books, articles, speaking and latest work.Roger on LinkedIn — where Roger regularly shares ideas on behavioural science, persuasion, AI and marketing.The Brainfluence Podcast — Roger’s podcast exploring behaviour, persuasion, neuroscience and business.Roger’s episode on The Persuasion Engine — his own introduction to the ideas behind the book, including what he calls “Neuromarketing 2.0”.Friction — Roger’s previous book, and the subject of his earlier appearance on The Human Risk Podcast.

    Roger Dooley on The Persuasion Engine

  3. Aug 23

    Annie Wagstaff on The Joy of Curiosity

    What’s the last thing you learned simply because you wanted to know? Episode summary Why do we feel the need to justify what we learn? My guest on this episode is Annie Wagstaff, a musician and composer whose career has taken her around the world touring with Take That and into writing music for advertising. But alongside her work in music, Annie has developed another passion: learning about whatever happens to make her curious.That could be vine tomatoes, animals, colour, knots, the human body, or simply something she notices while walking through a supermarket. Annie shares what she discovers on social media, not because the knowledge necessarily has an obvious purpose, but because she finds it interesting. And that raises a fascinating question: what happens to the natural curiosity we have as children as we become adults?In our conversation, we explore creativity and constraints, sonic branding, why children pick up stones while adults tell them to put them down, the pleasure of knowing a little about a lot, short attention spans and hyperfocus, authenticity in an age of AI, and why learning something without knowing what you’re going to do with it might be exactly the point.We also talk about Take That, vine tomatoes, staring at flowers, doomscrolling, notebooks, knots and sailing — the kind of eclectic mix that an episode about curiosity really ought to contain. Guest bio Annie Wagstaff is a London-based guitarist, musician and composer.She has worked as a session musician, toured internationally with Take That, and composes music for advertising and other commercial projects. Earlier in her career, Annie also released her own music and built a large following online through her guitar playing.More recently, she has used her social channels to share the things she learns simply because they interest her — turning subjects ranging from science and animals to everyday observations into short, accessible explorations of curiosity. AI-Generated Timestamped Summary 00:00 — Why curiosity matters 05:00 — Touring the world with Take That 10:00 — Writing music for advertising 15:00 — Sonic branding and the power of sound 17:00 — From “Guitar Girl” to curiosity creator 22:00 — Vine tomatoes and unexpected rabbit holes 25:00 — Why children are naturally curious 34:00 — Flowers, distraction and noticing the world 38:00 — Becoming a “knowledge butterfly” 45:00 — Authenticity, social media and AI 50:00 — Why does knowledge need a purpose? 55:00 — Rediscovering curiosity — from five minutes to sailing Links Annie's Website: anniewagstaff.com including her booksTikTok: @annieplaysguitar on TikTokLinkedIn: Annie Wagstaff on LinkedInInstagram: @annieplaysguitar on InstagramYouTube: Annie Plays Guitar on YouTube

    Annie Wagstaff on The Joy of Curiosity

  4. Aug 15

    Paul Craven on Living With Uncertainty

    What happens when someone who spends his life thinking about risk, decision-making and human behaviour is confronted with an uncertainty he simply can’t control? Episode summary My guest is Paul Craven, a behavioural scientist, former investment professional, magician and keynote speaker, and one of my favourite people to talk to. When we sat down to record this episode, I noticed that Paul’s voice sounded different. His explanation — that he had recently been diagnosed with oral cancer — took our conversation in an unexpected and deeply personal direction.We explore what his experience has taught him about uncertainty, why he deliberately chose not to Google his diagnosis, and the difference between having information and having useful information. From there, we explore luck and skill, decision and gratitude journals, relationships versus transactions, the dangers of binary thinking, and why sometimes the best thing you can do when you’re in a bad mood is go for a walk in the rain. It’s a conversation about behavioural science, but also about perspective, paying attention and what we discover about ourselves when life doesn’t go according to plan. Key themes Living with uncertainty and the psychological value of having a planWhy more information isn’t always better informationAI, search engines and our desire for certaintyNuance versus binary thinkingLuck, skill and decision journalsGratitude and paying attention to what mattersRelationships versus transactionsStorytelling, lived experience and different ways of seeing the worldChameleon Thinking and the value of changing perspectiveGuest Profile - Paul Craven Paul is a behavioural scientist, keynote speaker and former investment professional who brings together insights from psychology, behavioural science, finance and magic to explore how people really think and make decisions. Links Paul Craven — speaker profile and booking enquiriesPaul Craven’s websiteIain McGilchristMartin ShawMark VernonPaul’s previous appearances on the Human Risk Podcast Solo: Paul Craven on Magic, Money & The Mind With Gerald Ashley: Gerald Ashley & Paul Craven on Statistics, Spreadsheets & Scam Artistsand Paul Craven & Gerald Ashley on Context, Consequences & Changeability With Rory Sutherland: Rory Sutherland & Paul Craven on Alchemy & Magic and Paul Craven & Rory Sutherland on Magic & Alchemy With Rory Sutherland & Gerald Ashley at Abbey Road Timestamped summary 00:00 — Introduction 01:35 — Paul’s diagnosis and living with uncertainty Paul reveals his cancer diagnosis and reflects on why not knowing can sometimes be harder than receiving difficult news. 07:00 — Medicine, empathy and different perspectives What Paul’s experience of the NHS taught him about communication, multidisciplinary thinking and the importance of context. 10:00 — Appreciating life, stories and walking in the rain From Iain McGilchrist and Martin Shaw to Rowan Williams’ wonderfully simple advice for dealing with a bad mood. 17:10 — Reframing, Chameleon Thinking and “All shall be well” Why changing perspective can help us navigate difficult circumstances — including Paul’s own illness. 25:45 — Why Paul chose not to Google his cancer The risks of searching without context, what AI adds to the problem, and why life rarely provides simple binary answers. 31:20 — Luck, skill and keeping journals What investment management can teach us about hindsight, decision quality and the value of both decision and gratitude journals. 37:20 — Relationships, transactions and the limits of efficiency Why trust and relationships matter, and what can be lost when we optimise purely for efficiency. 43:25 — Authenticity, AI and Chesterton’s Fence The value of individuality in an AI-mediated world and why we should understand what we’re discarding before we replace it. 47:10 — Wisdom under every rock Paul brings together the themes of reframing, curiosity and learning from different perspectives. 49:10 — An update on Paul Christian shares encouraging news following Paul’s surgery and looks forward to welcoming him back to the show.

    Paul Craven on Living With Uncertainty

  5. Aug 8

    Benji Wilson on why we rate everything

    Why do we rate everything and why do we do so on a scale of one to five stars? What happens when systems designed to help us make better choices start influencing our behaviour in ways we don’t necessarily notice? Episode Summary My guest is Benji Wilson, a journalist, TV critic and author of Rate This Book. Benji’s day job involves rating other people’s work, but when his children pointed out that Rotten Tomatoes was also rating him, it prompted him to investigate the ratings culture that surrounds us. In our conversation, we explore where ratings came from, why the five-star system became dominant and the psychology that makes us pay attention to the opinions of people we’ve never met. We discuss social proof and the wisdom of crowds, why we often use ratings to avoid making bad decisions rather than to identify the very best option, and what happens when reviews are fake, manipulated or simply unfair. We also explore the consequences of moving from rating products and services to rating people, including Uber drivers, hospitality workers and doctors, and why a single negative review can have significant consequences.Benji also explains how ratings might have applications in places we wouldn’t necessarily expect, including workplace appraisals and even democracy, where alternative voting systems use ratings to allow people to express more nuanced preferences. And, appropriately for someone who has written a book called Rate This Book, we discuss what it feels like when the ratings are turned back on you — including why an anonymous three-star review might actually be more useful than a perfect five-star score. Guest Profile Benji is a journalist, author and TV critic. His book, Rate This Book, explores how ratings and reviews came to dominate modern life, the psychology that makes them work and what happens when the systems designed to help us make choices begin shaping those choices themselves. Links Benji's website — more about Benji and his work.Rate This Book — How Star Ratings Took Over the World, published by New Modern Arcade.Rate This Book audiobook — read by Benji Wilson.AI-Generated Timestamped Summary 00:00 — Introduction: why we rate everything 01:45 — Benji’s life as a TV critic and discovering that Rotten Tomatoes was also rating him. 03:30 — Where ratings came from, from our instinct to rank things to the emergence of star ratings. 08:30 — The psychology of ratings: prospect theory, avoiding bad decisions and why we rely on other people’s opinions. 10:15 — Why five stars became the dominant rating system. 16:00 — Experts versus crowds, social proof and why thousands of reviews can feel so persuasive. 20:00 — Fake reviews, manipulated ratings and why critical thinking still matters. 25:00 — What happens when we move from rating products to rating people — and the real-world consequences of negative reviews. 29:30 — Reputation management, review blackmail and whether ratings platforms need greater regulation. 33:30 — Ratings and democracy: could STAR voting offer a less binary way of choosing politicians?38:30 — Workplace appraisals, reciprocal ratings and what happens when a numerical score overwhelms everything else. 43:00 — Uber and how our relationship with rating systems changes over time. 44:30 — What it feels like to have Rate This Book rated — including Benji’s mysterious three-star review. 47:30 — Why three stars may be our most natural — and least useful — rating. 52:30 — How writing the book changed Benji’s own behaviour and why trusted personal recommendations can beat aggregated reviews. 56:30 — Why companies really want our ratings and the commercial incentives behind endless requests for feedback. 01:01:00 — Amazon Vine, gamification and how rating systems can influence the people doing the rating. 01:02:30 — Where to find Benji and Rate This Book, plus the inevitable invitation to rate both the book and the podcast.

    Benji Wilson on why we rate everything

  6. Aug 2

    Mark Heywood on The Stories We Tell About Ourselves

    What parts of yourself have you learned to hide in order to be taken seriously? My guest on this episode is Mark Heywood, a friend of the show, returning guest and someone I've collaborated with on a number of projects. Episode Summary & Guest Profile Mark has spent more than twenty years working in crisis management and operational resilience, while simultaneously building a successful career as a bestselling novelist, screenwriter and, more recently, stand-up comedian. On the morning we recorded this conversation, Mark published an article marking his fifty-first birthday. In it, he reflected on the pressure many of us feel to present only one version of ourselves professionally, arguing that his creative and corporate lives were never really separate. As he puts it, they were 'not two jobs, but one obsession wearing two different lanyards.' That simple idea becomes the starting point for a much wider discussion about the stories we tell ourselves, and the stories organisations tell themselves. Along the way we explore: Why "stay in your lane" may say more about other people's expectations than your own potential.Why organisations often encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, while rewarding conformity.What interviews, dress codes and organisational culture reveal about human behaviour.Why stories often influence behaviour more effectively than rules, policies and frameworks.What films can teach us about operational resilience, cybersecurity and crisis management.Why the Titanic remains one of the most powerful lessons in organisational failure.How imagination is a strategic capability rather than a soft skill.Why thinking through "severe but plausible" scenarios requires organisations to become better storytellers.Links Mark's birthday article: "A Birthday Declaration from Someone Who Spent Over Twenty Years Pretending to Be Half of Himself" (LinkedIn) Mark's Behind The Spine podcast The Writing Salon Behind The Spine podcast Mark on LinkedIn Mark's previous appearances on the show talking about The Creative Industries under COVID, and Human Risk in the Creative Industries Films, Stories & People MentionedDie Hard  Apollo 13 The Martian The Odyssey (Christopher Nolan)Don't Look UpSnakes on a Plane Sharknado Noah's Ark RMS TitanicRachel Heyhoe Flint Jeremy King  AI-Generated Timestamped Summary 00:00 – Why do we hide parts of ourselves to be taken seriously? 03:40 – Mark explains why he stopped separating his creative and corporate identities. 08:00 – Which hobbies and outside interests are considered professionally acceptable—and why? 10:30 – Job interviews, authenticity and bringing your whole self to work. 16:00 – Jeremy King on why behaviour matters more than dress codes. 19:00 – Rachel Heyhoe Flint, the MCC and what institutional rules reveal about culture. 23:00 – Why stories influence behaviour more effectively than rules. 24:00 – The Trojan Horse and using films to teach cybersecurity and resilience. 29:00 – The Titanic as a lesson in organisational resilience rather than maritime history. 32:00 – Conduct versus outcomes: why testing matters more than compliance. 36:00 – Using stories and popular culture to make risk real. 38:00 – Noah's Ark, history and the enduring power of storytelling. 40:30 – CrowdStrike, PPE and why organisations keep repeating the same mistakes. 46:00 – Stories aren't predictions—they're a way of exploring possibility. 49:00 – A ransomware exercise and the danger of relying on fixed policies. 52:00 – Returning to the Titanic: preparing for the inquiry before the crisis. 55:00 – Thinking like an attacker and challenging assumptions about cyber risk. 58:00 – Taylor Swift, insurance and why seemingly ordinary data can become highly sensitive. 1:02:00 – The idea of "risk inflation" and why yesterday's rules aren't enough. 1:10:00 – Why memorable stories change behaviour more effectively than realistic scenarios. 1:15:00 – Reverse stress testing and imagining what could really break an organisation. 1:20:00 – RAG ratings, reporting and the danger of looking resilient instead of being resilient. 1:23:00 – Final reflections on creativity, identity and why being more than one thing is a strength.

    Mark Heywood on The Stories We Tell About Ourselves

  7. Jul 21

    Gill Kernick on Grenfell - the disaster we still haven't learned from

    When something goes badly wrong, we investigate it. Reports are written. Recommendations are made. Lessons are identified. But do we actually learn them? Episode Summary Returning to the show, Gill Kernick joins me to discuss the substantially revised second edition of her book about the Grenfell Tower disaster, following the publication of the Grenfell Inquiry's final report. Gill has a unique perspective on Grenfell. She lived on the 21st floor of the tower before moving out three years before the fire. Professionally, she has spent decades helping organisations in high-hazard industries understand leadership, safety and major accidents. When Gill first appeared on the podcast, the Inquiry was still underway. Seven years later, its conclusions have revealed an even more disturbing picture—not of one catastrophic mistake, but of systemic failure involving government, regulators, manufacturers, certification bodies and the construction industry. But this episode isn't just about Grenfell. It's about why organisations struggle to learn from failure, why compliance isn't the same as understanding, why we crave simple explanations for complex problems, and why genuine learning is much harder than writing another report. If you haven't already listened to Gill's previous appearances on the podcast, I'd strongly recommend doing so. Together, the conversations chart how understanding evolves as new evidence emerges. What you'll learn In this episode In a wide-ranging discussion, we explore: Why Gill decided to write a second edition after the Grenfell Inquiry concludedThe shocking scale of the systemic failures uncovered by the InquiryWhy disasters rarely have a single root causeThe hidden dangers of deregulation and "compliance theatre"Why organisations identify lessons but rarely learn themThe importance of understanding the spirit—not just the letter—of regulationWhy complexity requires different kinds of leadershipHow AI might help organisations learn lessons in real timeWhy hope is, as Gill puts it, "an act of resistance"AI-Generated.Timestamp Summary 00:00 – Do we really learn lessons from disasters? 02:45 – Gill's personal connection to Grenfell Tower 05:15 – Why the second edition became necessary after the Inquiry  06:30 – The Inquiry's most shocking findings 10:00 – When regulators knew the risks—but failed to act 12:00 – Implicit trust and why we rely on systems we don't understand 13:00 – Deregulation and the unintended consequences of political narratives 17:00 – Compliance versus understanding the intent behind regulation 20:00 – Why regulations struggle to keep pace with technology and complexity 24:00 – Hope as an act of resistance 25:00 – Why we don't actually learn lessons  27:00 – Is a seven-year inquiry too long? 33:00 – Why "post-Grenfell" reforms miss the real point 37:00 – Communities of grief and change  39:00 – Why Gill rewrote the book instead of writing a new one 44:00 – How the experience changed Gill's own thinking  50:00 – Speaking up in ways that actually get heard 53:30 – Practical advice for learning in complex systems 55:00 – "Lessons learning" instead of "lessons learned"  59:00 – Final reflections Links Gill's website, The Grenfell Enquirer Her book 'Catastrophe & Systemic Change' Gill's LinkedIn:  Her previous show appearancesGill Kernick on the Grenfell Tower Disaster — Part OneGill Kernick on the Grenfell Tower Disaster — Part TwoTopics discussedGrenfell Tower Inquiry – Final ReportThe Grenfell Enquirer (articles and resources)Arup's Building Safety Change FrameworkPeople and ideas mentionedDave Snowden (Cognitive Edge)Cynefin Framework overviewBackground incidents referencedPiper Alpha disaster (Encyclopaedia Britannica)Lakanal House fire (Wikipedia)Deepwater Horizon oil spill (Encyclopaedia Britannica)

    Gill Kernick on Grenfell - the disaster we still haven't learned from

  8. Jul 5

    Anna Rössler on Finding Your Voice — Online, On Stage and At Work

    What does jazz singing have to do with LinkedIn? More than you might think. This week's guest, Anna Rössler, has built a career helping senior leaders find their voice online while simultaneously developing her own as a singer-songwriter. Rather than separating her professional and creative identities, Anna has found a way to bring them together, and in doing so offers some valuable lessons about authenticity, confidence and human connection.  We explore why so much online content feels performative, how AI is changing the way we communicate, and why the best personal brands aren't really about branding at all. Along the way we discuss experimentation, creativity, stage fright, networking, and the importance of building a life around the things that genuinely energise you. Whether you're trying to communicate more effectively at work, build a presence online, or simply find more balance between your career and your passions, there's plenty to take away from this conversation. Episode Summary On this episode, we discuss: Why authenticity is more than simply 'being yourself.'How personal branding is really about building trust.Why social media should be treated as a conversation, not a broadcast.The hidden metrics that matter more than likes and impressions.How to use AI without losing your own voice.Why experimentation beats chasing algorithms.What performing music teaches us about confidence and communication.How side passions can make us better professionals.Why designing your environment is often more important than motivation.The value of creating a life that gives you energy instead of draining it.Guest Profile Anna Rössler is a marketing and LinkedIn specialist who helps organisations and senior leaders communicate more effectively through content and personal branding. Alongside her marketing career, she's an accomplished jazz and pop vocalist, songwriter and performer. Her work sits at the intersection of communication, creativity and authenticity, helping people find a voice that genuinely sounds like them—whether they're posting on LinkedIn or performing on stage. Follow Anna on LinkedIn and on her personal website.

    Anna Rössler on Finding Your Voice — Online, On Stage and At Work
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People are often described as the largest asset in most organisations. They are also the biggest single cause of risk. This podcast explores the topic of 'human risk', or "the risk of people doing things they shouldn't or not doing things they should", and examines how behavioural science can help us mitigate it. It also looks at 'human reward', or "how to get the most out of people". When we manage human risk, we often stifle human reward. Equally, when we unleash human reward, we often inadvertently increase human risk. To pitch guests please email guest@humanriskpodcast.com

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