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The Curious Advantage Podcast

The Curious Advantage
Curiosity
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Psychological Safety
Learning and Development
Future Of Work
Talent Management
Creativity
Community Building
Career 3.0
Physical Environments
AI Impact On Work
Productivity
Hybrid Workspaces
Trust
Personal Branding
Ecosystems
Culture
Design Innovation

The Curious Advantage Podcast explores how curiosity drives success in the digital age. Hosted by authors and business leaders Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones, each episode features conversations with global experts across business, science, and culture. Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones are co-founders of Ludic Group and authors of The Curious Advantage and ALIVE: Digital Humans and ... more

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In this milestone 100th episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones reflect on six years of conversations exploring curiosity, leadership, learning, AI and the future of work.

What began during lockdown has... more

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Professor Robert “Bob” Kegan (Harvard Graduate School of Education) joins The Curious Advantage Podcast to explore curiosity, adult development, and why meaningful change is often so difficult.

Bob explains curiosity as a “delight in the knowing gap... more

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Vas Narasimhan, the Novartis CEO and Steven Baert, Novartis’ Ex-Chief People and Organization Officer join the authors of The Curious Advantage Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones, to discuss the importance of Curiosity in Business. They tal... more

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Join Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft as they explore Tara May's inspiring journey from journalism to leading Aspirtech, a company championing neurodiversity and harnessing the unique strengths of autistic adults. Discover how curiosity drives innovatio... more

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Bob Kegan
Professor of adult development, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Episode: 99: Prof. Robert Kegan on Curiosity, Self-Authorship, Adult Development and Why Change Is So Hard (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
Vas Narasimhan
CEO of Novartis
Novartis
Episode: FBF | Vas Narasimhan & Steven Baert: The CEO & The Chief People and Organization Officer Perspective
Steven Baert
Chief People and Organization Officer
Novartis
Episode: FBF | Vas Narasimhan & Steven Baert: The CEO & The Chief People and Organization Officer Perspective
Tara May
CEO of Aspirtech, neurodiversity advocate
Aspirtech
Episode: 98: Tara May: The Unexpected Superpowers of Autistic Minds That Transform Business Success (CEO, Aspiritech)
Finn Hall
CEO of Headstrong
Headstrong Mushrooms
Episode: 97: Finn Hall: Functional Mushrooms, Building a Premium Brand, Authenticity & Curiosity (CEO, Headstrong)
Shawn Vanderhoven
Partner at The Wiseman Group, leads executive development for senior leaders and rising talent; collaborator on Multipliers; author of Pause
The Wiseman Group
Episode: 96: Shawn Vanderhoven: Leadership, Curiosity, Building an Intelligence Culture and the Power of Pause (Partner, Wiseman)
Salvatore Manzi
Communications coach and author of Clear and Compelling Communication Strategies for Big Thinkers with Bold Ideas.
Episode: 94: Salvatore Manzi: The You-Then-Me Principle: The Communication Hack Every Leader Needs (Leadership Coach)
Art Kleiner
A writer, strategist, and thought leader in organizational learning, leadership, and responsible technology.
Episode: 93: Art Kleiner: The AI Dilemma: Responsible AI, Bias & Human Values with (Author, The AI Dilemma)
Alexia Cambon
Senior Director of Research at Microsoft leading research for future work.
Microsoft
Episode: The Future of Work, Frontier Firms, Agent Bosses, AI & 2025 Work Trend Index with Alexia Cambon (FBF)

Hosts

Simon Brown
Global Learning & Development Leader, EY; co-author of The Curious Advantage; host and thinker on learning, leadership, and curiosity.
Paul Ashcroft
Co-founder of Ludic Group; co-author of The Curious Advantage; focuses on growth, leadership, and organization design.
Garrick Jones
Co-founder of The Curious Advantage; co-author; focuses on culture, leadership, and organizational learning.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Navigating Complexity with Curiosity

    The Curious Advantage Podcast episode featuring Jennifer Garvey Berger delivers thought-provoking insights on the importance of curiosity in leadership. Berger, alongside the knowledgeable hosts, delves into how curiosity can help leaders avoid common mindtraps and thrive in complex situations, making this episode a must-listen for anyone in or aspiring to a leadership role.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • I've enjoyed many episodes, but episode 35 with Chief Learning Officer Vidya Krishnan was so packed with insights I was overwhelmed.

    Podcast Addict
    Ken A
    4 years ago
  • I've enjoyed many episodes, but episode 35 with Chief Learning Officer Vidya Krishnan was so packed with insights I was overwhelmed.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ken A
    4 years ago
  • Boom...Stay curious a little bit longer

    Love the whole idea of training our brains to think through a curiosity filter and this podcast inspires me as an L&D professional. Episode 23 with Michael Bungay Stanier’s unlocked practical solutions I can practice today; stay curious a little longer and the 3 advice monsters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lori S from NY
    United States5 years ago
  • Designing more curiosity

    As a design thinking consultant listening is a key skill for the work I do. Underpinning good listening for me is curiosity. It’s so crucial I decided to make it my one word goal for the year. This podcast has delivered a number of ways to increase this essential skill in just a few episodes of listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen Zeigler
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise depth and actionable insights from guests and hosts.
Great mix of experts and practical frameworks for learning cultures.
Curiosity-focused leadership discussions with practical takeaways.
High-quality conversations that connect curiosity to real-world outcomes.

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FBF | Vas Narasimhan & Steven Baert: The CEO & The Chief People and Organization Officer Perspective
Q: How has curiosity impacted leadership and everyday work at Novartis?
Leaders model curiosity, encourage open-ended questions, and use accessible learning tools; this has increased transparency, engagement, and better decision-making across levels.
FBF | Vas Narasimhan & Steven Baert: The CEO & The Chief People and Organization Officer Perspective
Q: Beyond learning, what else does curiosity entail for the organization?
Curiosity includes psychological safety to admit multiple viewpoints, asking transformative questions, and shifting from fix-it mindsets to learning mindsets that explore alternative perspectives.
FBF | Vas Narasimhan & Steven Baert: The CEO & The Chief People and Organization Officer Perspective
Q: What prompted the focus on culture when Vas took the role as CEO in 2018?
The hosts highlight that culture and the environment for people become the most valuable asset, with purpose, autonomy, and mastery driving motivation and performance, which inspired the move to an unbossed, curiosity-centered culture.
97: Finn Hall: Functional Mushrooms, Building a Premium Brand, Authenticity & Curiosity (CEO, Headstrong)
Q: How do you approach growth and product formats?
Expansion is through new formats while keeping focus on mushrooms; they launched a gummy and are exploring single-serving coffee pouches to fit premium retail environments and hotels.
97: Finn Hall: Functional Mushrooms, Building a Premium Brand, Authenticity & Curiosity (CEO, Headstrong)
Q: What makes Headstrong different in the mushroom market?
The emphasis is on quality and a rigorous extraction process (ultrasonic triple extraction) that yields high potency, along with a design-led, lifestyle positioning to earn trust beyond typical supplements.

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1. Bob Kegan
2. Vas Narasimhan
3. Steven Baert
4. Tara May
5. Finn Hall
6. Shawn Vanderhoven
7. Salvatore Manzi
8. Art Kleiner

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