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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
Education
Career 3.0
Physical Environments
Hybrid Workspaces
AI Impact On Work
Productivity
Trust
Design Innovation
Personal Branding
Ecosystems

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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Paul Ashcroft and Garrick Jones are joined by Markus Bernhardt, founder of Endeavour Intelligence, to explore what is really changing as organisations adopt AI.

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In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with Javier Echave, Chief Operating Officer of Heathrow Airport, about what it takes to lead one of the world’s most complex operations.

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In this powerful episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak with award-winning educator, author and entrepreneur Brandon Fleming about his extraordinary journey from joining a gang at 12 and selling drugs at 14 to b... more

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Most leaders focus on what they say. Dr. Laura Sicola argues that how you say it matters just as much.

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, executive communication coach, cognitive linguist and author Dr. Laura Sicola explores the conce... more

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Recent Guests

Javier Echave
Chief Operating Officer at Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport
Episode: 103: Inside Heathrow: Leading One of the World’s Most Complex Operations with Javier Echave (COO, Heathrow Airport)
Brandon Fleming
Award-winning educator, author, entrepreneur, and former Harvard debate coach
Veritas Schools; Harvard Debate Council
Episode: 102: Written Off by School. Recruited by Harvard: Brandon P. Fleming’s Story on Curiosity, Mentorship and Potential
Laura Sicola
Executive communication coach, cognitive linguist, author of Speaking to Influence
Laura Sicola
Episode: 101: Why "Just Be Yourself" Is Terrible Leadership Advice with Dr Laura Sicola (Cognitive Linguist)
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)

Hosts

Paul Ashcroft
Host and co-founder with Ludic Group; author and business leader.
Garrick Jones
Co-host and author; focuses on learning and development.
Simon Brown
Co-host; Global Learning & Development Leader at EY; author and educator.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 57 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 States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Witty, insightful discussions on curiosity drive and leadership.
Great examples of how curiosity underpins modern organizations.
High-quality guests with practical takeaways for learning leaders.
Valuable mix of business, education, and tech topics that stay relevant.

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#214
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#91
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103: Inside Heathrow: Leading One of the World’s Most Complex Operations with Javier Echave (COO, Heathrow Airport)
Q: What is your core leadership philosophy when it comes to people and culture at Heathrow?
Leadership is about reminding people they are great, unlocking potential, and creating an environment of safety—physical, psychological, and emotional—so that curiosity and effort translate into better experiences for customers.
103: Inside Heathrow: Leading One of the World’s Most Complex Operations with Javier Echave (COO, Heathrow Airport)
Q: How do you balance speed with consulting your team when making critical calls?
You balance speed and input by having a framework: know what you know and don't know, establish a clear definition of success, and decide even with imperfect information. You communicate the rationale and stay flexible as new data emerges.
103: Inside Heathrow: Leading One of the World’s Most Complex Operations with Javier Echave (COO, Heathrow Airport)
Q: Javier, can you take us inside one of those moments where Heathrow faced a crisis at scale and explain how you worked through it under pressure?
The decision process centers on three parts: decision-making, environment, and personal resilience. In a crisis, safety comes first, objectives are defined, imperfect information is acknowledged, and decisions are communicated quickly and clearly; this prevents chaos and keeps the ecosystem aligned.
102: Written Off by School. Recruited by Harvard: Brandon P. Fleming’s Story on Curiosity, Mentorship and Potential
Q: What does turning potential into performance look like in your Veritas Schools model?
It starts with connection to understand students, then building a learning environment that treats education like a customer-centric process, emphasizing inquiry, foundational logic, and the belief that educators must manifest potential, not just identify it.
102: Written Off by School. Recruited by Harvard: Brandon P. Fleming’s Story on Curiosity, Mentorship and Potential
Q: So tell us about your life, Brandon, and how curiosity changed the direction of your life.
Curiosity and exposure are tightly linked; escaping a limited environment opened up a world of possibilities, and one supportive teacher helped Fleming recognize his own giftedness, which led to a path in education and leadership.

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Curiosity is framed as a practical engine for leadership, learning, and transformation across business, technology, and education. Episodes feature conversations with executives, researchers, and authors who explore how asking better questions, psychological safety, and human-centered design can navigate complexity, accelerate growth, and drive tangible results. Notable angles include leadership communication, AI and workplace change, neurodiversity and inclusive leadership, and building resilient organizations through curiosity. The format emphasizes real-world frameworks, actionable takeaways, and stories from large-scale operations, global brands, and pioneering research—making it valuable for leaders, HR and learning professionals, and ... more

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7. Tara May
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