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The Curious Advantage Podcast

The Curious Advantage
Curiosity
Generative AI
Future Of Work
Leadership
Career 3.0
AI Impact On Work
Talent Management
Physical Environments
Creativity
Ecosystems
Personal Branding
Culture
Psychological Safety
Leadership and Management
Skill Portfolio
Diversity and Inclusion
Improvisation
Graphic Novels
Digital Literacy
Emotions

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 episode, Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor at Harvard Business School, explores curiosity, leadership, and psychological safety in the digital age.

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In this episode of the Curious Advantage podcast, hosts Simon Brown and Garrick Jones talk with Christian Kressman, an actor, systemic coach, and PhD holder in creativity.

The conversation explores how curiosity fuels creativity and problem-solvi... more

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In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft speak with Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, about how traditional goals can limit curiosity and drive organisations into the performance trap. Radhika in... more

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In this episode of The Curious Advantage podcast, hosts Garrick Jones and Simon Brown sit down with Jonathan Besser, co-author of 50 Ideas That Changed the World of Work, to explore how curiosity, leadership, and emotional intelligence shape the futu... more

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Christian Kressman
An actor with a PhD in creativity and a systemic coach, exploring how curiosity fuels creativity and problem-solving.
Episode: 92: How Curiosity Drives Creativity, Problem-Solving and Innovation with Christian Kressman
Radhika Dutt
Advisor on product thinking to the Monetary Authority of Singapore and author of Radical Product Thinking
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Episode: 91: Radhika Dutt: OHLs: The Curious Puzzle-Solving Framework for Better Results (Author, Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter)
Ted Dintersmith
Best-selling author, education advocate, and former venture capitalist passionate about rethinking education
Episode: 89: Ted Dintersmith: Reimagining Education: Math, AI & Curiosity (Author & Education Advocate)
Shannon Minifie
CEO at Box of Crayons
Box of Crayons
Episode: 88: Shannon Minifie: Curious about Relational Curiosity, Building Trust, Psychological Safety & Leadership (CEO, Box of Crayons)
Stefaan van Hooydonk
Founder of the Global Curiosity Institute
Global Curiosity Institute
Episode: 87: Stefaan van Hooydonk: How Curiosity Fuels Growth, Leadership, AI & Resilience (Founder, Global Curiosity Institute)
Scott Blanchard
CEO and co-owner of Blanchard
Blanchard
Episode: 86: Scott Blanchard: Curious About Leadership, Trust & Psychological (CEO, Blanchard)
Vyla Rollins
Award-winning organizational psychologist focused on leadership and psychology.
Not specified
Episode: 84: Vyla Rollins: Curiously Recrafting the Psychological Contract (London Business School)
Dr. Serena Gonsalves-Fersch
Global head of talent at SoftwareOne and co-founder of Women in Learning Leadership
SoftwareOne
Episode: 82: Dr Serena Gonsalves-Fersch: Curious About Learning, Curiosity, AI, Leadership, Talent & Women in Leadership (Software One)
Dr. Giles Yeo
Geneticist, research leader, and author of 'Wild Calories Don't Count'
University of Cambridge
Episode: 81: Dr. Giles Yeo: Weight Loss, Ozempic, and the End of Calorie Counting? (Geneticist, University of Cambridge Professor, Author)

Hosts

Garrick Jones
Co-author of The Curious Advantage and co-founder of Ludic Group, Garrick Jones is focused on fostering organizational curiosity and growth.
Simon Brown
Co-author of The Curious Advantage and Global Learning & Development Leader, Simon Brown focuses on talent and leadership in organizations.
Paul Ashcroft
Co-author of The Curious Advantage and co-founder of Ludic Group, Paul Ashcroft delves into topics of curiosity and leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 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
    Austria2 years ago
  • I've enjoyed many episodes, but episode 35 with Chief Learning Officer Vidya Krishnan was so packed with insights I was overwhelmed.

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    Ken A
    3 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
    3 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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Fascinating connections between curiosity and confidence.
Thought-provoking insights on curiosity in leadership.
Many practical solutions for improving listening skills.
Inspiration for L&D professionals to stay curious.

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92: How Curiosity Drives Creativity, Problem-Solving and Innovation with Christian Kressman
Q: What can ordinary people do to apply curiosity in their everyday lives?
People should not be afraid to ask difficult questions and to pursue the things they truly care about, even if it upsets others.
92: How Curiosity Drives Creativity, Problem-Solving and Innovation with Christian Kressman
Q: How do you recommend we go about tackling complex problems?
The biggest mistake in problem-solving is merging the brainstorming and evaluation phases together; these should be separate to allow for free-flowing creativity without self-censorship.
92: How Curiosity Drives Creativity, Problem-Solving and Innovation with Christian Kressman
Q: What is creative problem-solving for you?
Creative problem-solving means dealing with complex problems using originality and innovative thinking to generate solutions.
90: Jonathan Besser: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Leadership, Curiosity & Emotional Intelligence (Author, 50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work)
Q: Can you tell us more around the model and what you came up with within that process of going through the imposter syndrome?
The journey of understanding my imposter syndrome came when I recognized my self-doubt, particularly while writing the book, and with guidance from my co-author, I leaned into those vulnerabilities.
90: Jonathan Besser: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Leadership, Curiosity & Emotional Intelligence (Author, 50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work)
Q: What do you think is the potential to become the next big shift in how we work?
The next shift in work will be how we harness the energy and input of younger generations who are curious and knowledgeable, moving away from traditional hierarchies to more collaborative environments.

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