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The Human Risk Podcast

Human Risk
Behavioral Science
Human Behavior
Artificial Intelligence
Human Risk
Decision-Making
Creativity
Risk Management
Compliance
Trust
Violence Against Women
Mental Health
Hypocrisy
Decision Making
Cognitive Biases
Neuroscience
Organizational Culture
Memory
Purpose-Driven Compliance
Education
Cognitive Diversity

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 mana... more

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What if the biggest risk isn’t saying the wrong thing, but being dull? Why do so many conference panels feel pre-cooked? Why do organisations hire people for their brains and then make them nervous about saying what they think?

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What does it actually take to prevent sexual harassment at work? Policies, training, reporting mechanisms and statements of zero tolerance are one thing. Creating a workplace where sexual harassment is genuinely less likely to happen is something els... more

What can financial markets teach us about human behaviour? Why might the size of a CEO’s signature tell us something useful about the company they run? And why, even when smart investors know something is probably a bubble, might they keep investing ... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Cairns
Co-founder of The Illuminari; former Ogilvy behavioural science team member and Nudgestock leader
The Illuminari
Episode: Anna Cairns and Kerry Collinge on Delightful Disobedience
Kerry Collinge
Co-founder of The Illuminari and marketing leader with experience at Carlsberg, AB InBev and Cadbury/Mondelez
The Illuminari
Episode: Anna Cairns and Kerry Collinge on Delightful Disobedience
Nina Burrowes
Author of All Reasonable Steps; psychologist focused on the psychology of sexual harm
The Consent (organization founded by Nina Burrowes)
Episode: Dr Nina Burrowes on All Reasonable Steps: The Psychology of Sexual Harassment Prevention
Alex Edmans
Professor of Finance, London Business School
London Business School
Episode: Professor Alex Edmans on the Madness of Markets — Why Smart People Make Crazy Decisions
Lyndon Nelson
Former Deputy Chief Executive of the PRA, Bank of England regulator
Bank of England, PRA
Episode: Lyndon Nelson & Gavin Stewart on Building Better Regulators
Gavin Stewart
Former Chief Risk Officer at the FCA, regulator with decades in supervision
FCA
Episode: Lyndon Nelson & Gavin Stewart on Building Better Regulators
Roger Dooley
Author of The Persuasion Engine, expert in behavioral science and marketing
Author, The Persuasion Engine
Episode: Roger Dooley on The Persuasion Engine
Annie Wagstaff
Musician and composer known for social media curiosity projects
Episode: Annie Wagstaff on The Joy of Curiosity
Paul Craven
Behavioural scientist, former investment professional, magician, and speaker
Independent
Episode: Paul Craven on Living With Uncertainty

Host

Christian Hunt
Host of The Human Risk Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Fascinating

    Really interesting and engaging podcast about human behaviour, the good the bad and sometimes the stupid. Great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @YK55
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Insightful and entertaining

    You certainly don’t need to be in risk management to enjoy and gain a lot from these insightful interviews. Human behaviour is an endlessly fascinating show - sit back and enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patti***
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Mastering Remote Team Management with David Burkus

    The Human Risk Podcast episode with David Burkus provided invaluable insights into the art of managing remote teams and engaging virtual audiences effectively. Burkus's expertise, drawn from his latest book, offers practical suggestions and strategies that are not only beneficial for leaders but also for anyone looking to improve their remote engagement skills. The episode is a must-listen for those navigating the complexities of virtual teamwork and communication in today's digital world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Very informative and useful.

    Podchaser
    5
    sdking
    4 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    Really love the body of work that Christian has put together over the last 2 years. There are some really fantastic experts pulled together that make his point that we should all understand human risk better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    me again - forgot the nickname
    Switzerland5 years ago

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Listeners describe the show as insightful, engaging, and thought-provoking about human behavior and risk.
Content is useful beyond risk professionals, appealing to leaders across industries.
Notes and references provided per episode help listeners deepen their reading and understanding.
Guests are high-caliber and the discussions mix theory with practical takeaways.
The host is praised for a thoughtful interviewing style and clear editorial direction.

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Anna Cairns and Kerry Collinge on Delightful Disobedience
Q: How have you gone and selected the people that you're working with?
Anna says they chose established and emerging voices with interesting ideas, drawing on the founders' networks and inviting people who were excited by the collective's purpose.
Anna Cairns and Kerry Collinge on Delightful Disobedience
Q: Tell me, what is that?
Kerry explains that “Chief Connectors” reflects their love of connecting people and their deliberately playful challenge to inflated corporate job titles.
Professor Alex Edmans on the Madness of Markets — Why Smart People Make Crazy Decisions
Q: How should individuals approach information in an era of abundance?
Prioritize qualitative signals like culture and management behavior, use AI for data processing but rely on human judgment for interpretation, and be willing to ignore irrelevant data to avoid overtrading.
Professor Alex Edmans on the Madness of Markets — Why Smart People Make Crazy Decisions
Q: What are some of the key biases the book highlights, and why do smart investors still fall for them?
The book outlines overreaction, underreaction, losing-sunk-cost fallacy, and the tendency to focus on the wrong data points; even highly educated investors can misapply sensible strategies due to cognitive biases and information overload.
Professor Alex Edmans on the Madness of Markets — Why Smart People Make Crazy Decisions
Q: Why do markets matter to someone who isn't interested in investing at all?
Markets serve as a laboratory for studying human behavior; the dynamics observed there reveal broader truths about decision-making and psychology that apply beyond finance.

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What is The Human Risk Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on how people drive risk and how behavioral science can mitigate that risk while still unlocking strong performance. Across episodes, listeners hear from researchers, practitioners, and authors who explore topics like uncertainty, decision-making, organizational culture, leadership, and the psychology behind ratings, signs, and risk perception. The conversations tend to blend practical frameworks with storytelling and real-world case studies—from Grenfell and regulatory dynamics to service culture and cognitive leadership—making complex behavior, systems, and governance accessible for leaders, managers, and risk professionals. A notable strength is bringing multidisciplinary viewpoints into risk discussions, often linking ... more

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1. Anna Cairns
2. Kerry Collinge
3. Nina Burrowes
4. Alex Edmans
5. Lyndon Nelson
6. Gavin Stewart
7. Roger Dooley
8. Annie Wagstaff

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