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The So What from BCG

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This podcast from Boston Consulting Group looks around the corner of today’s big business and social issues. The goal–the so what–is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow. Award-winning British journalist Georgie Frost interviews the leading thinkers and doers at BCG on the trends, developments, and ideas that will shape and disrupt the future. T... more

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Latest Episodes

AI isn’t replacing jobs the way headlines suggest, but it is changing who keeps them.

Greg Emerson, BCG’s global leader of technology and AI investing, explains why AI will reshape three to four times more jobs than it replaces. He argues that fears... more

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Navigating uncertainty means one thing: flexibility beats prediction.

Nikolaus Lang, global leader of the BCG Henderson Institute, looks 25 years into the future, breaking down what four plausible scenarios mean for GDP growth, work hours, and defen... more

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Sales teams are no longer defined by a few superstar performers. Japjit Ghai, who leads BCG’s AI efforts for sales globally, explains how AI is reshaping the entire sales workflow—from lead prioritization to real-time coaching and closing the deal. W... more

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BCG CEO Insomnia Index–Understanding CEO Pressure: More than 70% of CEOs are under chronic stress—but the real sources might surprise you.

Drawing on BCG’s CEO Insomnia Index, Judith Wallenstein and Christine Barton unpack what’s driving the pressur... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Emerson
Leads technology and AI investing for BCG globally
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Why Doomsayers Are Wrong About AI Job Loss
Nikolaus Lang
Global Leader of the BCG Henderson Institute
BCG Henderson Institute
Episode: CEOs Gamble When They Plan for Just One Future
Japjit Ghai
Leads BCG's AI efforts for sales globally
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: How AI is Transforming Sales—and What To Do
Christine Barton
BCG CEO Advisory Lead for North America
BCG
Episode: What’s Keeping CEOs Up at Night?
John Schreiber
CEO of New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Episode: Leading Through Scarcity: Purpose Over Panic
Rishi Varma
Leads BCG's global HR and people tech sector
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Leading Through Scarcity: Purpose Over Panic
Jeff Walters
Leads the tech and digital advantage for Asia Pacific
BCGX
Episode: How Asia Is Rising as an AI Superpower
Val Elbert
Leader in BCG's Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice
BCG
Episode: AI Profit, Not Pilots: Lessons from Tech, Media and Telecom
Khadija Ben Hammada
Chief People Officer and formerly Chief of Staff at Merck Group
Merck Group / BCG
Episode: High-Performing Leadership Teams Are Built, Not Bought

Host

Georgie Frost
Host of the show; interview host with BCG; engages leading thinkers and doers on trends shaping business and society.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 607 ratings
  • Good podcast

    Interesting conversations from a wide range of subjects. The audio quality and editing is very good as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VinVinLadyBug
    United States3 years ago
  • Obvious and political

    BCG is a consulting firm that does great work, so I wanted to like this. But this is run by marketing so very little that’s not obvious and far too much politics is weaved in. The depth of their recommendations is best represented by “you must be customer focused”. Good thing I was in a position to take notes.

    Not all bad though. Looking at the style and tone of the comments, BCG is outstanding at getting their people to write comments.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Marcus517
    United States3 years ago
  • It hits the spot

    This is the (non-news) podcast I most look forward to as topics selected are trending, and sometimes even futuristic and daring. But moreso, Georgie’s questions hit the spot. There are many times I’m having my morning porridge or washing dishes where she asks a question, and everything (in my environment) stops as I eagerly await the answer while thinking “oh no, she didn’t,” in a grateful way. The host appears cutely attuned to the things her audience really wants to ask and/hear. This show set... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j_derry
    Netherlands3 years ago
  • How do i get snaplocation

    Huh

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XxxYTrubyrubeYTxxX
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Great listen

    Super engaging and interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    churchwell
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the concise, insightful interviews and practical takeaways.
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Some critics note perceived marketing slant and political framing in portions of episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Doomsayers Are Wrong About AI Job Loss
Q: What's the biggest mindset shift for leaders?
Lead with optimism, sell the growth narrative, and frame AI as a capability amplifier rather than a threat to workers.
Why Doomsayers Are Wrong About AI Job Loss
Q: What should CEOs focus on to get ROI from AI?
Move beyond simple adoption; redesign organizational structure, roles, incentives, and processes; deploy AI in use cases with real value and align teams to new workflows.
Why Doomsayers Are Wrong About AI Job Loss
Q: But your research tells a rather different story. What's the reality?
AI is a powerful tool that will augment human capabilities rather than universally replace jobs; most roles will be reshaped and require humans to work with AI to increase productivity.
How Asia Is Rising as an AI Superpower
Q: What is the role of leadership mindset in accelerating AI transformation?
Leaders must grasp that AI changes knowledge work at a fundamental level, set ambitious goals, transform core functions, and reorganize teams to embed new capabilities and ways of thinking across the organization.
How Asia Is Rising as an AI Superpower
Q: How should Western companies think about adopting Asia-Pacific plays rather than copying models?
Inspiration and adaptation are key: visit local ecosystems, understand unique market dynamics, and translate core ideas into tailored strategies rather than direct lifts, leveraging regional innovation without trying to replicate it exactly.

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A forward-looking business discussion series that pulls in BCG experts and leaders to unpack how AI, technology, leadership, and macro shifts will shape work and strategy. Episodes regularly explore AI adoption, future work, leadership well-being, strategic foresight, and organization design, often pairing practical frameworks with real-world case studies. Noteworthy strengths include crisp, practitioner-focused questions, bite-sized episodes, and high-caliber guests from BCG's leadership and expertise networks. If you're evaluating how to prepare for rapid change, this show offers actionable insights, diverse perspectives, and concrete methods for implementing strategy in uncertain times.

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7. Jeff Walters
8. Val Elbert

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