A Conversation with Theo Paphitis, Serial Entrepreneur, Star of Dragon’s Den & Philanthropist

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Theo Paphitis, Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Star of Dragon’s Den. We discuss his incredible career in entrepreneurship, his learnings on what it takes to build successful businesses & brands, the future of retail, and the realities of what entrepreneurial life is really like. 
17-09-2025 20:00:24
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Elaine Lin Hering on The Power and Role of Silence in Effective Communication.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Elaine Lin Hering about the role and power of silence in having more authentic conversations, foster inclusive spaces and amplify all voices. As Elaine notes, “…only by unlearning silence can we fully unleash talent, speak our minds, and be more complete versions of ourselves...…
17-09-2025 20:00:34
Thought Economics

 

From Growing up Without Electricity to Transforming the Global Financial System, a Conversation with Ntropy’s Remarkable Founder, Naré Vardanyan

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Naré Vardanyan about her incredible entrepreneurship journey- growing up without electricity in Armenia, teaching herself 11 languages by candlelight, and going-on to build a business which is using state of the art AI technologies to equalise trust and access to money globally by broadening…
17-09-2025 20:00:49
Thought Economics

 

My Conversation with Sara Jane Ho: The World’s Foremost Expert on Etiquette, Culture, Social Fluency.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to etiquette & culture expert Sara Jane Ho, Founder of China's first etiquette school, Institute Sarita, star of Emmy-nominated Netflix series, Mind Your Manners and author of Mind Your Manners – How to Be Your Best Self in Any Situation. We discuss the most important…
17-09-2025 20:01:00
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Coach & Psychologist to Some of the World’s Most Elite Performers, Dr. Dana Sinclair.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Dr. Dana Sinclair, one of the world’s foremost performance psychologists who has worked with Olympic athletes to actors, surgeons to opera singers, fighter pilots, CEOs and more. We unpick what it takes to really be an elite performer, her new book ‘Dialled in: Do…
17-09-2025 20:01:10
Thought Economics

 

How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World – A Conversation with Alison Taylor.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Alison Taylor, one of the world’s foremost experts on business ethics, strategy & risk. We discuss the fundamentals of how businesses can do the right thing in a turbulent world including the need for meaningful values alignment, what it means to be a responsible…
17-09-2025 20:01:25
Thought Economics

 

Mobilising Young People to Change the World – A Conversation with Seth Maxwell, Founder of the Thirst Project & Legacy Youth Leadership.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Seth Maxwell, Founder of the Thirst Project & Legacy Youth Leadership. Seth is one of the world’s most successful campaigners and activators of youth leadership & advocacy. His work has mobilised millions of young people to create change, and in this discussion I speak…
17-09-2025 20:01:36
Thought Economics

 

From Facing Homelessness to Becoming PFL MMA Champion: A Conversation with the remarkable Impa Kasanganay, PFL Light Heavyweight Champion MMA Fighter.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Impa “Tshilobo” Kasanganay on his incredible journey from facing homelessness to becoming the PFL’s Light Heavyweight Champion MMA fighter. We discuss the mental and physical resilience needed to be a world champion combat sports athlete, together with how to build the mindset for success.
17-09-2025 20:01:47
Thought Economics

 

On Climate Justice: A Conversation with Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland & Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this conversation, I speak to Professor Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights & Chair of the Elders. We discuss the concept of climate justice, the human and human rights impact of climate change together with the need for more climate adaptive societies…
17-09-2025 20:01:58
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Stef Reid MBE, Paralympian, World Champion Athlete & 5x World Record Holder

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Stef Reid, a British Paralympic long jumper and sprinter. She is a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medallist, and five-time world record holder. Stef has a degree in biochemistry, and her adventures off the track include acting, modelling (including being the first amputee to walk…
17-09-2025 20:02:10
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with One of the World’s Foremost Game Designers, Frank Lantz.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Are games art? How can games create beauty and meaning? Can we use games to explore the aesthetics of thought? In this interview, I speak to Frank Lantz, one of the world’s foremost game designers, with a pedigree in exploring how emerging technology can create new kinds of gameplay. He…
17-09-2025 20:07:51
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Olympian, World Champion & England ‘Red Roses’ Rugby Player, Natasha “Mo” Hunt

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Natasha “Mo” Hunt who has represented England across almost every format & level of rugby from the Olympics to the Commonwealth Games and major international competitions. We discuss the power of rugby, and what it takes to succeed at the highest level in one…
17-09-2025 20:08:11
Thought Economics