How to Trust & Be Trusted: A Conversation with Rachel Botsman

December 12th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Rachel Botsman- author, designer, and lecturer renowned for her work on trust and societal change. A leading expert in the field, she has written three influential books—What’s Mine Is Yours, Who Can You Trust?, and How to Trust & Be Trusted—translated into 14 languages. As a…
12-12-2025 9:12:01
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Taking a Business From £0 to £4 Billion – A Conversation with Entrepreneur, Richard Harpin

December 12th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe, a global consumer services company that reached FTSE 100 status before its £4.1 billion acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management. A lifelong entrepreneur, Richard’s passion for business has driven his success.
12-12-2025 9:18:26
Thought Economics

 

Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy, A Conversation with Bastian Bergmann.

December 12th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Bastian Bergmann, the author of "Press Play - Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy." Bastian is cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of Solsten, a technology startup that empowers companies to create personalised content using AI and psychological data. Among its customers are globally…
12-12-2025 9:22:59
Thought Economics

 

On Leadership: A Conversation with Retired Nuclear Submarine Captain L. David Marquet

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Captain L. David Marquet (U.S. Navy, Retired), a celebrated leadership visionary, bestselling author, and educator whose career-defining moment came during his command of the nuclear ballistic missile submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN‑763) from 1999 to 2001. We discuss his most important learnings on leadership, and how to build…
17-09-2025 19:37:20
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A Conversation with Marty Dubin, Clinical Psychologist, Serial Entrepreneur & Business Coach to Many of the World’s Top Entrepreneurs.

December 12th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Martin Dubin, a clinical psychologist, serial entrepreneur, business coach, and adviser to C-suite executives and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. He founded several companies, including a multimillion-dollar health care company where he also served as CEO. A former coach at the Center for Creative Leadership and…
12-12-2025 9:26:10
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Simon Woodroffe OBE, Founder of Yo! Sushi, YOTEL & the YO! Company.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Simon Woodroffe OBE, is one of Britain’s most successful Entrepreneurs and widely regarded as one of the world's foremost business gurus. He is the founder of YO! Sushi, YOTEL and the YO! Company. Amongst many TV and press appearances, Simon was an original dragon in Series One of the popular…
17-09-2025 19:41:31
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Bob Bordone, One of the World’s Foremost Experts on Negotiation & Conflict Resolution.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Bob Bordone, an internationally recognized expert, author, speaker, and teacher in negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation. Recently named one of the Top 30 Negotiation Professionals, Bob is a Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School, where he served as a full-time faculty member for…
17-09-2025 19:43:34
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A Conversation with James Barclay, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal & Managing Director of JLR Motorsport.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to James Barclay, Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal & Managing Director of JLR Motorsport. We talk about the power of the Jaguar brand, how Jaguar decided to enter Formula E, and what it takes to build a championship winning motor racing team from scratch.
17-09-2025 19:43:56
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A Conversation with Nissan Formula E Team Principal, Tommaso Volpe

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL

In this interview I speak to Nissan Formula E Team Principal, Tommaso Volpe. Formula E is the world’s sole all-electric single-seater FIA World Championship and provides an elite motorsports platform for automotive manufacturers to accelerate EV innovation while delivering races in the heart of some of the world’s most iconic…

17-09-2025 19:44:18
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A Conversation with Dr. Laurie Santos, One of the World’s Foremost Experts on Happiness & Human Cognition.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Dr. Laurie Santos, one of the world’s foremost experts on happiness and human cognition. Laurie is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab, one of the most popular podcasts…
17-09-2025 19:44:43
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A Conversation with Dr. Martha Beck on Anxiety, Creativity & Finding Life’s Purpose.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Dr. Martha Beck, PhD, bestselling author, coach, and speaker. She has spent a lifetime offering powerful, practical, and entertaining teachings that help people improve every aspect of their lives. Martha holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one…
17-09-2025 19:45:22
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A Conversation with Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & One of The World’s Foremost Experts in Marketing, Branding & Human Behaviour.

September 17th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview I speak to Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy and one of the world’s foremost experts in marketing, branding & human behaviour. We discuss how a deep understanding of human psychology and behaviour has enabled some of the world's most successful brands to succeed.
17-09-2025 19:45:56
Thought Economics