In this episode we reflect on recent changes in both the US and Europe, along with ever accelerating technology change, and wonder how we are all going to cope.

Shift - Episode 043 - Superficiality

Oct 10th, 2016 42m 58s

This week an in depth exploration of superficiality.

Shift - Episode 042 - Diversity

Sep 20th, 2016 46m 41s

Diversity, in all its rich variety, is the topic for this podcast. Diversity in people, diversity in organisations, even diversity in our own outlook.

Shift - Episode 041 - Transparency

Apr 13th, 2016 44m 6s

In this episode we are transparent about transparency!

Shift - Episode 040 - The Web Now

Jan 26th, 2016 49m 39s

In this episode we set out to talk about where the web, and social media, are now. We even managed to get back on that topic a few times after interesting diversions into the politics of Donald Trump and modern spirituality!You can downlo

Shift - Episode 039 - Overwhelmed

Dec 2nd, 2015 46m 35s

We can feel overwhelmed by so many things in so many ways, and it seems to be getting worse. We discuss why it happens, what it feels like, and what to do about it.

Shift - Episode 038 - People Centric

Oct 26th, 2015 45m

"People Centric" - how did organisations ever become anything else?

Shift - Episode 037 - Degradation

Oct 1st, 2015 50m 21s

In this episode we discuss degradation of everything from our ability to get podcasts out regularly, to morals, to society generally. But don't worry - we end on an optimistic note!

Shift - Episode 036 - What does right look like?

Jun 14th, 2015 42m 5s

In this episode we talk about when things go right, what it looks like, how you make it more likely, and, as you can hear as struggle with at the beginning of the podcast, how much is getting things right part of our daily work reality?

Shift - Episode 035 - Projection and Perception

May 19th, 2015 48m 39s

In this episode two masters of the art discuss navel gazing and how it might just become a key business skill for the future.

Shift - Episode 034 - Thomas Vander Wal

Mar 27th, 2015

In this episode of shift we get to chat with Thomas Vander Wal, originator of the term folksonomy, about tagging, taxonomies, meaning, power, and the future that we are all hurtling towards.

Shift - Episode 034 - Conflict

Mar 8th, 2015

In this episode, recorded after "one of those weeks", we talk about conflict - how to handle it, what it means at work, and how we handle difference and dissent.

Shift - Episode 033 - Stephen Quest

Feb 11th, 2015 41m 5s

In this episode we are joined by Stephen Quest, Director General For IT at The European Commission. We cover the challenges of blogging as a senior executive in a high profile organisation, managing IT in a fast changing world, and adopting new

Shift - Episode 032 - Dave Snowden

Jan 7th, 2015 46m 26s

In this episode we were joined by Dave Snowden, founder of Cognitive Edge. We romp through the topics of complexity, finance, tribalism, religion and Aristotle, all in 45 minutes! [Apologies for the sound quality on this one. When we do intervi

Shift - Episode 031 - Privilege

Nov 29th, 2014 47m 26s

In this episode we discuss privilege, how we get it, how we use it responsibly, and how it's abuse affects us all.You can download the file directly to your hard drive from hereYou can also download and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes

Shift - Episode 030 - Bravery

Nov 7th, 2014 49m 10s

In this episode we discuss bravery, fear, anxiety and worry. What they mean, how you deal with them, and doing things despite them.

Shift - Episode 029 - Dr. Emma Bond

Oct 6th, 2014 40m 22s

This episode we were honoured to be joined by Dr. Emma Bond of iSEED (Institute for Social, Educational and Enterprise Development). Emma is an expert on child safety online and we talked about perceived risk, real risk, and how much the kids h

Shift - Episode 028 - New Modes Of Working

Sep 10th, 2014 48m 26s

This week we talk about new modes of working, working remotely, managing expectations, dress code and rigour.

Shift - Episode 027 - Leadership

Jul 19th, 2014 38m 32s

This week we talk about leadership. What it looks and feels like, what it means for followers, and how it might be changing.

Shift - Episode 026 - Words, words, words.

Jun 19th, 2014

We were going to call this podcast "Communication" but in fact it is more about words, our use of words, taxonomies, structures and even a little misunderstanding of our own use of words during the podcast!

Shift - Episode 025 - Disruption

Jun 9th, 2014 43m 53s

This week on Shift we tackle the topic of disruption. Is it always a good thing? How do we feel about it? How do individuals and organisations deal with it when it is "done to them"?

Shift - Episode 024 - Emma Mulqueeny

May 7th, 2014 48m 43s

This week on Shift we are delighted to be joined my Emma Mulqueeny founder of Rewired State and closely involved with the government in the UK for many years. We talk about change in that context, power, politicians, the civil service and the f

Shift - Episode 023 - Powerlessness

Apr 23rd, 2014 52m 6s

In this episode we explore the topic of powerlessness, not just at work but in life generally. How do we overcome the feeling, have agency, and make a difference? Or is it all just in our heads...?

Shift - Episode 022 - Time

Apr 6th, 2014

In this episode we discuss time and all its ramifications. When it goes fast, when it goes slow, how we waste it and how to control it.

Shift - Episode 021 - Vulnerability

Mar 18th, 2014 52m 49s

In this episode we explore the challenges of vulnerability - both individual and organisational. What does it take, what does it get you. and how much of it is too much of a good thing.