The Business of Shaping Future Minds
Episodes
What Taylor Swift, Nirvana & Vera Lynn Tells Us About Leadership
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do Anti-Hero, Smells Like Teen Spirit and We’ll Meet Again have in common?They reflect what the human brain needed at ...
‘Good Enough’ Is Killing Real Creativity
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brainy, we’re joined by “Small Paul” Copeland - Executive Creative Director, filmmaker, former stand-up comedian, DJ, and lif...
The New Rules of Work: Inclusivity, Identity & Instant Feedback
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brainy Podcasts, we dive into The New Rules of Work with Jason Mannix, HR lead for the Brighton Pier Group and ...
Brains, Burnout and Bullsh*t
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Soraya and Tracy take a brutally honest look at modern work and leadership - what’s thriving, what’s breaking, and what ...
The Human Brain in the Age of AI
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is racing ahead faster than the industrial revolution, but our brains haven’t had a software update in over 200,000 years.In this episode, Soraya...
The Four-Day Week Experiment: What Science Tells Us
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could a shorter working week make us more productive, less stressed, and better at our jobs? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Charlotte Rae - neu...
Vibrators, Google Maps & AI
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode takes a wildly creative turn as we’re joined by Adam Hill - founder, executive creative director, and unapologetic disruptor. From purp...
Is the Future Still Human?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome back the ever-curious Ross Stevenson, learning strategist, AI explorer, and all-around provocateur for progress. It’s be...
So You Think You Can Think?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where AI is accelerating change, critical thinking is the ultimate competitive edge. If you’re just keeping up, you’re already falling ...
14 Becoming A Class Act
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 14, where we’re diving into the world of creativity, confidence, and big dreams!We’re delighted to be joined by Joel Kern, the ...
13 SPECIAL EPISODE - Myth Busting the Menopause
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Special Episode Exploring Standout Topics Through a Fresh Lens on Creativity and Innovation.Did you know that 70% of women in the workforce are naviga...
12 The Business of Brain Health & Wealth
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In each episode our mission is to pick the brains of leaders in their field to share their success on the importance of creativity, innovation and cri...
11 Our Genius As Human Beings; The Human Self
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#11 Our Genius As Human Beings The Human SelfIn this episode, we explore the concept of "The Human Self" and its pivotal role in fostering creativity ...
10 Let Your Charisma Out Of The Bottle
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#10 Let Your Charisma Out Of The BottleConfidence, Gravitas and the Social BrainFind out in this episode the importance of emotional safety for confid...
9 Manner Before Matter
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#9 Manner Before MatterWhat is Psycho-Social & Why Does it Matter? Part TwoIn this episode, we continue our conversation with Leanne Drew-McKain. ...
8 Leaders Have Brains Too, But Do They Have Psychological Safety?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#8 Leaders Have Brains Too, But Do They Have Psychological Safety?What is Psycho-Social & Why Does it Matter? Part OneIn this 2-parter, we explore...
7 The Human Advantage
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#7 The Human AdvantageIn our first episode in season two, we start by taking a deeper dive into where we rely on the uniqueness of our brains and not ...
6 The Role of Leadership in Creativity
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode of this series, we are going to explore what makes a conducive environment to create and innovate.We are joined by Carlene Jackson...
5 What Blocks Creativity?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So at this point in the series, we’ve discussed what creativity is, who has it, creativity versus tech, and in our last episode how it shows up.&nbs...
4 What Mindset Sparks Creativity?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When are humans at their best creatively?It’s all in the mind! We’ll explore what sparks the brain into creativity; key triggers and how this impa...
3 Do Humans Excel over AI?
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How are AI and other technical advancements impacting human creativity?Wow, I’m not sure one podcast is enough for this topic. Technological advance...
2 Who Has Creativity?
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two, we are joined by Karl Elwood, a wine merchant, who also runs a business network group. We'll be demystifying creativity and innov...
1 What is Creativity?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BRAINY PODCASTS the brainchild of Soraya Shaw & Tracy Filler. Soraya and Tracy are connected by their passion for understanding what ma...