This episode discusses a big-picture idea with practical relevance: history doesn’t just move forward — it moves in cycles.

Civilisations rise, stabilise, fragment, and regenerate. The same rhythm shows up in markets, technologies, institutions, and yes, even careers.

If you’ve felt like the ground is shifting — in your industry, society, or personal path — this episode will help you make better sense of it, and show you where to look for the next wave.

We don’t need to predict the future. We just need to move in sync with the cycle.

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This episode unscrambles the hidden systems behind the world’s most powerful resource: oil.

Not just a fuel—it is foundational to the global economy. Oil powers industries, anchors national strategies, and shapes the global balance of power. It’s both lifeblood and liability—driving growth, stoking conflict, and complicating the climate transition.

In about 10 minutes, this episode explores how oil operates as a system of influence across geopolitics, macroeconomics, business risk, and environmental tipping points.

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Populism and nationalism are two of the most talked-about — and misunderstood — forces in politics today. They often arrive together, cause disruption, and provoke intense debate. But they are not the same thing.

In fact, the difference between them could determine whether democracies fracture or find their footing in a more turbulent world.

This episode unscrambles these two political currents: where they come from, how they operate, and why one threatens liberal democratic values more than the other. It’s not just about rhetoric or identity — it’s also about power, the rules of the game, and who gets to write them.

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In many businesses — from financial services to consulting — digital transformation feels more like a drag than a drive.

Why? Because the promise of smart tools often crashes into the reality of clunky systems, outdated processes, and overwhelmed teams.

This episode unscrambles the real business tensions behind digitalisation — going beyond the buzzwords and looking at what’s actually happening inside firms trying to modernise.

Most importantly, discover five tangible ways to move from digital drift to digital drive — with practical steps for leaders, advisers, and changemakers.

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Power drives decisions and shapes outcomes — but it’s only part of the story.This episode unscrambles the different forms power can take — from coercive to structural — and explores the deeper dynamics that really matter if you want to lead effectively in a volatile world.

Whether you're leading teams, shaping strategy, or navigating your next move, building power literacy gives you a major edge.

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Political polarisation isn’t just reshaping elections—it’s quietly rewriting the rules of education, business, and professional life.

This episode explores what happens when the political middle—that once-reliable zone of consensus, long-term planning, and institutional trust—starts to give way.

We often treat polarisation as surface-level noise. But beneath it lies a deeper systemic force. As the centre collapses, universities face ideological pressure, businesses must navigate fractured expectations, and professionals operate in an increasingly unstable workplace environment.

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What does your team or country need right now—a leader or a manager?This episode unpacks the difference between the two—and why mistaking one for the other can stall change, derail strategy, and waste opportunity.

Whether you’re managing teams or making policy, this is a five-minute listen you don’t want to miss.

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In an age of Zoom calls, cloud platforms, and overnight shipping, it’s tempting to think geography no longer matters. But that’s a mistake, especially in trade.

This episode unpacks why proximity still pays.

In five minutes, this episode also explores why regionalism isn’t the enemy of globalisation

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