The Human Risk Podcast

The Human Risk Podcast


Latest Episodes

Professor Benjamin Van Rooij on Questioning Compliance
May 05, 2024

What makes us more or less likely to comply with rules or laws? My guest, Benjamin Van Rooij, knows all about this subject.He is a Professor of Law and Society at the University of Amsterdam who

Ben Cattaneo on Decision-Making (Part Two)
April 27, 2024

What goes into human decision-making? If you listened to the previous episode of the show with Dr Melina Moleskis on decision-making, then youll know whats coming next. If you didnt, then dont w

Dr Melina Moleskis on Decision-Making (Part One)
April 27, 2024

What is decision science, and how can it help us to make better decisions?On this episode, I'm joined by decision-making expert Dr Melina Moleskis, who explains how she combines decision science and

Philippa White on Leadership Lessons
April 18, 2024

What is it that makes a job enjoyable and fulfilling? While youre likely to have your own very individual answers to that question, chances are itll be to do with what youre required to do, how mu

Dr Lixing Sun on Natural Lying
April 13, 2024

Why do we lie and cheat and why might it not always be a bad thing?On this episode, Im speaking to a research professor who has studied lying and cheating in the natural world and what we can learn

Zelda Perkins on Can't Buy My Silence
April 06, 2024

What prompted a courageous former employee of Harvey Weinstein to break her Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?On this episode I'm speaking to a campaigner who came to prominence as the individual who

Professor Magda Osman on Risk Prioritisation
March 30, 2024

How, in a world of limited resources, can we prioritise risk?Which ones should we focus on more than others?This isn't just something we need to think about in a work context. It also applies to o

Nuala Walsh on Tuning In
March 24, 2024

How can we make better decisions? By paying attention to good advice or information and ignoring the opposite. In a world where we're overloaded with data and opinions, it can be hard to determine w

Preethi Nair on Storytelling
March 17, 2024

What does storytelling have to do with managing risk? On this episode, Im speaking to novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Preethi Nair. She also helps people who want to tell their stories to ide

Heather Urquhart on Improvisation Part Two
March 10, 2024

What can business learn from improvisation? If you listened to the previous episode of the shwo, you'll know the answer. If you haven't yet done so, then I recommend dojgn that before listening to thi