The Podcast for Curious Builders & Bold Thinkers
We sit down with founders, investors, and creators who are reshaping industries and rethinking what’s possible. Each episode dives into the mind behind the mission — exploring the ideas, habits, and challenges that drive them. No fluff, just real stories and practical insights you can take with you.
Beyond Business #22 Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Missing Operating System at Work
In this episode of Beyond Business, Josh sits down with Davide Pagnotta, CEO of Wise Humanity and creator of Hubie, an AI-powered emotional intelligence coach for individuals and teams.
Davide’s journey spans physics, corporate leadership, company collapse, and ultimately building a platform designed to solve one of the biggest silent problems in modern work: emotional friction.
We unpack:
Why companies fail when people don’t feel safe asking for help
How workplace culture shapes performance more than strategy
The difference between individual failure and system failure
Why emotional intelligence isn’t “soft” — it’s structural
How micro-habits create lasting behavioral change
And why everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have
Davide also shares the personal story that shaped his philosophy — from growing up with zero emotional filters to developing radical empathy as a leadership superpower.
If you’re a founder, leader, or operator who wants better performance without burning people out, this conversation will rewire how you think about work, teams, and yourself.
20 Jan 2026
Beyond Business #21: Purpose, Emotional Intelligence & Becoming the Right Person First
In this episode of Beyond Business, Josh sits down with Tom Bodell, founder of Elevation Station, to explore what really happens when you strip away job titles, corporate safety nets, and excuses.
Tom shares how working for yourself exposes the parts of your personality you can hide in corporate life — and why emotional intelligence, self-honesty, and purpose are non-negotiable if you want to grow as a professional and a human being.
They discuss:
Why personal development starts with managing yourself
Emotional intelligence as a learned skill, not a buzzword
How trainers and leaders should take responsibility for attention
The danger of ego-driven “self-help” advice
Purpose, identity, and asking better questions
Why people can’t be “fixed” — only helped, if they want it
This is a long-form, honest conversation about purpose over tactics, growth over performance, and why becoming the right person matters more than chasing the next system.
14 Jan 2026
Beyond Business #20: Why the Best Teams Are Built Through Discomfort, Not Boardrooms
In this episode of Beyond Business, Josh sits down with Hector and Tommy, founders of Mera, a company rethinking what “team building” actually means.
Forget forced fun, trust falls, and pub-heavy offsites. Mera uses nature, shared hardship, and psychology-backed reflection to build real trust, deeper communication, and stronger teams — especially in a remote-first world.
We explore:
Why nature is the ultimate equaliser (no job titles in the mountains)
How shared discomfort creates bonds Zoom never can
The psychology behind trust, connection, and performance
Why team connection should be a core business investment, not a “nice to have”
The misconception that team building is just a fun day out
How long-term, repeat experiences outperform one-off offsites
If you care about performance, retention, culture, and building teams that actually work — this conversation will change how you think about business.
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