Future Work/Life
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<p>Conversations about work, AI, and careers - what's changing and what to do about it.</p><br><p>Previous guests include Azeem Azhar, Daniel Pink, Lynda Gratton, Rory Sutherland, and Tyler Cowen. </p><br><p>You can also read more about these themes in the<a href="https://futureworklife.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Ollie on Work newsletter.</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 20, 2025
Alex Hutchinson - Breaking Through Mental Barriers & Exploration vs Exploitation
<p>Most people think they've hit their limits when they're actually nowhere close.</p><br><p>Alex Hutchinson returns to the show for his second appearance. As a journalist and author, he's spent years studying the science of human performance. His first book <a href="https://a.co/d/dKDMhpI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Endure</a> was a New York Times bestseller.</p><br><p>His latest book, <a href="https://a.co/d/bZ4f2gz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Explorer's Gene</a>, tackles a fundamental question: when do you push into unknown territory, and when do you stick with what works?</p><br><p>Today we explore the exploration versus exploitation dilemma - the choice athletes face every race between sticking with proven strategies or risking everything to test new approaches. The same decision defines careers, businesses, and life.</p><br><p>Alex's research reveals we have a "central governor" in our brains that pulls the plug early, protecting us from discomfort but also preventing breakthroughs.</p><br><p><strong>TALKING POINTS:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why the wall you think you've hit probably isn't your actual limit</li><li>The "central governor" theory and how your brain protects you by holding you back</li><li>How to build tolerance for uncertainty like elite athletes do</li><li>The exploration vs exploitation dilemma in careers and business decisions</li><li>Why "optimism in the face of uncertainty" is the optimal mathematical strategy</li><li>How to know when to explore new paths vs exploit existing knowledge</li><li>The danger of stopping exploration too early in life and career</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>LINKS:</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://a.co/d/bZ4f2gz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Explorer's Gene</a> book </p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/dKDMhpI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Endure</a> book</p><p><a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/byline/alex-hutchinson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alex's writing at Outside Magazine </a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhutchinsonyyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alex's LinkedIn</a></p><br><p><strong>Interested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book a free consultation - </strong><a href="https://calendly.com/olliehenderson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.ollieonwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ollie on Work</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/olliehenderson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ollie's LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://futureworklife.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ollie on Work newsletter</a></p><br><p>My Book Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Work-Life-Flywheel-revolution-reimagine/dp/1788603516/ref=sr_1_1?crid=286MEQ7S3315M&keywords=ollie+henderson&qid=1651841735&sprefix=ollie+henderson%2Caps%2C57&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> (UK) or <a href="https://a.co/d/4hvlsdK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> (US). </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 13, 2025
Dror Poleg - Why Careers Are Becoming Like Showbiz
Host Ollie challenges economic historian Dror Poleg on how time compression transforms careers into unpredictable, showbiz-like experiments.
August 6, 2025
Lorraine Lee - Why Hard Work Isn't Enough, Building Visibility & Getting Noticed
Host Ollie Smith interviews Lorraine Lee, author of Unforgettable Presence, about building visibility and getting noticed in the modern workplace.
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- What is Future Work/Life?
<p>Conversations about work, AI, and careers - what's changing and what to do about it.</p><br><p>Previous guests include Azeem Azhar, Daniel Pink, Lynda Gratton, Rory Sutherland, and Tyler Cowen. </p><br><p>You can also read more about these themes in the<a href="https://futureworklife.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Ollie on Work newsletter.</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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