The globe faces many challenges, but the only way to solve them is to put out heads together and utilise our collective intelligence. In this podcast, hosted by systems navigator and collective intelligence expert Ann Braithwaite, we look at how people are putting their heads together to tackle some of our gnarliest problems.
Season 1 is about Natural Hazards, which makes sense as Ann is from New Zealand, the second most natural hazard prone country on earth.
Season Finale Roundtable - Un-siloing the Natural Hazard Sector (with Livia Hollins and Sam Ketley) -Ep. 7
Before we leave you for this season, we wanted to do our part to help un-silo the sector – siloes being an issue all our guests highlighted. What better way to do that than to get a couple of guests together and generate some new connections and spark ideas?
In this episode of Mission Possible, host Ann Braithwaite brings together a couple of our favourite guests from season 1; Livia Hollins and Sam Ketley, to discuss innovative solutions for climate adaptation and natural hazards in New Zealand. They explore the importance of collaboration, the role of insurance in risk management, and the need for a systems approach to tackling complex challenges. The conversation emphasises the potential of collective action and the potential of an innovation hub to foster new ideas and solutions.
Ann Braithwaite is a systems navigator fascinated by the invisible potential hiding within our systems. She works with leaders to unleash that potential and find ways to make progress on our biggest challenges.
To reach out to Ann:
https://www.annbraithwaite.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annbraithwaite/
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Collective Potential in Climate Adaptation
11:04 Innovative Solutions for Natural Hazards
22:00 Insurance and Risk Management in Climate Change
32:48 Collaboration for Effective Climate Action
Thank you for making season 1 so special! Catch us here for Season 2; coming late 2025!
7 Jul 2025
The Complex Journey of Recovery in Natural Hazards (with Erica Seville) - Ep. 6
Host Ann Braithwaite interviews Erica Seville, Commissioner of the Earthquake Commission, who explores the multifaceted recovery process in natural hazards, highlighting the significance of community agency and technology for effective crisis management.
30 Jun 2025
Investment Decisions in a Changing Climate (with Michael Nolan) - Ep. 5
Michael Nolan, climate change expert, informs Ann Braithwaite about climate change's impact on investment decisions, highlighting infrastructure resilience and cross-sector collaboration in this interview.
23 Jun 2025
The Cost of Inaction on Natural Hazards (with Eric Bird) - Ep. 4
Host Ann Braithwaite interviews Eric Bird, Engineering Geology National Manager, about New Zealand's natural hazard complexities, highlighting the disconnect between knowledge and action in preparedness and the importance of data-driven decisions.
16 Jun 2025
Innovative Insurance Solutions for Natural Hazards (with Sam Ketley) - Ep. 3
Host Ann Braithwaite interviews Sam Ketley, Head of Innovation, Commercial Risk Solutions at APAC, about innovative insurance solutions for natural hazards, highlighting the need for community awareness and data-driven resilience strategies.
9 Jun 2025
Global Collaboration to Fix Global Problems (with Livia Hollins) - Ep. 2
Host Ann Braithwaite interviews Livia Hollins, international public servant, about global collaboration and innovative approaches to address climate change and natural hazards, highlighting community engagement and technology.
2 Jun 2025
Harnessing Environmental Planning to Build Resilient Cities (with Prof. Iain White) - Ep. 1
Professor Iain White discusses with Ann Braithwaite environmental planning's role in building resilient cities, highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration and technological integration to navigate political and economic pressures in this interview.
21 May 2025
Mission Possible with Ann Braithwaite: Season 1 Trailer
Ann Braithwaite introduces the podcast's first season, which tackles natural hazards by exploring the problems and potential solutions with various experts.
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Erica Seville
Michael Nolan
Eric Bird
Sam Ketley
Livia Hollins
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