The podcast that explores the Future of Work.
Each episode we talk to a pioneer of the future of work, exploring the themes and trends that will shape the workplaces of tomorrow.
Smart Glasses Will Replace Phones Sooner Than You Think
A phone in your hand has become the default shape of modern life, but what if the next interface is something you already wear? I’m joined by Robin Solleveld, General Manager at EssilorLuxottica in the Netherlands, to unpack why smart glasses are suddenly hitting the usability and price point that wearables promised for years, and why Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta are turning wearable AI into something people actually choose to wear all day.
We get specific on business value: hands-free support for technicians, live POV calling, instant translation across multilingual teams, and voice-driven notes that can be transcribed and sent without breaking flow. Robin also shares what’s coming next for B2B, including the potential of an SDK that lets organisations build tailored apps for field engineers, service teams and other roles where “eyes up, hands free” matters. Alongside the opportunity, we dig into privacy, ethics and workplace policy, and why companies need to treat smart glasses like any other enterprise device with clear rules, training and accountability.
Then we zoom out to the future of work and health tech. Robin explains “enhanced reality” versus augmented reality, the next generation prototype with an in-lens display and wristband control, and why eyewear could become the most personal computing platform we’ve ever had. We also explore hearing support through Nuance Audio, and how the eye may become a gateway to preventive healthcare through better screening and AI-assisted analysis. If you’re curious about wearable AI, smart glasses, workplace productivity and where the interface is heading next, this one will stretch your thinking. Subscribe, share with a colleague and leave a review with your most interesting wearable AI use case.
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7 May 2026
Are We Building Tools Or Outsourcing Thinking
AI is already in our lecture halls and our workplaces, but the real question is whether we are using it to learn faster and build better, or just to cut corners more efficiently. I sit down with Professor Dr Vincent Ginis (VUB Brussels, visiting professor at Harvard) to unpack what he is seeing on the ground as universities rethink assessment, companies scramble for “AI strategy”, and everyone tries to work out what responsible adoption actually looks like. We get into the messy reality behi...
30 Apr 2026
Fake It Till You Make It Fails In Hardware
A vending machine, two refillable bottles, and one blunt question: why is “something tasty” still chained to single-use packaging? I’m joined by Colin DeBlonde, co-founder of Brussels-based startup Dripl, to unpack how that moment became a real hardware business that dispenses healthy flavoured drinks from filtered tap water in workplaces. We talk honestly about what it’s like to build hardware when everyone around you is chasing software, AI, and subscriptions. Colin shares the painful earl...
23 Apr 2026
AI Will Not Fix Your Business Until You Rethink Work
Everyone is talking about AI productivity, but the reality inside large organisations is messier, slower and far more human. I sit down with Marion Devine, Principal Researcher in Human Capital at the Conference Board, to get past the hype and into what companies are actually doing with AI and generative AI, what’s working, and what’s quietly breaking. We dig into why CEOs are making big bets despite uncertain ROI, and why “everyone feels behind” even when it’s unclear who’s truly ahea...
9 Apr 2026
How MAD Turns Everyday Drinks Into Measurable Good
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2 Apr 2026
How AI Flattens Customer Journeys And What To Do Instead
AI is about to make “great customer service” normal and cheap, and that should worry every leader who thinks a chatbot equals customer experience. I’m joined by Steven Van Belleghem, a global authority on customer experience and AI, to explore what happens when large language models become the portal of our lives and customers no longer visit your website, browse your journeys, or even choose your brand directly. We get practical and provocative. Steven argues that automation can widen the g...
26 Mar 2026
Reluctant Futurist, Real Agency: Henry Coutinho-Mason
Prediction is comforting, but it’s the wrong game. We sit down with futurologist Henry Coutinho-Mason to unpack a bolder approach: stop hunting for certainty and start building the muscle to spot shifts, test ideas, and turn change into advantage. Henry shares why he calls himself a “reluctant futurist,” how stable human needs meet “godlike” technologies, and why the real lever for leaders is redesigning medieval institutions into AI‑native organisations that distribute agency. Together, we ...
18 Mar 2026
From Google To Brussels Chamber of Commerce: Leading Digital Change With Humanity
Forget buzzwords - this conversation digs into how AI creates real value only when it’s aligned to people and outcomes. With Thierry Geerts, former Google country director and current CEO of the Brussels Chamber of Commerce, we unpack the moves that matter: training every employee, cleaning your data, starting with low‑risk wins, and anchoring change on customer satisfaction rather than cost cuts. We chart three practical waves of adoption-traditional AI for pattern detection, generative AI ...
12 Jun 2025
Designing a Future Where Workwear Works for Everyone
Lena Bay-Høyland, Product Director at Fristads, discusses gender-specific workwear and its impact on safety and comfort for women in various industries in this interview episode.
20 May 2025
Brain Moving: The Psychology of Workplace Change
Organizational psychologist Anton Maes discusses the psychology of workplace change, revealing strategies to manage resistance and create productive hybrid environments in this interview.
13 May 2025
Beyond Carbon Footprints: What Electronics Sustainability Really Means
Arjan Steenbergen, ESG Manager at Trust International, explores the multifaceted challenges of electronics sustainability and shares insights on making products more environmentally friendly in this interview.
29 Apr 2025
Unleashing Improv in the Workplace: Pep Rosenfeld's Work Laugh Balance
Pep Rosenfeld, co-founder of Boom Chicago, shares with the host how businesses can use comedy to improve team communication, engagement, and navigate challenging scenarios in this interview.
24 Apr 2025
Peter Hinssen and The Phoenix Way: Reinventing Corporations in the Digital Age
Peter Hinssen discusses how established companies can leverage technology to reinvent themselves in the digital age, offering insights on corporate transformation; this is an interview.
8 Apr 2025
Pockets with Purpose: Fristads and The Apple Approach to Workwear
Lena Bay Højland, Product Director at Fristads, explores the evolution of workwear, emphasizing the integration of functionality, comfort, and sustainable design practices in this interview.
3 Apr 2025
From Panda to Paper: How Cheeky Panda Disrupted a Mature Market
Chris Forbes, Cheeky Panda co-founder, discusses disrupting the toilet paper market with sustainable bamboo products, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers in this interview.
25 Mar 2025
Bruce Daisley - The Future of Workplaces: Resilience, Culture, and Meaningful Change
Bruce Daisley, workplace culture expert, discusses creating thriving workplaces by examining technology company cultures and promoting resilience, culture, and meaningful change in this interview.
1 Sept 2023
Adeline Barras: Social Enterprise Pioneer
Marc interviews Adeline Barras, a social enterprise founder, about conscious gastronomy and how her restaurant, Entropy Restaurant, funds The Hearth Project.
4 Jul 2023
Rasmus Vincentz: Biodiversity Pioneer
Rasmus Vincentz, biodiversity expert, discusses how corporations can incorporate biodiversity for healthier employees and environments in this interview.
11 May 2023
Axel Kuborn: Co-working Pioneer
Host Marc interviews Axel Kuborn, co-working pioneer and founder, about creating unique and inspiring workspaces, highlighting the importance of design and community.
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