The Business Of Thinking

About The Business Of Thinking

“The Business of Thinking” is the only podcast that gives ambitious leaders evidence-based psychological strategies for peak performance, decision-making, and resilience. Are you a founder, CEO, or senior executive struggling with decision fatigue, stress, or imposter syndrome? You're not alone. The challenges of modern leadership are primarily psychological. Join Richard Reid, organisational psychologist and leadership coach, as he cuts through the noise to deliver actionable mental models from psychology and behavioural science. In 30-45 minute deep-dives and conversations with global experts, you'll learn how to master the inner game of leadership, build resilient teams, and leverage your mind for competitive advantage. In every episode, you will: Discover the hidden cognitive biases sabotaging your strategic decisions. Learn to build psychological safety in your team for innovation and high trust. Find out the evidence-based secrets to sustained resilience without burnout. Stop managing your business. Start mastering your mind. Want the actionable takeaways and resources mentioned in the episodes? Find more information on www.richard-reid.com. Subscribe today for your weekly mental upgrade!

Publisher

Richard Reid

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Nov 2025

Latest episode

9 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Why Your Hardest Moments Are Your Greatest Gifts ft. Mark DeBellis

   Adversity is something most of us try to avoid — yet it may be the most powerful force shaping who we become. In this thoughtful episode, Richard is joined by Mark DeBellis, founder of the Gifts of Adversity Project, who spent years collecting stories of people who have turned their hardest moments into their greatest strengths. Drawing on his own experience of homelessness and family breakdown in his early teens, Mark reflects on what adversity really gives us — and why we rarely recognise i...

2. 

   2 Jun 2026

   You Have To Be Selfish To Be Selfless ft. Espree Devora

   What if the biggest thing standing between you and your potential is your own belief system and you've never been taught how to change it? In this rich and wide-ranging episode, Richard is joined by Espree Devora, founder of the Women in Tech and We Are LA Tech podcasts, entrepreneur, and fierce champion of human potential. Espree shares the daily practices that have transformed how she operates, from breathwork and nervous system regulation to the two-minute task method and the radical power...

3. 

   26 May 2026

   Why Being Busy Is Killing Your Business Growth ft. Christopher Adams

   Are you busy all day but not actually moving forward? In this episode, Richard is joined by Chris Adams, strategic growth advisor and founder of CJA Consulting, who works with professional services firms and business owners across the world to cut through overwhelm and build clear, focused growth strategies. Chris breaks down why the biggest block to business growth isn't technical skill — it's the mindset shift that nobody prepares you for when you make partner, go out on your own, or scale ...

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