Let’s Talk About That

Dr. Katie Travis is a developmental cognitive neuroscientist whose research focuses on improving outcomes for some of the most vulnerable among us: children born preterm. Here she sits down with Anirvan Ghosh to discuss how early life experiences—everything from a baby’s first sensory encounters to complex medical interventions—shape the developing brain and influence long-term outcomes. She also...

Mike Robbins is a leadership coach and the author of five books, including Bring Your Whole Self to Work and We’re All inThis Together . He’s an expert on team performance andcompany culture, and his keynotes and seminars have inspired audiences around the world. Here he sits down with Anirvan to discuss teams as being the foundational units of organizations, and what makes a great team. Mike draw...

Dr. Chris Mihos sits down with Anirvan Ghosh to discuss his work exploring the mysteries of the universe from galaxy evolution to the birth of stars, and how astronomical observations driven by curiosity were foundational to Newton's insights into gravity and the laws of motion. These discoveries in turn have been critical for the success of our space program and inform the rockets we are designin...

Distinguished scientist and UCSB professor Dr. Craig Montell sits down with Anirvan Ghosh to discuss his journey from growing up poor in New York and then in a Bay Area commune to becoming a successful microbiologist and geneticist. They discuss how research on fruit flies revolutionized genetics, and the work Dr. Montell is doing to engineer sterile mosquitoes to reduce the prevalence of pathogen...

Joanna Kirke is an executive coach and thought leader who blends neuroscience, design thinking, and emotional intelligence to help leaders lead with courage and authenticity. Here she sits down with Anirvan to share her own leadership journey and discusses how leaning into positive intelligence can elevate our growth as leaders.