Modern Mindset

Adam Cox is joined by Thea Watson from Bright HR. They discuss a new report carried out by Bright HR, all about business confidence. What did it find? Well, it shows how 68% of UK businesses who have embraced a technology strategy see growth as their number one objective for 2025.Shockingly though, over half of all survey respondents – many without a tech plan – say they are not expecting to grow...

Adam Cox is joined by Katie Glover, food regulations and trading law expert from NSF. Adam and Katie discuss new research from the public health organisation, NSF, highlighting that 3 in 4 British people do not understand food labelling and call for more transparent allergen information. With recent data suggesting the number of people in the UK with a food allergy has doubled, and vegetarianism a...

Adam Cox is joined by Dr Juho Jalkanen, the CEO of Faron Pharmaceuticals. They discuss a groundbreaking development for cancer treatment, a promising new drug is set to enter late-stage clinical trials here in the UK. Bexmarilimab offers hope to the millions of people suffering from various deadly forms of blood cancer and leukaemia worldwide – where current treatment options are largely failing....

Adam Cox is joined by Dr Frances from Stetson & Associates. With VAT charges on private school fees in place from January, leading inclusivity experts are urging the UK government and local authorities to commit funds to meaningful change. With it being Inclusive Schools Week, Dr Stetson offers her insight and perspective.  https://stetsonassociates.com/  

Adam Cox is joined by Dr Troy Page. Dr Page talks about how school hasn't changed since the Victorian era, and his new book: ' Future-Proofing Education: How AI and Technology Can Save Our Schools from the Zombie Apocalypse ', where he explains his manifesto to revolutionise the way children are taught in the UK.

Adam Cox is joined by Dan Edwards, Social Impact Programme Lead at Scotia Gas Networks, to talk about winter's 'silent killer' - Carbon Monoxide. In the UK, 1 in 3 people do not have a Carbon Monoxide alarm installed in their home. Adam and Dan talk about why this may be the case, and how important it is to protect ourselves from Carbon Monoxide when we're huddled up in our homes, braving the cold...

Adam Cox is joined by Charlotte Hutchings & Jazmine Waring from Busy Bees. They discuss the fact the need for more nusery workers to meet the new demands set from the UK Government, alongside Jazmine's experience of completing her first few qualifications as a trainee nursery worker.

Adam Cox is joined by Graham Hasting-Evans from NOCN Group. Graham discusses the severe skills gap in the UK's Construction sector. With the ambitious goal of building 1.5 million new homes, the charity is advocating that the UK needs a skilled workforce more than ever.  https://www.nocn.org.uk/  

Adam Cox is joined by Kevin Ball from Wattstor. They discuss new research that they've carried out recently. The new research has found that 72% of the public wants a clearer, more robust plan  from the government for reducing energy bills. https://wattstor.com/  

Adam Cox is joined by Dr Hugh Cormican from Cirdan. Dr Hugh tells Adam all about the crucial roles that pathologists play. Despite having a key role in diagnosing and treating patients, pathology  departments are grappling with staff shortages and underinvestment, just as their services are more critical than ever. https://cirdan.com/  

Adam Cox is joined by Leon Ward from charity, MyBnk. Most young people who have experienced care face an uphill struggle when turning 18. However, this is never truer than when it comes to financial education and literacy – with many care leavers feeling lost and unable to manage their money effectively. Leon discusses this and how MyBnk offer support.  https://www.mybnk.org/  

Adam Cox is joined by Arun Ranganathan from Tally Money. The Hindu festival of Diwali is upon us, and today marks Dhanteras – the day when it is tradition to gift vibrant delicacies and, of course, gold. Arun, a practising Hindu tells us about how the gifting of gold has changed in modern times. https://www.tallymoney.com/

Adam Cox is joined by Vestergaard's Lead Scientist, Rinki Debb & Regional Manager of Public Health, Emmie Cacace to discuss malaria. Many of us may think that malaria is less of a threat than it used to be and is under control. In fact, nearly 7 in 10 Brits say they hear less about the efforts to combat the disease than they once might have. However, the fight is far from over – with one child dyi...

Adam Cox is joined by Nick Drouet from Kyndryl. They discuss their new report which has revealed the extent of unpreparedness and readiness of UK and global businesses when it comes to preventing cyber-attacks and minimising the impact of climate disruption, amongst other important issues of our time. https://www.kyndryl.com/gb/en   .

Adam Cox is joined by Damian Stirrett from ServiceNow. They discuss the International Investment Summit and the big announcement they made at the event. ServiceNow announced a significant investment of $1.5bn into their UK operations and is launching an AI reskilling programme aimed at reaching 240,000 UK learners by 2027.   https://www.servicenow.com/uk/  

Adam Cox is joined by David Hallett from Exscientia. They discuss AI, in particular how it can help and streamline drug discovery. They also discuss which types of AI technology they're using at Exscientia.  https://www.exscientia.com/  

Adam Cox is joined by Emma Shackleton from Beacon School Support Limited. As behavioural challenges in schools continue to rise, experts are calling for more support to be incorporated into teacher training – and for all teachers, regardless of experience, to take part in continued learning on the topic. Emma offers her industry expertise on the matter.  https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/  

Adam Cox is joined by Anna Materson from Atom Learning. New data shows a 39% rise in the number of parents seeking a grammar school place for their child. Anna tells Adam all about how Atom Learning is attempting to level the playing field and is offering its 11+ exam resources to eligible pupils completely for free. https://atomlearning.com/  

Adam Cox is joined by Lucy Diamond, a specialist dietitian who has been a part of new research regarding fatigue. A new study by Lift Activ Energy Boost has revealed that 71% of Brits admit to feeling more fatigued than 5 years ago.  https://liftglucose.com/    

Adam Cox is joined by Steve Gates from Taking Care Personal Alarms. They discuss new research that shows that the public is increasingly concerned about their elderly relatives and the care they  receive. Additionally, they also talk how turning to technology could be a potential solution. https://taking.care  

Adam Cox is joined by Dominic Grinstead & Richard Horner from MetLife. With the number of sick days that we take on the rise and 1 in 10 hospital admissions being the result of things such as trips and falls, it's clear that we need to consider what support we have in times of need. Dominic and Richard talk to Adam about their 'Everyday Risk Report' and its findings. https://www.metlife.co.uk/  

It's Menopause Awareness Month! Adam Cox is joined by Marva Williams, Formulator, Menopause Coach and Counsellor & Shhh… Menopause Founder. They discuss her story with menopause and how it led her to found Shhh... Menopause.  https://shhhmenopausewellness.com/  

Sit-back and listen in as radio host, Adam Cox chats to David Cartwright, optometrist and chair of the charity Eye Health UK; Denise Voon, clinical adviser to the College of Optometrists, and, Hugo Fairbanks Weston about the importance of regular sight tests and the simple things we can all do to keep our eyes and vision healthy. https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/home/podcast      

It's Migraine Awareness Week! Adam Cox is joined by Dr. Peter Chadha, Chief Scientific Officer at MigraSoothe. With 1 in 5 UK adults suffering from migraines, Dr. Chadha explains how vitamin B2 can help both prevent migraines and reduce their severity. https://www.bespokebiotics.co.uk/collections/migraine/products/premium-vitamin-b2-riboflavin-400mg-per-capsule-120-caps-migrasoothe-b-highest-manuf...

Adam Cox is joined by Doug Glenwright from Fred. Olsen. They discuss new research that's been carried out, as well as some the findings. One of which is more and more travellers are looking at the off-peak months for their trips. https://www.fredolsencruises.com/