Business Talk

Dessy Levinson, Founder and CEO of CRATE, a technology-enabled framework for cognitive and emotional resilience shares key insights from her book, From Overwhelm to Flow: Sailing the Seas of Self with Courage, Meaning, and Resilience.” In From Overwhelm to Flow, Dessy T. Levinson draws on neuroscience, psychology, and 20 years in advertising and venture capital to offer a radical new way of unders...

Dr. Pauldy Otermans, an esteemed neuroscientist, psychologist, and higher education leader, shares powerful insights from her latest research, “AI in Education and Employability: Personalizing Learning and Bridging the Skills Gap for the Future of Work.” Her work highlights how artificial intelligence can be strategically integrated to create personalized learning pathways, foster equitable access...

Dr. Irina Cozma is a renowned coach, speaker, trainer, and consultant dedicated to helping professionals create better career adventures. With a rich background in organizational psychology and leadership development, she empowers individuals and teams to reach their full potential through evidence-based strategies. In her insightful research, "Unlocking Potential: Executive Coaching Strategies fo...

Drawing on over 20 years of experience in venture development, startup acceleration, and ecosystem building, seasoned entrepreneur and business leader Jeremy Fritzhand shares key insights from his research, 'The Future of Startup Incubation: From Virtual Support to AI-Powered Acceleration.' Jeremy currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of VentureStudio, where he leads strategic initiative...

Prof. Isaac Baley, Associate Professor of Economics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Associated Researcher at CREI, and Affiliated Professor at the Barcelona School of Economics, shares key insights from his research, Can Global Uncertainty Promote International Trade? Contrary to common belief, uncertainty can actually boost trade. In a general equilibrium trade model with information frictions, risi...

Dr. Fons Trompenaars, a world-renowned Dutch organizational theorist and founder of Trompenaars Hampden-Turner, a leading consultancy in intercultural management, shares key insights from his acclaimed book, Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business. For over 25 years, Riding the Waves of Culture has been the go-to resource for navigating cultural differences in glo...

Prof. Jochen Wirtz, Vice Dean of MBA Programmes and Professor of Marketing at the National University of Singapore (NUS), offers thought-provoking insights from his research, “Service Robots, LLMs, LBMs & Agentic AI: Implications for Marketing Strategy.” His work explores how advancements in AI-driven technologies, including service robots and large language models, are reshaping customer interact...

Prof. Richard Nisbett, Theodore M. Newcomb Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Research Professor Emeritus at the Research Center for Group Dynamics, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, shares insights from his widely acclaimed book, The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently. In this thought-provoking work, Prof. Nisbett expl...

Prof. Sandeep Goel, Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Corporate Governance at MDI Gurgaon, shares valuable insights from the upgraded edition of his book, “Finance for Non-Finance People,” on Business Talk. Dr. Goel holds dual doctorates in Finance and Accounting from FMS, University of Delhi. He earned his Commerce Honours from SRCC and a Master’s in Commerce (Finance) from Delhi School of Ec...

Dr. Richard Straub, Founder & President of the Global Peter Drucker Forum, Vienna, shares invaluable insights from Peter F. Drucker’s legacy in our podcast episode on Management as a Catalyst for Societal Progress: Lessons from Peter Drucker’s Legacy. About Peter F. Drucker: Peter F. Drucker (1909–2005) was an Austrian-American management consultant, educator, and author who shaped modern manageme...

Prof. Glen Whyte, Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, shares valuable insights from his research on Decision Failures: Why They Occur and How to Prevent Them on Business Talk. This episode explores the underlying causes of poor decision-making in organizations and everyday life. Prof. Glen Whyte, an expert i...

Prof. Benjamin Laker, Professor of Leadership and Postgraduate Research Director in the Department of Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour, and Reputation at Henley Business School, University of Reading, shares insights from his research, "The Benefits and Risks of Rehiring a Boomerang Employee," published in MIT Sloan Management Review. His research explores the strategic implications of rehirin...

Prof. Christian Busch, a business professor at USC Marshall School of Business and an affiliate researcher at the London School of Economics, shares key insights from his widely acclaimed book, The Serendipity Mindset: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck. In this episode, Dr. Christian Busch reveals how unexpected encounters can shape our lives, expand our networks, and create new opportunit...

Prof. Jeremy Alan Garlick, Director of the J. Masaryk Centre of International Studies and Associate Professor of International Relations and China Studies at Prague University of Economics and Business, shares key insights from his book “Advantage China: Agent of Change in an Era of Global Disruption.” China’s growing influence is shaping global affairs across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe,...

Prof. Olav Sorenson, Joseph Jacobs Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, Professor of Strategy, and Faculty Director of the Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at UCLA Anderson School of Management, shares insights from his research on "The Causal Inference Problem: When Can Managers Use Data to Inform Decisions, and How Can Organization Design Help Them?" Managers often rely on data to gui...

Prof. Douglas Hannah, a distinguished researcher and Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, shares valuable insights from his research on “Beyond Prototypes: Rethinking Innovation in Complex Ecosystems.” Prof. Hannah explores how innovation extends beyond the development of initial prototypes to thrive in complex ecosystems. He ex...

Dr. Grieve Chelwa, Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Political Economy at The Africa Institute, shares valuable insights from his latest book, “Can Africans Do Economics?” Can Africans Do Economics? explores the link between economic development and freedom in Africa, drawing on the ideas of leaders like Thomas Sankara and Julius Nyerere. Informed by scholars su...

Prof. Laura Doering, a distinguished researcher and educator from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, shares insights from her research on "Was It Me or Was It Gender Discrimination? How Women Respond to Ambiguous Incidents at Work." This study explores how professional women experience and respond to ambiguous incidents of potential gender discrimination. Findings re...

Prof. Wendong Li shares valuable insights from his research on the "Genome-Wide Association Study of Occupational Creativity and Its Relations with Well-Being and Career Success," exploring the genetic and psychological factors influencing creativity in the workplace. Professor Wendong Li, an award-winning researcher and educator from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializes in proactivity...

Prof. Gregor Schubert, an esteemed economist from UCLA Anderson School of Management, shares insights from his research on "How Generative AI, Led by ChatGPT, is Transforming Finance and Corporate Decision-Making." Prof. Gregor’s research spans housing finance, urban economics, real estate, labor economics, and corporate finance, with a recent focus on the impact of urban migration networks on hou...

Prof. Christopher Wong Michaelson and Prof. Jennifer Tosti-Kharas share invaluable insights from their widely acclaimed book, “Is Your Work Worth It? How to Think About Meaningful Work.” A profound exploration of the critical questions we must ask about our work and the value it brings to our lives and society. Recent studies reveal that only a third of American workers - and even fewer globally -...

Dr. Abhilasha Sahay, Economist at the Gender Group, World Bank, shares key insights from her research, Conditional Cash Transfers and Violence Against Women – Does the Type of Violence Matter? This study examines the impact of a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program in the Philippines on various forms of violence against women (VAW). Using a regression discontinuity design, it analyses effects o...

Prof. Michael D. Smith, Professor of Information Technology and Public Policy at Heinz College and Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, shares key insights from his transformative book, The Abundant University: Remaking Higher Education for a Digital World. The Abundant University by Michael D. Smith explores how our current higher education system is financially and morally unsu...

In this episode, Prof. Jyotsna Bhatnagar will share profound insights from her case study, “One Employee Went Freelance. Now Everyone Wants the Same Deal,” published in Harvard Business Review. Blackbird, a Delhi-based advertising agency, made a bold move by allowing a star designer to leave and start his own firm - while simultaneously becoming his first client. This unconventional arrangement pr...

Today on Business Talk, we are honored to welcome a special guest, Dr. Moran Cerf, a leading expert in neuroscience and its application to business, from Columbia Business School. In this episode, Dr. Moran Cerf shares valuable insights from his research, "The Brain’s Role in Decision-Making: Why We Choose the Way We Do." This podcast explores The Brain’s Role in Decision-Making: Why We Choose the...