MetaLearn Podcast

Josh Kaufman is an entrepreneur, researcher, and author of three bestselling books – The Personal MBA, the First 20 Hours, and How to Fight a Hydra. I had Josh on the podcast previously where we spoke about the power of storytelling for promoting behaviour change and mastering complex projects. Josh's book The Personal MBA provides a crash course in business by covering timeless principles and rec...

Paul Kirschner is a renowned educational psychologist and author. He is an Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology at the Open University of the Netherlands Guest Professor at the Thomas More University of Applied Science in Mechelen, Belgium and owner of kirschner-ED. His most recent book How Learning Happens, explores 28 key works on learning and teaching, chosen from the fields of educatio...

In this episode I'll reflect on my experience building the podcast over the last few years and share some of the lessons I've learned about the creative process from 150 episodes. I discuss: How being willing to look foolish is the starting point of every great creative achievement The importance of promoting your own work and how to get over resistance to doing it The severe consequences of not d...

Ben Saunders is one of the world's leading polar explorers and an acclaimed keynote speaker. He is the 3rd person in history to ski solo to the North and South poles and holds the record for the longest ever polar journey on foot. In this episode we discuss: The daily life of a polar explorer including the training, the fundraising and the trekking The nature of motivation and grit and how Ben's l...

Jack Butcher is a designer, entrepreneur and the founder of Visualize Value, a content platform teaching people to communicate through design and build great online products. In this conversation we discuss - The principles of design that separate forgettable brands from iconic ones - How to productize your skills and standout in the new economy - The curriculum building methods Jack has used for...

Anna Gát is the founder of the Interintellect, a global community and talent platform for public intellectuals. In this episode we discuss: - The moments that change lives – so called 'Damascus moments' that lead to personal transformation – and whether these moments can be forced. - What it means to be an adult in an age where there are no clear transitions set out by society anymore and how we c...

Sam Sethi is an award winning radio presenter, podcaster and entrepreneur who hosts the podcast Sam Talks Technology. In this episode we discuss: - How to apply second curve thinking in your career to stay futureproof - The future of podcasting and how listening habits differ across the world - The cutting edge of voice tech and what's on the way I'm becoming increasingly curious about the future...

Erica Young an expert in the field of network science and founder of the Reliants Project, a blog and podcast that educates people about the invisible impact of networks on our lives. In this episode we discuss: - The networking myths that hold people back from proactively building relationships - How understanding network science can help you progress in your career - The habits of superconnector...

Anna Gát is the founder of the Interintellect, a global community and talent platform for public intellectuals. In this conversation we discuss: - How to build a thriving intellectual community and the inspiration behind the Interintellect - Why utility tyranny and over optimisation is so harmful and how to combat it - The mindsets and processes involved in facilitating great conversations We also...

Anthony Metivier is a world renowned Memory Expert, the Founder of the blog MagneticMemoryMethod.com and author of the new book The Victorious Mind. In this episode we discuss: - The importance of metaphors and analogies for understanding the mind - How to master meditation and safeguard your mental wellbeing - How to navigate the world of self-help effectively We also speak about the cultural con...

Matt Clifford is the CEO and co-founder of the world's leading talent investor, Entrepreneur First, which helps people launch a tech startup from scratch. In this episode we discuss: - The current state of talent allocation including whether there are too many entrepreneurs - What's causing the slowdown in innovation in the West and how to halt it - The tough problem of organising genius and succe...

Olly Richards is a language learning expert and entrepreneur, who speaks 8 languages and runs the hugely successful blog and podcast I Will Teach You A Language. In this episode we discuss topics on building an expert business including: - How to brand yourself to stand out in a crowded marketplace - How to build your audience so you can reach your first students - How to create and launch a cours...

Jeff Cobb is the bestselling author of the book, Leading The Learning Revolution and the founder of Tagoras, a learning consultancy. In this episode we discuss:  - The impact of COVID 19 on adult learning and higher education - The need to address disruption and displacement in employment - The secret to running good virtual events and learning experiences So if you want to get up to speed with th...

Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a leading Bitcoin and open blockchain expert and bestselling author. In this episode we discuss: -The implications of the crisis for the global economy and people like you -The future of crypto including Bitcoin and different DeFi projects - The tradeoff between government control and individual liberties So whether you want to find out what all this economic craziness m...

Stephen Kosslyn is the President and CEO of Foundry College and one of the world's most respected cognitive scientists with four decades of experience at Stanford and Harvard. In this episode we discuss: The implications of the coronavirus for online learning, including the limitations of Zoom lectures Why Foundry College chose the future proof skills they teach when forming their curriculum The n...

Caroline Crampton is a podcaster, writer and media commentator. In this episode we discuss: - What Caroline looks for in a good podcast and her current listening habits - The business of media and why podcasts are growing so fast - How to make creative work that builds a loyal audience So if you're keen to learn more about podcasting, writing and the creative process, this episode has you covered.

Daisy Christodoulou is the author of the new book 'Teachers vs Tech?' and the Director of Education at No More Marking. In episode we discuss: - Why technology isn't neutral, despite what Silicon Valley want you to believe  - Daisy's feedback on my ideas about the key 21st century skills - The companies and people that Daisy admires in the learning and education space This episode will help you re...

Daisy Christodoulou is the author of the new book 'Teachers vs Tech?' and the Director of Education at No More Marking. In episode we discuss: - How tech can help improve education through adaptive learning and spaced repetition - Why teaching facts is still important for foundational knowledge  - The bad ideas behind edtech disasters including a Pearson-Apple collaboration This episode will give...

Warren Shaeffer is the CEO and Co-Founder of Knowable, an audio-first learning platform. In this episode we discuss: - How to launch a startup including finding a co-founder and building a product - The audio revolution and why audio first learning has so much potential - The importance of expertise and how to select for it on the internet So whether you're looking to supercharge your learning or...

Julian Treasure is sound and communication expert, acclaimed TED Speaker and the founder of The Sound Agency. In this episode we discuss: - How a recent health scare altered Julian's perspective on life and work - Julian's tips for effective public speaking, based on his five TED talks - The future of audio and what the current revolution means for you Julian is a true master of his craft so if yo...

Roei Deutsch is the CEO of Jolt, a Business School for the self-made that gives you a competitive advantage from day one. In this episode we discuss: - The learning best practices used by the military intelligence unit in the IDF - The key insights about communication from a political campaign - The skills knowledge workers need to thrive in the 21st century This conversation was a packed full of...

Dr John Collins is an innovation consultant, technologist and entrepreneur. In this episode we discuss: - How to become a polymath and productively spread time across projects - The future of synthetic biology and the innovations emerging from the field - John's approach to tapping in to creativity individually and in groups The conversation also covers the ethics of technological progress and the...

Nelson Sivalingam is the Founder and CEO of HowNow, a learning platform that helps organisations onboard and upskill their teams in the flow of work. In this episode we discuss: - How Nelson learned film and video production by following his curiosity - How to learn more effectively at work and what HowNow does to facilitate this - The skills Nelson believes people need to thrive in the 21st centu...

David Perell is a writer and educator on a mission to transform our relationship with information. In this episode we discuss: - The future of media and David's idea of Naked Brands - Why identity is the key to transformative learning experiences - Why knowledge workers should train more like athletes and how to do it This conversation will give you a fresh perspective on learning and teach you ho...

Martin Schmalz is an Associate Professor of Finance at Oxford's Saïd Business School. He is also the co-author of the book The Business of Big Data: How to Create Lasting Value in the Age of AI. In this episode we discuss: - The mainstream narrative around AI and what you actually need to know - The uniquely human skills you should be developing to thrive in a world with AI - How the business of b...