ThinkWORKS: Because Thinking Is The Hardest Work There Is.

Most 'vision' statements are uninspiring, made for boardrooms and shareholders, and do little to inspire the workforce, or indeed, entrepreneurs and small business owners. And remarkably, few people have a clearly defined vision for their personal life either.  This episode explains why having a properly crafted vision is important, and how best to create one that is inspiring- whether for your pr...

In this episode of ThinkWORKS, we explore the transformative power of the question "How can I help?" Inspired by "New Amsterdam's" Dr. Max Goodwin, we delve into real-life examples where this simple inquiry sparks innovation, deepens empathy, and fosters meaningful collaboration. Join us as we uncover how adopting this philosophy can enrich lives, build stronger connections, and create impactful c...

It's episode 42, so there is only one topic I could discuss and that's the ultimate answer to life, the universe and everything, which of course we all know is 42! And as part of that we're going to discuss the genius that is Douglas Adams and the impact of 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. Join in the discussion and tell us your favourite lines from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, or your tho...

With my new book, 'You 2.0: Build Yourself Better' out in the spring giving a full blueprint for planning, setting and delivering on professional and personal goals, this episode introduces the powerful art of setting and achieving goals. Goals serve as a compass that guides our decisions and actions, providing direction and clarity, allowing us to focus our efforts on what truly matters.  Find ou...

Did you know that when you make your New Year resolutions, you're actually making commitments to the Gods? This short episodes explains how the ritual of New Tear Resolutions came into being and also recaps ways that you can make sure your resolutions for 2025 stick.  Join in the discussion at https://www.darreninform.com/thinkworksforum/thinkworks-discussion/comment-here-for-thinkworks-episode-40...

In our fourth and final part of our look at popular Conspiracy Theories, guest Steve Lowe and I look at the Illuminati, the Hollow Moon, and the Reptilians and how the three theories have come to be linked! Join in the discussion at  Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Episode 39 Conspiracy Theories 101 Part 4 | darreninform

This week we present part 3 of our look at Conspiracy Theories (with the fourth and final part next week) as myself and guest Steve Lowe take a quick look at Covid 19 and then go deep on Area 51, the crash at Roswell and the alien autopsy footage! Add your comments here and tell us your favourite conspiracy theory and why at  Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Episode 38 Conspiracy Theories 101 Part 3 |...

This episode I show you how to turn your upcoming New Year Resolutions into exciting, adventurous goals that will survive beyond February 2025, and how a free 30 Day Challenge can springboard you into 2025 with the best possible start! Join in the discussion and get the links to the Challenge and Journal at  https://www.darreninform.com/thinkworksforum/thinkworks-discussion/comment-here-for-thinkw...

As we continue our mini-series on conspiracy theories, guest Steve Lowe and I take a look at the moon landing, the 911 attacks and contrails and explain some of the various conspiracy theories surrounding these events and try to unpick some of the key arguments. Join in the discussion at  Comment here for ThinkWORKS Episode 36 Conspiracy Theories 101 Part 2 | darreninform

The first of several episodes that look at conspiracy theories examines why they hold such sway in the human psyche. Join your host Darren Smithson with guest Steve Lowe as they look at the psychology behind and impact of Conspiracy Theories in modern society. Join in the discussion at  Comment here for ThinkWORKS Episode 35 Conspiracy Theories 101 Part 1 Why We Want To Believe! | darreninform

Are we just holograms created by a boundary universe or even living inside a future version of The Sims? This episode we delve into the fascination world of M branes, N space and de Sitter universes! Comment with your brain-frying theories at Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Episode 34 The Holographic Universe - Peering Beyond Reality's Illusion | darreninform !

In this episode I discuss how a 'trick' we do when we go see a blockbuster movie (i.e. suspending our disbelief at how man in bare feet can single-handledly defeat a well trained army of terrorists) can be used consciously to help you achieve something big in your personal or professional life. Join in the discussion at Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Episode 33: Suspend Your Disbelief! and be sent a...

"We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science & technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science & technology." - Carl Sagan This week's ThinkWORKS discusses the meaning of Carl's statement and ponders on just what can be done to narrow the gap.  Join in the discussion at  Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Episode 32 Bridging The Gap! | darreninform

One of my heroes, and the man who started me on my journey into the world of science, and in particular, Space Exploration, is Carl Sagan, the man behind the TV series 'Cosmos'. What many people probably don't know is that outside of the hit series, he was a giant in the fields of planetary science and space exploration. This episode discusses his impact on the popularisation of science, his impac...

As healthcare technology embraces new frontiers, we look at what we can expect and what ethical and regulatory considerations need to be made as a drive toward the digitalisation of services pushes ahead. Make your comments with your thoughts about this area at  Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Episode 30 The Future of Healthcare Technology | darreninform

Well, a so-called update from Microsoft ruined my planned episode for this week, so I am borrowing from a feature I do on my 'The Wednesday Supplement' radio show, called NewsRant. But there's a serious message, it's time we brought the IT companies to heel... Give me your horror stories of bad IT updates, data privacy concerns or breaches and so on and we'll take consolation in our shared mishaps...

Fear of public speaking regularly tops even death in Top Fears surveys, but sooner or later, we're all going to need to present in some form or another. Here's some tips, hacks and strategies for handling those nerves and doing a talk or presentation in style. Join in the discussion at  ThinkWORKS Episode 28 Tackling Presentation Fear- Hacks for Unforgettable Talks: Comment Here! | darreninform

As we reach 6 months of ThinkWORKS, we pause and take a look at upcoming episodes and give a flavour of concepts and ideas arising from my upcoming book 'You 2.0: Build Yourself Better', as well as some other themes around science, culture, philosophy and even conspiracy theories. Add your comments and suggestions for other topics to discuss as ThinkWORKS heads towards its first birthday in the Fo...

Across science, business, religion, spirituality, art and nature, the number 6 keeps turning up with ubiquitous significance. In this episode we run through just some of the ways the number is important and seems to have almost magical properties in our reality. Join the discussion at  ThinkWORKS Episode 26: The Magic of Six! | darreninform

We've all been there. There's a job that needs doing, but what's the best way? Lots of options, each with benefits and each with compromises. So what do we do, we do some more research... just in case! But the just on case becomes postponement and deadline slippage and eventually time-crash! Welcome to the world of paralysing analysis. This episode discusses what it is, how to spot it and what to...

In the third and final part* of our Philosophy 101 discussions, we look at the meaning of life, and bring the question right up to date as we also consider what it means in an age of AI and the whole science of artificial consciousness. Join in the discussion at  Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Philosophy 101 Parts 1-3. | darreninform * We will be doing a future episode that looks at Eastern & Asi...

Continuing our look at some of the most famous Western philosophy tracts (a special episode on Eastern & Asian philosophy is being planned) as this week we look at Utilitarianism and the Runaway Trolley Problem. Join in the discussion at  Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Philosophy 101 Parts 1-3. | darreninform

In the first part of our 3 part Philosophy 101, we discuss The Ship of Theseus, The Prisoners in a Cave, and  'Cognito, Ergo Sum' (I Think Therefore I Am), tackling as they do themes of identity, reality and consciousness, and relating them to modern life.  You can join in the discussion at  Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Philosophy 101 Part 1. | darreninform

What hobby do you have, or would like to have, that you feel really passionate about? How could you relate that to your business or work? This episode explores how something you are passionate about could actually have uses in other aspects of your life, especially your business or job. Join in the discussion at  Comment Here for Episode 21 on Why Having a Hobby is Good for Business. | darreninfor...

For this episode we're going to look at the significance of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', with a focus on the history of the novel, its impact on popular culture, and offer an exploration of fear psychology and the monster motif. Join in the discussion at Comment Here for The Enduring Legacy of Frankenstein. | darreninform