TIE Unearthed

What if the problem was never that people can't cope, but that we've built a way of working no human was ever meant to sustain? Just think about that for a moment. This thought sits at the heart of my conversation with Kimberly Shaw, founder and principal of the Canadian change and transformation consultancy Changify. For more than twenty years she has worked inside complex organisational...

Some people sense that the question they are allowed to ask is not yet the question that matters. Reflect on that for a moment. It comes from Philippe Vandenbroeck, my guest on this week's episode. An engineer who became a philosopher, then an urban planner, then one of Europe's most original thinkers on how organisations actually change. He founded shiftN thirty years ago and now teaches...

How many times this week did you nod along when something in you wanted to say no? That small surrender feels harmless, but Nick Whitnell would argue it's exactly where the cracks begin. In this episode of TIE Unearthed, I sit down with Nick. A leadership coach, facilitator, former corporate executive, and the founder of Daring Works and The Natural Network. After years in senior leadership ro...

What happens when a profession designed to bring more humanity into organisations gets weaponised by a culture war? When language that was meant to create belonging becomes something both sides throw at each other? And when the corporate world quietly retreats from work it once pledged to champion, what are the real consequences for innovation, adaptability, and long-term survival? In this episode...

What happens when technology becomes more powerful than ever, but we then forget to fully and intentionally live our lives? In this episode of TIE Unearthed, I connect with Brad Rossacci - a Creative Director, storyteller, and self-described “rebellious optimist” who believes curiosity and creativity are the fuel for human flourishing. Brad has spent years at the forefront of innovation at Accentu...

What does resilience really look like when life doesn’t go to plan? When the future you mapped out disappears…. When the people you love are facing something you can’t fix…. When success, as you once defined it, no longer feels like enough…. In this episode of TIE Unearthed, I sit down with Joe Hamrahi, a seasoned CFO and trusted advisor who has spent over three decades helping businesses grow, sc...

What if the most powerful leadership tool we have right now… is a story? Not a framework. Not a strategy. But a story that shifts belief, in ourselves and in others. In TIE Unearthed, episode 113, I’m joined by Cyril Awere - a people-first transformation leader and the creator of the Believe Africa podcast, now reaching 24,000 subscribers, largely across the African continent. Born in London. Rais...

What if purpose isn’t something you find, but instead something that you build? Recorded earlier this year, before life threw me a curveball, this episode ended up waiting a little longer than planned. But returning to it now, its message feels even more relevant. This episode is all about purpose. Real, steady-you-when-the-ground-moves purpose. The kind leaders are craving. The kind businesses ca...

In this special episode of TIE Unearthed, the tables turn once again. This time, my friend Helen Wada - fellow author, fellow cancer thriver, fellow podcaster, and passionate advocate for humanity in business - steps in to interview me . After an unexpected pause these last few months, life took me on a journey I never planned for. One that forced a full stop, asked me to trust my intuition, and r...

What if the richest life wasn’t about accumulation, but contribution? What if success wasn’t about climbing higher, but going deeper - into purpose, into service, into meaning? And what if the greatest performance boost available to us today wasn’t technological, but human? Welcome to Episode 110 of TIE Unearthed. This week I sit down with Dr. Narath Carlile, a Harvard-trained physician, clinical...

What if we’ve been asking the wrong questions about AI? What if it’s not just about what AI can do, but instead who we become in relationship with it? What if the real challenge isn’t technological, but moral, ecological, and civilisational? Welcome to Episode 109 of TIE Unearthed. This week I’m joined by Caroline Chubb Calderon, futurist, humanist, and one of the Top 100 Brilliant Women in AI Eth...

What if the person at your next boardroom meeting, client lunch, or team offsite is secretly battling an addiction - yet looking like they have it all together? What if that person is you? And what if the culture you work in not only enables the behaviour, but rewards it? Welcome to Episode 108 of TIE Unearthed. This one is raw, honest, and a truth that few people publicly talk about. I’m joined b...

What if the very system we trust to build our future is the reason we feel so lost today? What if the next revolution in business isn't about growth or profit, but instead about remembering what it means to be human? What if marketing could save capitalism? Welcome to episode 107 of TIE Unearthed, where I sit down with the extraordinary Elsie Maio; Wall Street veteran, McKinsey alum, and creat...

What does it look like when a democracy slowly starts to unravel? It's not overnight and not with tanks in the streets. But instead piece by piece; when institutions are quietly dismantled, civic norms are eroded, and unchecked power begins to take root. And more importantly - what can we do about it? This week on TIE Unearthed, I speak with my long-time friend Christina Hartman - powerhouse i...

What do you do when the storm hits? Do you cling to what was—or boldly redefine what could be? Caspar Craven knows what it means to navigate the unknown. He’s sailed around the world. Twice. Once in a gruelling yacht race as team leader. And again—just a few years later—with his wife and three young kids under 10. But he’s not just an adventurer. He worked at KPMG, is also a serial entrepreneur, a...

AI is changing everything. But are we losing something essential in the process? Imagine this: You ask a chatbot how its weekend was. It responds in a way that feels human—but does it really understand? Now, picture a doctor second-guessing their diagnosis. One moment, it's X. Then maybe it's Y. Then back to X again. That’s what AI is like right now—impressive, yes, but also flawed, incons...

"We don’t have time to be kind—we need to make money." This is what Raphael Cohen heard when he first started teaching leadership. Fast forward, and he’s now proving the opposite: If you want profitability, you need engagement. And if you want engagement, you need fairness and kindness. In fact, engaged teams can boost performance by 35%. So why are so many leaders still getting it wrong...

🚀 What does it take to navigate high-stakes moments in leadership and emerge stronger, more impactful, and truly aligned with your values? Some leaders wait for the right moment. Others create it. In this episode of TIE Unearthed, I’m joined by the brilliant Sally Henderson—an in-demand high-stakes leadership mentor who helps senior executives and C-suite leaders thrive in moments of challenge, c...

What if everything you thought you needed to succeed stability, certainty, control—was actually holding you back? In today’s world, the leaders who thrive aren’t the ones who stick to the plan; they’re the ones who know how to adapt, inspire, and drive real change. In this episode, I sit down with Fernanda Lopes Larsen, Executive Vice President at Yara International, a global leader in sustainable...

What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee? To celebrate the 100th episode of  TIE Unearthed , the tables have turned! In this special milestone episode, Philippa is joined by her friend Juliana Xavier, who takes the lead in a heartfelt and fascinating conversation about Philippa’s extraordinary journey—from her upbringing across South Africa, Canada, Thailand, UK, and Brazil, to fo...

What if work didn’t feel like… work? Imagine a workday that energises you instead of draining you. A career where intention, joy, and purpose lead the way. In this week’s episode of TIE Unearthed, I’m joined by the brilliant Beth Stallwood—coach, author, and founder of Create WorkJoy—to dive into how to transform your relationship with work.   From her childhood days starring in a Heinz ketchup co...

What does it take to lead in a world where connection and belonging are shifting before our eyes? How do leaders need to adapt to a workforce that’s increasingly hybrid, and where the next generation of talent expects so much more? I’m thrilled to reconnect with Susy Martins, a friend from university and an inspiring leader with a career that has spanned over 20 countries and some of the biggest n...

How does connecting with the real world connect us to our unconscious mind? Why is learning to harness our intuition considered one of the greatest superpowers at our disposal? And in what way is intuition both scientifically proven and deeply spiritual? Today, we’re exploring the hidden power of intuition—a concept often regarded as mysterious or “woo-woo,” yet grounded in a wisdom that transcend...

For most of us, AI became an everyday reality when ChatGPT hit the scene in November 2022. But Joe Fennell, my guest on this week’s TIE Unearthed podcast, has been wrestling with AI’s challenges and opportunities long before that. In today's episode we dive deep into AI ethics, exploring questions like: Can AI be a force for good? How do we prevent it from widening global inequalities? And what gu...

What does it mean to align purpose with business, and why is artisanal mining key to a sustainable future? In today’s TIE Unearthed episode, we’re joined by Rob Karpati, a leader whose impressive career in global finance took a purposeful turn toward driving social impact. As a partner at The Blended Capital Group, Rob is on a mission to reshape artisanal mining—an industry that plays a critical r...