BaU with Joe Rogers and Patrick Beggs

BaU with Joe Rogers and Patrick Beggs

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BaU with Joe Rogers and Patrick Beggs episodes

  • Stick the landing. Exploring life’s critical junctures
    In this episode, Joe and Patrick resume their convo on intentionality. They unpack the concept of intentionality, discussing how they've consciously incorporated it into every facet of their lives, from personal decisions to professional strategies. Joe highlights how pivotal it is when your intentions turn into reality to understand to let yourself breathe before you commit to the next path. They discuss how dangerous these ‘in between’ phases for Men can be. Patrick considers these phases as essential for a deeper understanding of life and crucial for nourishing the next phase of where to invest the only commodity that matters, your time. 



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    26 min
  • Embracing intention rather than distraction
    Join BAU as much needed rain lands across Eastern Australia as a late Easter present. The two discuss on how to take deliberate steps in the age of distraction. In this episode, Pat shares his perspective on the importance of pacing yourself, emphasising that recognising the long journey ahead and strategically observing the field is just as crucial as seizing opportunities with quick sprints. Joe highlights the significance of intentionality in affecting the change you wish to see in the world and yourself. Together, they offer a unique blend of strategies for long-term success and immediate impact, inviting listeners to rethink their approach to both life and work in the face of continued disruptions.



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    30 min
  • The Shift
    Join Joe and Pat as they dissect the complex nuances of our current economic landscape and most importantly the nocturnal habits of Koalas. They peel back the layers and get into the nitty-gritty of automation, the state of the economy, and the profound gap between institutional messaging and the lived experiences of individuals. The conversation critiques the retrospective nature of economic reports and the scarcity of forward-looking insights, highlighting the disconnect between official communications and the reality faced by many. The two ask, where does that leave the everyday person when making decisions around finances and risk? The answer: read between the lines and from multiple sources.

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    27 min
  • Adapting Brands for an Automated World: The Shift from Search to Answer
    Join Joe and Pat as they explore into the emergence of "The Age of Answer" and its subsequent impact on how brands will show up into the future. Pat delves into Joe's thoughts and experiences running The Contenders, highlighting how brand significance is evolving in a world of personalised feeds, information bubbles, and tech products. They discuss the idea that while brands continue to hold value, that value will increasingly differ from person to person, reflecting our journey into a different type of future culture based in individualism vs the more collective past.

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    20 min
  • Defining Happiness
    Join Joe and Pat as they dig into navigating through their experiences of both happiness and unhappiness. They chat through how they approach happiness and delve into their personal strategies for coping with unhappiness. They discuss the impact of external factors like the digital world on their mental health, and explore the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations behind their actions. Through their conversation, they highlight the importance of finding meaning in life's pursuits and the challenges of balancing the digital influence with personal growth and contentment.



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    30 min
  • Navigating Tomorrow: Education, Generations, and the Future of Opportunity

    Join Joe and Pat as they navigate the uncharted territories of tomorrow's opportunity landscape. In this defining era, the blueprint of the next generation's moment to shine remains intriguingly TBC (To Be Confirmed). The two delve into the heart of an often heated debate: the generational advantage between baby boomers and the subsequent generations. While opinions may vary, Joe and Pat find common ground on the transformative power of education. They discuss the needs for it to evolve to allow for a new way we value and harness human contributions. As we stand on the cusp of change, it's clear that the skill sets of today will have to evolve drastically, paving the way for the innovations of tomorrow and today as we make room for what's to come.




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    30 min
  • The case for Universal Basic Income
    Join Joe and Pat as they dig under the hood of a shifting work environment. With Joe putting forward the case that UBI would go along way to supporting and maybe even reinvigorating an economy that is becoming more scared to take risk. As the spoils continue to go to the big seven as we continue to witnessing a trend where dominant market players merge further concentrating their power, the question arises: How do we pivot back to championing small-scale enterprises and fostering a more diversified economic ecosystem? When and how do we get back to being small?

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    35 min
  • Shared value
    Join Joe and Pat as they dive into the digital divide, exploring how significant weather events and shared governance impact our digital landscape. Question the ownership of digital infrastructures, the balance between public and private sectors, and the vital role of digital literacy in ensuring equitable access. Poking holes and trying to find insights on the potential for innovation in digital access and identity management, and ponder the what the future holds for digital participation for all looks like.

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    24 min
  • Bonjour AI
    Join Joe and Pat as they take stock of AI and interrogate where value is being created and captured, from what and from whom? Joe comes out swinging in this episode for the hot minute, casting his gaze to the big seven that have been holding up the S&P 500. The two explore how we might break up companies when they become too big and what does it mean for the future if we don't.



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    31 min
  • Pulse check

    Join Joe and Pat as they take a moment to get a pulse check on 2024. With monetary policy tightened and changing the tempo the duo focus to the everyday implications and atmosphere surrounding it. This weeks hot take finds them engaging in arguments on some points and finding common ground on others. They both agree that we are treading water at best in a sea with a strong undercurrent of AI, Polarisation and conflict threatening to drag us all out into the deep water. Keep paddling and stay tuned for more next week. 





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    19 min

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