Let’s Shape The Future

Ever wanted a peak into life within a F1 team? The final episode of Series 3 of Let's Shape The Future sees host Ben Dickinson joined by none other than Daniel Gallo, Chief People Officer at McLaren Racing. In a fascinating conversation around the world of motorsport, topics include the key components to a successful HR strategy, the importance of attracting the best and brightest talent, Daniel's favourite race track and more. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel f...

This week's guest believes that digital financial services are 1% finished, and they are building the next 99%. In the penultimate episode of Let's Shape The Future Season 3, host Ben Dickinson has the pleasure of being joined by David Brear, CEO & Co-Founder at 11:FS to discuss all things Fintech & unleashing talent's potential. Topics include the evolution of Financial Services, the difference between digitising and going digital, the importance of talent within an organizatio...

You may remember that in December 2020, Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President of Network Planning & Revenue Management at Air Canada joined Let's Shape The Future to discuss The New Normal for Airlines. Over a year has passed since that episode so what better time to review our 2021 predictions! Mark rejoins host Ben Dickinson to discuss a wide array of topics, including the rates of passenger return, impact of Omicron, the importance of attracting and retaining the best talent plus more.&n...

How can incumbents actually become challengers in their industry? This week's guest Eric Fulwiler, Founder & CEO of Rival, ex CMO of 11:FS and MD of VaynerMedia joins to discuss a large number of topics! We'll learn how any business can be a challenger, how people are the most important contributor to success and much more! Eric's top learnings from working with Gary Vaynerchuk If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and ...

BMW, a wing suit and E-sports may not be words which you think could co-exist, but on this episode of Let's Shape The Future we'll learn how they actually fit very well together. Host Ben Dickinson is joined by Stefan Ponikva, VP of Brand Experience & Communication at BMW to discuss all things surrounding innovation! If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't forget to share the podcast with friends, colleagues, family and a...

On Let’s Shape The Future we’ve had Chief Operating Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Design Officers + more. But what is the role of a Chief Revenue Officer? On this week's episode, host Ben Dickinson is joined by Stephen D’Angelo, CRO, Go to market advisor and best selling author to chat about all things revenue and positive mindset. You can find Stephen's book A Single Day in Peace on Amazon - an amazing read! If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send m...

What does Design entail within Aerospace, Defence and associated industries? Didier Boulet, Group Chief Design Officer at Thales joins host Ben Dickinson this week for a hugely insightful episode of Let's Shape The Future! Topics include the evolution of Design across 20 years, the importance of Design Thinking, the effect of COVID-19 on Thales as an organisation and much more. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn - and don't for...

Have you ever wondered how many of the appliances in your home are designed? This week, host Ben Dickinson is joined by Pernilla Johansson, Chief Design Officer for Electrolux Group to share a whole host of insights! Discussion topics include the core components of successful design, the importance of sustainability, the role of a Chief Design Officer and so much more.Design at ElectroluxElectrolux Food Foundation If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! Feel free to send me ...

Can anyone be a successful CEO? Dane Holewinski is a former CEO and Venture Capital backed founder who now coaches startup C-level executives at Decode! He joins host Ben Dickinson on this week's episode of Let's Shape The Future to discuss a wide number of topics related to being a successful CEO. These include how to navigate leadership through hyper-growth, the mindset required in order to prosper and if anyone can be a successful leader within a startup. If you enjoy listening,...

We've learnt about Venture Capital within the US, but how does it differ across the pond? Let's Shape The Future is back for Season 3! Kerstin Cooley, Managing Partner at Brightly Ventures joins host Ben Dickinson to discuss all this related to European VCs! Topics include why the number of European startups is growing at such a rapid pace, the keys to a successful funding round and Kerstin's thoughts for what the future looks like. If you enjoy listening, please leave a review! F...