The Experts Hangout

The Experts Hangout

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The Experts Hangout episodes

  • Spiritual and existential coach: Reflection, Awe and Connection

    Richard Smith is a mindfulness and existential coach with a deep passion for understanding the human experience. His book "A Phenomenal Life" introduces the framework of Orbits of Consciousness that aims to help people navigate their inner worlds. Outside his more spiritual work, he is in fact a university professor and environmental scientist with over 25 years experience.You can find more about Richard's work here:https://aphenomenallife.co.uk/

    1 hr 45 min
  • Consumer Psychology: The subtle force that shapes tastes and cultures

    Chris Lukehurst is an expert consumer psychologist who shaped products for brands like Danone, Nestle and PepsiCo for over 2 decades. His new book, The Shape of Taste, quickly became a finalist in the Business Book Awards 2026. Outside of work, he enjoys keeping active and is most proud of scaling Mont Blanc and Mount Denali in Alaska.

    You can find Chris and his work here:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislukehurst/

    https://www.marketingclinic.com

    1 hr 10 min
  • Digital wellbeing specialist: Attention economy, Emotional dependency, and Outsourcing Judgement

    Colin Corby is a technologist turned digital wellbeing specialist. After a 30 year career leading technology companies, intense stress and fitness concerns led him to pivot and dedicate his career to helping other achieve a healthier tech-life balance. In his spare time he is an endurance athlete who competed in four Ironman triathlons.Here is where you can find Colin: https://thedigitaldetoxcoach.com/

    1 hr 29 min
  • Former Metropolitan Police Officer: Power, Prejudice, and Victim Stereotypes

    Liana Lucine is a former Metropolitan Police officer with over 18 years hands-on experience in the field and training specialist units. With a background in psychology, she has combined her deep understanding of human behaviour with her professional experience to write "Men Ignored: The Truth About Male Victims of Sexual Assault and Harassment".


    Connect with Liana here: https://www.lucinetraining.co.uk/

    https://www.instagram.com/lucinetraining/

    Free support resource page for male victims of sexual assault, harassment and domestic abuse:https://www.lucinetraining.co.uk/35831bd0-2108-4574-be1f-afcde2931e80

    1 hr 10 min
  • Workplace Culture Expert: Psychological Safety & Fixing Toxic Quotas

    Dr. Bruno Cignacco is an international business consultant, TEDx speaker, university professor and best-selling author. He has spent the last 30 years advising and training hundreds of companies on management and international trade. His most recent book "The Art of Compassionate Business" advocates for the human-centred enterprise and increasing profits by putting the employee first.

    https://brunocignacco.com/

    1 hr 7 min
  • Entrepreneur & Best-Selling Author: Reinventing Travel and Technology Breakthroughs

    Wesley Baker is a serial founder and entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcaster and speaker who started his first business at age 13. Throughout his career, Wesley worked on disruptive medical technology, founded an AI company, and is now trying to revolutionise the travel industry. Wesley is also a Surfer since 1975.


    https://shop.wesleybaker.com/
    https://pureonetravel.com/
    https://open.spotify.com/show/6oVEDpdTzehRr8NOCuM7cn?si=e7e8b948fb394a94

    2 hr 6 min
  • Fitness expert: Body transformation, Ozempic, and Sustainable Results

    Ben Wilson is a former body builder, rugby player and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience. Drawing from his work with hundreds of people, he has developed The Grand Unified Theory of Body Transformation, a comprehensive approach that can easily turn even the most sedentary person into a fitness enthusiast.
    https://benwilsonuk.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/benwilsonuk/
    https://www.youtube.com/user/One2oneNutrition

    1 hr 36 min
  • Marketing Expert: Positioning, AI, Trust and Authenticity

    Sabrina Chevannes-Denman is a marketing expert with 15 years of experience running a London-based creative agency. She is also a public speaker and podcaster, frequently advocating for authenticity in a world full of “fakesperts” in business. She is also a FIDE international chess master.
    https://sabrinachevannes.com/
    https://n0bs.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/n0bsgroup
    https://www.youtube.com/@nobullshittalks

    1 hr 21 min
  • Making your own success: Sociology, Education and Work Ethic

    Josiah Horton is recent graduate of sociology. After repatriating in the US in 2020 he has gained unique insight on making his own success possible by climbing through the ranks working at Chick-fil-a. Josiah is also a boardgames enthusiast, competing in Las Vegas in 2025 as well as a proud Liverpool fan.

    1 hr 32 min

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Conversations about Life, Health, Business, Psychology and Human Nature, Hosted by Max, who is the Co-Founder of a Luxury SPA chain, 7 Bali Spa, and a learning enthusiast.