Leadership Perspectives in Financial Services

Navigating Exits, Crises, and the Future of Wealth with James Lawson

Is a purely financial motivation enough to sustain you through the inevitable ups and downs of building a business? In this episode, I am joined by James Lawson, a seaso

Dr Emma Black - How to Start a Bank

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Emma Black - fintech entrepreneur, behavioural finance expert and co-founder of GB Bank and Cascade Cash Management. Emma shares the re

Lucile Flamand on the “Secret Coach” in Leadership

In this episode of Oxtalks, I sit down with Lucile Flamand, Chief Transformation Officer at Bibby Financial Services, to talk about leadership, transformation and somethi

Cultural Integration as a Risk in UK Wealth Management M&A with Paula Brockwell

The UK wealth management sector is in the middle of sustained M&A consolidation. While deal logic often looks compelling on paper, many firms are still losing talent, mom

Emotional Finance, Relational Intelligence & The Future of Financial Advice with Emma Boardwell

In this episode, Chris speaks with Emma Boardwell, founder of Emotional Finance, psychotherapist, coach and qualified financial adviser. Emma brings a rare combination of

Emma Caiger on the Power of Talent Intelligence

What if boosting productivity and retention wasn’t about perks or pay but about truly listening to your people? In this episode, Emma Caiger, Director of Talent Intellig

The HR Mindset Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders

Can mindset truly be the secret weapon for modern HR leaders? In this episode, I speak with Tom Emery, People Performance Consultant, coach, and bestselling author of Pe

Jamie Pizzorno on The Human Side of Transformation

What if transformation wasn’t about technology at all - but about people? In this episode of Ox Talks, I sit down with Jamie Pizzorno, former Chief Product Owner and Hea

Jo Rice on Building Trust: Is Culture Your Secret Weapon?

How can leaders use culture as a true competitive advantage? In this episode of OxTalks, I sit down with Jo Rice – former Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Resurgo, name

Unplugging the Digital Addiction with Petra Velzboer

Is digital overload quietly eroding you and your team’s productivity, focus, and mental health? In this must-listen episode, we’re joined by Petra Velzeboer—Global TEDx

High Performance Routines with Dr Rob Archer

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Rob Archer, a psychologist renowned for his work in optimising health and enhancing performance under high-pressur

A Successful Career in Private Banking and Finance: What They Don't Teach You!

Ever felt like doing the job isn’t enough—that there’s something else that sets the standout performers apart? In this episode, I’m joined by Gareth Lewis, Executive Coac

The Transformative Impact of Personalised Development with Bradley Honnor

How can personalised employee development and a focus on purpose drive success in today’s organisations? In this episode of Ox Talks, we sit down with Bradley Honnor, Man

An Unexpected Journey: A Lawyer's Path to Purpose in Financial Planning

In this episode of Ox Talks, I sit down with Philippa Hann, the incoming CEO of Paradigm Norton Financial Planning. With over 20 years of experience in financial services

Compliance in Action: How AI is Shaping the Future of Risk Management

Can technology transform how we think about compliance? In this episode, I explore the cutting-edge world of risk management with Cristian and Gary from Lexverify. They

Performance Under Pressure with Elite Performance Psychologist Jake Lovelock

How does the brain react when the stakes are high? Psychologist Jake Lovelock joins me to explore the universal principles behind performance under pressure, revealing wh

The Ups & Downs of a Career in Wealth Management

In this episode of OxTalks, I sit down with Matt Falla, Managing Partner of Evelyn Partners Channel Islands. In this unique episode, Matt shares an open-hearted account

The Art of Behavioural Science in Compliance with Christian Hunt

Unlock the secrets to effective risk management and insightful decision-making with Christian Hunt, the host of the Human Risk Podcast. Discover how curiosity and behavio

Decoding the Brain's Influence on Consumer Behaviour with Joseph Devlin

Have you ever wondered what ignites that spark in your brain when you make a choice, be it picking a brand or deciding to trust someone? This episode explores the mind's

Embracing AI with Katie Thomas

Have you ever considered how AI shapes the business landscape and the psychology that drives it? Business psychologist and psychometrician Katie Thomas and I discuss AI's