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The Occupational Philosophers

Ep.119 – Guest episode with Larry Robertson: Award winning Author, Columnist, Advisor & Innovator

By Simon Banks | August 17, 2026

The Art of Asking Great Questions (And Why We’re Losing It) The Occupational Philosophers | Episode 119 With Larry Robertson — innovation advisor, author, and founder of Lighthouse Consulting, and the author of “Great Question:…

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Ep. 118 – Casa de Cambio x Occupational Philosophers, with guest Natasha Redman

By Simon Banks | July 2, 2026

In Episode 118,The Occupational Philosophers dive into a totally different format! Together with Natasha Redman, host of the very popular‘Casa De Cambio’ podcast, they have created their first ‘mash up’ podcast episode which invites them…

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Ep. 115 Why Your Company Events Are Killing Culture (And What Burning Man Gets Right) | With Jasper Vallance

By Simon Banks | June 26, 2026

The Occupational Philosophers  |  Episode 115  |  With Jasper Vallance Jasper Vallance is a social entrepreneur who left his corporate life at Google to create a life of meaning driven by his passions. As an…

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Ep. 114 – Guest episode with the wonderfully curious Professor Kathryn Boydell

By Simon Banks | May 28, 2026

In this episode 114, the Occupational Philosophers chat with the wonderfully curious Professor Katherine Boydell.  Katherine is an internationally recognised leader in qualitative inquiry and arts-based knowledge translation in mental health and social care with…

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Ep. 116: Who’s that behind the mask? Creative Director, Tim Simpson!

By Simon Banks | May 19, 2026

In Episode 116,The Occupational Philosophers chat with Tim Simpson, creative director of Plunge Creations, a company probably best known for being the imaginative powerhouse in designing and making the costumes for ‘The Masked Singer UK’. …

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Ep. 115: Photography, the art of seeing and failing your way to creativity, with guest, Kurt Sneddon.

By Simon Banks | April 17, 2026

The Occupational Philosophers chat with Kurt Sneddon, photographer, cinematographer, and actor. In this episode they explore a wide range of topic including: Where AI can enhance the creative process The art of seeing; noticing what…

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Ep 114: Guest episode with Katherine Boydell, Professor of Mental Health at the Black Dog Institure

By Simon Banks | March 18, 2026

Katherine Boydell is an internationally recognised leader in qualitative inquiry and arts-based knowledge translation in mental health and social care with innovative approaches to create knowledge and translate empirical research using arts-based methods, including art…

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Ep. 113: Guest episde with writer

By Simon Banks | February 3, 2026

In this episode 113, the Occupational Philosophers chat with the wonderfully curious David Bramwell – a writer, broadcaster, performer and professional seeker.  He’s the author of The Number 9 Bus to Utopia, a philosophical travel…

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Ep. 112: Guest episde with artists and Graphic Rewilders Catherine Borowoski and Lee Baker

By Simon Banks | January 7, 2026

In Episode 112, The Occupational Philosophers chat with the artists, Catherine Borowski and Lee Baker, two exceptionally talented guests who show the true power of creative collaboration and imagination.  Together they have brought to life…

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Ep.111: Guest episode with Cristy Burne – Scientist & Storyteller, Author (x 18!) & Creative, Adventurer & Entrepreneur

By Simon Banks | September 26, 2025

Episode 111 Christy Burne: Scientist, Author, Creator, Storyteller  Author, science communicator and adventure-loving human Christy Burne joins The Occupational Philosophers to explore creativity, play, curiosity and the joy of living boldly. In this episode, John…

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Ep 110: How to turn mundane life experiences into Linkedin business lessons

Ep 110: How to turn mundane life experiences into Linkedin business lessons

By Simon Banks | August 12, 2025

Have you noticed how almost anything can now be turned into a LinkedIn Business lesson?  The Occupational Philosophers sure have and decided to explore this phenomenon, and in the process created a template for anyone…

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Episode 109: Guest episode with Eric Weiner

Episode 109: Guest episode with Eric Weiner

By Simon Banks | July 4, 2025

In Episode 109, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Eric Weiner, an award-winning journalist, a New York Times bestselling author, and much sought-after keynote speaker on a variety of topics, including happiness, innovation strategies and the…

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