

WB-40
Matt Ballantine & Chris Weston
Conversations on how technology is changing how we work with guests most weeks helping us to navigate.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 48min
(307) Ask WB-40
For the first time all five regular WB-40 hosts are in the same show! This week Chris, Julia, Lisa, Matt and Michelle answer questions about the IT job market, AI regulation, first jobs and more besides!Here’s the chart Tony Harper shared with us…
That’s it for the Summer – we are back in September!

Jul 10, 2024 • 44min
(306) AI, Empathy and knowing yourself
On this week’s show Michelle and Lisa are joined by polymath Minter Dial to talk about Artificial Intelligence, human self-awareness and the wonders of Padel tennis.

Jul 1, 2024 • 40min
(305) News Media
It’s Election Week in the UK, and so Matt and Michelle speak with digital news veteran Kevin Anderson about how the interaction between journalism, technology and news media has changed over recent decades.

Jun 26, 2024 • 45min
(304) Openings
On this week’s show, Michelle and Chris are joined once again by OpenUK CEO Amanda Brock to talk new agendas for Open with new governments, remote working, diversity and AI in the Open Source world.

Jun 22, 2024 • 39min
(303) Aspirationally Idle
On this week’s show, Michelle and Chris meet with Martin Sadler to talk about his new book about being a CIO –Aspirationally Idle.You can get your own copy at https://aspirationallyidle.sumupstore.com/Header image Roland TB-303. (2024, February 21). By Steve Sims – Steve Sims, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53932063

Jun 10, 2024 • 47min
(302) Multidiscipline
Ara Higueras, a coach and author, discusses her multidisciplinary background and book 'And how?'. Topics include AI in the workplace, family Ultimate Frisbee, aligning personal and corporate purposes, self-publishing, and upcoming events.

Jun 3, 2024 • 54min
(301) Value Judgement
On this week’s show, Julia and Lisa are joined by photographer Paul Clarke to talk about AI, creativity, the value of creative work, art and taking great photos.

May 22, 2024 • 49min
(300) Not WB-40
In a special episode, Matt interviews Geraldine Sharpe-Newton about her 40-year career in communication using Business Meerkat cards. They discuss career milestones, mentoring, scripted conversations, and the relationship between communication skills and leadership. They also touch on personal growth, diversity, tarot reading, and the earth element.

May 20, 2024 • 43min
(299) It’s Not the Technology
On this week’s show Matt and Lisa are joined by the multi-faceted Timandra Harkness to talk about her new book Technology is not the Problem.

May 13, 2024 • 51min
(298) Mental Health Spaces
On this week’s show, Julia and Matt are joined by Your Haven CEO and Founder Claire Barnett to talk about mental health fitness, technology and virtual reality.Claire mentioned the book Pixel Flesh by Ellen Atlanta. You can find out more about Your Haven here: https://www.yourhavenapp.com/


