Podcast
Curious Conversations by RLB
Hosted by Rider Levett Bucknall · EN
Welcome to Curious Conversations, RLB's latest podcast series exploring all things curiosity, creativity and innovation and how it plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the built environment. In each episode, we invite a guest to share their journey, take on a hands-on LEGO challenge and break down their creative thinking process.
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Curious Conversations Podcast: EP 10 - Aaron Saxton
Nov 2800:39:32Tap to summarizeWe are excited to share the latest episode of RLB’s podcast series, "Curious Conversations," hosted by Julian Henley, Partner at RLB. For Episode 10, we are joined by Aaron Saxton, Director at Disruptive Learning.In our last episode for Season 1 of Curious Conversations, Aaron Saxton, Director of Disruptive Learning, explores how curiosity and creativity drive education and innovation. Aaron champions education as the ultimate tool for change, and examines how young people approach failure and creativity amid the UK’s low entrepreneurial growth. Looking ahead, Aaron sees AI as a force for progress and envisions a sustainable, tech-enabled built environment with intuitive, interactive homes.As part of RLB’s Curious Conversations initiative, we have donated to Aaron’s chosen charity, The Dame Robina Shah Foundation, a UK-based charity dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through education, mental health support, social mobility, and leadership opportunities. #RLB #WherePeopleMakeProgress #CuriousConversations #Innovation #Creativity #Design #Podcast #DameRobinaShahFoundation #RLBPodcast
Transcribe →Curious Conversations Podcast: EP 9 - Racheal Johnson
Nov 700:34:09Tap to summarizeWe are excited to share the latest episode of RLB’s podcast series, "Curious Conversations," hosted by Julian Henley, Partner at RLB. For Episode 9, we are joined by Racheal Johnson, Director at Social.In this episode, from her love of language, writing, and background in communications, Racheal offers insight on how curiosity transforms discussion; creating positive social change. Drawing from her experience living in rural Japan, she notes the dying art of engaging questions, and the contrast of Japan’s infrastructure development to the UK’s. Racheal sees the future of the built environment as the collaboration between the private sector, public sector and communities as integral to the future of the built environment in defining the purpose of our places. As part of RLB’s Curious Conversations initiative, we have donated to Racheal’s chosen charity, Rubies Charity, which was set up after a 2016 study concluded that girls growing up in Middlesbrough were the most disadvantaged in England & Wales. The charity supports girls from Middlesbrough build confidence and self-esteem.
Transcribe →Curious Conversations Podcast: EP 8 - Will Read
Oct 1700:35:30Tap to summarizeWe are excited to share the latest episode of RLB’s podcast series, "Curious Conversations," hosted by Julian Henley, Partner at RLB. For Episode 8, we are joined by Will Read, Entrepreneur, and ex-Founder at Sideways6.In this episode, Will discusses how exercise is fundamental for developing new thoughts and shares two traits for creating a content life. From our constant attachment we have to our screens, Will also explores the future of the built environment filled with intentional spaces, designed to engage and nourish us.#RLB #WherePeopleMakeProgress #CuriousConversations #Innovation #Creativity #Design #Podcast #SpreadYourWingsUK #RLBPodcast
Transcribe →Curious Conversations Podcast: EP 7 - Jeremy Brim
Oct 200:46:12Tap to summarizeWe are excited to share the latest episode of RLB’s podcast series, "Curious Conversations," hosted by Julian Henley, Partner at RLB. For Episode 7, we are joined by Jeremy Brim, Founder and Managing Director of Growth Ignition and New Street Properties.In this episode, Jeremy Brim offers insight from his experience in developing businesses via capture management. He discusses how debt made him re-evaluate his life ‘vision board’, and how every business or life decision he makes reverts back to his family; focused on the ultimate goal of financial freedom. With the rise of AI and advanced technology Jeremy explores the future of the built environment focused on infrastructure and autonomous transport. #RLB #WherePeopleMakeProgress #CuriousConversations #Innovation #Creativity #Design #Podcast #TheAngelsFoundationUK #RLBPodcast
Transcribe →Curious Conversations Podcast: EP 6 - Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas
Sep 1700:39:27Tap to summarizeWe are excited to share the latest episode of RLB’s podcast series, "Curious Conversations," hosted by Julian Henley, Partner at RLB. For Episode 6, we are joined by Professor Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas, award-winning author, teacher and the Chair of PRME UK & Ireland Chapter. In this episode, we discuss creativity, imitation versus inspiration and sustainability. Influenced by intercultural education, Natascha discusses how curiosity is perceived and measured by different communities. She shares the importance of environment and movement on influencing curiosity, and her desire for the use of historical materials and techniques in the future built environment. #RLB #WherePeopleMakeProgress #CuriousConversations #Innovation #Creativity #Design #Podcast #TheCostumeSocietyCharity #RLBPodcast
Transcribe →Curious Conversations Podcast: EP 5 - Rachel Bell
Aug 2000:40:26Tap to summarizeWelcome to RLB’s new podcast series, "Curious Conversations". In this series, we delve into curiosity, creativity and innovation in the built environment with engaging, in-depth discussions featuring diverse voices from outside RLB. Hosted by Julian Henley, Partner at RLB, each month we bring a new guest to the forefront to share their insights, experiences and perspectives. For Episode 5, we are joined by Rachel Bell, Architect, multi-award winner, and Director of Partnerships at Stride Treglown. In this episode, Rachel explores equality in the workplace, drawing on her experience working with entrepreneurial businesswomen in Malawi and her new role as Limited Board Chair for Women in Property. She shares how gut decisions have guided her life choices, and expresses her passion for cleverly designed community spaces and the role of biodiversity in the future built environment.#CuriousConversations #Podcast #RLB #WherePeopleMakeProgress
Transcribe →Curious Conversations Podcast: EP 4 – Victoria Milne
Jul 3000:55:21Tap to summarizeWelcome to RLB’s new podcast series, "Curious Conversations". In this series, we delve into curiosity, creativity and innovation in the built environment with engaging, in-depth discussions featuring diverse voices from outside RLB. Hosted by Julian Henley, Partner at RLB, each month we bring a new guest to the forefront to share their insights, experiences and perspectives. For Episode 4, we are joined by Victoria Milne, an award-winning industrial designer, strategist and Founder of Verity Merit. In this episode Victoria shares how her upbringing and early experiences shaped her curiosity and discusses how play, frameworks and even failure fuel innovation. She also explores the true meaning of innovation as generating real value, envisions a future with advanced materials like graphene in the built environment. #RLB #WherePeopleMakeProgress #CuriousConversations #Innovation #Creativity #Design #Podcast #MercyHouse #RLBPodcast
Transcribe →Curious Conversations Podcast: EP 3 – Katherine Perrin
Jun 1900:31:35Tap to summarizeWelcome to RLB’s new podcast series, "Curious Conversations". In this series, we delve into curiosity, creativity and innovation in the built environment with engaging, in-depth discussions featuring diverse voices from outside RLB. Hosted by Julian Henley, Partner at RLB, each month we bring a new guest to the forefront to share their insights, experiences and perspectives. For Episode 3, we are joined by Katherine Perrin, a LEGO Serious Play Facilitator. From her LEGO play experience Katherine reveals the value in utilising creativity as a driving force for breakthrough ideas, and the dangers of chaining yourself to your desk in limiting deep-thinking. This episode considers if the taboo subject of failure is a necessary evil in career development, and why/how we should step away from our never-ending to-do lists. #RLB #WherePeopleMakeProgres #Podcast #curiousconversations
Transcribe →Curious Conversations Podcast: Ep 2 - Peter Haddock
May 21, 202500:42:56Tap to summarizeWelcome to RLB’s new podcast series, "Curious Conversations". In this series, we delve into curiosity, creativity and innovation in the built environment with engaging, in-depth discussions featuring diverse voices from outside RLB. Hosted by Julian Henley, Partner at RLB, each month we bring a new guest to the forefront to share their insights, experiences and perspectives.In Episode 2, we are joined by Peter Haddock, Founder of Content With Media. Peter shared his incredible journey from engineering to PR to starting his own business, how he built a leadership audience on LinkedIn and discusses the future of the construction industry.Tune in today to explore how curiosity, creativity and innovation play crucial roles in shaping the future of the built environment.
Transcribe →Curious Conversations Podcast: EP 1 – Martin Allen Morales
Apr 29, 202500:38:39Tap to summarizeWelcome to the first episode of RLB’s new podcast series, "Curious Conversations". In this series, we delve into curiosity, creativity and innovation in the built environment with engaging, in-depth discussions featuring diverse voices from outside RLB. Hosted by Julian Henley, each month we bring a new guest to the forefront to share their insights, experiences and perspectives.In this inaugural episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Martin Allen Morales, CEO of Institute of Imagination. Martin shares his unique journey setting up iTunes Europe with Steve Jobs, discusses his creative thinking process and takes on a hands-on LEGO challenge that promises to inspire and entertain.Tune in today to explore how curiosity, creativity and innovation play crucial roles in shaping the future of the built environment.
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