The Human Loop Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Détails du podcast

Informations techniques et générales issues du flux RSS du podcast.

The Human Loop Podcast

Ben Stocken

Business & Entrepreneuriat

Éducation

Fréquence : 1 épisode/7j. Total Éps: 34

The Human Loop explores what happens at the intersection of human performance and emerging technology. Each episode unpacks how modern leaders can operate at their best while AI transforms the way we work. Powered by Atherio | Lead with Clarity

Lire plusRéduire

Site

RSS

Classements récents

Dernières positions dans les classements Apple Podcasts et Spotify.

Apple Podcasts

Aucun classement récent disponible

Spotify

Aucun classement récent disponible

Liens partagés entre épisodes et podcasts

Liens présents dans les descriptions d'épisodes et autres podcasts les utilisant également.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken
30 partages

Qualité et score du flux RSS

Évaluation technique de la qualité et de la structure du flux RSS.

Qualité du flux RSS

À améliorer

Score global : 48%

Historique des publications

Répartition mensuelle des publications d'épisodes au fil des années.

Year

Derniers épisodes publiés

Liste des épisodes récents, avec titres, durées et descriptions.

Indecision Is Worse Than Being Wrong: Saeed Bor

mercredi 3 juin 2026 • Durée 30:55

What happens when a leader discovers someone is crossing a line and has five days before they're publicly recognized for their work? In this episode of The Human Loop Podcast, Saeed Bor, founder of Embedded Ops and 15-year recruitment veteran, takes on a live Decision Sprint that tests his values, speed, and leadership instincts under pressure. Plus, Saeed shares a real-world example of a leader handling a line-crossing moment with speed and conviction, and we unpack what it means to lead as a Catalyst. If you're building teams, managing change, or navigating tough calls as a founder or operator, this episode is packed with honest insights you can apply today. Chapters 00:00 Meet Saeed — Embedded Ops & 15 Years in Recruitment 03:37 The Lonely Founder Myth 05:00 Building Your Network as a Business Strategy 06:27 Why Human Connection Still Wins in an AI World 09:12 Getting Buy-In: Understanding What People Actually Want 11:30 Everyone's Selfish — And That's Okay 14:10 The Decision Sprint Begins 18:23 The Trust Card: Someone's Crossing a Line 19:16 Saeed's Answer — Values, Speed & Accountability 23:00 Can a Line Ever Be Un-Crossed? 25:27 A Real-World Example of Leaders Acting Fast 27:44 What If You're the Outside Consultant? 29:59 Indecision Is Worse Than a Wrong Decision 31:33 The Score Reveal & Leaderboard 32:00 Breaking Down the Scorecard 34:37 The Catalyst Archetype — What It Means to Lead This Way Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager - https://www.getatherio.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

The 48-hour Leadership Rule for Solving Problems Fast: Zac & Jack

mercredi 27 mai 2026 • Durée 29:19

What happens when a founder is forced to make a high-stakes leadership decision in real time? In this episode of The Human Loop Podcast, Zach and Jack from We Have A Meeting take on a live leadership challenge designed to test strategic thinking, communication, and decision-making under pressure. The conversation dives into: Why motivation goes beyond money Building high-performing teams through ownership The “48-hour rule” for solving problems fast How founders stay calm when competitors make aggressive moves Why asking better questions creates stronger leaders Plus, Jack is put through a live “Decision Sprint” and scored on his leadership response in real time. If you’re a founder, leader, operator, or building a team, this episode is packed with practical leadership insights you can apply immediately. Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Meet the Founders 00:00:49 Leadership Lessons Learned in 5 Years 00:02:49 Working Apart as Co-Founders 00:04:38 The Leadership Decision Sprint Begins 00:07:25 The Competitor Crisis Scenario 00:08:57 Jack’s Live Leadership Response 00:13:40 Staying Calm Under Pressure 00:14:17 Real Story: Competitor Bought Their Brand Search Term 00:16:46 The Power of the “Pre-Mortem” 00:18:31 The “One Big Thing” Leadership System 00:19:14 The 48-Hour Rule Explained 00:22:21 The 3 Questions Every Employee Must Answer 00:24:21 Leadership Score Revealed 00:25:41 Where the Leadership Response Fell Short 00:27:24 Communication vs Clarity in Leadership 00:28:30 Final Thoughts & Future Challenge Check out "We Have a Meeting" with Zac & Jack: https://www.wehaveameeting.com Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager -https://www.getatherio.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

How AI Is Transforming Service-Based Businesses: Paul Clarke

mercredi 18 mars 2026 • Durée 42:36

In this episode, I sit down with Paul, founder of Ookkee, to talk about how modern service businesses are evolving, the role of AI in day-to-day operations, and what it really means to build an efficient, future-proof company. We dive into how Ookkee operates as a bookkeeping business, how AI is being integrated into their workflow, and why the real opportunity isn’t replacing people, but enabling better decisions, faster delivery, and more value for clients. We also explore how the industry is changing and what founders need to understand to stay competitive. If you’re building a business or trying to figure out how AI actually fits into your operations, this one’s right up your street. Connect with Paul - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarke-ookkee Check out ookkee - https://www.ookkee.co.uk Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager - https://www.getatherio.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken :https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

Weekly Loop: The Leadership Crisis Behind the AI Boom

mercredi 11 mars 2026 • Durée 09:37

In this weeks round up I discuss the critical issues facing leadership today, including high stress levels among managers, the importance of talent density, and the challenges of AI integration in organisations. He emphasizes the need for real-time engagement, effective change management, and empathetic leadership to navigate these complexities. Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to The Weekly Loop 00:00:28 The Leadership Stress Crisis 00:01:07 Why Middle Management Matters More Than Ever 00:02:17 Talent Density and Protecting Business Margins 00:03:12 Real-Time Employee Engagement 00:03:39 The Long-Term Stress Leaders Have Faced Since 2020 00:04:11 How Leaders Should Handle Constant Change 00:05:04 Why CEOs Believe Their Jobs Depend on AI 00:05:41 Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail 00:06:29 The Change Management Mistake Companies Make 00:07:26 The Change Equation: Why People Resist Change 00:08:18 Closing the Knowing–Doing Gap 00:09:04 The Risk of Losing Your Best Leaders 00:10:02 Why Talent Density Will Define Winning Companies Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager - https://www.atheriohq.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken :https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

How Smart Founders Are Using AI to Win: Ezra Chapman

mercredi 4 mars 2026 • Durée 49:02

In this episode, I sit down with Ezra, entrepreneur and multi-business founder to talk about leadership, failure, systems, and the real impact AI is about to have on modern businesses. After being forced to shut down 65–70% of his group in 2019, Ezra rebuilt with a sharper focus on structure, accountability, and long-term competitive advantage. We explore why most founders are thinking about AI wrong, what actually creates a moat in today’s landscape and why systems matter more than chaos when scaling. If you're building a company or trying to stay competitive in an AI-driven world, this one's right up your street! Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 Systems Thinking Starts at Home 00:02:00 Leadership Lessons from Childhood 00:05:45 Chaos vs Systems in Early-Stage Founders 00:08:35 Why Founders Secretly Love the Mess 00:09:23 The Collapse: Shutting Down 65–70% of the Group 00:11:10 Accountability at Your Lowest Point 00:12:00 Why Failure Makes Better Entrepreneurs 00:26:01 The AI Question Most Businesses Aren’t Asking 00:27:42 The Real Moat: Data, Relationships & Expertise 00:30:40 Brand, Memory & The Human Advantage 00:43:19 Optimising Humans, Not Replacing Them 00:44:48 Turning AI Into Competitive Leverage 00:46:00 From Recruiter to Talent Solutions Architect Connect with Ezra - https://ezrachapman.com Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager - https://www.getatherio.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken :https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

The Mission that Drives Me: Ben Stocken

mercredi 25 février 2026 • Durée 03:35

I’m Ben, founder of Atherio and my mission is simple: enable the performance and wellbeing of 10 million managers in the next three years. In this episode, I share why managers have one of the toughest jobs in business, why most don’t get the support they need, and how we’re bridging the gap between knowing what good leadership looks like and actually doing it. From elite sport with England national rugby union team to working with global organisations, I’ve seen what makes teams flourish and what causes them to fail. If you care about building high-performing teams without burning people out, this one’s for you. Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager - https://www.getatherio.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken :https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

How AI can Impact Your Work Life Balance: Nikki Foster

mercredi 18 février 2026 • Durée 38:45

In this week’s episode of the Human in the Loop podcast, I sit down with Nikki, Managing Director of Ferox Partners, to explore what AI really means for recruitment, leadership, and the future of work. We unpack how AI can drive speed and efficiency in hiring without losing the human relationships that build trust, culture, and performance. From cultural fit versus skill set, to offshoring, early-career development, and burnout in lean teams. We then delve into the need for businesses to adapt to continuous change and the critical role of resilience and adaptability in maintaining high performance without leading to burnout. Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction & Lunch at Lashings 00:02:30 Ferox Partners & Running Lean with AI 00:06:00 AI in Recruitment: Efficiency vs Human Judgment 00:10:30 Cultural Fit vs Skillset: What Really Matters? 00:14:45 Will AI Replace Human Roles? 00:19:30 Trust, Emotion & The “Bad Sandwich” Analogy 00:23:30 On-Site Client Work & The Value of Human Insight 00:29:00 Offshoring vs AI: The Future of Recruitment Models 00:36:00 Entry-Level Jobs & The Impact of AI on Early Careers 00:41:30 Education, MBAs & Preparing Graduates for AI-First Workplaces 00:47:00 Parental Responsibility & Work Ethic in the Next Generation 00:52:00 Burnout, Lean Teams & Manager Capability 00:57:00 Risk, Development & The Future of Leadership Connect with Nikki - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-foster-21014223/ Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager - https://www.getatherio.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken :https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

The Impact of Reactive Fixes on Your Business: Lily Kyriacou

mercredi 11 février 2026 • Durée 40:20

In this week's episode I sit down with Lily Kyriacou to discuss the challenges of reactive fixes in business, particularly in the context of team dynamics and performance. Lily shares her experiences at Amdaris, where she observed that traditional approaches to problem-solving were inadequate in a rapidly changing environment. We then delve into the need for businesses to adapt to continuous change and the critical role of resilience and adaptability in maintaining high performance without leading to burnout. Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Business Challenges 00:01:23 The Impact of Reactive Fixes 00:05:32 Understanding Team Dynamics 00:10:18 The Importance of Adaptability 00:12:13 Exploring Solutions for Resilience 00:19:52 Identifying Key Behaviors in Teams 00:25:34 The Shift from Skills to Job Identities 00:30:08 Reinventing How We Approach Our People Connect with Lilly - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilykyriacou Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager - https://www.getatherio.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken :https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

Amplifying Project Management with AI: Ruth Oates

mercredi 4 février 2026 • Durée 36:45

In this week's episode, Ruth and I discuss the importance of strategic planning for 2026, emphasising the need for business leaders to reflect on past performance and set clear goals. We explore the integration of AI in the construction industry, highlighting its potential to enhance efficiency and safety. Ruth also addresses the challenges of adopting AI, advocating for treating it as a team member and ensuring proper training for employees. Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 Strategic Planning for the New Year 00:03:13 AI in the Construction Industry 00:10:01 Integrating AI as a Team Member 00:16:59 Enhancing Project Management with AI 00:21:20 The Future of AI in Construction 00:30:21 Transforming Construction Through Data and Automation Connect with Ruth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-oates-864b2b3/?originalSubdomain=uk Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager - https://www.atheriohq.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken :https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

The Weekly Loop: The Power of Purpose & AI growth in Businesses

mercredi 28 janvier 2026 • Durée 10:33

In this episode of the Human Loop podcast, I discuss two main topics: the importance of understanding one's purpose in leadership, inspired by a podcast featuring Tony Robbins and Alex Hormozi, and the rising adoption of AI in the workplace, as highlighted by a recent Gallup study. Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 Exploring Leadership and Purpose 00:03:50 The Rise of AI in the Workplace Watch the conversation with Tony & Alex referenced here: https://youtu.be/xz-ymFOhBAE?si=YZxtgVx_Y7JxGdK7 Study Mentioned: https://app.e.gallup.com/e/es?s=831949997&e=4411946&elqTrackId=efd74c1a1b7a40299e524d6e5aa03bea&elq=8a49383f2812429785f47237c625512f&elqaid=16041&elqat=1&elqak=8AF5FB05DB48FD93D787A44BE55A195E925B0FF358E0599887B460C22E481365422F Powered By Atherio, Real-time leadership wisdom for every manager - https://www.atheriohq.com Connect with The host - Ben Stocken :https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstocken

Lire plusRéduire

Podcasts Similaires Basées sur le Contenu

Découvrez des podcasts liées à The Human Loop Podcast. Explorez des podcasts avec des thèmes, sujets, et formats similaires. Ces similarités sont calculées grâce à des données tangibles, pas d'extrapolations !

À propos Méthodologie Contact Me soutenir Politique de confidentialité

The Human Loop Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Détails du podcast

Classements récents

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Liens partagés entre épisodes et podcasts

Other20

LinkedIn17

Qualité et score du flux RSS

Historique des publications

Derniers épisodes publiés

Podcasts et contenus similaires

Podcasts Similaires Basées sur le Contenu

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Podcasts Similaires Basées sur le Contenu

Other20

LinkedIn17

Youtube2