
286: Pirates, Hostages & Cyber Attacks: What They Taught Me About Decisions with Top Kidnap-for-Ransom Negotiator Scott Walker
Scott Walker is a world-class kidnap-for-ransom negotiator who deals with hostage takers, pirates and cyber-attacks. Scott has successfully negotiated more than 300 such incidents using the principles...
8 Mai 202535min

285: How to Get What You Want From the People in Charge. Melody Wilding
Success isn't just about what you know, but your ability to influence and persuade those in positions of power. On this episode of Speak Like a CEO, Oliver Aust sits down with the brilliant Melody Wil...
1 Mai 202551min

284: How to Be Inspiring: Science-Backed Strategies from the World’s #1 Expert. Adam Galinsky
Forget the myth of the "naturally" inspiring leader. Adam Galinsky, author of "Inspire", reveals the science behind inspiration – and how you can cultivate it.Adam is the world’s #1 expert on inspirat...
24 Apr 202547min

283: How to Make Your Idea Maximally Contagious with Storytelling Guru John Yorke
Want your idea to spread like wildfire? Do you want to move your audience to action? There is a way to achieve this. This week, Oliver is joined by John Yorke, a world-renowned storytelling expert and...
17 Apr 202542min

282: Talk Less, Lead More: The Secret Skill of Elite Communicators. Oscar Trimboli
Are you really listening? Or just waiting to talk?Most leaders overestimate their listening skills. To understand why and how you can become a 10 out of 10 listener, Oliver is joined by Oscar Trimboli...
10 Apr 202538min

281: The Burnout Trap: How to Reclaim Your Energy and Lead with Clarity. Dr Oliver Degnan
Oliver Aust speaks with Dr. Oliver Degnan about a critical issue: burnout. It's not just stress, it's much more dangerous. Dr. Degnan challenges common misconceptions about burnout and lays bare the s...
3 Apr 202551min

280: How to Disagree Without Falling Out With Harvard’s Julia Minson
Why is it so hard to disagree without falling out? And how can we get better at managing disagreements?To find out, Oliver speaks to Julia Minson, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kenne...
27 Mar 202530min

279: How to Become Indistractable in a World of Noise with Nir Eyal
Distractions are everywhere. But how do you regain focus and control in an age of constant interruptions?This week, Oliver speaks with Nir Eyal, the internationally acclaimed behavioral designer, best...
20 Mar 202543min



















