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Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
In this episode, we have an alumna from Imperial College Business School, Sophia Lan, the founder of Miremedy. Mi Remedy is a tea brand that supports women's well-being with a range of herbal blends rooted in traditional Chinese herbal treatments to restore natural balance. Sophia will talk about how to build her successful brand from the ground up to now with hundreds of customers, as well as the secret sauce about making a product stand out in a crowded market.
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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
This week Moritz is joined by Jacob Nathan, plastic recycling expert and co-founder of Epoch BioDesign. Together they discuss the current state of plastic recycling, why plastic itself is an incredible product and how little enzymes could help solve one of humanities biggest problems.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
In this episode, we have two engineers and innovators: Alfie Mcmeeking and Shafae Ali joining the show. Both are graduates of the Dyson School of Design Engineering Imperial College. They are also previous team members of Dreamteam, a student-led professional design consultancy based in Imperial College London which delivers innovative and impactful solutions across diverse topics.
Alfie and Shafae gave us some flavour of their journey at Dreamteam when they developed the face mask business project during the time of COVID-19, from user empathies to testing. They also carried the “Dreamteam” spirit forward and are working on a futuristic project called REALITY. Stay tuned to hear about the thought processes involved in creating a new category design and the hurdles they overcame for bringing cool footwear to the market.
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Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
The pandemic forced millions of workers to work from home but that transition did not go as smoothly for women as it did for men. The pandemic didn’t only send home employees, but their children as well. The division of household chores has affected women’s ability to advance in their careers and, therefore, women’s equality in the workplace. However, in order to achieve an egalitarian workplace, we must also focus on egalitarian households.
In this final episode, Professor Celia Moore and alumnus Avni Vij share their experiences in transitioning to more flexible working and the challenges gender expectations still present. They also discuss the way they are reframing their personal lives and relationships to ensure young girls around them don’t internalise traditional gender roles.
Want to know more? Here’s an article written by Professor Moore:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/ib-knowledge/many-minds/womens-equality-flexible-working
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Networks are about personal connections. During lockdown, technology allowed us to keep having interactions with each other through simple actions, like texting or joining a Zoom call. In a post-pandemic context, networking is as relevant as ever. A well-maintained network can help broaden your skill set and bring diverse views and ideas that accelerate your work. But, how do we navigate the transition from digital interactions to face-to-face? Indeed, we need to decide how much time and effort we are willing to put into sustaining those relationships.
In this episode, Dr Michelle Rogan and alumnus Salwa Darraj give advice on how to best build and maintain networks. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on how we navigate social and professional interactions. They also share their experiences and thoughts about what keeping a diverse network can do for you.
Want to know more? Here’s an article written by Dr Rogan and Dr Anne ter Wal:
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Financial education is greatly valued as a leadership trait across all industries. Some professionals have a background or formal education in finance but those executives who don’t, lack skills that would help them get more senior management positions. Imperial College Business School made a study about the impact of financial education programmes for executives and found that not only did it increase executives’ financial competencies, but it also led to improved firm financial policies and performance.
In this episode, Dr Claudia Custodio and alumnus Andrew Fernando discuss the importance and benefits of having an understanding of finance, especially for executive-level employees. They also share their experience at the Business School and what it can offer someone looking to upskill their financial knowledge.
Want to know more? Here’s an article written by Dr Custodio:
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Some of the biggest names in the world of business are those that have changed and adapted through digital transformation. It requires using digital technologies to improve business processes, changing how you operate to deliver value to customers. It's a cultural change that requires businesses to push beyond what feels comfortable, to learn from intelligent risk taking and deliver ongoing innovation.
Professor Chris Tucci and alumnus Chen Leng Chan examine how organisations undergo digital transformation and its raw potential for the future of business. They also provide their thoughts about common mistakes that occur during the implementation of a digital transformation and advice on how to avoid them.
Want to know more? Here’s an article written by Professor Tucci: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/ib-knowledge/many-minds/how-brands-can-survive-through-digital-transformation
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
New year, new episodes, new hosts - Welcome back to the Green Minds Podcast!
In the first episode back from (a long) summer break we are happy to introduce you to our new hosts. Meet Climate Change, Management & Finance students Claudia, Desi, Andreas and Moritz. Get to know the new hosts, what inspires them and what drives their passion for climate.
Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us a message via podcast.greenminds@gmail.com
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Despite years of pressure and numerous initiatives for better inclusivity at the top of large corporations, progress is slow and boardrooms remain resistant to diversity. Research shows diverse leadership makes businesses thrive. However, in times of crises, companies tend to overlook the need for representation in the boardroom and instead favour the most traditional perspectives. While not deliberate, that tendency keeps boardrooms very homogeneous.
In this episode, Dr HeeJung Jung and alumnus Chirag Amin discuss the realities of gender and racial representation in corporate leadership. It is critical that boardroom members represent the diversity of society and include women, people of colour, minorities and underrepresented communities. They also argue that diversity should be seen as more than just a trend in hiring practices. Diversity should be approached as a strategy to increase an organisation's performance.
Want to know more? Here’s an article written by Dr Jung:
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Climate change will have an extreme impact on the planet in the decades to come. Forecasting the future climate is critical to assessing risks for society and the economy. Climate models are what scientists use to predict weather events like extreme heat waves, heavy storms and rising sea levels but current models fall short for projections at more regional and local levels. That information is needed to prevent and mitigate the cost of climate change.
Dr Enrico Biffis and alumnus Ravi Varghese examine how climate modelling offers useful data for investors and insurance providers in order to allocate resources where they are needed the most. They also discuss the need for professionals from a variety of fields of expertise to come together in order to translate scientific data into concrete public policy.
Want to know more? Here’s an article written by Dr Biffis: