Mad Influence

Mad Influence is a podcast about the power of influence - and what happens when people choose to use it for good. Hosted by Helen Saul, Head of Marketing at one of the UK’s leading charities, it features conversations with founders, campaigners, and creatives who are using their platforms to make a meaningful impact, entertain the world or spread a positive message. This series explores how ideas spread, how connections are made and how we can all use our power more for good.

Mad Influence is a business podcast hosted by Helen Saul, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Helen Saul hosts Mad Influence, a business show with 30 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  Attention, AI & Intentional Work with Daniel Sih

  Jul 27, 202641 min

  Can technology help us live better lives, or is it simply making us busier than ever? In this episode of Mad Influence , Helen Saul is joined by Daniel Sih, productivity coach, TEDx speaker and founder of Spacemakers, a consultancy helping people work more intentionally in an always-on world. Daniel is the author of the award-winning Spacemaker , Raising Tech Healthy Humans and his new book, Wise AI , which explores how we can use artificial intelligence in a more intentional and deeply human way. After training as a physiotherapist, Daniel moved into management and quickly realised nobody had ever taught him how to work effectively in a modern knowledge job. That experience led him to explore productivity, attention and how we can create more space to think, rest, focus and build stronger relationships. As Daniel puts it: “I don’t like the term Copilot because I don’t think AI should be in the cockpit. I think it should be in the back seat and we control the plane.” This conversation explores why modern work leaves so many people feeling busy but unproductive, how organisations can create more time for deep work and why AI may be intensifying our workloads rather than freeing us from them. Helen and Daniel also discuss digital wellbeing, raising children in a technology-driven world, building intentional communities and why taking the road less travelled can lead to a richer life. If you are interested in productivity, AI, leadership or simply creating more space for the things that matter most, this episode offers practical ideas for using technology without allowing it to shape how you think, work and live. Music written by Joseph McDade Follow Daniel LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsih/ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/the_spacemakers_/ Site: https://www.danielsih.com Follow Helen LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helensaul/ Follow Mad Influence Podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@madinfluencepod Instagram: www.instagram.com/madinfluencepod TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@madinfluencepo d

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  Episode #29

  Neuroscience, Nervous Systems & Navigating Pressure with Matt Follows

  Mar 10, 202650 minS0

  <p>How can someone pursue ambition, creativity and high performance without burning out along the way?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Mad Influence, Helen Saul is joined by Matt Follows, a coach and performance psychologist who works with founders, creative leaders and senior executives operating in high-pressure environments. Before moving into psychology, Matt spent more than 15 years in the creative industries, working his way from junior copywriter to executive creative director.</p><p><br></p><p>Today he helps leaders understand how stress, trauma and subconscious patterns can influence the way they work, make decisions and...

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  Income, Influence & AI Clones with Monique Sar

  Mar 3, 202648 minS2

  <p>How do creators turn influence into income - and build a career that lasts beyond one viral moment?</p><p>In this episode of Mad Influence, Helen Saul is joined by Monique Sar, founder of De Vitesse, an agency focused on partnerships and influencer campaigns, and President of BNC Speakers, representing pro athletes, speakers and business leaders. Over the past decade, Monique has worked with Fortune 500 brands to secure high-value partnerships, helping creators move from visibility to sustainable revenue.</p><p>Monique’s path into talent representation wasn’t linear. After building a successful career in finance, she made a le...

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  Introductions, Influence & Impact with Rebecca Okamoto

  Feb 23, 202646 minS0

  <p>What if the only thing standing between you and being seen, heard and recognised is your clarity?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Mad Influence, Helen Saul is joined by Rebecca Okamoto, a communication and clarity expert whose TEDx talk on how to introduce yourself has been watched around 2 million times. Rebecca works with what she calls “Lost Einsteins” - people whose thinking is valuable and original, but whose ideas fail to land because they struggle to explain their value in senior or executive settings.</p><p><br></p><p>Rebecca’s work is rooted in experi...

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  Episode #26

  Purpose Paralysis, Pitch Pressure and Positive Change with Sinéad Gray at Kindred

  Feb 16, 202647 minS0

  <p>What does it take to build a successful agency without sacrificing culture, values or the people inside it?</p><p>In this episode of Mad Influence, Helen Saul is joined by Sinéad Gray, co-managing director of Kindred, a purpose-led PR and communications agency focused on campaigns that create positive change. Kindred has twice been named Agency of the Year at the Purpose Awards and works with organisations including BMW Mini, the Ministry of Justice and the British Heart Foundation.</p><p><br></p><p>Sinéad began her career at Kindred as an account executive in 2009 and has wo...

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