Peripheral Thinking

A podcast to challenge your assumptions and inspire you with ideas from the periphery, the margins.We live in times of unprecedented change. The systems - financial, social, ecological, environmental - on which we depend are stretched to breaking point. Professional, personal and organisational ‘norms’ increasingly less normal.We are in transition. The ideas to shape tomorrow exist today at the margins. What might we learn from ancient wisdom, eastern philosophy or indigenous thinking? Or DeGrowth and other radical social and political movements? Peripheral Thinking is a podcast which investigates these ideas, so you can carry them back to the mainstream.

Peripheral Thinking is a business podcast hosted by Ben Johnson, with 42 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.

Ben Johnson hosts Peripheral Thinking, a business show with 42 episodes published.

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  Episode #42

  Recovering balance from burnout

  Dec 16, 202450 minS0

  <p>When your current lifestyle is unsustainable, it’s time to make a change instead of waiting for circumstances to force your hand.</p><p>The gradual build-up of stress, fatigue, and health issues from a demanding career can lead to a critical point where one must choose between maintaining an unhealthy status quo or taking the initiative to make a change, even when that decision feels destabilising.</p><p>In this episode, Tyronne and Ben discuss practical strategies for finding balance and mindfulness in an increasingly accelerated world where everyone seems to be running at full speed. Ty shares ho...

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  Episode #41

  What Daoism can teach us about leadership

  Dec 2, 202448 minS0

  <p>True leadership comes not from domination and control, but from attunement to natural rhythms, deep respect for interconnectedness, and embracing a more humble, spacious approach to guiding ourselves and others.</p><p>In this episode, Ben is joined by Mimi Kuo-Deemer. She is a sixth generation lineage holder teaching Baguazhang, and a Qigong teacher with over 20 years of practice. She’s based in Oxfordshire where she teaches and livestreams sessions.</p><p>This discussion covers the revolutionary perspective on leadership offered by Daoist principles, offers practical ways to find steadiness and calm in your busy life, and explores a di...

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  Episode #40

  Unlocking flow state

  Nov 18, 202456 minS0

  <p>That feeling of being in the zone is a measurable neurochemical state of consciousness where we feel and perform our best. This optimal state – flow state, as it’s called – isn't limited to hobbies and sport, but can be achieved in various forms of work, and can lead to increased creativity, productivity, and personal fulfilment.</p><p>In this conversation, Ben and his guest Dave Murphy explore the value of understanding and cultivating flow state at work, transforming how we approach our professional lives and overall wellbeing.</p><p>Dave is an expert, helping people understand and achieve flow state...

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  Episode #39

  When winter calls, invite it in

  Nov 4, 202459 minS0

  <p>Embracing cycles of rest is essential for our own ability to grow and create. Rather than continuously striving, reaching for the next thing and going ever faster, we need to pause and recharge, acknowledging that rest is as crucial as productivity.</p><p>By honouring the natural cycles of action and rest, we give ourselves the chance to integrate experiences, reflect deeply, and ultimately emerge renewed, ready to bring our full selves to the work we care about.</p><p>Emma Chow is a regenerative designer and leader who learned this the hard way in 2020. Since then, she’s jo...

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  Episode #38

  Breathe New Life Into Your Work

  Oct 21, 20241h 4mS0

  <p>Growing as a person – and as a leader – often involves a metamorphosis, where one moves from an egocentric, achievement-focused mindset to a more holistic, purpose-driven approach to life and work.</p><p>This shift can occur at various stages of life, and it takes courage to confront the discomfort and uncertainty that shows up. But ultimately it leads to a deeper connection with one's soul and life purpose.</p><p>This journey, while challenging, can be navigated successfully with the right guidance and understanding of the process. In this discussion, Giles Hutchins outlines his relationship with this process of deat...

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