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Hosted by Richard Reid · education · EN-US · 32 episodes
“The Business of Thinking” is the only podcast that gives ambitious leaders evidence-based psychological strategies for peak performance, decision-making, and resilience. Are you a founder, CEO, or senior executive struggling with decision fatigue, stress, or imposter syndrome? You're not alone. The challenges of modern leadership are primarily psychological. Join Richard Reid, organisational psychologist and leadership coach, as he cuts through the noise to deliver actionable mental models from psychology and behavioural science. In 30-45 minute deep-dives and conversations with global experts, you'll learn how to master the inner game of leadership, build resilient teams, and leverage your mind for competitive advantage. In every episode, you will: Discover the hidden cognitive biases sabotaging your strategic decisions. Learn to build psychological safety in your team for innovation and high trust.</
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Signup to Generate a Pitch“The Business of Thinking” is the only podcast that gives ambitious leaders evidence-based psychological strategies for peak performance, decision-making, and resilience. Are you a founder, CEO, or senior executive struggling with decision fatigue, stress, or imposter syndrome? You're not alone. The challenges of modern leadership are primarily psychological.
The Business Of Thinking is hosted by Richard Reid. The show has published 32 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Why Your Hardest Moments Are Your Greatest Gifts ft. Mark DeBellis" (9 June 2026, 41 minutes), "You Have To Be Selfish To Be Selfless ft. Espree Devora" (2 June 2026, 47 minutes), and "Why Being Busy Is Killing Your Business Growth ft. Christopher Adams" (26 May 2026, 36 minutes).
The Business Of Thinking publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 32 episodes.
Booking probability for The Business Of Thinking is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Business Of Thinking requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Business Of Thinking's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Business Of Thinking are Business & Management Consulting. The Business Of Thinking has an education audience.
Richard Reid hosts The Business Of Thinking, an education show with 32 episodes published.
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Episode #31
Adversity is something most of us try to avoid — yet it may be the most powerful force shaping who we become. In this thoughtful episode, Richard is joined by Mark DeBellis, founder of the Gifts of Adversity Project...
Episode #30
<p>What if the biggest thing standing between you and your potential is your own belief system and you've never been taught how to change it? In this rich and wide-ranging episode, Richard is joined by Espree Devora...
Episode #29
<p>Are you busy all day but not actually moving forward? In this episode, Richard is joined by Chris Adams, strategic growth advisor and founder of CJA Consulting, who works with professional services firms and business...
Episode #28
<p>What if the thing that nearly killed you became the catalyst for changing thousands of lives? In this powerful episode, Richard is joined by Joyce Bender, founder of Bender Consulting Services and the Bender...
Episode #27
<p>What happens when an ordinary man finds himself on death row? In this gripping episode, Richard is joined by Aubrey Brooks, author of Death Row in Paradise, whose extraordinary life story spans mercenary combat, a...
Episode #26
<p>What if the secret to doing more was actually doing less? In this episode, Richard Reid sits down with author, coach, and keynote speaker Chris Lovett to explore why busyness has become one of the biggest threats to...
Episode #25
<p><br/>What if the clarity, confidence, and peace of mind you've been searching for were already inside you? In this episode, Richard Reid sits down with bestselling author, coach, and keynote speaker Jamie Smart to...
Episode #24
<p>What does it really take to perform at your best under pressure? </p><p>In this episode, Richard Reid sits down with Dr. Steven Stein - clinical psychologist, author, and globally recognised expert in emotional...
Episode #23
<p>What does it mean to go from feeling like the only one to becoming the first? Richard is joined by Caroline Flanagan - The Coach for Black Lawyers - for a powerful conversation about identity, imposter syndrome...
Episode #22
<p>What happens when external success starts fracturing your soul? Sherilyn Shackell, founder of the Marketing Academy, didn't walk away from a lucrative headhunting career — she was forced out of it by burnout and a...
Episode #21
<p>In this compelling episode, Richard is joined by Chris Shelton, former Scientology member of 25 years, cult recovery consultant, and expert in coercive control. Chris shares his extraordinary personal journey from...
Episode #20
<p>In this episode of The Business Of Thinking, host Richard Reid sits down with Robert Annis, a business psychologist and founder of Neuro. They explore the transformative power of neurodiversity in the workplace...
Episode #19
<p>What happens when life keeps knocking you flat? Aaron Burros went from nearly 400 lbs to losing 178 lbs through running - then was shot two weeks before his debut ultra, followed by seven years of PTSD and a...
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<p>What does it really take to build a leadership brand that people trust - even when you're not in the room? In this episode, Richard Reid sits down with Skot Waldron, keynote speaker, executive coach, and author of...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode of The Business of Thinking, Richard Reid sits down with Dr. Jon Finn, founder of Tougher Minds and author of "The Habit Mechanic," to explore the neurobiology of high performance in an era of rapid...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode of <b>The Business of Thinking</b>, <b>Richard Reid</b> sits down with neuroscientist and best-selling author <b>Dr. Dean Burnett</b> to pull back the curtain on the “Idiot Brain.” They dive into...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode of The Business of Thinking, Richard Reid sits down with Loretta Breuning, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, to explore the primal neurochemistry driving human behavior. Loretta reveals how...
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<p>In this episode of The Business of Thinking, Richard Reid sits down with entrepreneur and author Joel Steele to discuss the psychology of resilience. </p><p>Joel shares his raw journey from facing borderline...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of The Business Of Thinking, host Richard Reid is joined by Vanessa Abraham, a dedicated speech-language pathologist whose career and life took a dramatic turn in 2019. Vanessa shares her harrowing...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of The Business of Thinking, Richard Reid is joined by <b>Beth Singler,</b> anthropologist and leading expert on <b>digital religion and artificial intelligence. </b>Together, they explore how AI is...
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