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A podcast about the messy, beautiful ways grown-ups grow up. Leaders, learning experts and developmental researchers come together to explore turning science into the day-to-day practice of adult development in teams, homes, organisations, and life. Dr Alis Anagnostakis is an adult development researcher, group learning facilitator and founder of the Vertical Development Institute. Her highest hope as a researcher-practitioner is to help support the growth of conscious, mature and future-fit leaders and to bring the tools of vertical development into day-to-day to day life. www.verticaldevelopment.education
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Signup to Generate a PitchA podcast about the messy, beautiful ways grown-ups grow up. Leaders, learning experts and developmental researchers come together to explore turning science into the day-to-day practice of adult development in teams, homes, organisations, and life. Dr Alis Anagnostakis is an adult development researcher, group learning facilitator and founder of the Vertical Development Institute.
The Developmental is hosted by Alis Anagnostakis (Ph.D.). The show has published 23 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Reinventing HR for the Age of Disruption" (27 March 2026, 78 minutes), "Hacking Narcissism" (4 August 2025, 80 minutes), and "Becoming Deliberately Developmental" (3 June 2025, 64 minutes).
The Developmental publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 74 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for The Developmental is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Developmental requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Developmental's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Developmental are Business & Management Consulting. The Developmental has a science audience.
Alis Anagnostakis (Ph.D.) hosts The Developmental, a science podcast with 23 episodes published.
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The Developmental
<p>In this episode of The Developmental, I’m in conversation with one of the wisest, most conscious HR leaders I know: Fleur Carter. </p><p></p><p>Fleur has spent over twenty years inside one of the world’s largest and...
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<p>In this episode of The Developmental, I’m in conversation with fellow Substacker, Dr. Nathalie Martinek, an independent researcher and facilitator whose story and work brings new clarity to the messy business of...
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<p>Welcome to a soulful, candid conversation with experienced coach Donna Trebilcock who is, without a doubt, one of the wisest and most passionate people leaders I have ever met, working in service of a one-of-a-kind...
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<p></p><p>For this episode, I sat down with researcher, coach, and lifelong explorer Heather Frost to dive into her fascinating work on the concept of self. From global travel to coaching, psychology and philosophy...
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<p>Through my work, I have been immensely lucky to meet some exceptional humans who have inspired me, taught me precious lessons of wisdom and even offered me the most precious gift of all: their friendship. This...
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<p>In this emotional conversation, I sit down with my dear friend, Belinda Forman, who shares her profound journey with cancer, not just as a battle to be fought, but as a deeply personal developmental journey. Belinda...
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<p>In this episode we dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and how they secretly power our lives. I’m thrilled to learn from Dr. Cindy Sholes, a neuroscientist, coach and co-founder of the rREST™ technique, as we...
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<p>In the final episode of 'The Developmental' podcast for 2023, I explore a topic that has so far received very little attention - the role of the body in adult development. My guests, Natalie Goni and Hayley...
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<p>Content warning. This episode contains references to mental illness and suicide, which may be emotionally confronting or triggering to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a...
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<p>While empirical evidence for adult development theories is robust, we still have much to learn about the cognitive and neurological substrates of human development. What changes in our brain when we develop...
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<p>Recently I began exploring some prevailing (and to my mind, quite damaging) myths around vertical development. You can find the first article in this series below. </p><p>Another one of these myths is that adult...
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<p>As those of you who listen to this podcast or read my articles probably already know, the topic of ‘walking the talk’ – the capacity to be the person you are asking (or raising, coaching, teaching) others to be – is...
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<p></p><p><p>Thanks for listening to The Developmental Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work.</p></p><p>This has been a very important and emotional conversation for me. The topic...
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<p>Our guest for this episode is one of the leading researchers and practitioners in the space of vertical development. Nick Petrie has been a pioneer in bridging the science and application of adult development...
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<p>In this very special episode, we explore how raising children can be a catalyst for vertical development and how our kids end up, in a very real sense, raising us, just as we are raising them. My dialogue partner is...
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<p>In this episode, I am joined by a self-confessed fellow 'nerd' to explore a topic that has hardly ever been discussed in relation to vertical development: adult giftedness and neurodivergence. </p><br/><p>Dr. Tracy...
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<p>In this episode, we explore the bridges between the new field of vertical development and the ancient practice of mindfulness with the help of Michael Bunting - author, researcher, and leadership expert. We discover...
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<p>This is a very special episode of The Developmental, featuring two adult development experts who are also best friends. They will open up the inner sanctum of their 12-year friendship to explore why and how it has...
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<p>In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Valerie Livesay, a passionate researcher who has devoted her work to illuminating the darker corners of our beings and the role our worst moments play in our long-term development...
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