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The Why Podcast

Hosted by London Business School · education · EN

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Every piece of academic research starts with a question to answer or puzzle to solve. Listen in as London Business School faculty describe how they set about making new discoveries on a subject they’re curious about, what their findings suggest, and discuss the current and potential future impact of their research for you and your business. A Think at London Business School podcast.

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What is The Why Podcast about?

Every piece of academic research starts with a question to answer or puzzle to solve. Listen in as London Business School faculty describe how they set about making new discoveries on a subject they’re curious about, what their findings suggest, and discuss the current and potential future impact of their research for you and your business.

Who hosts The Why Podcast?

The Why Podcast is hosted by London Business School. The show has published 41 episodes to date.

What has The Why Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Why Podcast: 10 key takeaways on AI, belonging and the future of work" (17 July 2026, 15 minutes), "The Why Podcast: Why do performance incentives so often lead to burnout?" (17 July 2026, 30 minutes), and "Why do performance incentives so often lead to burnout?" (17 June 2026, 30 minutes).

How often does The Why Podcast publish?

The Why Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 41 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Why Podcast?

Booking probability for The Why Podcast is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Why Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Why Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Why Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Why Podcast are Universities & Colleges. The Why Podcast has an education audience.

About the host

London Business School hosts The Why Podcast, an education podcast with 41 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #11

    The Why Podcast: 10 key takeaways on AI, belonging and the future of work

    Jul 17, 202615 minS3

    What do AI, burnout, student debt, workplace belonging and diversity have in common? In this special season wrap-up of The Why Podcast, we step back from individual episodes to explore the three big themes that kept...

  • Episode #10

    The Why Podcast: Why do performance incentives so often lead to burnout?

    Jul 17, 202630 minS3

    Professor Jean-Pierre Benoît joins Katie Pisa on The Why Podcast to explore a surprising question: why do so many high-performing employees end up burned out? Drawing on his latest research, Jean-Pierre explains that...

  • Episode #10

    Why do performance incentives so often lead to burnout?

    Jun 17, 202630 minS3

    <p>Professor Jean-Pierre Benoît joins Katie Pisa on The Why Podcast to explore a surprising question: why do so many high-performing employees end up burned out?</p> <p>Drawing on his latest research, Jean-Pierre...

  • Episode #9

    The Why Podcast: Why we think we'll forever

    May 29, 202637 minS3

    <p>Professor David Faro joins Katie Pisa on The Why Podcast to explore a deceptively simple question: why does the way we think about how long we have left to live change how we live today? </p> <p>Drawing on his latest...

  • Episode #8

    The Why Podcast: Why we are who we are

    Apr 17, 202628 minS3

    <p>Professor Nigel Nicholson joins Katie Pisa on The Why Podcast to explore why individuality matters more than ever in the age of AI, and why ignoring it carries serious consequences for leadership and...

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  • Episode #7

    The Why Podcast: Why delaying student loan payments benefits everyone

    Mar 31, 202627 minS3

    <p>Professor Francisco Gomes explains why today’s student loan systems place the greatest financial pressure on graduates exactly when they can least afford it and how a simple shift in repayment timing could transform...

  • Episode #6

    The Why Podcast: Why do people resist gender gap initiatives?

    Feb 27, 202635 minS3

    <p>Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour Elinor Flynn sits down with Katie Pisa, Senior Editor of Think, to explore why many employees support equality yet still resist gender diversity initiatives. Dive into...

  • Episode #5

    The Why Podcast: Why companies don't always reveal employee data

    Jan 26, 202627 minS3

    <p>Why are so many companies still struggling to achieve meaningful workforce diversity, and what does newly released data reveal about the barriers hidden inside organisations? </p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode of...

  • Episode #4

    Why we still need human insight when hiring

    Jan 26, 202631 minS3

    <p>Professor Isabel Fernandez-Mateo examines how generative AI is reshaping the hiring process and why organisations need to approach these changes thoughtfully. With automation increasing the number of applications...

  • Episode #3

    The Why Podcast: Andrew Likierman on why AI can’t do judgement

    Nov 28, 202529 minS3

    <p>Is AI just a tool for efficiency – or a partner in better decision-making? Sir Andrew Likierman argues it’s time for a rethink. In this sharp and timely conversation, he explains why judgement – the ability to...

  • The Why Podcast

    The Why Podcast: Why freelancers want your work but not your job

    Oct 27, 202534 minS0

    <p>Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, explores a seismic shift in the world of work with host Katie Pisa in this episode of The Why. Together, they discuss the rise of the...

  • The Why Podcast

    The Why Podcast: Why does the office still matter?

    Sep 30, 202533 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Why, host Katie Pisa welcomes Bukky Akinsanmi Oyedeji, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to unpack why physical work environments still hold power...

  • Episode #5

    The Why Podcast: Highlights from season two

    Aug 15, 202514 minS2

    <p>In this special wrap-up episode of The Why Podcast, we revisit the most powerful insights from a season that explored identity, equity, power and culture through the lens of cutting-edge research. From Gillian Ku’s...

  • Episode #4

    The Why Podcast: Why do teams fall apart – and what can we do about it?

    Jun 27, 202539 minS2

    <p>In this episode of The Why Podcast, host Katie Pisa speaks with Professor Randall S Peterson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, about one of the most costly, time-consuming, and...

  • The Why Podcast

    The Why Podcast: Why does corporate culture matter to investors?

    May 12, 202532 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Why Podcast, host Katie Pisa sits down with Henri Servaes, Professor of Finance at London Business School and Richard Brealey Professor of Corporate Governance, to explore how corporate...

  • Episode #2

    The Why Podcast: Why is there a gender gap in entrepreneurship?

    Mar 18, 202536 minS2

    <p>In the latest episode of The Why podcast, host Katie Pisa met with Professor Olenka Kacperczyk, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, to discuss her research on the gender gap in...

  • Episode #1

    The Why Podcast: Why can’t we all be ourselves at work?

    Feb 18, 202531 minS2

    <p>In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Gillian Ku, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, and Chair of the Organisational Behaviour Faculty at London Business School to discuss her recently...

  • Episode #25

    The Why Podcast: Why lowering corporate taxes can boost productivity

    Dec 5, 202427 minS1

    <p>In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Paolo Surico, Professor of Economics at London Business School, and Joseba Martinez, Assistant Professor of Economics at London Business School to discuss...

  • Episode #24

    The Why Podcast: Why algorithms are crucial to cleaning up the world’s mess

    Oct 31, 202429 minS1

    <p>Have you heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? It’s one of five giant gyres in our oceans, where massive circular currents trap floating plastic. It’s three times the size of France, two times the size of Texas...

  • Episode #23

    The Why Podcast: Why being kind and acting sustainably can pay off

    Sep 16, 202428 minS1

    <p>The saying “nice guys finish last” is not always true, according to research. In the latest episode of The Why Podcast, Katie Pisa met with Jonathan Berman, Associate Professor of Marketing at London Business School...

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