Speaking Math with Steven Rayan

Conversation - an undervalued opportunity to learn new things and gain new perspectives. But how can we become better listeners? Joined by communication expert Ryan Warriner, executive coach, university professor, author, and keynote speaker, this episode delves into the topic of human communication and effective listening.

Having a camera is so common in the industrialized world that many of us can't imagine being without one. In this episode Amina Mohamed, photographer and founder of Canadian charity Cameras For Girls, speaks about how cameras and learning photography can empower African women to overcome poverty and gender inequality, and reach professional and personal success.

Making the energy sector sustainable is a global and complex challenge that ranks high on many national and international agendas. The necessary changes are large, difficult, and require new knowledge, learning and unlearning. Peter Dahl, Investment Manager at Polhem Infra in Sweden, shares his thoughts and insights into what it will take to get the job done.

Learning is important not only for individuals, but also for organizations. Whether a small start-up, a gigantic multinational corporation or a not-for profit, being in constant learning mode creates an advantage for organizations of all sizes and types. Torbjörn Skymning, senior partner and majority owner at leadership consultancy Gaia Leadership, shares his experience and thoughts.

Today's global challenges require new knowledge and learning, as well as the unlearning of unsustainable behaviours. But do we even know what needs to be learned and where training will come from? In this episode you'll meet Ken Wilson, early-stage investor and entrepreneur in the sustainability and social impact sectors, and co-founder of Impact Planet.

Whatever you're learning - skating, playing poker, project management, or a new language - the brain is where it happens. But what do we know about the inner workings of human learning? In this episode we'll meet Åke Pålshammar, a professor of neuropsychology with a knack for sharing his expertise with the public. 

This episode is about the power of mathematical language and how math is so much more than the dry and technical subject we all worked through in school. Steven Rayan, professor of mathematics and the director of QuanTA at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, paints a personal, multi-layered and unusual picture of mathematics.

Some professional careers are straight and turn out as planned. But a career can also make twists and turns and become more zigzaggy. In this episode we'll hear Karen Moffatt, professional musician and viola player turned fitness instructor and wellness entrepreneur, talk about her personal experiences and zigzag career.

Entrepreneurs need a daunting range of complex knowledge and skills. Besides the obvious business and technical skills, the entrepreneurial journey involves bravery, a scientific mindset, and self-discovery. This conversation with Andrew Hutton, Founder and CEO of Day One, goes deep into what it means to teach and learn entrepreneurship.

Welcome to The Learning Podcast - A show about human learning and our hunt for knowledge.