Trailer: The Thinking Upgrade

💬 What is the key to great leadership? Today’s guest argues it’s the ability to think systemically. Professor David Clutterbuck says our leaders need to move beyond their own experiences to understand how to influence the whole.The trouble is, David says these are not the leaders we have. According to one study he conducted,  many senior executives in large European companies are “technically obsolete”.David is one of the pioneers and global authorities in coaching, and mentoring. He’s authored more than 80 books and is co-founder of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council. In this episode he explains why short-term thinking, an obsession with certainty and a fear of risk-taking is stunting our leaders. At a time when we need strong leaders more than ever, he explains exactly what is needed to ensure a better future for us all.Don't miss an episode - subscribe now:https://thinking.maximy.life/podcast Download our thinking template:https://thinking.maximy.life/thinking-template Find out more about David’s work:https://clutterbuck-cmi.com/ About the podcast:The Thinking Upgrade aims not simply to discuss ideas, but to surface practical insights and tools that help people think more clearly and act more effectively - not only today’s senior leaders, but also those aspiring to lead organisations and positively shape society and their own lives. About your hosts:Robert Frost is an entrepreneur, leadership strategist and co-founder of Maximy. Rob has spent more than two decades working with leaders and organisations on strategy, transformation, leadership and human potential.Mark Heywood is a best-selling writer, presenter, and consultant. He is the host of the long-running podcast, Behind The Spine, and has several live-residency events in London. Mark is an operational resilience consultant helping organisations be resilient rather than simply looking resilient.Connect with the podcast:Website: https://www.maximy.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maximy-limited/home/ Email: [email protected]

💬 Have you every stopped to think about how you come across to others? The way you see yourself might be very different from how other people see you. And if you’re unaware of the gap between the two, you could be holding yourself back without even realising it.⚡ In this episode, we’re joined by Shirley Attenborough, an accredited master coach and expert in workplace psychology, who has spent years coaching some of the world’s biggest businesses to get the best out of their leaders and employees.Together, we explore what it really means to be self-aware, why it can be so difficult to see ourselves objectively, and how bridging that gap can help us improve our thinking. Don't miss an episode - subscribe now:https://thinking.maximy.life/podcast Download our thinking template:https://thinking.maximy.life/thinking-template About the podcast:The Thinking Upgrade aims not simply to discuss ideas, but to surface practical insights and tools that help people think more clearly and act more effectively - not only today’s senior leaders, but also those aspiring to lead organisations and positively shape society and their own lives. About your hosts:Robert Frost is an entrepreneur, leadership strategist and co-founder of Maximy. Rob has spent more than two decades working with leaders and organisations on strategy, transformation, leadership and human potential.Mark Heywood is a best-selling writer, presenter, and consultant. He is the host of the long-running podcast, Behind The Spine, and has several live-residency events in London. Mark is an operational resilience consultant helping organisations be resilient rather than simply looking resilient.Connect with the podcast:Website: https://www.maximy.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maximy-limited/home/ Email: [email protected]

⚠️ Content warning: This episode explores themes that some listeners may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised.💬 Humanity’s challenges are piling up - from the climate crisis to threat of global war and AI-driven extinction. There’s a lot at stake. But there is hope - if action is taken now.As we live through some of the most turbulent times in our history, we need a complete overhaul of our mental models. A thinking upgrade. Only if we learn to think better can we make the decisions needed to improve our future.⚡ In this episode, recorded on 7th September 2026, we’re joined by General Sir Richard Barrons, former Commander of Joint Forces Command - one of the UK military’s most important figures.For the last 10 years he’s been working to improve the UK’s defence and security. And he brings a stark warning for our future - that humanity is “living and leading on the edge of extinction”.Don't miss an episode - subscribe now:https://thinking.maximy.life/podcast Download our thinking template:https://thinking.maximy.life/thinking-template About the podcast:The Thinking Upgrade aims not simply to discuss ideas, but to surface practical insights and tools that help people think more clearly and act more effectively - not only today’s senior leaders, but also those aspiring to lead organisations and positively shape society and their own lives. About your hosts:Robert Frost is an entrepreneur, leadership strategist and co-founder of Maximy. Rob has spent more than two decades working with leaders and organisations on strategy, transformation, leadership and human potential.Mark Heywood is a best-selling writer, presenter, and consultant. He is the host of the long-running podcast, Behind The Spine, and has several live-residency events in London. Mark is an operational resilience consultant helping organisations be resilient rather than simply looking resilient.Connect with the podcast:Website: https://www.maximy.life/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maximy-limited/home/ Email: [email protected] 

What does high-quality thinking look like in an age of accelerating complexity and AI? Our aim is not simply to discuss ideas, but to surface practical insights and tools that help people think more clearly and act more effectively - not only today’s senior leaders, but also those aspiring to lead organisations and positively shape society and their own lives. Hosted by Robert Frost and Mark Heywood. Find out more: https://www.maximy.life/ ddea09d789e82a43297d090411a3cc03bcce6ba1