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• 274 - Erik Solheim, Chief Negotiator, Diplomat, Minister, Political Figure: BRICS Series, Norway Government & Multiple Boards - Green Realpolitik in a Fatherless World

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: 🇳🇴Green Realpolitik in a Fatherless World🇳🇴We continue the BRICS & Geopolitics Series on Heads Talk® with a former Norwegian Government Minister, now a renowned political commentator, green advocate, veteran Chief Negotiator and Diplomat to explore the world’s shifting balance of power.My guest, Erik Solheim, is a statesman who has shaped landmark environmental laws, led peace talks across continents, and driven global reform from Oslo to Nairobi. He served as the sixth Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, leaving a lasting imprint on international environmental policy. Today, as President of the Belt & Road Green Development Initiative, he sits at the nexus of diplomacy, sustainability, and geopolitics. Together, we discuss the evolving relationship between the US and BRICS nations, with focus on China and India , including what can only be termed as a “marriage of convenience” between the two, and where that partnership may lead. We also discussed how environmental diplomacy is becoming the new language of power, how everything is diplomacy, and what a “fatherless world” really means for the global order.Such a fascinating hour with my guest. Recorded just after that infamous Global South summit and the European leaders’ meeting with the US President. We’ve already agreed there’s much more to come, so look out for another conversation with Erik soon...Topics Covered:◽️ Green Diplomacy and the rise of sustainable Statecraft◽️ BRICS as a platform for moral authority and Multipolar Cooperation◽️ India and China as partners in a redefined world order◽️ Thoughts on Waning US Hegemony and the fall of the Western Golden Age◽️ Europe’s exposure as a mirror to global Realignment◽️ India’s ascent toward true independence and Diplomatic Balance◽️ Lessons from Peace-Building and Environmental Negotiation◽️ The new power dynamics of Climate Finance and Green Investment◽️ Tech Power, Diplomacy, and the unsettling influence of the “Tech Bro” eliteSo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Peppy Mint Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Episode Sponsored by◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTBRICSSeriesSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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• 273 - Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO: Money 2020 Riyadh Series: M-PESA - Money Has Moved In Africa

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title:🇰🇪Money Has Moved In Africa🇰🇪We’re kicking off this special Heads Talk series with a long-awaited conversation between two remarkable leaders. Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO transforming payments in Kenya and across Africa, and Sanjiv Purushotham, CEO of Bridge Solutions and our 'Heads Talk Guest' Host for this series.What makes this episode truly special is the friendship between Sitoyo and Sanjiv. Their easy rapport and mutual respect bring depth, warmth, and authenticity to the discussion; the kind of chemistry you only get when great friends talk about something they both love: fintech innovation.This episode marks the first in a series of conversations hosted by Sanjiv from Money20/20 Riyadh, featuring insightful exchanges with some of the industry’s leading voices.Sitoyo Lopokoiyit is the CEO of M-PESA Africa and Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom PLC. A recognised leader in fintech and digital transformation, he oversees M-PESA’s expansion across multiple African markets, driving innovation, strategic partnerships, and financial inclusion for over 60 million customers.Prior to this role, Sitoyo led M-PESA’s growth at Vodacom Tanzania, transforming it into one of the continent’s most successful mobile money businesses. He has also held senior leadership roles at Safaricom, Chevron, Total Kenya, and Uchumi Supermarkets. Under his leadership, M-PESA has introduced groundbreaking services such as Fuliza and M-Shwari, cementing its position as Africa’s leading digital payments platform and a global benchmark for mobile financial innovation.On a personal note, I have been trying forever to get Sitoyo on Heads Talk, so I'm extra happy to have this episode brought to you by Sanjiv!Topics Covered:◽️ Africa is The Future of Payments◽️ M-PESA: From Beginnings to Market Leadership◽️ Sitoyo’s Leadership Ethos and Operational Vision◽️ Stablecoins, Crypto, and the Financial Habits of Gen Z◽️ GCC Viewpoint◽️ Cross-Border Interoperability and Regional Payment Rails◽️ Watch This SpaceSo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Episode Sponsored by◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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• 272 - Sangeet Paul Choudary, Author, Scholar: UC Berkeley - Reshuffle: Navigating Shifting Goalposts in a Restacked World - Part 2

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: 🇺🇸Reshuffle: Navigating Shifting Goalposts in a Restacked World🇺🇸This is the continuation of my conversation with Sangeet Paul Choudary, author of Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Restacks the Knowledge Economy, on Heads Talk®. If you missed Part 1, you’ll find the link below.In Part 2, we address some of the philosophical dimensions of this change and look at how societies, people, and ways of thinking may evolve. Not all of it points toward the betterment of humankind. Yet, is this change irreversible? We discuss.Links to Sangeet’s book are below. This is a Reshuffle week on Heads Talk®. And if you’d like even more reflection, listen to Paolo’s The Bankers' Bookshelf podcast by Provoke.fm Media, where Sangeet expands on AI’s societal impact and use cases.Topics Covered:◽️ Irreversible Cognitive Shifts: How AI may Reshape Human Learning and Collective Intelligence◽️ Systemic Risks in an Economy held together by AI Coordination◽️ Human Work Reframed: from Execution to curation, motivation, and inspiration◽️ Mapping Scarcity, Risk, and Coordination: A Leader’s Framework for AI-driven Value Creation◽️ Human Purpose and Identity in a Reshuffled WorldSo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Peppy Mint Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Episode Sponsored by◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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• 271 - Sangeet Paul Choudary, Author, Scholar: UC Berkeley - Reshuffle: Navigating Shifting Goalposts in a Restacked World - Part 1

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: 🇺🇸Reshuffle: Navigating Shifting Goalposts in a Restacked World🇺🇸This week, Heads Talk pauses the BRICS & Geopolitics Series for a conversation that demanded its own stage, so much so it became a two-parter. Reshuffle.The episode echoes earlier chats with previous guests, where philosophical “hideouts” were intentional, not accidental. Here, we cover beyond the technical into societal, geopolitical and the human. Many would argue the real impact of AI on business and life, reflecting themes from my guest’s new book.Sangeet Paul Choudary, author of Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Restacks the Knowledge Economy, shapes thinking globally, from advising governments to influencing policy at the World Economic Forum, the G20, and across Europe and Asia. Scholar meets strategist, he unpacks some of today’s most pressing and profound shifts in this space.We discuss how AI isn’t just changing business models, it’s reshaping the foundations of economies and societies. Expect a conversation where research, policy, and practice converge, offering fresh perspectives on risks, opportunities, and human meaning in a reshuffled world.I had early access to Reshuffle, which allowed me to craft the flow of this conversation. Thanks to Tripta Dutta for making it happen, and to Paolo Sironi for the introduction. When Paolo recommends a guest, you listen. Links to Sangeet’s book in the comments. This is a Reshuffle week on Heads Talk. If that's not enough, check out Paolo’s Banker’s Book podcast, where Sangeet shares use cases on AI’s impact.Topics Covered:◽️ Why Reshuffle arrives at a pivotal moment for the knowledge economy◽️ Playing the right game: spotting when AI changes the rules of competition◽️ The risks of scale: when size becomes a liability in the AI era◽️ Detecting industry shifts: signals that the rules have been rewritten◽️ AI as a coordination technology and the rise of the building block economy◽️ From “coordination with consensus” to coordination without consensus — new dynamics of power and risk◽️ AI as tool, engine, or infrastructure, the strategic choices that define advantageSo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Peppy Mint Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Episode Sponsored by◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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• 270 - Nishannth Balashanmugam, CEO: BRICS Series, Green Hydrogen India - Episode Title

  Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: 🇮🇳India’s Green Hydrogen: From Energy to Diplomacy to New Regional Alliances🇮🇳We continue the #HTBRICSSeries on Heads Talk with a business leader who is reshaping India’s clean energy future.Nishaanth Balashanmugam is the CEO and Founding Director of Green Hydrogen India (GH2 India), the country’s largest green hydrogen network. Under his leadership, GH2 India has brought together governments, industry, and global partners to accelerate investment, policy, and standards in one of the most pivotal sectors of the energy transition.In this episode, we explore how India’s green hydrogen ambitions extend far beyond technology and infrastructure. It is about sovereignty, diplomacy, and economic leadership, from mobilising capital and scaling domestic projects to redefining regional energy alliances in Asia and beyond. Expect a conversation rich in insight, vision, and forward-looking strategy.Topics Covered:◽️ Transition from Automotive Leadership to Driving India’s Green Hydrogen Revolution◽️ Balancing Grassroots Industry Needs with Global Energy Policy Goals◽️ Bridging the Gap Between SME Readiness and Multinational Ambition◽️ Case Studies of Regional Hydrogen Deployment and the Challenge of Scaling Nationwide◽️ Financing Levers in the Energy Transition and the Under-Utilisation of Domestic Institutional Capital◽️ Risks of Over-Reliance on Concessional Foreign Debt in Building Hydrogen Infrastructure◽️ Green Hydrogen as a Catalyst for India’s Economic Sovereignty and Moral Climate Responsibility◽️ India’s Role as a Hydrogen Supplier Reshaping Asian Energy Alliances and Regional Diplomacy◽️ Strategic Implications of India China Relations for Future Energy Collaboration◽️ Prospect of a BRICS Hydrogen Trading Bloc and its Governance Challenges◽️ Three Pivotal Decisions That Will Define India’s Leadership in the Global Hydrogen EconomySo download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Peppy Mint Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋Episode Sponsored by◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖'𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟ABOUT THE HOST#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTBRICSSeries #HeadsTalkPodcastSupport the showFollow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at [email protected]

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