by Dr. Roze Phillips | May 11, 2026 | Radiocasts
We often talk about the “Hero Leader”—the person who is the smartest in the room, the first in, and the last out. We’re taught to admire that. But research suggests there is a hidden cost to being the indispensable leader with all the answers. The truth is, you can either be the hero of a very small story, or the architect of an abundant one. In this episode, Dr Roze explores why “virtue” can actually be a vice and how to move from being the genius to the genius-maker.
by Dr. Roze Phillips | Mar 30, 2026 | Radiocasts
Have a listen to Dr Roze as she talks about a simple sounding idea which may just change how you think about your entire career. Dr Roze argues that instead of relying on one mentor… you should be building what she calls a personal Board of Directors. Careers are not built by individuals alone. They are built through relationships. No single relationship is sufficient. And no career succeeds in isolation. The evidence shows that people who progress are those who build intentional networks of support.
by Dr. Roze Phillips | Mar 9, 2026 | Radiocasts
“The world is increasingly polarised and polarising. It is harder than ever to find common ground, and our brains are being flooded with ‘Single Stories’ about who belongs, who is ‘safe,’ and who is ‘one of us.’“ It’s the day after International Women’s Day. We’ve had the celebrations. We like to think our screens are mirrors—neutral reflections of the world that do not affect us directly. Have a listen to Dr Roze’s powerful reminder that this bias is a lie and particularly dangerous for women.
by Dr. Roze Phillips | Dec 8, 2025 | Radiocasts
The festive season reminds us that December is when our digital and human lives collide. While algorithms offer comfort and ease, real human connection interruots, challenges and streches us. True growth comes from being present with family and friends not from online novelty. Happy Festive Season.
by Dr. Roze Phillips | Nov 17, 2025 | Radiocasts
With the G20 and B20 gathering in Johannesburg this week, this topic couldn’t be more timely. Because beneath the motorcades and the policy papers, something far more human is shifting. We’re living in a world where grievance is rising faster than growth and that has consequences, both globally and right here at home. People don’t just doubt the system anymore — many believe it’s working against them. Have a listen to Dr Roze as she helps us make sense of this and reminds us that although trust may be collapsing — possibility is not.
by Dr. Roze Phillips | Oct 31, 2025 | Radiocasts
Listen to Dr Roze as she unpacks Black Friday — or rather, Black November — and why our brains might be the real battleground in this perfectly engineered war on our senses. Few things show human behaviour better than Black November — this perfectly-engineered month where dopamine meets discount. It’s a fascinating case study in how digital systems shape what we want, when we want it, and how fast we act on impulse. It’s about staying awake in a world designed to keep us clicking. If you know dopamine’s driving the bus, you can decide when to take the wheel back — especially in Black November. Listen to the podcast to find out how.
