About podcast

The Mind Behind

On The Mind Behind, we explore what real, everyday leadership looks like with leaders who are unique, influential, engaging, and have that extra something. We get below the surface and ask the questions you want answered. We get to the heart of what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what makes the difference. We look at what’s happening now and gain insights into what’s next. One thing for sure, we encourage opinions.

Listen in for open conversations, honest insights, new ideas, and a bit of fun.

Featured Episodes

Episode 14
Embracing the Hype with Michael F. Schein

Michael F. Schein is a writer, speaker, business owner, and hype artist. He is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers.

His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today.. He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.

Episode 6
Connecting the World with Terry Hamill

Originally from Scotland, he now lives in the beautiful coastline of Lisbon serving thousands of businesses as National Director for BNI Portugal He is also the Co National Director for Corporate Connections in Portugal and the United Kingdom.

One of his passions is helping young people through speaking engagements and seminars, teaching them how to network and build their career strategy.

Finally, Terry is also the co founder BE-BRAVE with Tim Vieira one of Portugal's investment clubs. He enjoys seeing companies be mentored and be who they want to be - BEING Brave.

Episode 4
What Do We Really Own with Michele Berdinis

There are many people who talk the talk - not many who can also walk the walk.

Michele Berdinis is one of the latter. A master at tactical negotiation, Michele's approach is to avoid litigation, avoid adversarial approaches and find agreement wherever possible. Something that's not always prevalent in a world that wants to be right - especially in legal matters.

Michele also understands the nuances of protecting those precious ideas, designs and processes that we all believe make us and our businesses different. We'll explore what we can really protect and when debunk some of the common myths that surround IP.

Episode 3
Leading Through Human Connection with Ginger Johnson

Ginger Johnson is an expert at utilizing the power of connection. As a species, we crave connection. As creatures we require connection to build the lives and careers and various undertakings we endeavor.

We'll be exploring how Ginger sees this because as a speaker and trainer - Ginger has a unique opportunity to engage and observe. As an author, Ginger can provoke thought with titles such as Beer Server Training Manual, How To Market Beer To Women, Don't Sell Me A Pink Hammer and Connectivity Canon.

The Snail in the Algorithm: AI, Negligence & Who Pays

AI is already being used to draft advice, screen candidates, write comms, and support decisions at work. The question is: what happens when it gets it wrong and no one can explain why?

‍

In this episode, Graham and Ted Miller (lawyer, academic, lifelong student of philosophy) unpack what black-box AI means in practice: who carries the risk, what happens when systems scale harm, and what leaders can put in place now.

‍

Tune in to explore:

‍

💡 Accountability: vendor vs user vs organisation

💡 The “snail in the bottle” story (and why it fits AI perfectly)

💡 Robodebt as the warning about automation at scale

💡 Guardrails that keep AI useful, not risky

‍

If AI is already creeping into hiring, advice, comms, or compliance, this is a grounded listen on using it without losing control or trust.

‍

Connect with Ted (James Miller):

🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-miller-5a8183299/

Bell Shakespeare’s Voice Director on Leadership Presence

Ever walked out of a meeting knowing you had the right message, but feeling like it didn’t quite land?

‍

In this episode, Graham chats with Jack Starkey-Gill (Voice Director at Bell Shakespeare and Founder of JSG Voice) about voice as one of the most practical and overlooked leadership tools we have.

‍

Jack shares how his journey from acting into voice direction shaped what “voice work” really means: not sounding polished for the sake of it, but building clarity, flexibility, and connection.

‍

Tune in to explore:

💡 Why pressure so often changes how we sound

💡 How to bring presence without feeling like you’re “putting on a performance”

💡 Jack’s simple “outer hear → inner feel” cue to reduce self-monitoring

💡 Why clarity and human nuance build trust, especially now

‍

Whether you’re leading a team, presenting complex ideas, or simply wanting to feel calmer when you speak, this one offers a grounded, practical way to think about finding (and training) your voice, so your message comes through clearly when it matters.

‍

Connect with Jack / JSG Voice:

🔗 jsgvoice.com

‍

Meet the host

Graham Dobbin

Never one to hold back, Graham brings a direct, curious voice to every conversation. As a podcast host, facilitator and speaker, he asks the tough questions that get people thinking and knows how to engage audiences of all kinds.

Naturally inquisitive from a young age, that same curiosity now drives him to explore what makes people, teams and organisations really tick.

Today, Graham works with organisations like Specsavers, Amazon, LinkedIn and Macquarie across Australia, the US and the UK, exploring the shifts shaping work — from new skill demands and AI to leadership, culture and the everyday challenges of hybrid teams and talent.

Verizon TV Show