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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Most conversations about AI focus on what it can do. This one asks something harder: when the work changes around us, how do we know who we are?
In this episode, Graham sits down with Que Jephcott, Head of Analysis at Endava, to explore what AI transformation actually feels like from the inside of a technology consulting firm and why the hardest part has nothing to do with the technology.
In this episode, Graham sits down with Que Jephcott, Head of Analysis at Endava, to explore what AI transformation actually feels like from the inside of a technology consulting firm and why the hardest part has nothing to do with the technology.
Que shares how his team is navigating the shift from building things to governing the AI agents that build things for them and what that means for how we think about our roles, our skills, and our identity at work.
Tune in to explore:
💡 Why most tech projects fail before a single line of code is written
💡 The shift from "can we build this?" to "should we?"💡 What delegating to AI agents actually looks like in practice
💡 Why identity and job titles are a risk in an AI-powered world
💡 What Que tells his team when they ask: what should I be upskilling in right now?
Whether you work in technology or not, this conversation will challenge how we think about our roles, our identity, and what it really means to stay relevant when the work around us keeps changing.
Connect with Que Jephcott:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/que-jephcott/
Connect with Graham Dobbin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdobbin/
Resources & Mentions
Superagency — how AI is reshaping work, from Reid Hoffman
🔗 https://www.superagency.ai/
Something Big Is Happening — a powerful take on the pace of AI right now, by Matt Shumer
🔗 https://shumer.dev/something-big-is-happening
Dava.Flow — a real-world example of AI in action from Endava
🔗 https://www.endava.com/dava-flow
Most conversations about AI focus on what it can do. This one asks something harder: when the work changes around us, how do we know who we are?
In this episode, Graham sits down with Que Jephcott, Head of Analysis at Endava, to explore what AI transformation actually feels like from the inside of a technology consulting firm and why the hardest part has nothing to do with the technology.
In this episode, Graham sits down with Que Jephcott, Head of Analysis at Endava, to explore what AI transformation actually feels like from the inside of a technology consulting firm and why the hardest part has nothing to do with the technology.
Que shares how his team is navigating the shift from building things to governing the AI agents that build things for them and what that means for how we think about our roles, our skills, and our identity at work.
Tune in to explore:
💡 Why most tech projects fail before a single line of code is written
💡 The shift from "can we build this?" to "should we?"💡 What delegating to AI agents actually looks like in practice
💡 Why identity and job titles are a risk in an AI-powered world
💡 What Que tells his team when they ask: what should I be upskilling in right now?
Whether you work in technology or not, this conversation will challenge how we think about our roles, our identity, and what it really means to stay relevant when the work around us keeps changing.
Connect with Que Jephcott:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/que-jephcott/
Connect with Graham Dobbin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdobbin/
Resources & Mentions
Superagency — how AI is reshaping work, from Reid Hoffman
🔗 https://www.superagency.ai/
Something Big Is Happening — a powerful take on the pace of AI right now, by Matt Shumer
🔗 https://shumer.dev/something-big-is-happening
Dava.Flow — a real-world example of AI in action from Endava
🔗 https://www.endava.com/dava-flow
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Can the words in a written statement reveal a lie? Forensic linguist Russell Mills breaks down the science of deception detection in insurance fraud investigations.
Russell Mills is a forensic consultant, linguistics expert, and PhD researcher who has spent decades analysing written claims to identify deception indicators. In this episode of The Mind Behind, Russell joins host Graham Dobbin to unpack what linguistic analysis actually reveals, what it doesn't, and why some of the most trusted investigative techniques may not hold up under academic scrutiny.
If you work in insurance investigations, fraud detection, claims management, or risk, this conversation will challenge how you read written statements and conduct interviews.
In this episode:
💡How forensic linguistics is used in insurance fraud investigations
💡Why pronoun shifts in written statements may not be a reliable deception indicator
💡What Russell's PhD research reveals about longstanding investigative theory
💡How AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the way fraud investigators work
💡Why reducing false positives is just as important as catching fraudulent claims
💡Why the human interview remains the most critical part of any fraud investigation
Who is Russell Mills? Russell Mills is a consultant to the insurance industry on fraud matters, with over 30 years of expertise spanning forensic accident reconstruction, fraud prevention, investigations, and compliance. A Certified Fraud Examiner, ANZIIF Senior Associate, and Certified Insurance Professional, his career includes time with the NSW Police and private investigation sectors, as well as building fraud departments across multiple general insurance companies.
Connect with Russell Mills: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnmills
Connect with Graham Dobbin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdobbin/
Can the words in a written statement reveal a lie? Forensic linguist Russell Mills breaks down the science of deception detection in insurance fraud investigations.
Russell Mills is a forensic consultant, linguistics expert, and PhD researcher who has spent decades analysing written claims to identify deception indicators. In this episode of The Mind Behind, Russell joins host Graham Dobbin to unpack what linguistic analysis actually reveals, what it doesn't, and why some of the most trusted investigative techniques may not hold up under academic scrutiny.
If you work in insurance investigations, fraud detection, claims management, or risk, this conversation will challenge how you read written statements and conduct interviews.
In this episode:
💡How forensic linguistics is used in insurance fraud investigations
💡Why pronoun shifts in written statements may not be a reliable deception indicator
💡What Russell's PhD research reveals about longstanding investigative theory
💡How AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the way fraud investigators work
💡Why reducing false positives is just as important as catching fraudulent claims
💡Why the human interview remains the most critical part of any fraud investigation
Who is Russell Mills? Russell Mills is a consultant to the insurance industry on fraud matters, with over 30 years of expertise spanning forensic accident reconstruction, fraud prevention, investigations, and compliance. A Certified Fraud Examiner, ANZIIF Senior Associate, and Certified Insurance Professional, his career includes time with the NSW Police and private investigation sectors, as well as building fraud departments across multiple general insurance companies.
Connect with Russell Mills: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnmills
Connect with Graham Dobbin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamdobbin/
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.
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