Bryan Hattingh's Risky Business
Bryan Hattingh is a global leadership voice and merchant of hope. Bryan, an accredited Meta Coach, addresses corporate coaching and everything beyond. Risky Business is a long standing radio show Bryan has hosted for over 20 years.
Episodes
20 episodes
Repurposing over Replacing: Navigating the Business Automation Mindset with Heinoux Roux
In this episode of the podcast, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw sit down with Heinoux Roux, the CEO and founder of NexBDM Venture Studio, to dissect the practical realities of automation for modern business owners. Moving past the...
Overcoming the Tech Horizon: The Radical Birth of Mobile Financial Transactions with Hannes van Rensburg
In this episode of the podcast, host Bryan Hattingh is joined by tech pioneer Hannes van Rensburg for an insightful look back at the creation of Fundamo—the world’s first mobile payment platform. Hannes shares the incredible journey of being ch...
The Modern Mineral Monopoly: Unpacking the Geopolitical Realities of Scarce Elements with Tomasz Nadrowski
In this episode of the podcast, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw are joined by Tomasz Nadrowski, an investment professional at Amvest Capital and author of Mineral War: China’s Quest for Weapons of Mineral Destruction. Nad...
The Accessible Journey: Overcoming Systemic Blind Spots in Global Travel and Leadership with Sarah Richardson
In this episode of the podcast, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw are joined by Sarah Richardson, founder of Streepi, to unpack the massive systemic gaps in global accessibility. Highlighting the staggering UN statistic that 1 in...
The Evolution of Thought: Scalable Behaviour Change and Mindset Shift in Corporate Culture with Patrick Kayton co-founder and UK CEO of Cognition
In this insightful episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh welcomes Patrick Kayton, co-founder and UK CEO of Cognician, an innovative corporate education and behavior change platform. Drawing on themes central to modern corporat...
Courage, Commitment, and Legal Excellence: Navigating Extremes in Business and Life with Megan Harrington the founder and CEO of HJW Attorneys
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh welcomes Megan Harrington-Johnson, the founder and CEO of HJW Attorneys, marking her first appearance on the show in nearly a decade. Harrington-Johnson shares her multi-faceted li...
Tamara Lane: How Policy-Bound AI is Rewriting the Rules of Lending
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw sit down with Tamara Lane, CEO and founder of the New York-based fintech company MPWR. Transitioning from a high-profile career as an Emmy Award-winning i...
The View from the Summit: Shifting Perspectives to Overcome Corporate Obstacles with Louis Castens
In Episode 24 of the Risky Business podcast, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host/sound engineer Jonathan Shaw sit down with business leader Louis Castens to explore what it takes to navigate high-stakes corporate environments. The discussi...
Love and Leadership: The Cycan Story of Purpose-Driven Partnership
In this heartfelt episode of Risky Business, regular host Bryan Hattingh steps into the guest seat alongside his wife and business partner, Zee Hattingh, and their head of customer experience, Nuru Adams. With sound engineer Jonathan S...
The Global Corporate Jungle: Leadership, Mergers, and the Tortoise Mindset with Michael Franklin
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh sits down with international business leader Michael Franklin to trace his expansive career across multiple continents and industries. From his early days leaving South Africa in t...
Navigating Global Leadership and the Fintech Frontier with Steve Mallaby
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh is joined by Steve Mallaby, the Chief Commercial Officer of the international fintech organization MyFanPark. The conversation explores the complexities of leading global teams acr...
Silver Linings: Finding Hope and Purpose in a Cost-of-Living Crisis
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw address the daunting economic realities of 2026, from skyrocketing fuel prices and "scam" inflation to the pervasive anxiety of a world seemingly on the b...
Weathering the Storm: Finding Agency in a World of Global Upheaval
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw examine the overwhelming "storms" of the modern era, ranging from global geopolitical conflicts and economic instability to the rapid rise of artificial i...
The Anchors of Life: The Imperative of Friendship in a World of Chaos
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw explore the vital role of authentic friendship as a stabilizing force in an increasingly turbulent world. Moving beyond casual social interactions, the di...
The Heart of Technology:Navigating AI with Love and Intentionality
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw explore the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its potential to either alienate or enrich the human experience. Drawing from high-level conv...
The First 90 Days: Designing a Life of Intentionality and Purpose
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh and co-host Jonathan Shaw discuss the critical importance of the first 90 days of the year in determining one's long-term success and fulfilment. Hattingh introduces the philosophi...
The AI Metamorphosis: Human Potential and Reclaiming Time with Patrick Kayton
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh interviews Patrick Kayton, CEO and co-founder of Cognition, to discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the modern workplace. Moving away from the "bloody" connotati...
The Power of Intentional Choice: Moving from Survival to Significance
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh and guest Jonathan Shaw explore the profound impact of intentional decision-making and personal agency. Moving beyond the limitations of "automated" living, the discussion centers ...
The Business of Hope: Reimagining Your Professional Identity
In this episode of Risky Business, host Brian Hutting and co-host Jonathan Shaw discuss the transformative power of hope and perspective when facing professional and personal adversity. They explore the concept of risk not just as a da...
Nurturing Connection in a Digital Age
In this episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh and engineer Jonathan Shaw explore the evolving landscape of modern society, focusing on the critical intersection of education, family structures, and technology. The discussion m...