
The Expansive
The Expansive podcast is all about exploring the world and our lives in a wide-ranging and expansive way, with a focus on leadership, organizations, and entrepreneurship. Each episode, join in on the banter between friends as we delve into a variety of topics, including business strategy, creative problem-solving, personal growth, and much more. Whether you're a leader in your field, an entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves to learn and grow, The Expansive has something for you. Our goal is to inspire and motivate you to think big and embrace new possibilities, both in your personal and professional life. So, join us as we engage in thought-provoking conversations and share our own unique perspectives on the world of business and leadership.
Latest episodes

May 7, 2024 • 46min
Relentless Relevance For You and Your Business
Rich Mulholland, a renowned speaker, discusses embracing new identities, building community in a new place, and the importance of mastering a single tool. He emphasizes the risks of labeling and contracting, releasing old versions of yourself, and staying relevant by adapting to the world's needs. Don't limit personal growth, build connections, and embrace new ideas for continued success.

Apr 20, 2024 • 30min
Good News To Rewire Your Brain
Erik and John share positive news like France banning fast fashion ads, growth of black rhinos & African elephants, wind turbine solar panels, and 100 new fish species in Chile. They discuss the importance of consuming positive news, Bark Air for dogs, and tracking methane emissions with a satellite.

Apr 11, 2024 • 41min
The Power of Wisdom in Driving Change
Explore the power of wisdom in driving change, overcoming resistance, and embracing long-term thinking in organizations. Learn about Big C and small c change, accessing your 'big self' for transformation, and the importance of patience and coherence in navigating change. Discover the key role of emotions, paradigm shifts, and feeling, not forcing change for successful transformation.

Apr 2, 2024 • 29min
Innovations You Should Know About
Exploring recent technological advancements, the podcast covers topics like the launch of Starship and the first Neuralink implant. They discuss AI in healthcare, advancements in chip technology, the end of coding, and the impact of AI on shaping narratives. Discoveries include a supersonic private jet, bacteria strains to combat superbugs, and a vaccine to help forget, highlighting the potential for human innovation.

Mar 22, 2024 • 37min
The TikTok Ban, Boeing's Failing Leadership, The Evolution of AI
Futurist John Sanei discusses the TikTok ban, media bias, AI's future, Boeing's troubles, and the importance of adapting to change. Topics include propaganda influence, AI assistants' evolution, collaboration between Apple and Google, and psychological safety in leadership.

5 snips
Mar 13, 2024 • 46min
John's Trip to NASA (Learnings, People, Insights)
Explore John's journey to NASA's Vision 2040, featuring groundbreaking space missions and technology advancements. Dive into topics like holistic healthcare, AI innovation, quantum computing, and the future of tech. Discover NASA's goal to create a moon city by 2040, with challenges and visions for lunar living. Learn about the importance of diversity, persistence, and following your curiosity in achieving success.

Mar 6, 2024 • 37min
Ranting About Systemic Traps & Workshops
Challenges of writing a book in the AI age, quiet luxury vs brand self-worth, betrayal by consumerism, limitations of workshops for lasting change, importance of being inconvenienced for change, shaping workshop ideas to fit team reality, follow-up sessions for implementation, ongoing iteration for behavior change, taking responsibility for team dysfunction.

Feb 26, 2024 • 42min
How To Build a 3 Trillion Dollar Company
The podcast explores the convergence of gaming, movies, and technology, with a focus on Disney and Epic Games' partnership. It discusses spatial computing, immersive experiences, and the transformational leadership of Satya Nadella at Microsoft. The conversation emphasizes empathy, collaboration, growth mindset, and the importance of internal work in leadership.

Feb 6, 2024 • 46min
MasterClass: Collaborative Intelligence and Building Teams in 2024
Exploring the importance of team building in 2024, evolving leadership styles, embracing collaboration and innovation, overcoming defensiveness, and the potential for human-AI collaboration. The podcast emphasizes the power of collaboration in shaping a better future.

Jan 23, 2024 • 1h
John Sanei MASTERCLASS: Converging Technologies and the Impact of AI on The World of Business
John Sanei, tech expert, discusses the impact of AI on business, including the convergence of technologies and disruptions in various sectors. They explore AI-generated music, TikTok's influence on the industry, and the decline of printing photos. They highlight the impact of AI on industries like technology, finance, and media, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and utilizing AI tools for productivity and creativity.