Angela Stevens sits down with author, speaker, and Wiseman Group partner Shawn Vanderhoven to explore what it really takes to lead brilliant work in an overwhelming, hyper-connected world. Shawn shares his personal morning ritual for creating focus, and the core ideas behind the Wiseman Group's leadership philosophy inspired by Liz Wiseman's book Multipliers. He explains why so many people feel like "butter spread over too much bread," and how great leaders combat that by creating space for focus, not adding more noise.

Shawn reveals key insights from his six-year research project and upcoming book "Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World," including the difference between a bias for impact and a bias for action, how to avoid "chasing shiny objects" in growing businesses, and why exposing hidden workloads and keeping growth on the agenda are essential leadership practices.

Angela is joined by Professor Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London and author of Disaster by Choice, to explore how disasters and health intersect in our everyday lives. Drawing on examples from the COVID-19 pandemic to earthquakes, floods, and wildfires, Ilan explains why "prevention is better than cure," what individuals can realistically do to prepare (like assembling a "go bag" and planning for sheltering in place) and how inequality and lack of resources make true preparedness impossible for many. To learn more about Ilan, visit his website.