Unlearn podcast

Unlearn

The way to think differently is to act differently and get comfortable with being uncomfortable. For business leaders, entrepreneurs, managers and anyone who wants to improve how they work and live: Welcome to the Unlearn Podcast. Host Barry O’Reilly, author of Unlearn and Lean Enterprise seeks to synthesize the superpowers of extraordinary individuals into actionable strategies you can use—to Think BIG, start small and learn fast, and find your edge with excellence.

The way to think differently is to act differently and get comfortable with being uncomfortable. For business leaders, entrepreneurs, managers and anyone who wants to improve how they work and live: Welcome to the Unlearn Podcast. Host Barry O’Reilly, author of Unlearn and Lean Enterprise seeks to synthesize the superpowers of extraordinary individuals into actionable strategies you can use—to Think BIG, start small and learn fast, and find your edge with excellence.

 

#169

What Truly Decisive, Agentic Organizations Are Doing? – Steve Elliott

In this episode of The Unlearn Podcast, Barry O’Reilly is joined by [Steve Elliott] (https... more

03 Dec 2025

46 MINS

46:43

03 Dec 2025


#168

The Human Side of AI: How HR Can Lead the Transformation with Cass Pratt

In this episode of the Unlearn Podcast, I sit down with Cass Pratt, Chief Human Resources ... more

19 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:45

19 Nov 2025


#167

How to Create Irresistible Change for Business Transformation with Phil Gilbert

When most leaders think about transformation, they reach for tools and tactics. But real, ... more

05 Nov 2025

43 MINS

43:14

05 Nov 2025


#166

How to Clearly Position What You Do with Anthony Pierri

When it comes to product positioning, clarity isn’t just a communication tool—it’s a strat... more

22 Oct 2025

49 MINS

49:42

22 Oct 2025


#165

Why Brains Need Friends with Dr. Ben Rein

In today’s hyper-connected world, many of us are experiencing a paradox—more digital inter... more

08 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:28

08 Oct 2025


#164

Scaling HR For Growth with Grace with Theresa Cantwell

What happens when you stop treating HR as a back-office function and start designing it as... more

24 Sep 2025

39 MINS

39:52

24 Sep 2025


#163

How Family Offices Are Disrupting Venture Capital and Private Equity with Ron Diamond

What happens when you stop chasing returns and start investing in purpose? Ron Diamond, Fo... more

10 Sep 2025

49 MINS

49:41

10 Sep 2025


#162

The Power of Real Conversations with David Homan

What if networking wasn’t about schmoozing but about being seen? David Homan joins me to u... more

27 Aug 2025

41 MINS

41:44

27 Aug 2025


#161

The Sound of Freedom and Healing Trauma with Paul Hutchinson

Paul Hutchinson’s life story reads like a thriller, but his mission is deeply real and urg... more

13 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:31

13 Aug 2025


#160

Give First and the Ripple Effect of Generosity with Brad Feld

What if generosity—not hustle—is your greatest competitive advantage? Brad Feld—co-founder... more

30 Jul 2025

46 MINS

46:44

30 Jul 2025


#159

Why AI-First Digital Product Consultancies Will Win Big with David Tuck

What if becoming a better leader meant letting go of being the expert? In this Unlearn epi... more

16 Jul 2025

49 MINS

49:26

16 Jul 2025


#158

Bold Go-To-Market Tactics: Just Evil Enough to Win with Alistair Croll

What if the biggest risk in your business isn’t building the product but realizing no one ... more

02 Jul 2025

44 MINS

44:52

02 Jul 2025


#157

Visionaries, Rebels, and Machines: Getting the Best of All with Jamie Dobson (Explicit)

Today on the Unlearn podcast, we welcome [Jamie Dobson] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie... more

18 Jun 2025

36 MINS

36:54

18 Jun 2025


#156

What Happens When You Go All-In in Work and Life on AI with Jeremy Shankle

Today on the podcast, we welcome Jeremy Shankle, full-stack engineer, AI strategist, and e... more

04 Jun 2025

45 MINS

45:16

04 Jun 2025


#155

The Future of Housing and Modular Home Building with John Avrett

Tap into a network of bold thinkers and industry leaders by sponsoring the Unlearn Podcast... more

21 May 2025

38 MINS

38:30

21 May 2025


#154

The New Science of Self-Actualization for Founders to Reinvent Identity & Find Meaning - Faisal Hoqu...

Tap into a network of bold thinkers and industry leaders by sponsoring the Unlearn Podcast... more

07 May 2025

35 MINS

35:22

07 May 2025


#153

Unlearning Legacy Systems to Build Antifragile AI Operating Models with Ja-Naé Duane

Tap into a network of bold thinkers and industry leaders by sponsoring the Unlearn Podcast... more

23 Apr 2025

46 MINS

46:07

23 Apr 2025


#152

From Fashion to Real Estate, Unlearning to Realign Purpose and Scale with Francesca Cortesi

Tap into a network of bold thinkers and industry leaders by sponsoring the Unlearn Podcast... more

09 Apr 2025

43 MINS

43:51

09 Apr 2025


#151

The Neuroscience of High-Performing Teams for Leaders to Achieve Workplace Success | Dr. Marcia Godd...

Welcome back to the Unlearn podcast! Today, we're exploring neuroscience with [Dr. Marcia ... more

26 Mar 2025

38 MINS

38:44

26 Mar 2025


#150

Why Playing Too Small Is Stopping Your Finance Career Growth with Kristie Edling-Day

Welcome to UNLEARN, the podcast where we will discuss the transformative journeys, innovat... more

12 Mar 2025

38 MINS

38:40

12 Mar 2025


#149

How to Build a Viral App by Finding Untapped Niches for Explosive Growth | Crystal Gonzalez

Welcome to UNLEARN, the podcast where we explore the transformative experiences, strategie... more

26 Feb 2025

55 MINS

55:09

26 Feb 2025


#148

How AI is Changing Product Management Forever with Diana Stepner

Welcome to UNLEARN, the podcast where we explore the stories, strategies, and mindset shif... more

12 Feb 2025

36 MINS

36:25

12 Feb 2025


#147

How the Attention Economy is Redefining Traditional Marketing with Emily Ross

Welcome to the UNLEARN Podcast! Today, we’re joined by [Emily Ross] (https://www.linkedin.... more

29 Jan 2025

35 MINS

35:12

29 Jan 2025


#146

How Product Managers Can Avoid Startup Failures and Drive Growth with John Cutler

Welcome to the UNLEARN Podcast! Today, we’re joined by a thought leader and prolific voice... more

15 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:59

15 Jan 2025


#145

Proven Strategies to Create Accountability Without Agency with Lee Vorthman

Welcome to the UNLEARN Podcast! Today, we’re joined by [Lee Vorthman] (https://www.linkedi... more

18 Dec 2024

31 MINS

31:12

18 Dec 2024


#144

Why Unlearning Cultural Norms Is Essential for Thriving in Global Leadership with Ani Filipova

Welcome to the UNLEARN Podcast! Today, we’re joined by an inspiring leader in global banki... more

04 Dec 2024

46 MINS

46:30

04 Dec 2024


#143

Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI with David C. Edelman

Welcome to the UNLEARN Podcast! Today, we’re joined by a true pioneer in digital transform... more

20 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:33

20 Nov 2024


#142

Ethical Strategies for Startup Leaders to Avoid Growth Hacking with Andy Budd

Mastering venture capital and ethical growth is essential for startup success. Today’s gue... more

06 Nov 2024

47 MINS

47:27

06 Nov 2024


#141

Building Relationships to Recruit the World’s Best Talent with Michael A. Morell

Mastering executive search and building lasting business relationships are essential for s... more

23 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:54

23 Oct 2024