The Power of Public Value

Entrepreneurship insights and creative cakes – Ryan Rowe

How did a local cake shop become a hub for creativity, community, and entrepreneurship? Ryan Rowe has recently become an Entrepreneur in Residence for Cardiff Business School, representing his and his partners’ business, Let Them See Cake, a Cardiff based cake shop and brunch cafe. He chats with Peter about how pandemic restrictions sparked a new direction for his business, taking us through the journey of this popular cafe and commercial kitchen. Peter and Ryan also discuss the benefits of supporting local businesses, giving back to the community, providing opportunities for networking and mentoring, and inspiring a new generation to pursue creative business ideas.

Democratic organisations and technologies for climate action - Dr Genivieve Shanahan

In this episode, Dr Genevieve Shanahan joins Peter to explore her interest in alternative organisations and their potential to foster democratic practices and shared purpose. Genevieve discusses how these organisations can influence markets and policymakers at enterprise scale, driving meaningful change to help steer society back on course in the face of the climate crisis. Peter also explores Genevieve’s political activism and her recent research into democratic technologies designed to support co-operatives.

Finance meets psychology, shaping money and market decisions – Professor Arman Eshragi

What is the psychology behind money? In this episode, Professor Arman Eshraghi, finance expert and honorary professor of finance at Cardiff Business School, unpacks how structured biases and personality traits shape market movements and investor decisions. In conversation with Peter, he delves into the rapid spread of information and disinformation in today’s financial landscape, and the illusion of risk-free profits. Arman also reflects on modern methods of sharing research, including his TED Talk, and his journey into psychology.

Leading professional services with integrity, connection and advocacy – Dr Andrew Glanfield

Dr Andrew Glanfield, School Manager at Cardiff Business School and a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, shares insights into his work championing, developing, and supporting professional services staff. In this wide-ranging conversation, Andrew highlights the value of knowledge sharing, honesty, empowerment, and board games for building strong, collaborative relationships between professional services and academic communities in higher education.

Connecting sectors and transforming businesses - Sharanne Basham-Pyke

How can organisations stay confident and creative during change? In this episode, Peter chats with Sharanne Basham-Pyke, Director of Shad Consultancy Ltd, a trusted advisor to organisations across the private, public and third sectors. Sharanne shares her journey, including 16 years on Cardiff Business School’s International Advisory Board, where she’s helped build strong, lasting connections. Known for her expertise in business change and tremendous personal energy, Sharanne talks about working with large organisations to tackle challenges and spark innovation. She shares practical insights on how to stay purposeful, think creatively, and keep the bigger picture in mind.