<description>&lt;p&gt;Success doesn't always bring confidence. In fact, some of the most accomplished people privately worry they're not as capable as everyone believes. They live with a nagging fear that one day, they'll be exposed as a fraud. It’s often called imposter syndrome, and can affect anyone, at any stage of their career.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Evan Davis and guests explore what imposter syndrome really is, why it happens and how it can hold people back. And they'll share practical tips and strategies for quietening that inner critic and building confidence. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guests: 
Andy Ransom, former CEO, Rentokil and now chair designate, Teenage Cancer Trust
Katy Leeson, former MD, Social Chain and founder of Courageous 
Dr Valerie Young, co-founder, the Imposter Syndrome Institute &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production team:
Presenter: Evan Davis
Producers: Sally Abrahams and Nick Holland
Production co-ordinator: Liam Morrey 
Sound engineer: Dave O’Neill
Editor: Justine Lang&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Why do so many capable people still feel like frauds, despite clear evidence of success?

Success doesn't always bring confidence. In fact, some of the most accomplished people privately worry they're not as capable as everyone believes. They live with a nagging fear that one day, they'll be exposed as a fraud. It’s often called imposter syndrome, and can affect anyone, at any stage of their career.Evan Davis and guests explore what imposter syndrome really is, why it happens and how it can hold people back. And they'll share practical tips and strategies for quietening that inner critic and building confidence. Guests: 
Andy Ransom, former CEO, Rentokil and now chair designate, Teenage Cancer Trust
Katy Leeson, former MD, Social Chain and founder of Courageous 
Dr Valerie Young, co-founder, the Imposter Syndrome Institute Production team:
Presenter: Evan Davis
Producers: Sally Abrahams and Nick Holland
Production co-ordinator: Liam Morrey 
Sound engineer: Dave O’Neill
Editor: Justine Lang

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Imposter Syndrome

<description>&lt;p&gt;Few disagree we need business regulations to protect the rights of workers and consumers, ensure markets operate fairly and set standards for a whole host of industries. However, one thing some business owners get frustrated about is the amount of regulation they have to comply with. It's not just that we over-regulate, they also complain that we're slow to regulate too, causing unnecessary and expensive delays. Evan Davis explores the nature of the regulatory landscape in the UK and assesses whether we fairly weigh up the costs and benefits. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Evan Davis
Producer: Sally Abrahams &amp;amp; Nick Holland
Sounds: Neil Churchill and Rod Farquhar
Production Coordinator: Katie Morrison
Editor: Sam Bonham&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guests:
John Fingleton: CEO of Fingleton Consultancy
Polly Dhaliwal: COO of Enterprise Nation
David Buttress: Co-Founder of Just Eat&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How do we weigh up the costs and benefits of regulations on businesses in the UK?

Few disagree we need business regulations to protect the rights of workers and consumers, ensure markets operate fairly and set standards for a whole host of industries. However, one thing some business owners get frustrated about is the amount of regulation they have to comply with. It's not just that we over-regulate, they also complain that we're slow to regulate too, causing unnecessary and expensive delays. Evan Davis explores the nature of the regulatory landscape in the UK and assesses whether we fairly weigh up the costs and benefits. Presenter: Evan Davis
Producer: Sally Abrahams &amp; Nick Holland
Sounds: Neil Churchill and Rod Farquhar
Production Coordinator: Katie Morrison
Editor: Sam BonhamGuests:
John Fingleton: CEO of Fingleton Consultancy
Polly Dhaliwal: COO of Enterprise Nation
David Buttress: Co-Founder of Just Eat

The Costs and Benefits of Business Regulation

<description>&lt;p&gt;A laptop, reliable wifi and a visa, the formula that has allowed millions to work from almost anywhere in the world. It’s a lifestyle that promises freedom and flexibility: one month in Lisbon, the next in Bali. But after years of countries competing to attract digital nomads, with special visas and tax breaks, some destinations are rethinking the welcome mat. As governments tighten requirements and scrutinise remote workers more closely, Evan Davis and guests examine the economics of life on the move and consider whether the lifestyle really delivers on its promise. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guests: 
Christa Romano, founder of Digital Nomad Life Academy;
Diego Bejarano Gerke, CEO and founder of Wifi Tribe;
Emily Bratt, journalist and brand communications consultant; and
Dave Cook, anthropologist at University College London.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production team: 
Presenter: Evan Davis
Producers: Nick Holland and Sally Abrahams
Sound engineers: Dave O’Neill and James Beard
Editor: Sam Bonham&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How the rise of the digital nomad is transforming business, cities and the future of work.

A laptop, reliable wifi and a visa, the formula that has allowed millions to work from almost anywhere in the world. It’s a lifestyle that promises freedom and flexibility: one month in Lisbon, the next in Bali. But after years of countries competing to attract digital nomads, with special visas and tax breaks, some destinations are rethinking the welcome mat. As governments tighten requirements and scrutinise remote workers more closely, Evan Davis and guests examine the economics of life on the move and consider whether the lifestyle really delivers on its promise. Guests: 
Christa Romano, founder of Digital Nomad Life Academy;
Diego Bejarano Gerke, CEO and founder of Wifi Tribe;
Emily Bratt, journalist and brand communications consultant; and
Dave Cook, anthropologist at University College London.Production team: 
Presenter: Evan Davis
Producers: Nick Holland and Sally Abrahams
Sound engineers: Dave O’Neill and James Beard
Editor: Sam Bonham

Digital Nomads

<description>&lt;p&gt;Whether it’s McDonald’s and Cadbury or H&amp;amp;M and Karl Lagerfeld, brand collaborations are booming. From food to fashion, homeware to movies, why are partnerships having such a moment and what makes some 'collabs' succeed while others fail? Evan Davis and his guests explore the deals, the strategies and the creative thinking that turn collaborations into commercial successes. They also consider the consequences of what happens when things don't go to plan? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guests:
Karen O’Rourke, Managing Director, H&amp;amp;M, UK and Ireland
Gill Williams, head of partnerships, tpf 
Rita Clifton, branding expert, former London CEO, Interbrand &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Evan Davis
Producer: Nick Holland and Sally Abrahams 
Sound engineers: James Breard and Andy Garratt
Production co-ordinator: Katie Morrison
Editor: Sam Bonham&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The rise of brand collaborations – who wins, who loses and why they matter.

Whether it’s McDonald’s and Cadbury or H&amp;M and Karl Lagerfeld, brand collaborations are booming. From food to fashion, homeware to movies, why are partnerships having such a moment and what makes some 'collabs' succeed while others fail? Evan Davis and his guests explore the deals, the strategies and the creative thinking that turn collaborations into commercial successes. They also consider the consequences of what happens when things don't go to plan? Guests:
Karen O’Rourke, Managing Director, H&amp;M, UK and Ireland
Gill Williams, head of partnerships, tpf 
Rita Clifton, branding expert, former London CEO, Interbrand Presenter: Evan Davis
Producer: Nick Holland and Sally Abrahams 
Sound engineers: James Breard and Andy Garratt
Production co-ordinator: Katie Morrison
Editor: Sam Bonham

When brands collaborate

<description>&lt;p&gt;What does it take to drill oil out of the ground and then refine it into petrol, jet fuel or other petrochemical products? The world currently uses about a hundred million barrels of oil a day. However, the daily flow has been affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A fifth of the global supply normally passes through the waterway in tanker ships, but it's been blocked since the end of February 2026. How has the industry adapted?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guests:
Nick Bone, Fuels Industry UK
Luke Johnson, Director of OPC
Edward Hayden-Briffet from Onyx Capital&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Evan Davis
Producers: Sally Abrahams &amp;amp; Nick Holland
Sound: Dave O'Neill &amp;amp; James Piper
Production Coordinator: Katie Morrisson
Editor: Sam Bonham&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Evan discusses the financial costs of drilling for oil and refining it into products.

What does it take to drill oil out of the ground and then refine it into petrol, jet fuel or other petrochemical products? The world currently uses about a hundred million barrels of oil a day. However, the daily flow has been affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A fifth of the global supply normally passes through the waterway in tanker ships, but it's been blocked since the end of February 2026. How has the industry adapted?Guests:
Nick Bone, Fuels Industry UK
Luke Johnson, Director of OPC
Edward Hayden-Briffet from Onyx CapitalPresenter: Evan Davis
Producers: Sally Abrahams &amp; Nick Holland
Sound: Dave O'Neill &amp; James Piper
Production Coordinator: Katie Morrisson
Editor: Sam Bonham

How the oil industry works

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