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The future is bionic – but will we ever trust robots with wealth management? Despite the rise of artificial intelligence, chat-bot helplines and automated systems, the majority of savers and investors draw the line at using them for advice and money management. The rise in computer automated technology is making our lives easier in many ways, reducing mundane tasks at home and at work but the rise of the machines has its limits according to research commissioned by Octopus Investments. To discuss the rise in robots vs face to face services is Octopus Investments’ CEO - Ruth Handcock and Hannah Lewis, Behavioural Specialist.

Billed as Coachella of the Caribbean, last year’s Fyre Festival ended up more like the Hunger Games leaving thousands of rich millennials stranded on a tropical island. An army of influencers, including Kendall Jenner, helped sell out the festival, but few apologised for misleading their fans. Billions are being spent on influencer marketing each year, but are brands being ripped off? We’re joined by Karmarama’s Katie Hunter, The Romans’ Joe Mackay-Sinclair and YouTube star Joshua Pieters to discuss the ethics and effectiveness of influencer marketing.

MEPRA Chair, Jonty Summers speaks to H+K Strategies MD Lisa Welsh and Tabreed VP Souad Alserkal to discuss their challenges & opportunities as women leaders in PR. Award winning academic Dr Payyazhi Jayashree also weighs in as an expert in gender parity to explore how we can achieve a gender-balanced boardroom.

 Ever asked the following questions -  Why does talking among money make people uncomfortable? Why do people find discussing inheritance difficult? How do I bring up the subject of inheritance with my parents or children? Who do I speak to when a loved one dies? What happens if a family member hasn’t written a will when they pass away?  How do I make sure plans are in place for my children?  It's not always easy talking about death, especially with loved ones. But what happens if a family member passes away and plans are not in place? Ben Charrington, Head of Estates and Probate at Octopus Investments and Psychologist Corinne Sweet lead an open conversation around the importance of tackling the inheritance taboo and the necessary steps to take to plan for your loved ones.

Mindful eating expert and Nutritionist Jenna Hope talks about why most of us are eating mindlessly and explains the health and weight management benefits of mindful eating and intermittent fasting. Brought to you by LighterLife Fast, this podcast provides an excellent and highly accessible introduction to the concept of mindful eating, featuring the latest research and some simple to introduce techniques to start eating more mindfully. For more information visit http://www.lighterlifefast.com/

The latest SME Health Check Index from CYBG, owners of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank, has suggested the uncertainty and falling confidence has brought the Index score to its lowest point since it began in 2014\. With the meaningful vote in the House of Commons on the Brexit deal delayed, CYBG offer insight, advice and reassurance to Britain’s small business owners.

We’re in the Age of Television. Viewers have never had it so good, with more choice and control than ever before. Here, Thinkbox CEO Lindsey Clay discusses how TV is changing, why it remains so popular and where it lives in the wider video world.

What is life after cricket? The Professional Cricketers’ Association recently hosted their annual Transition Conference, a focal part of Transition Week as the PCA highlight the importance of preparing for life after cricket. St. George’s Park played host to the conference with current and former players attending the event. The first ever PCA Podcast will talk you through the Transition Conference and give an understanding of the experiences and discussions that take place over the two-day event. The average age a professional cricketers career ends is just 26 so therefore helping players transition into a second career is a key element of the PCA Personal Development and Welfare Programme. PCA Personal Development Manager Lynsey Williams discusses the importance of transition for the Personal Development Programme and how the PCA can support individuals. Former professional cricketers, Jeremy Snape, David Paynter and Stephen Moore take us through their journey away from the game whilst offering advice to the next generation of retirees. While current professionals, Graham Onions, Chris Nash and Will Porterfield are joined by the recently retired Jack Shantry to discuss their worries regarding transition and how the conference has aided their education. PCA Chairman Daryl Mitchell sums up his thoughts on the conference and explains how it is integral to the PCA’s support of players throughout a PCA members life.

Entrepreneur and business expert Matt Haycox joins us to discuss the highs and lows of his own business journey, as well as offer advice to budding entrepreneurs and existing organisations to help them follow their business dreams.

We’re joined In Conversation With British Rally driver Elfyn Evans. As we come to the end of the 2018 World Rally Championship season, Elfyn Evans is chatting about the season so far and his aspirations for the rest of the season, including some of his personal favourite courses. Pulsar changed the world’s perception of “time” when it unveiled the world’s first electronic digital watch in New York in 1972, resulting in even Roger Moore fashioning its LED digital watch in his debut Bond film Live and Let Die. Since then, Pulsar has grown and evolved becoming official watch partner of the M-Sport World Rally Team in 2009.