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Flow Radio

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Flow Research Collective Radio is a podcast dedicated to helping you unlock the upper edge of your potential. Join New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler and Co-Founder of the Flow Research Collective, Rian Doris as they attempt to decode the science of peak performance and flow with world leading experts on the topic.
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I'm Will Breen; the host of the Arrow North Show. Over the last decade, I’ve built a thriving agency that helps climate tech companies secure millions of dollars in funding through creative software. In this podcast, I share insights and lessons centered around software sustainability, artificial intelligence, and human-first design. Thank you for listening.
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The Experimental Leader

Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford

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Are you a business owner, executive, leader, team leader, aspiring future leader, leadership junkie, a scientist, a design thinker, or simply the leader of your own life? If you are, then you are a leader, and as such, you should be experimenting! Welcome to The Experimental Leader, a podcast where we tackle the ways leaders are experimenting in their own work. Hosted by Melanie Parish and Dr. Mel Rutherford, we dive into the most interesting questions about leaders and get into real-life co ...
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About the Announcement: 12th August, London: Definely, an AI-powered legal tech company that enables lawyers to efficiently and accurately review complex contracts, has launched ‘Cascade’, a first-of-its-kind solution. The product detects and tracks the ripple effects of changes across entire contracts, helping improve document quality, reduce risk, an…
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Last week, Oddr announced the launch of Oria. Oddr is calling the announcement a major leap forward in law firm revenue performance with the launch of its fully unified Revenue Intelligence platform alongside the debut of Oria, the Oddr Revenue Intelligence Assistant, powered by AI. Today, Bob sat down with Oddr CEO Milan Bobde, CTO Sumit Garg, and…
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In this episode of The Experimental Leader podcast, hosts Melanie Parrish and Mel Rutherford speak with Col. Bree Fram, one of the highest-ranking out transgender officers in the U.S. Space Force. Together, they explore the complexities of leading with authenticity, the unique strengths queer leaders bring to their work, and the emotional toll of b…
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Today on LawNext PR, we're live at ILTACON, and recording with UniCourt founder and CEO Josh Blandi. UniCourt just announced the launch of DART, their new Docket Analytics, Research, and Tracking product. Taken from UniCourt's press release, "DART is a revolutionary all-in-one platform that allows legal professionals to leverage powerful legal anal…
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Today, Spellbook CEO and co-founder Scott Stevenson joins us to talk about the release of their new Library feature, which enables lawyers to turn their past work into a rich, searchable knowledge base, giving the AI a smarter foundation for drafting and review. At the heart of Library 1.0 is Smart Clause Drafting, a feature that surfaces relevant …
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CollBox, the legal tech platform purpose-built for getting law firms paid for their hard work, has surpassed $100 million recovered in unpaid bills - proving that getting paid doesn’t have to be painful. In this episode, we explore how CollBox blends automation with a human touch to help firms recover past-due accounts an avaerage of 40% faster, re…
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AI is moving faster than most of us can comprehend. But what if our edge isn’t in outthinking machines—but in outflowing them? In this episode, Steven Kotler sits down with two of the sharpest minds shaping our technological future: Peter Diamandis, founder of the XPRIZE and a pioneer of exponential thinking, and Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Of…
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Querious and Alabama State Bar Partner to Bring Ethical AI and Legal Conversational Intelligence™ to Client Conversations Querious is thrilled to announce our new member benefit partnership with the Alabama State Bar. Read more about the announcement on LawSites blog: https://www.lawnext.com/2025/07/querious-inc-to-offer-exclusive-member-discount-t…
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In this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, hosts Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford are joined by executive coach and ADHD expert Frankie Berkoben to explore how executive functioning and systems thinking can elevate leadership performance. Frankie shares her unique approach to coaching high-performing leaders in tech—drawing from design th…
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What if your gut instinct was more than a hunch? What if it was your brain’s first navigation system—designed to reduce uncertainty, minimize surprise, and keep you alive? In this episode of Flow Radio, Steven Kotler and neuroscientist Dr. Michael Mannino crack open the black box of intuition. Along with co-authors Karl Friston, György Buzsáki, J.A…
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In this Pride Month episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, hosts Mel Rutherford and Melanie Parish are joined by Dr. Liz Cavallaro, executive coach and author of Forging Queer Leaders. Together, they explore how LGBTQ+ leaders leverage resilience, authenticity, and inclusivity to drive impactful leadership. Packed with actionable insights on a…
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To hear more about about Filevine's recent MedChron announcement, Bob Ambrogi sits down with Filevine CEO Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Data Science Brianna Connelly, and Vice President of ML Initiatives Jonas Kratochvil. 00:00 Introduction to LawNext PR and MedChron Launch 00:59 Overview of MedChron and Its Importance 04:30 Technical Innovation…
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In this episode of LawNext PR, Bob Ambrogi interviews Dan Brassil, executive director of search and information retrieval at Lighthouse, about the launch of Lighthouse AI Search. Lighthouse AI Search is an AI-First search tool designed specifically for eDiscovery, that allows litigation teams to better identify evidence, understand narratives, and …
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In this interview with CEO Ed Watts, we delve into InfoTrack's launch of InfoTrack Intelligence, the first AI-powered court filing solution tailored for U.S. law firms. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to InfoTrack 01:37 Announcing InfoTrack Intelligence e-filing 03:00 Streamlining Court Filing: The Value of InfoTrack Intelligence 04:35 How does this c…
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What do DIY entrepreneurship, peak performance, and punk rock have in common? Everything. In this live Flow Radio episode, recorded at Summit at Sea 2024, New York Times bestselling author and FRC Executive Director Steven Kotler joins fashion icon John Varvatos to trace the rebel spirit from CBGB’s to Silicon Valley. Together, they map how the kid…
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Celebrate International Coaching Week 2025 with this insightful episode exploring coaching’s evolving role in leadership. From AI advancements to maintaining a pure coaching mindset, this conversation offers practical tips, powerful questions, and valuable insights into how coaching fosters transformation, innovation, and shared leadership. Whether…
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Achieving Product-Market Fit (PMF) is often seen as the golden ticket to success. But how do you know when you've truly found it? This article delves into the strategic approach to validating PMF, moving beyond gut feelings and into quantifiable metrics. We'll explore how to gauge user sentiment, define your value proposition, and identify your ide…
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Montreal, April 24, 2025 – ClauseBase, the all-in-one legal drafting platform, is proud to announce its expansion into North America with the opening of a new office in Montreal. This strategic move is driven by the appointment of Jan Roggen as Vice President of Growth. “At Deloitte, I had the opportunity to work extensively with ClauseBase and was…
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No one is coming to save you—but staying stuck isn’t the only option. Steven Kotler and Ryan Wickes welcome back Columbia professor and humanistic psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman—author of the just-released Rise Above, and one of today’s leading voices on human potential. Kaufman joins to unpack the victim mindset, the neurobiology of agency, …
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Celebrate a remarkable milestone with The Experimental Leader Podcast as we mark five years of exploring leadership through innovation, curiosity, and authenticity. In this special anniversary episode, podcast founder Melanie Parish reflects on the journey that started during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Melanie shares candid insights i…
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In a landscape where intuition often reigns supreme, transitioning to a data-driven approach in product design can unlock untapped potential and foster innovation. This playbook delves into the essential strategies and methodologies that empower designers to base decisions on real-world data rather than mere guesswork. By harnessing analytics and u…
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Creativity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a survival skill. In this episode of Flow Radio, Steven Kotler sits down with artist, designer, and serial entrepreneur Jody Levy for a conversation on how intuition, constraint, and ritual unlock creativity—and why all three are non-negotiables for high-performance leadership. They trace Jody’s path through ex…
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We review the design of user flow optimization, revealing strategies and insights to streamline users' online interactions with a product. By breaking down the complexity of user journeys, we aim to provide actionable steps that can be implemented to improve an application's UX, ultimately leading to heightened conversions and user engagement.…
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What happens when AI takes center stage—and humans still want to create? Steven Kotler returns to Peter Diamandis’s Moonshots to unpack the forces shaping our future: AI, abundance, creativity, and how flow fuels the human advantage. Drawing on three decades at the bleeding edge of peak performance, they explore what it takes to thrive in a world a…
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Discover how A/B testing and rapid experimentation form the cornerstone of effective UI design. By swiftly building and iterating interfaces, we gather crucial user feedback from the outset, ensuring that we never design in the dark. Lean into our latest episode to understand the power of data-driven strategies that fuel scalable and efficient solu…
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In this episode, you'll get an exclusive glimpse into our data-driven approach that swiftly empowers startups to turn their ideas into reality. I'll delve into the proven process I've implemented for previous clients and present a completed case study where we prioritized quality and speed, guided by valuable user feedback. Read on as I unveil the …
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This episode explores the power of connection in leadership, emphasizing the importance of civility, respect, and understanding impact. Through real-life stories and practical strategies, it highlights how a coaching approach can simplify leadership by focusing on outcomes and relationships rather than conflict details. Discover how fostering curio…
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Estera Orsolic, Operations Lead at Thread Legal Software, discusses the launch of Thread Legal Version 3 on February 24th on behalf of CEO Shane Branagan. Estera highlights the key new features, including a modernized UX, Kanban task management, an integrated matter calendar, enhanced time tracking, and streamlined document management—allowing user…
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I'm proud to have successfully collaborated with an NC client in the AgTech sector, delivering a customized Human/Machine Interface (HMI) that contributed significantly to their recent Series B funding round, which closed at over $35 million. My HMI design, noted for its accessibility and scalability, was well-received by stakeholders and operators…
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In this episode of LawNext PR, Bob Ambrogi interviews Preston Clark, CEO of SimpleDocs, about the launch of SimpleAI, an AI-powered playbook builder designed for in-house legal teams. About the Press Release: SimpleDocs, the creator of AutoNDA, today announced the launch of SimpleAI, an advanced playbook builder designed specifically for in-house l…
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What happens when you reach such extreme states of pain that you start having out-of-body experiences? Join us for a fascinating conversation with James Lawrence (aka the Iron Cowboy) about redefining human limits, managing pain through flow states, and what happens when you push beyond what doctors claim is impossible. James shares his raw truth a…
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In this episode of Law Next PR, Bob Ambrogi interviews Ari Kaplan, principle of Ari Kaplan Advisors, and Greg Blackman, CEO of Opus 2, about a new research study on the litigation technology landscape. Ari Kaplan Advisors, in partnership with Opus 2, has released new research that provides industry benchmarks, analysis of challenges and market tren…
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Integrating AI tools in design isn't just a trend—it's a fundamental shift in approaching early-stage product design and validation. As a designer working with startups, I've discovered effective ways to leverage AI tools that help founders validate their concepts quickly and efficiently without compromising design quality or breaking the bank. The…
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In this episode of The Experimental Leader, we explore how leaders can balance empathy and accountability while supporting mental wellness in the workplace. We discuss practical strategies for creating a compassionate and resilient environment for teams, navigating mental health challenges, and leading with authenticity. Packed with actionable take…
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Product launches aren't finish lines – they're milestones in an ongoing journey of customer-centric development. In this last article of my 0->1 process, I'll share my approach to launching products with continuous customer involvement, ensuring that the momentum of earlier design phases carries forward into a successful market presence. ‍…
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Flow—your brain's gateway drug to the infinite game. How far could you push your performance if you knew exactly what your brain was capable of? In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Steven Kotler and Dr. Michael Mannino answer questions from people around the world who use their work to unlock more flow. They share mind-bending insights about "…
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In this episode of The Experimental Leader, we explore how self-awareness, compassion, and effective communication can transform workplaces into cultures of belonging. Discover practical strategies to foster deeper connections, nurture work relationships, and create environments where people thrive. Learn how intentional leadership can make belongi…
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LawSites' Bob Ambrogi speaks with Nicole Clark, founder of Trellis, about their new Trellis AI tools. Trellis AI is a new legal productivity platform that leverages the largest repository of state court docket data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. To read more about the news, head ove…
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In an increasingly digital world, the importance of creating accessible designs has never been more critical. This article explores the intersection of digital experiences and real-world interactions, emphasizing the need for inclusivity in design practices. By understanding user needs and leveraging effective strategies, designers can enhance usab…
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Flow—your brain's gateway drug to the infinite game. In this episode of Afterthoughts, Steven Kotler reveals how flow states unlock doors to possibilities we never knew existed. Joined by neuroscientist Dr. Michael Mannino and host Ryan Wickes, the team explores how flow can revolutionize aging. Building on Steven's conversation with Modern Elder A…
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Julianna Newland joins The Experimental Leader Podcast to share insights on navigating leadership, breaking barriers, and advancing careers. Learn about the "sticky floor," the "glass cliff," and how to lead with creativity and confidence. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How »…
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After validating the initial concept through prototyping, I enter a crucial phase in my design process: refining the problem and potential solution. This stage is all about leveraging the insights gained from customer validation to ensure that the features I'm designing truly align with the customer's ideal outcome. It's a data-driven approach that…
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Think performance peaks when you're "young"? Think again. Research shows you can unlock a surprising set of superpowers as you age. In this episode of Flow Radio, peak performance expert Steven Kotler sits down with Chip Conley to explore how older minds excel at pattern recognition, complex problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. You'll learn…
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Today, I share my innovative 7-Day HMI Design Sprint process, uniquely crafted to accelerate HMI projects from idea to prototype with remarkable efficiency and creativity. This condensed methodology merges the best design thinking with agile development, ensuring renewable energy startups can tackle complex Human-Machine Interface (HMI) challenges …
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Believe the hype—art can transform your life.In this episode of Flow Radio, hosts Steven Kotler, Dr. Michael Mannino, and Ryan Wickes explore the powerful connections between creativity, longevity, and the future of human-AI collaboration. Tune in for a fresh look at how an “aesthetic mindset” influences aging, cognitive health, and the amount of f…
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In the constantly evolving landscape of design, the battle between data-driven decisions and intuitive assumption-based design is ongoing. In this podcast, I will delve into why numerous companies, stakeholders, and "designers" frequently become enamored with their initial product vision, often at the expense of user needs. Additionally, I will exp…
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In this episode, the conversation dives into how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can be a game-changer for business success! Discover why DEI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a powerful strategy that can ignite innovation, boost engagement, and elevate performance. You’ll get fresh insights on how to create a workplace where every voice matters, a…
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In this episode of Flow Radio, Steven Kotler and Dr. Michael Mannino sit down with Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, co-authors of Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. These groundbreaking experts explain how making and experiencing art changes the way we think, feel, and perform. From our ancient past to cutting-edge science, find out why art …
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