The Linklaters Podcast

Episode 26: Seen but not heard
Speakers: Lila Vialat, Ian Rodwell and Professor Connson Locke

What does it really take to speak up and be heard at work? In this episode, we talk to Professor Connson Locke of the London School of Economics, psychologist, speaker and author of ‘Making Your Voice Heard’, about why influence is about far more than having the best idea in the room. From power dynamics and credibility to imposter phenomenon, gender stereotypes and cultural difference, this conversation explores the often invisible forces that shape who gets heard and why. Brought to life through stories, examples, and formidable research, it is an insightful episode about confidence, curiosity and learning how to adapt your approach so your message lands.

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Episode 3: Top 5 Things you Need to Know
In this podcast, Sarah Martin explains the top five things you need to know about the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). These implement the ISSB’s sustainability disclosure standards (IFRS S1 and S2) in the UK.

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Episode 8: Safeguarding cryptoassets
Complying with the FCA’s rules for safeguarding cryptoassets is one of the more onerous aspects of the UK’s cryptoasset regulatory regime. James Morris and Matilda Anderson outline the key requirements for crypto custodians under the FCA’s CASS 17.

Episode 43: Payments Monthly
Richard Hay, Peter Church, Olivia Murphy & Megan Gosling

The recent incident in which an OpenAI agent hacked Hugging Face reveals both the capability of frontier AI models and the limitations of guardrails and sandboxes to contain AI agents. In this podcast episode Peter Church explains what happened and Richard Hay and Olivia Murphy consider the implications for agentic commerce.

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Episode 25: Under Pressure
Speakers: Lila Vialat, Ian Rodwell and Professor Connson Locke

What does it really take to speak up and be heard at work? In this episode, we talk to Professor Connson Locke of the London School of Economics, psychologist, speaker and author of Making Your Voice Heard, about why influence is about far more than having the best idea in the room. From power dynamics and credibility to imposter phenomenon, gender stereotypes and cultural difference, this conversation explores the often invisible forces that shape who gets heard and why. Brought to life through stories, examples, and research-backed insight, it is an insightful episode about confidence, curiosity and learning how to adapt your approach so your message lands.

What can hostage negotiation teach us about working better together? In this episode, we speak to former Metropolitan Police hostage and crisis negotiator Nicky Perfect about the human skills behind high-stakes conversations. From first impressions and active listening to handling emotion, building trust and approaching difficult discussions with empathy, Nicky shares practical insights that apply far beyond crisis situations. It is a thoughtful conversation about communication, connection and how to navigate challenging moments at work with greater clarity and care.

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