ESSEC Podcasts: Commitment, Life Changes, Philosophy and More

A host of ESSEC alumni bringing you podcasts to inform, inspire and intrigue you...here’s our selection: 

Canary Call (in French)
Perrine Grua (EXEC MBA 11) showcases inspiring initiatives for environmental and inclusive transition. ‘Men and women from all fields acting for a better world share their good practices and their decidedly positive mindset to encourage the widest possible number to move to action.’ Recently explored themes include: ‘Playing your role in the public space’, ‘Allowing yourself the luxury of a job acting for others’ and ‘Making volunteer work a part of your daily life’. 

Catalyseurs engagés des organisations (in French)
Andréa Dih Kahn (EXEC MBA 22) interviews business leaders and managers bringing change to their organisations. ‘Their unwavering commitment, inspiring vision and bold decisions make an impact on employees’ lives. They are the creators of true meaning in a world where sense of purpose has become an essential quest.’ Her latest interview is with a teacher-turned-business owner who worked with Tony Parker to create academies and was made a Knight of the National Order of Merit.

Histoire de devenir moi (in French)                                                                                                                                
Guillaume Bonnet (BBA 09) the podcaster exploring our intimate selves, invites his guests to talk about the trigger which changed their lives and allowed them to become a little more themselves. His interviewees include two adopted sisters on a quest to discover their origins, a business woman who became a healer, and a homosexual man who had a child with his heterosexual best friend.
Read our interview

Philosophie critique de l’innovation (in French)
ESSEC professor Xavier Pavie shares his talks at the Collège International de Philosophie around two key aspects: ‘The first takes a philosophical and historical look at innovation to understand its origins, economic impact and its political, human and environmental consequences from the early 20th century to the present, with a nod to Schumpeter. The second aims to develop a critical apparatus for innovation based on responsibility and spirituality.’ 

Acheteur de maisons (in French)
Brittany-based property trader Sylvain Gamard (E13) presents the various facets of his profession and shares his tips and tricks for success in this sector. Learn everything there is to know about selling property for co-ownership, housing developments in liquidation, optimising energy performance certificates, remote property investment and proptechs!

Did you spot other ESSEC podcasts recently? Let us know!  

Do you want more quality content about the ESSEC community? Join us now