In this episode of Oxford Tea Talks, Oxford Saïd’s Professor Kejia Hu joins Vanderbilt’s Professor Eric Johnson to discuss one of today’s most pressing questions: Will AI replace us, or redefine us? Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming business, education, and society, from automation and personalisation to entirely new forms of innovation. Professor Hu shares her framework for the four levels of AI-driven transformation, revealing how AI can augment human potential rather than eliminate it.

As the world gathers for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this special episode of Tea Talks asks a bold question: Can business heal the planet? Can a business truly become a force for regeneration — not just sustainability? In this episode of Tea Talks, Charmian Love, Chief International Advocacy Officer at Natura and Executive in Residence at Oxford Saïd, sits down with Ines Francke, Sustainability Senior Manager at Natura Cosmetics, to explore what it means for business to heal the planet rather than harm it. This conversation invites leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to rethink business as a living system that restores rather than depletes — proving that regeneration is possible, practical, and powerful.

How do leaders thrive amid uncertainty? In this thought-provoking conversation, Saul Betmead de Chasteigner, joins Mark Clark to explore what happens when confidence meets humility — and why certainty can be leadership’s most dangerous illusion. Drawing on their diverse experiences, from the United Nations and global peacebuilding to creative industries and corporate strategy, Saul and Mark unpack how leadership evolves when complexity, conflict, and ambiguity become the norm. Key themes include: - Why certainty can destroy collaboration and unity - Adaptive leadership in complex, fast-changing systems - Lessons from peacebuilding and negotiation for business leaders - The psychology of ambiguity and the human need for control - Balancing authority with empathy and curiosity - How AI transformation challenges our assumptions about leadership Rooted in lived experience and academic insight, this conversation reveals how effective leadership today depends less on having the answers — and more on holding space for dialogue, reflection, and creative uncertainty. “Certainty is the great enemy of unity, the deadly enemy of tolerance.” — The Conclave

In this Oxford Tea Talk, Professors Juliane Reinecke and Mary Johnstone-Louis dive deep into the evolving landscape of ESG, sustainability, and corporate responsibility in 2025. From ESG “backlash” to systems thinking, regenerative business models, and pre-competitive collaboration, they explore how companies can move beyond risk management to real, long-term value creation. Key themes: - Why ESG isn’t “dead” — and what’s next - Reframing sustainability as opportunity, not obligation - Systems thinking and collaboration in global supply chains - Regeneration and the mindset shift for future-fit businesses - The critical role of business schools in accelerating change

Oxford Saïd Voices - AI and Leadership, episode 3 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - AI and Leadership, episode 2 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - AI and Leadership, episode 1 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - AI at Amazon, Episode 2 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - AI at Amazon, Episode 1 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - Leading Innovation, episode 3 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - Leading Innovation, episode 2 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - Women in Leadership, Episode 3 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - Women in Leadership, Episode 2 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - Women in Leadership, Episode 1 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Join Jason Hamilton and Sylvain Richer De Forges in these episodes of Oxford Saïd Voices - Sustainable Finance, as we explore leadership in action. Sylvain is a global sustainability strategist whose journey spans government, entrepreneurship, and private banking. From shaping policy to driving change in the corporate world, he shares how leaders can turn regulation, strategy, and vision into lasting impact.

Join Jason Hamilton and Sylvain Richer De Forges in these episodes of Oxford Saïd Voices - Sustainable Finance, as we explore leadership in action. Sylvain is a global sustainability strategist whose journey spans government, entrepreneurship, and private banking. From shaping policy to driving change in the corporate world, he shares how leaders can turn regulation, strategy, and vision into lasting impact.

Join Jason Hamilton and Sylvain Richer De Forges in these episodes of Oxford Saïd Voices - Sustainable Finance, as we explore leadership in action. Sylvain is a global sustainability strategist whose journey spans government, entrepreneurship, and private banking. From shaping policy to driving change in the corporate world, he shares how leaders can turn regulation, strategy, and vision into lasting impact.

Oxford Saïd Voices - Strategic innovation, Episode 2 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Oxford Saïd Voices - Strategic innovation, Episode 1 by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford