The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. Podcast explores what judgment looks like in practice when certainty is impossible.
I am a judgment guide. I help people act when the stakes are real, tradeoffs are unavoidable, and certainty isn’t coming. My value is not tactical insights, prediction, or optimization. It is guiding people to build their capacity for judgment under uncertainty.
Each episode examines a real decision moment—where real outcomes, real people, and real tradeoffs were at stake. Rather than focusing on outcomes or hindsight explanations, the conversations stay close to the decision itself: what could not be known at the time, what pressures were present, and how judgment was exercised without guarantees.
This is not a podcast about best practices, leadership slogans, or forecasting the future. It is about how people responsible for consequential decisions actually decide when responsibility can’t be delegated and waiting for clarity is itself a risk.
The podcast is for people accountable for decisions that matter—often without full control or authority—who must act with clarity and judgment when certainty is impossible.
Listeners might be interested in The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. newsletter as well. Check out at www.theuncertaintyedge.com. Hosted by Sam Sivarajan.
The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. Podcast explores what judgment looks like in practice when certainty is impossible.
I am a judgment guide. I help people act when the stakes are real, tradeoffs are unavoidable, and certainty isn’t coming. My value is not tactical insights, prediction, or optimization. It is guiding people to build their capacity for judgment under uncertainty.
Each episode examines a real decision moment—where real outcomes, real people, and real tradeoffs were at stake. Rather than focusing on outcomes or hindsight explanations, the conversations stay close to the decision itself: what could not be known at the time, what pressures were present, and how judgment was exercised without guarantees.
This is not a podcast about best practices, leadership slogans, or forecasting the future. It is about how people responsible for consequential decisions actually decide when responsibility can’t be delegated and waiting for clarity is itself a risk.
The podcast is for people accountable for decisions that matter—often without full control or authority—who must act with clarity and judgment when certainty is impossible.
Listeners might be interested in The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. newsletter as well. Check out at www.theuncertaintyedge.com. Hosted by Sam Sivarajan.

Episode Overview
In this episode of The Future-Ready Advisor, host Sam Sivarajan sits down with Barrie Cohen, founder of BC Public Relations, to explore how financial advisors can build authentic personal brands and cut through market noise. Barrie shares insights on overcoming common PR misconceptions, the power of storytelling in building trust, and strategies for engaging high-net-worth clients through targeted positioning.
They discuss how to navigate compliance requirements while building visibility, why relying solely on referrals can be risky, and the importance of meeting clients where they are in today's digital landscape. Whether you're looking to establish thought leadership or drive new business, this conversation is packed with practical advice for building credibility and standing out in a competitive industry.
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"We all want human connection, right? We're all looking for that. And I think when you work with someone and you feel like they hear you and understand you and you feel seen by them, I think those are the pieces and elements that make you want to hire them." — Barrie Cohen
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