Disruption Lab

Disrupting Finance and Founders with Serena Ainslie of Girl Math Capital

In this episode of the Disruption Lab podcast, Patrick Leddin sits down with Serena Ainslie, founder of Girl Math Capital, to explore how she’s rewriting the rules of investing and entrepreneurship. Serena shares her unconventional path into the world of venture capital and the mission behind Girl Math Capital—empowering women to confidently step into the financial arena and build companies that disrupt the status quo.They discuss the unique challenges female founders face in raising capital, why redefining risk is key to innovation, and how data, intuition, and courage come together in the investment process.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or someone curious about the future of finance, this conversation will challenge the way you think about disruption, opportunity, and leadership. Learn more at www.girlmath.capital

Disrupting Your Performance with Coach and NYT Bestselling Author Jim Murphy

In this episode of the Disruption Lab podcast, Patrick Leddin sits down with Jim Murphy, author of Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life. Jim shares his remarkable journey—from professional baseball and FedEx, to years of solitude in the desert, to coaching world-class athletes and leaders.They discuss what true success really means, why purpose must come before self-focus, and how to perform under pressure with clarity and courage. Jim also tells the incredible story of how his book went from selling just a couple copies a day to more than 200,000 nearly overnight—after Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was spotted reading it during a playoff game.Along the way, Jim even coaches Patrick through some of his own current challenges—reminding us all that opportunities, fears, and growth are part of every journey.Whether you’re an athlete, a leader, or simply someone navigating disruption in life, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to live with greater purpose. Learn more at www.innerexcellence.com 

Disrupting at High Speed with Professional Racing Driver & Entrepreneur Phiroze Bilimoria

What would you do if every decision you made had to be right, and you had less than a second to make it?In this episode of The Disruption Lab, Patrick Leddin sits down with Professional Racing Driver & Entrepreneur Phiroze Bilimoria to explore what it takes to perform when the pace is relentless and the pressure is high. Phiroze shares how he manages split-second decisions, works seamlessly with his team, and turns disruption on the track into fuel for success. Whether you lead from the boardroom or the driver’s seat, you’ll walk away with practical lessons on staying calm under pressure, executing with precision, and using challenges as a catalyst for growth.To learn more about Phiroze you can visit www.phirozeracing.co.uk

Disrupting Limiting Beliefs with Neuroscientist Josh Davis and Entrepreneur Greg Prosmushkin

What if lasting change was closer—and more possible—than you think?In this episode of Disruption Lab, host Patrick Leddin sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Josh Davis and entrepreneur Greg Prosmushkin, co-authors of The Difference That Makes the Difference: NLP and the Science of Positive Change.They explore how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)—once considered niche or esoteric—can be a powerful, science-backed tool for creating positive change in everyday life and leadership. From Josh’s background in psychology and neuroscience to Greg’s journey from the courtroom to building multimillion-dollar businesses, the two share how NLP shaped their paths and why they believe it can do the same for you.Whether you’ve never heard of NLP, are skeptical of it, or count yourself among its devoted followers, this conversation offers a chance to learn, reflect, and engage with ideas that just might shift the way you see growth and transformation.Together, Josh and Greg break down practical techniques, personal stories, and the surprising science behind NLP, offering listeners a roadmap to communicate with impact, shift perspectives, and accelerate meaningful growth.Tune in for a conversation that will challenge assumptions, spark curiosity, and equip you with tools to disrupt old patterns—and unlock new possibilities.To learn more about Josh and Greg’s book, visit: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250349088/thedifferencethatmakesthedifference/ 

Disrupting How You Measure Your Life with NYT Bestselling Author Karen Dillon

What if you’ve been measuring the wrong things all along?In this episode of Disruption Lab, host Patrick Leddin sits down with Karen Dillon—former editor of Harvard Business Review and New York Times best-selling co-author of How Will You Measure Your Life? with Clayton ChristensenThey dig into the pivotal “disruptive conversation” that changed Karen’s direction, leading her to co-create a book that challenges how we define success, meaning, and happiness. From her editorial background to that life-altering moment, Karen shares how making deliberate choices in the wake of disruption led to a deeply fulfilling path—and how you can do the same in your own work and life.Tune in for a conversation full of insight, heart, and practical wisdom on measuring what truly matters—and how disruption might be the catalyst you didn’t know you needed.To learn more about Karen you can visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-dillon-author