In an age defined by complexity, leadership demands more than action—it requires connection. Concurrency of Leadership, on iTunes or Spotify, is a podcast where the worlds of technology, design, and policy intersect to explore how leaders are shaping our collective future.

Hosted by Ve Dewey a strategic designer and connector with over 15 years of experience working with iconic Fortune 500 companies and global brands, this podcast goes beyond silos. Through intimate conversations with 1:1 guests and dynamic panels, we dive into the critical issues of our time—AI ethics and its impact on the climate crisis and democracy, the role of inclusive design in shaping the future of work, and the power of leadership to drive systems change.

Inspired by Robert Macfarlane’s reflection that “because there is an interconnectedness, we need each other—for our societies, for our survival,” each episode unpacks the shared purpose that unites us across disciplines. Leadership is no longer just about individuals; it’s about the networks, relationships, and vision that inspire progress.

Episodes

Season 2

Season 1

Punk Leadership: Designing Change for Planetary Futures

In the first episode of season 2, Ve Dewey is joined by Minnie Moll, CEO of the Design Council, to explore how design can drive meaningful change by embracing a “punk” mindset—bold, disruptive, and unapologetically innovative.

We delve into themes from the Design for Planet festival, held last November at Manchester Metropolitan University, and discuss how these ideas relate to the upcoming 2025 World Design Organisation Congress, which is returning to the UK for the first time in over 50 years. From sustainability to systemic inequities, Minnie shares her vision for how design can reshape industries, communities, and the future.

Season 1 - Episode 1: Communicating in the climate crisis
Sir David Attenborough stated, “Saving our planet is now a communications challenge. We know what to do; we need the will.” On that note, and leading into 2024, a year that could potentially have a massive impact on society's future, Concurrency of Leadership begins with its first podcast, which discusses communicating during the climate crisis. In this episode, Ve Dewey sat down to converse with Lucy von Strumer and Seán Boyle, two leaders within the global discourse.

Lucy von Sturmer initiates the global non-profit network Creatives for Climate and is CEO of the award-winning impact communications consultancy The Humblebrag. She is a world-renowned communications expert and business activist with 15+ years of experience building movements to drive positive impact. Lucy sits on the Forbes Nonprofit Council and is listed by AdAge and AdWeek as a pioneer in the advertising and sustainability sector.

Seán Boyle co-founded unitmode, an early-stage startup on a mission to turn marketing into a positive tipping point for climate change, empowering brands with an AI-powered marketing co-pilot with greenwashing prevention and detection tools. Seán was the former Head of Sustainability at Twitter, creating
The company’s first climate action strategy is partnering with leading climate action organisations, including UNDP, UNFCCC, UNEP, FridaysForFuture, Cambridge University, and other pioneers in climate change action.