The Evolution of Thought: Scalable Behaviour Change and Mindset Shift in Corporate Culture with Patrick Kayton co-founder and UK CEO of Cognition

In this insightful episode of Risky Business, host Bryan Hattingh welcomes Patrick Kayton, co-founder and UK CEO of Cognician, an innovative corporate education and behavior change platform. Drawing on themes central to modern corporate navigation in 2026, the discussion highlights Kayton’s lifelong pursuit of understanding human psychology and driving effective learning. Kayton breaks down how Cognician leverages deliberate, thought-provoking digital questioning to move beyond traditional, passive training methodologies. By shifting the corporate focus from raw data retention to deep mental-model alignment, the episode provides leaders with a practical blueprint for activating personal accountability, navigating change, and "failing forward" at scale.Recommended music with this podcast:Bruce Springsteen - Streets of PhiladelphiaThe Jimi Hendrix Experience - All Along The WatchtowerAudience - Stand By the DoorU2 - The Hands That Built AmericaFind more at https://riskybusiness6.wordpress.com/ or https://www.cycan.co.za/