Co-host
Robert Frost is an entrepreneur, leadership strategist and co-founder of Maximy. Rob has spent more than two decades working with leaders and organisations on strategy, transformation, leadership and human potential.
He co-hosts The Thinking Upgrade, driven by a simple but ambitious question: how can we upgrade the way we think – individually and collectively – to make better decisions and help create a brighter future?
Co-host
Mark Heywood is a best-selling writer, presenter, and consultant. He is the host of the long-running podcast, Behind The Spine, and has several live-residency events in London. His latest book Screen Test: What the Movies Know About Surviving Your Worst Day will be published in Winter 2026.
In addition, Mark is an operational resilience consultant helping organisations be resilient rather than simply looking resilient. With Robert Frost, he co-hosts The Thinking Upgrade.
Producer
Ollie Guillou is a multi award-winning podcast producer and presenter. He's been in broadcasting for nearly two decades, starting his career at the BBC and later founding OG Podcasts.
His focus is on bringing important issues to life through impactful storytelling, across multiple genres including health, technology, science and history.