Highlights from the finale of 'Shaking Up Pensions', a series of events bringing new ideas to old problems.

Quietroom Out Loud

3 bitesize talks in 13 minutes

3 mini takeaways from our sell-out event.

Shaking Up Pensions

A new kind of bank grew out of the financial crisis – a bank with a 200-year heritage but a fresh outlook. CEO Paul Pester asked “What would you change about banking?” and the answers set a course for the revived TSB. Can a bank navigate today’s financial uncertainty by throwing out sales targets and putting purpose before profit? And is it conceivable that a bank follow Richard Branson's advice to “have a bit of fun”? Plus 5 tips to transform your big business idea.

Purpose *and* Profit

Rob Gardner has co-founded a pensions consultancy, built an education charity, and just launched his first children’s book, aimed at getting kids to start building good financial habits. We put Rob to the test. Can he convince 14-year-old Jessie to start saving her pocket money? Plus we show you how to persuade someone to take a bit of short-term pain for some long-term gain.

I’m 14yrs old - why save money?

Science writer David Bodanis has entertained and informed readers with books such as ‘E=mc2’ and ‘Einstein’s Greatest Mistake’, in which he brings to life ideas that used to be off-limits to all but the privileged few. We asked him how he does it, and how you can borrow his techniques, whatever you’re writing. Plus we share some pro tips for making big ideas connect with even bigger audiences.

E=mc2 explained in 90 seconds

Paul Twivy has been the first port of call for three UK prime ministers seeking social change. We spoke to Paul about effective campaigning, why the Big Society never took off, and why CSR might be the future of commerce. Plus we share the secrets behind a piece of fundraising copy that's compelling audiences to sit up, pay attention and donate.

Rewarding? ✓ Simple? ✓ Slightly Unexpected? ✓

Stella Creasy is one of the few MPs to change government policy from the opposition back benches. She is also, according to The Daily Mirror, the UK's third most Twitter-addicted politician. Stella shares her insights into getting people fired up about politics. She also talks about why she sometimes feels like 'Walthamstow's mum' and explains why her parliamentary peers at 'Hogwarts gone wrong' need to put networks before institutions. Plus we compare the rhetoric of policy wonk Ed Miliband and pint-wielding 'everyman' Nigel Farage.

The third most Twitter-addicted MP

You can do almost anything online, from listening to music to ordering a taxi. Old industries are crumbling, and the pace of change is getting faster. Andrew Keen, author of ‘The Internet is Not the Answer’, explains how businesses can survive the new ‘networked economy’. Plus we share the advertising secrets of the world's number one technology company.

The Internet is Not the Answer

A celebration of words and business, and the bits in between. Mind-expanding insights from brilliant communicators and practical tools to help you be clear, vivid and real – so your story makes sense, so your ideas come to life, so your message sticks.

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