On this episode of The Real Rendezvous podcast Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Peter Swain, AI Educator & Strategist to ask the questions that are on everyone's minds: Is AI actually good for us? Could it be making society fairer — or just reinforcing bias in new ways? And the question we’ve all thought but rarely say out loud… will AI kill us?

Peter is an internationally recognised speaker, bestselling author, and one of the sharpest minds in the world with over 25+ years of digital strategy experience so we had to bring him to discuss all things AI. He is a force to be reckoned with in the tech world, having led over 1400 tech projects, building digital ecosystems with your favourite tech icons like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and the BBC. Peter's current focus through his work at ROAI Mastermind, revolves around helping leaders to not just understand AI, but configure AI system to build more human purpose-driven organisations.

This episode breaks down why humans are somewhat afraid of AI, what it is/isn't really capable of right now and the future of an industry that seems to evolve by the second. The trio also discuss whether AI can ever be truly neutral, how discrimination plays out in tech, why fear of AI is often a distraction from more human issues and why embracing AI is crucial for those who don't want to get left behind. Just an open conversation about where we’re heading — and who gets left behind if we’re not paying attention.

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On this episode of The Real Rendezvous podcast Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal are joined by Mark O'Callaghan, the man who helped turn Echlin, an award-winning design and development studio into one of the most revered names in high-end residential development and luxury homes in prime Central London. From designing the elegant penthouses atop the Battersea Power station to interior designing townhouses in across luxury properties in London, Mark shares how Echlin has carved a niche by fusing architectural discipline exploring what it means to create homes with soul while maintaining craftsmanship, light and space.

But before we get into all that, the hosts discover Mark’s story, leading one of the most respected brands in luxury property and curating timeless spaces with soul as he shares how he rebuilt his life from the ground up. What follows is a rare and honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and why building trust and craftsmanship into a brand is just as important as the bricks and mortar. A must-listen for anyone working at the intersection of property, design, and meaningful placemaking.

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On this episode of The Real Rendezvous podcast Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal are joined by Ben Taylor — a true pioneer on the UK property scene and one of the first to bring the US real estate brokerage model across the Atlantic. After years of success at the top of the corporate game, Ben is now shaking up the space once again with two businesses he founded: dfine and Fortuna & Co. He doesn’t just talk about transformation — he’s lived it. From boardroom battles to building something of his own, this conversation is for anyone interested in reinventing the rules, rethinking success and doing things differently.

In this episode, we dive into:

-What the UK can learn from the US brokerage model, and why it's more than just a "sales strategy"

-The highs and hard truths of leading in corporate, and why Ben chose to walk away

-The personal moments that reshaped his outlook on business, leadership, and life

-How dfine is set to change the future of real estate in the UK, and what makes it different

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