Reputation is often treated like an invisible asset—vital but fragile. And while we insure everything from homes to art collections, very few think to protect their name.
In this episode, we speak to PR pioneer Mark Borkowski about a bold new product: crisis insurance for individuals. It’s not just an idea—it’s a rethinking of how we prepare for the worst-case scenario in a world where reputation can be destroyed with just one social media post.
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4:10 The Power of Optimism Bias
10:33 Delivering Bad News to Powerful Clients
13:25 Why Killing Your Ego Matters
18:12 What Is Reputational Risk Insurance?
21:39 Building an Insurance Product for Reputation
22:50 Answer to Last Episode’s Question From Guest Jo Carr
Guest: Mark Borkowski
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