Serendipitous Detours: Brad MacKay’s Path to Global Relevance

What if the biggest breakthroughs in your career came from the paths you never planned?
Professor Brad MacKay of the University of St Andrews didn’t set out to become a global voice in academia, but a research detour into Scottish independence changed everything. In this episode, he shares how embracing uncertainty and following unexpected turns can lead to lasting impact—and why your next career move might not be a straight line.