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Behind the Big Desk is a podcast that dives into the realities of leadership, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Featuring candid conversations with CEOs, industry leaders, and innovators, the show explores the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that define success at the top.From navigating high-pressure decisions to scaling businesses and adapting to change, Behind the Big Desk offers unfiltered insights into what it truly takes to lead. Each episode delivers practical wisdom, leadership lessons, and personal stories, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their career, business, or mindset.Tune in for engaging discussions, expert perspectives, and a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of those who sit Behind the Big Desk.
Behind the Big Desk hosts Behind the Big Desk, a business show with 16 episodes published.
Calum is a multi-award-winning travel leader, currently the Managing Partner of BTC Global, a consultancy helping businesses optimise their travel programmes, specifically those without dedicated Travel Managers. With de
This week on Behind the Big Desk, Dani Ives is joined by young founder Justine Palefsky, CEO and co founder of Kindred, the global home swapping community giving members access to beautiful homes in more than 150 cities
Abby is joined by co hosts Dan Hayward and Dani Ives to unpack what generational differences at work really look like from the big desk. Drawing on Dans conversation with recruitment expert Emma Gregory and Danis discuss
In this episode Emma joins Dan to share what she is really seeing across the generations in the recruitment market. From Gen Z to Gen X, she lifts the lid on what candidates want, where expectations clash and how employe
Aron Jameson went from trainee to Head of Operations at ATPI, with experience across three major TMCs, then founded AJW to turn talk into action on workplace wellbeing. In this episode he and co host Dani Ives explore wh
The desk just got bigger. I am thrilled to welcome Daniel Hayward and Dani Ives as co-hosts, two sharp minds who bring different lenses and a shared love of getting things done. Together we are opening the season to a co
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, Abby sits down with Claire Herbert, Sales Director at Flight Directors, for a refreshingly honest chat about leadership, personality, and the power of showing up as your true self.
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, we sit down with aviation enthusiast Dean Mitchell to trace his lifelong passion for flight, from childhood plane-spotting to his current role shaping airline operations and explor
Get ready to swap the conference table for sun, sand and surf in this special “Behind the Big Desk” episode with James Marchant, Head of Business Development at easyJet. We took our cameras to the beach to uncover how Ja
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, we sit down with Edward Leigh — Chair of Azure Luxury Travel and Founder of Independents Powered by Azure — to explore how he’s flipping the traditional travel model on its head. W
Behind the Podcast: Chris Airey – A Journey of Purpose and Progress In this powerful episode of Behind the Podcast, we sit down with Chris Airey, the visionary founder of Diversity Travel. Chris shares his inspiring jour
This episode features the brilliant Dani Ives, a dynamic leader whose passion and energy have always left a lasting impression. Abby had the pleasure of working closely with Dani and was instantly struck by her commitmen
This week, we’re joined by Dave Clare, a well-known figure in travel, media, and events. With a career that’s taken him from the press rooms to the global stage of event planning, Dave has spent decades bringing people t
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, I’m joined by Matt Gatenby, Senior Partner at Travlaw LLP, one of the UK’s leading travel law specialists. Matt has spent decades advising businesses across the travel industry on
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, we dive into the dynamic career of James Diaz, a leader who started as an entrepreneur, transitioned into the corporate world, and is now making the leap back into entrepreneurship
In the first episode Behind the Big Desk, we’re thrilled to welcome Dame Irene Hays, a renowned leader in the travel and business sectors. Dame Irene’s remarkable career and her unique perspective on leadership make her
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