Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 26 episodes
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Welcome to Big Mistake the podcast that unpacks the failures and mistakes of top professionals. So to make us (and hopefully you) feel better about the mistakes we make in our careers and lives, we’ll be talking with high performers to understand the behind-the-scenes (and less glamourous moments) of the business world.See you in there!Miriam & Anna
Unknown Host hosts Big Mistake, a business show with 26 episodes published.
In this episode, we talk with Bindi Norwell, CEO of ProCare Health, about: Saying yes before you feel ready — and why it mattersWhat makes strategy succeed (or fail) in the real worldLeading through crises and health sec
Jim Penman runs the largest franchise chain in Australia, Jim’s Group. In this episode, we chat about: Life with 10 childrenSurprising and simple way to save civilisationSystems as an alternative to judgmentCharacter ove
Derek Sivers has been a musician, circus performer, entrepreneur, and speaker. Today, he is a slow thinker, explorer, author and xenophile. In this episode we chat about: Minimalism in business and life: why happiness co
In this episode with Strahan Wallis, Senior Counsel at Wallis & Co., and ex-CEO of Clemenger Group, we chat about: How a tiny misprint (nearly) had a big fallout Crisis management strategies: Owning mistakes, fessing up
In this episode with Rebecca Caughey, the Founder of Good Sh*t Soda & Co-Owner of Cook & Nelson, we talk about: The rise of sobriety and non-alcoholic beverages The burden of saying yes The impossible balance of work and
In this episode with enable.me's founding director, Hannah McQueen, we discuss: The surprisingly helpful role of sceptics How mindset and personality influence our financial habits The changing financial conditions of th
In this episode with Microsoft New Zealand's Vanessa Sorenson, we discuss: The balance between professionalism and authenticity in leadership Client relationships: the dos and don'ts Confidence and ego The challenge of o
In this episode with New Zealand-born Simon Taylor, we discuss: The parallels between high-performance in sport and high-performance in business The distinct, but often mistaken differences between culture, mission, visi
In this episode with Valocity's Global CEO of Real Estate, Helen O'Sullivan, we chat about: The 'little guys' and getting the small stuff right Building homes that build communities Are lower, huskier voices sexier voice
In this episode with the founder and CEO of Easy Crypto, Janine Grainger, we chat about: The risks and ramifications of "bad hires" Why we are harsher on people we don't know Team culture Scammer horror stories and what
In this episode, Anna and Miriam unpack their personal highlights from Chris Voss' bestselling negotiation book, 'Never Split the Difference.' We chat about: Why having a baby is the secret to improving your golf game Wh
In this episode, Anna and Miriam unpack their favourite bits from Tim Ferris' bestseller, 'The 4-hour work week.' We chat about: - Being difficult when it counts - Why a low tolerance might save your relationship - Outso
In episode 14 with David Downs, we talk about: Optimism: hard-wired or learned? Why starting a comedy club is harder than you think The relationship between luck and preparation The secret to an easy marriage New Zealand
In this episode with Malcolm Johns, we chat about: Leading oneself, leading others, leading systems & processes, and leading leaders Driving the car vs. being the passenger Belief + belonging x trust = behaviour Planning
In this episode with Ethique's founder, Brianne West, we chat about: The challenges of confrontation The bottomless pit of start-up advice Being brave and speaking up Commitment-phobia Briant West: https://www.linkedin.c
In episode 11 of Big Mistake, Anna and Miriam chat about: Miriam's big mistake during her trip to Europe Queue jumping: yeah or nah? Life-changing travel hacks that will turn stressful international holidays into seamles
In this episode, we have a yarn about how Big Mistake came to be. We share: How we met How the podcast came to be and the people involved Big Mistake's intro music ...and more! If you enjoy our preambles to other episode
In this episode with Simplicity's founder and Managing Director, Sam Stubbs, we chat about: The common mistakes founders make in the early stages of business Securing clients and maintaining existing ones Changing percep
In this chat with Shona Grundy, we chat about: The mistakes and heartache of running a tech start-up How to pick yourself up after losing everything Hot tips for running a highly effective board The world of fractional C
In this episode with Stanley Henry and Claire Wallace, we chat about: Leaving old careers and starting new ones The challenges associated with pay-transparency Tik Tok The challenges and fear associated with building a b
Jim Penman
founder and owner · Jim's Franchise
1 appearance on this show
Derek Sivers
entrepreneur and author · CD Baby
1 appearance on this show
Hannah McQueen
Founding Director · Age Brightly
1 appearance on this show
Simon Taylor
Head of Organisational Effectiveness · Empty Property Hunters
1 appearance on this show
Helen O'Sullivan
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost · The University of Chester
1 appearance on this show
David Downs
Editor · New Zealand Story Group
1 appearance on this show
Sam Stubbs
founder · Simplicity
1 appearance on this show
Stanley Henry
The Attention Seeker Agency
1 appearance on this show
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