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 overcoming a 'past life.'
The life-changing magic of frank feedback
Vanessa Sorenson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-sorenson-a390001/
Jun 11
1 hr 31 min
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, vision, and values
Common mistakes leaders make when undergoing organsiational change
The risks and dangers of youthful enthusiasm in business
How to conduct an effective organisational survey
Simon A. Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonataylor1/
Purchase a copy of Simon's book, Build Smart: A Blueprint for Building a High-Performing Organization, here: https://amzn.asia/d/2Ydbz2P
May 21
1 hr 17 min
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 voices?
The power of language
Oysters: Are they just a food fad?
Helen O'Sullivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-o-sullivan-12157423/
Dec 27, 2023
1 hr 34 min
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 we can all do to protect ourselves
EasyCrypto's record-breaking capital raise of $17 M
Surprising sheep facts
Dec 12, 2023
1 hr 16 min
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
Why some waiters don't use notebooks
Listening to poor presenters: How to respond (or in Anna's case...tolerate).
Harnessing the voice to make difficult conversations a little easier
Tactical empathy, and empathy vs sympathy
Conversational mirroring
Calibrated questions: what, why, and how
Note: We are sorry for the audio problems on Miriam's end. We are working to resolve this issue and should have it sorted by the next episode. Keep listening, we love you for it!
Oct 10, 2023
42 min
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
- Outsourcing work
- Developing grit and resilience as a young professional
- Lying down in public
- Unhappiness vs discomfort
Sep 26, 2023
49 min
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's brand offshore
David Downs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddowns/
Sep 13, 2023
57 min
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 for big life decisions
The importance of undergoing qualitative research prior to making organisational change
Malcolm Johns: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-johns-aa129725/
Aug 30, 2023
1 hr 25 min
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.com/in/briannemwest/
Aug 16, 2023
1 hr 25 min
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 seamless, memorable, time-saving experiences
Aug 1, 2023
47 min
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