Big Mistake Podcast

Big Mistake

Big Mistake
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
#20 - Vanessa Sorenson (Managing Director, Microsoft NZ) — Authenticity vs. professionalism in leadership, overcoming the past, and confidence over ego.
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
#19 - Simon Taylor (Head of Organisational Effectiveness at Gap) — Culture, mission, vision, and values
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
#18 - Helen O'Sullivan (CEO of Valocity) — Indelible interactions, bluff oysters, and building smarter homes.
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
#17 - Janine Grainger (CEO of EasyCrypto) — Bad hires, scammers, and capital raising.
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
#16 - Anna & Miriam — Unpacking our favourite bits of 'Never Split the Difference.'
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
#15 - Miriam & Anna — Unpacking our favourite bits of 'The 4-hour work week.'
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
#14 - David Downs (CEO of NZ Story) — Optimism: hard-wired or learned?, the secret to a happy marriage, and the pitfalls of starting a comedy club.
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
#13 - Malcolm Johns (CEO of Genesis Energy) — Taking the organisational pulse, the four levels of leadership, and big life decisions.
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
#12 - Brianne West — Confronting confrontation, commitment-phobia, and some advice on advice.
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
#11 - Miriam & Anna — tight spaces, the ethics of queue jumping, and life changing travel hacks.
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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