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

Big Mistake is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Big Mistake, a business show with 26 episodes published.

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  #26 - Bindi Norwell (CEO of ProCare Health) — Strategy that sticks, grit when it counts, and the power of momentum.

  May 3, 20251h 17mS0

  <p>In this episode, we talk with Bindi Norwell, CEO of ProCare Health, about:</p>Saying yes before you feel ready — and why it mattersWhat makes strategy succeed (or fail) in the real worldLeading through crises and health sector reformHow grit, purpose, and discomfort shape great leadershipRethinking flexibility, accountability, and the future of work<p><br></p><p>Bindi Norwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bindi-norwell/</p>

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  #25 - Jim Penman (CEO of Jim's Group) — How to save civilisation, character over qualifications, and life with 10 children.

  Feb 8, 20251h 24mS0

  <p>Jim Penman runs the largest franchise chain in Australia, Jim’s Group.</p><p>In this episode, we chat about:</p>Life with 10 childrenSurprising and simple way to save civilisationSystems as an alternative to judgmentCharacter over qualificationsThe flaws of the education systemRejectionYouthful naivety<p><br /></p><p>Jim Penman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejimpenman/</p>

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  #24 - Derek Sivers (author of philosophy and entrepreneurship) — The pursuit of less, mistakes vs accidents, and mentorship without mentors.

  Oct 30, 20241h 43mS0

  <p>Derek Sivers has been a musician, circus performer, entrepreneur, and speaker. Today, he is a slow thinker, explorer, author and xenophile.</p> <p>In this episode we chat about:</p> Minimalism in business and life: why happiness comes from needing less, not having more How to get world-class mentorship without any mentors The difference between a mistake and an accident The truth about busyness Clarifying the "hell yeah or no" philosophy Self-reliance and trusting your gut <p>Derek Sivers: https://sive.rs/</p> <p><br /></p>

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  #23 - Strahan Wallis (Senior Counsel at Wallis & Co.) — Fessing up, raising resilient kids, and trusting one's instincts.

  Oct 20, 20241h 15mS0

  <p>In this episode with Strahan Wallis, Senior Counsel at Wallis & Co., and ex-CEO of Clemenger Group, we chat about: </p> How a tiny misprint (nearly) had a big fallout Crisis management strategies: Owning mistakes, fessing up quickly, and how organisations can recover from public errors. Raising resilient children Trusting one's instincts vs listening to external advice <p>Strahan Wallis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strahanwallis/</p>

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  #22 - Rebecca Caughey (Founder of Good Sh*t Soda & Co-Owner of Cook & Nelson) — The hustle, status of sobriety, and the impossible balance.

  Sep 10, 20241h 27mS0

  <p>In this episode with Rebecca Caughey, the Founder of Good Sh*t Soda & Co-Owner of Cook & Nelson, we talk about:</p> The rise of sobriety and non-alcoholic beverages The burden of saying yes The impossible balance of work and parenthood Career and identity "No" as an opportunity The best tasting, gut happy soda, No Sh*t Soda <p>Rebecca Caughey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-caughey-735a721b8/</p>

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