Brilliance Talks
Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better: The Truth About Sports Sustainability
Sports sustainability isn't just about being environmentally responsible. It's about building stronger organisations, making better decisions and creating long-term strategic value. In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Simac Konkader sits down with Pierluigi Zacheo, a strategic advisor specialising in sustainability, governance, climate resilience and social impact for sports organisations. Pierluigi's entrepreneurial journey began unexpectedly after the 2008 financial crisis left him facing hundreds of rejected CVs. Instead of giving up, he reinvented his positioning and eventually helped shape international sustainability standards for the sports and events industry. In this conversation, we explore sports sustainability, leadership, entrepreneurship, strategy, credibility, and why sometimes bigger really isn't better. Pierluigi also shares the biggest lie CEOs tell themselves, why "I can do everything" can become a dangerous leadership mindset, and why independent advisors have a responsibility to tell clients the bloody truth. Show Notes: 03:38 What 400 Rejected CVs Taught Him About Positioning 07:16 The “Forest” Model: Building a Network Instead of a Company 11:07 Why Your Job Isn’t to Be Liked 15:39 The Question That Exposes a Weak Strategy 19:08 Working With Formula E, NBA & The Olympics 22:33 Why Credibility Beats Everything About Guests: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierluigizacheo/ Website: http://www.mystadium.net Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/
