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Welcome to our podcast, Anecdotally Speaking. Each week we tell a business story, talk about why it works and discuss where you might tell it at work. Our aim is to help you build your story repertoire.

 

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237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin

In Episode 237 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover why staying true to your strengths and being selective with what advice you take is key to long-term …

Feb 18, 2025

236 – Ignoring Expertise: The Vasa

In Episode 236, hear the dramatic story of the Vasa, Sweden’s ill-fated warship, and the lessons it holds for leadership, decision-making, and engineering. In this …

Feb 11, 2025

235 – Price vs Value: Julius Caesar’s Ransom

How Julius Caesar turned a kidnapping into a power move—and what it teaches us about sales, self-worth, and negotiation. In Episode 235 of Anecdotally Speaking, …

Feb 4, 2025

234 – Paul Luxton: Storytelling and Authenticity in Leadership

In Episode 234 of Anecdotally Speaking, Paul Luxton, Head of Asia for Syngenta, shares insights on leadership, cultural adaptability, and the power of storytelling. Paul …

Jan 28, 2025

233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza

In Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Domino’s transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. Mark shares the remarkable story …

Jan 21, 2025

232 – Humanity in the Trenches: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Uncover the incredible true story of how Christmas spirit brought enemy soldiers together in No Man’s Land during World War I in 1914. In the …

Dec 17, 2024

231 – A Parade to Billions: Bob Iger

In Episode 231 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Bob Iger used a simple story to drive a billion-dollar turnaround at Disney. In Episode 231 of …

Dec 10, 2024

230 – Purpose Drives Performance: Adam Grant

In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking discover how purpose and storytelling can skyrocket performance. In Episode 230 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn shares a research story …

Dec 3, 2024

229 – Less is More: Edward Everett

In Episode 229 of Anecdotally Speaking, explore how Edwards Everett and Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Addresses demonstrate the impact of concise communication. In Episode 229 of …

Nov 26, 2024

228 – The Power and Peril of Storytelling: Orson Welles

In Episode 228, we examine Orson Welles’ groundbreaking War of the Worlds broadcast and its lessons on innovation and the ethical complexities of storytelling. In …

Nov 19, 2024

227 – Too Good to Ignore: Cecilia Payne

Explore the story of Cecilia Payne, whose discovery reshaped our understanding of the universe—and what it teaches us about perseverance, recognition, and excellence. In Episode …

Nov 12, 2024

226 – Falconry and Fortitude: The Siege of Malta

In this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark explore a gripping historical tale from Malta, highlighting lessons in resilience and ingenuity. In Episode 226 …

Nov 5, 2024

225 – Shady Dealings in a Bright Industry: Phoebus Cartel

In Episode 225 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark explores why lightbulbs don’t last forever and the implications of planned obsolescence. In Episode 225 of Anecdotally Speaking, …

Oct 29, 2024

224 – Small Inventions Can Change the World: John Gates

In Episode 224 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how barbed wire transformed the American West and its business lessons on innovation. In Episode 224 of Anecdotally …

Oct 22, 2024

223 – Shelley Beumont: Storytelling in Communications

In Episode 223 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear Shelley Beumont’s insights into the field of communications, and why storytelling, connection, and authenticity are essential …

Oct 15, 2024

222 – Bridge to Nowhere

In Episode 222 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear a story that exemplifies why adaptability is one of the most important attributes of longevity. In …

Oct 8, 2024

221 – Accidentally Iconic: Paul Simon

In Episode 221 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover the story behind the creation of one of Paul Simon’s most iconic songs and explore the lessons in …

Oct 1, 2024

220 – Paul Fairweather: Storytelling and Creating Without Fear

In Episode 220 Paul Fairweather joins Anecdotally Speaking to discuss all things storytelling and creativity in business and beyond. In Episode 220 of Anecdotally Speaking, …

Sep 24, 2024

219 – The Art of Brewing Influence

In Episode 219 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how to change minds, build trust and influence others through your storytelling In Episode 219 of Anecdotally Speaking, …

Sep 17, 2024

218 – Punching an Unconventional Path to Greatness – Vasyl Lomachenko

In Episode 218 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how boxing legend Vasyl Lomachenko’s unconventional training shaped him into one of the greatest of all time, and …

Sep 10, 2024

217 – The Foundations of Royal Canin – Jean Cathary

In Episode 217 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear an exemplary foundation story and learn how to effectively use foundation stories in the sales process. …

Sep 3, 2024

216 – Challenge the Status Quo – Todd McFarlane

In Episode 216 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear how Todd McFarlane repopularised the Spider-Man comics by going against the status quo. In episode 216 …

Aug 27, 2024

215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles

In Episode 215 of Anecdotally Speaking tune in to discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and …

Aug 20, 2024

214 – Jumping to New Ideas – Richard Fosbury

In 214 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear how Richard Fosbury used innovation to defy all odds and win a gold medal in the high …

Aug 13, 2024

213 – Value is Relative

Episode 213 of Anecdotally Speaking illustrates the impact of product placement and range, giving insight into sales tactics and the impact of identity. In Episode …

Jul 30, 2024

 

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