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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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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

212 – Fight Fire with Fire – Wagner Dodge

In Episode 212 of Anecdotally Speaking, delve into the gripping tale of the Mann Gulch fire, a story that will challenge your views on underlying …

Jul 23, 2024

211 – Looks Can be Deceiving – Ronald Read

In Episode 211 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover Ronald Read’s secret and its application to staff development and job design. In Episode 211 of Anecdotally Speaking, …

Jul 16, 2024

210 – There’s a Story Behind Everything

Episode 210 of Anecdotally Speaking gives insight into how salespeople can increase value and customer buy-in through story. In Episode 210 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn …

Jul 9, 2024

209 – Take the Opposing View

In Episode 209 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how asking the right questions brought us GPS – and how you can take these lessons into your …

Jul 2, 2024

208 – Making Numbers Meaningful

In Episode 208 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how to make abstract concepts relatable and humanize data in business settings. In Episode 208 of Anecdotally Speaking, …

Jun 25, 2024

207 – Control is an Illusion – Barbra Streisand

In Episode 207 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn the origin of “The Streisand Effect” and uncover its powerful lesson on perseverance in business. In Episode 207 …

Jun 18, 2024

206 – Necessity is the Mother of Invention – John Sipe

Explore how John F. Sipe’s 1919 innovation provides lessons in business problem-solving and challenging the status quo. In Episode 206 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark tells …

Jun 11, 2024

205 – Creativity in Constraints – Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie

Boundless creativity can create stagnancy. Listen to hear how Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie demonstrate the importance of constraints in creativity. In Episode 205 of …

May 29, 2024

204 – The Serve and Return Turning Point: Agassi, Becker and perseverance

We are all looking for the turning point in a good story, and we love a story that demonstrates perseverance and resolve.

Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: explaining the data in a story, sizing up your competition and ‘keeping Mum’ with your competitive advantage.

Apr 23, 2024

203 – The resilience and persistence story of Penfolds Grange

Resilience and persistence are not only the hallmarks of future success in winemaking, but in business too.

Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: sticking to your guns, having a ‘partner in crime’ and really, fully backing your instincts.

Apr 16, 2024

202 – Efficiency versus cost cutting

Reducing waste increases the efficiency of raw material use. But can we all agree that scraping mould off food product prior to packaging may be a little beyond the pale?

Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: understanding the difference between efficiency and cost cutting, short ‘single point’ storytelling, the retelling factor in stories with disgust, and the importance of avoiding abstraction in your stories.

Mar 19, 2024

201 – Governance and accountability lose their Barings

A governance and accountability story. Welcome to the Anecdotally Speaking podcast! Visit our website for more captivating stories and business insights! https://www.anecdote.com/ In this episode, …

Mar 12, 2024

200 – Weber BBQ Australian Success

Welcome to the Anecdotally Speaking podcast! Visit our website for more captivating stories and business insights! https://www.anecdote.com/ In this episode, our hosts Shawn Callahan and …

Dec 22, 2023

 

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