Big Mistake

About 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

Publisher

Big Mistake

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Mar 2023

Latest episode

4 May 2025

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 May 2025

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

   In this episode, we talk with Bindi Norwell, CEO of ProCare Health, about: Saying yes before you feel ready — and why it matters What makes strategy succeed (or fail) in the real world Leading through crises and health sector reform How grit, purpose, and discomfort shape great leadership Rethinking flexibility, accountability, and the future of work Bindi Norwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bindi-norwell/

2. 

   9 Feb 2025

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

   Jim Penman runs the largest franchise chain in Australia, Jim’s Group. In this episode, we chat about: Life with 10 children Surprising and simple way to save civilisation Systems as an alternative to judgment Character over qualifications The flaws of the education system Rejection Youthful naivety Jim Penman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejimpenman/

3. 

   30 Oct 2024

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

   Derek Sivers has been a musician, circus performer, entrepreneur, and speaker. Today, he is a slow thinker, explorer, author and xenophile. In this episode we chat about: 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 Derek Sivers: https://sive.rs/

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.5 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

51

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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