Come join Janina Bak and Mick Griffin as they discuss the alpaca in the room. The business and marketing podcast with a strong dose of humor. In each episode Mick and Janina talk about what everyone is thinking, but nobody is saying. Like elderly alpacas, Janina and Mick have lost all ability to control what what they say, so join them as they talk before they think on the alpaca in the room, before they get cancelled.
The Alpaca in the room
Claim This Podcastby Janina Bak and Mick Griffin
4.9(26 reviews)
19 episodes
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Come join Janina Bak and Mick Griffin as they discuss the alpaca in the room. The business and marketing podcast with a strong dose of humor. In each episode Mick and Janina talk about what everyone is thinking, but nobody is saying. Like elderly alpacas, Janina and Mick have lost all ability to control what what they say, so join them as they talk before they think on the alpaca in the room, before they get cancelled.
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Recent Episodes
March 17, 2026
Ep 19 - Horrible Bosses
<p>Hellllllooooooo! We are back, back again, guess who's back. </p><p>In today's eposide we are reflecting on our own management skills, and what makes a good boss and a bad boss. </p><p>We talk about psychological safety and what are the triggers for encouraging and discouraging creativity. We also talk about how bosses can have emotions, but that the way they express them is the important part. </p><p>We also talk about how challenging it is to work with leaders like us who have sacrificed consistency for creativity, and just how challenging giving and receiving feedback truly is. </p><p>We hope you enjoy the episode! </p>
November 18, 2025
Ep 18 - We are back for season 3! We call this 'The small talk episode'
<p>After a summer break, Janina and Mick are back! </p><p><br></p><p>After 17 episodes they realized they didn't have anything more cool to say, so they decided to take a break to gather more worldly knowledge, and they have done just that! </p><p><br></p><p>As it's the first time Mick and Janina have talked in person this is officially the ultimate small talk episode with so much randomness. </p><p>In this episode, Mick talks about his struggle with waiting for the green light to cross the road. Janina talks about internet haters. Mick shares his Tedx experience, and we talk about how AI makes originality more hard to find. </p><p>Let us know what you got up to during the summer in your comments and if you are reading this, thank you so much for being with us as we are back for SEASON 3! </p>
May 12, 2025
Ep 17 - What is still wrong with Linkedin? Its our Podcastaversary!
<p>The Alpaca in the Room is 1 year old! Woop Woop. </p><p>To celebrate our 1 year birthday, it's only right that we go back to our origins! </p><p>Episode 1 was 'what is wrong with linkedin'. So today we ask asking ourselves 'How is Linkedin in 2025?'</p><p>How is activity on Linkedin affected by other social networks? </p><p>Are there any topics on Linkedin that don't reference AI? </p><p>Can we all agree everyone is on linkedin to take, rather than give? </p><p>All this and we debate if Stephen Hawking was eaten by a shark! </p><p>Enjoy and thank you for being with us this year.</p>
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