Anecdotally Speaking

Anecdotally Speaking


Latest Episodes

269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk
October 13, 2025

Discover how an Olympic medal and generosity changed lives, and what leaders can learn from this act of selflessness. In Episode 269 of Anecdotally Speaking,

268 – Sharpening the Saw – Philip Seymour Hoffman
October 06, 2025

In Episode 268, learn how Philip Seymour Hoffmans career illustrates the value of staying connected to your roots. In this episode, Mark shares a story

267 – Back to What Matters – Howard Schultz
September 29, 2025

In Episode 267 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Howard Schultz reignited Starbucks purpose to drive a complete business turnaround. Shawn shares the story of how

266 – The Right to Wear Pants – Helen Hulick Beebe
September 22, 2025

In Episode 266, discover how a 1930s courtroom appearance by a woman in pants turned into a lesson in values, justice, and change. In this

265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino
September 15, 2025

Episode 265 of Anecdotally Speaking explores Quentin Tarantinos early setback and the value of persistence and learning from failure. In this episode, Shawn shares the

261 – Gambling on a Curry – Dishoom
September 08, 2025

Discover how Dishoom gamified dining to become a must-visit destination, offering lessons in creative problem-solving and customer engagement. In Episode 261 of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn

264 – Finding What Didn’t Exist – Beth Norris
September 01, 2025

In Episode 264 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a chance act of curiosity led to the groundbreaking discovery of Australian amber, and what it teaches

263 – Chasing Payment, Finding Connection
August 25, 2025

In Episode 263 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a potter turned a late payment request into a meaningful conversation through storytelling. In this episode, Shawn

262 – What We Walk Past
August 18, 2025

In Episode 262 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a 25-second train delay in Japan sparked a deep conversation about organisational culture. In this episode Mark

260 – Every Turn is An Olympic Final – Mary Meagher
August 04, 2025

In Episode 260 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how keystone behaviours transformed Mary T. Meagher into an Olympic legend. In this episode, Shawn shares a story