Anecdotally Speaking

Latest Episodes
269 – Generosity Inspires Generosity – Maria Andrejczyk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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