Big Mistake
Episodes
#26 - Bindi Norwell (CEO of ProCare Health) — Strategy that sticks, grit when it counts, and the power of momentum.
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Bindi Norwell, CEO of ProCare Health, about:Saying yes before you feel ready — and why it mattersWhat makes strategy s...
#25 - Jim Penman (CEO of Jim's Group) — How to save civilisation, character over qualifications, and life with 10 children.
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Penman runs the largest franchise chain in Australia, Jim’s Group.In this episode, we chat about:Life with 10 childrenSurprising and simple way ...
#24 - Derek Sivers (author of philosophy and entrepreneurship) — The pursuit of less, mistakes vs accidents, and mentorship without mentors.
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Sivers has been a musician, circus performer, entrepreneur, and speaker. Today, he is a slow thinker, explorer, author and xenophile. In this ep...
#23 - Strahan Wallis (Senior Counsel at Wallis & Co.) — Fessing up, raising resilient kids, and trusting one's instincts.
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Strahan Wallis, Senior Counsel at Wallis & Co., and ex-CEO of Clemenger Group, we chat about: How a tiny misprint (nearly)...
#22 - Rebecca Caughey (Founder of Good Sh*t Soda & Co-Owner of Cook & Nelson) — The hustle, status of sobriety, and the impossible balance.
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Rebecca Caughey, the Founder of Good Sh*t Soda & Co-Owner of Cook & Nelson, we talk about: The rise of sobriety and non...
#21 - Hannah McQueen (Founding Director of enable.me) — Company structures, sceptics, and surviving start ups.
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with enable.me's founding director, Hannah McQueen, we discuss: The surprisingly helpful role of sceptics How mindset and pers...
#20 - Vanessa Sorenson (Managing Director of Microsoft NZ) — Authenticity vs. professionalism in leadership, overcoming the past, and confidence over ego.
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Microsoft New Zealand's Vanessa Sorenson, we discuss: The balance between professionalism and authenticity in leadership ...
#19 - Simon Taylor (Head of Organisational Effectiveness at Gap) — Culture, mission, vision, and values
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with New Zealand-born Simon Taylor, we discuss: The parallels between high-performance in sport and high-performance in business Th...
#18 - Helen O'Sullivan (CEO of Valocity) — Indelible interactions, bluff oysters, and building smarter homes.
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Valocity's Global CEO of Real Estate, Helen O'Sullivan, we chat about: The 'little guys' and getting the small...
#17 - Janine Grainger (CEO of EasyCrypto) — Bad hires, scammers, and capital raising.
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with the founder and CEO of Easy Crypto, Janine Grainger, we chat about: The risks and ramifications of "bad hires" Why w...
#16 - Anna & Miriam — Unpacking our favourite bits of 'Never Split the Difference.'
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anna and Miriam unpack their personal highlights from Chris Voss' bestselling negotiation book, 'Never Split the Difference.&...
#15 - Miriam & Anna — Unpacking our favourite bits of 'The 4-hour work week.'
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anna and Miriam unpack their favourite bits from Tim Ferris' bestseller, 'The 4-hour work week.' We chat about: - Being d...
#14 - David Downs (CEO of NZ Story) — Optimism: hard-wired or learned?, the secret to a happy marriage, and the pitfalls of starting a comedy club.
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14 with David Downs, we talk about: Optimism: hard-wired or learned? Why starting a comedy club is harder than you think The relations...
#13 - Malcolm Johns (CEO of Genesis Energy) — Taking the organisational pulse, the four levels of leadership, and big life decisions.
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Malcolm Johns, we chat about: Leading oneself, leading others, leading systems & processes, and leading leaders Driving th...
#12 - Brianne West — Confronting confrontation, commitment-phobia, and some advice on advice.
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Ethique's founder, Brianne West, we chat about: The challenges of confrontation The bottomless pit of start-up advice B...
#11 - Miriam & Anna — tight spaces, the ethics of queue jumping, and life changing travel hacks.
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 11 of Big Mistake, Anna and Miriam chat about: Miriam's big mistake during her trip to Europe Queue jumping: yeah or nah? Life-...
#10 - The origins of Big Mistake — that time Anna and Miriam decided to start a podcast
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have a yarn about how Big Mistake came to be. We share: How we met How the podcast came to be and the people involved Big Mis...
#9 - Sam Stubbs — falling out with the finance industry, money and happiness, and the downside of delay.
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Simplicity's founder and Managing Director, Sam Stubbs, we chat about: The common mistakes founders make in the early stage...
#8 - Shona Grundy — Tech start-up woes, starting over, and secrets of a highly effective board
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this chat with Shona Grundy, we chat about: The mistakes and heartache of running a tech start-up How to pick yourself up after losing everyth...
#7 - Stanley Henry & Claire Wallace — Starting again, value and remuneration, and social media posting anxiety
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Stanley Henry and Claire Wallace, we chat about: Leaving old careers and starting new ones The challenges associated with pay-...
#6 - DJ Christopher Tubbs — Charismatic leaders, red flags, and following your passion
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with international DJ, Christopher Tubbs, we unpack a business venture that Christopher classifies as his 'big mistake.' We ch...
#5 - Greig Brebner — Umbrellas, stickability, human connection, and "ah ha" moments
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with the founder of BLUNT Umbrellas, Greig Brebner. Our conversation covers: - The challenges of reinventing a household pr...
#4 - Sheridan Broadbent — Redundancies, public speaking woes, and knowing thyself.
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Sheridan Broadbent, we chat about: - Sheridan's worst public speaking experience - A redundancy that left an uncomfortable ...
#3 - Sir Michael Hill — Overcoming fear, mastering the art of sales, and quietening the inner voice.
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with NZ's beloved jeweller, violinist, and cartoonist, Sir Michael Hill. In our conversation, we discuss: The apparen...
#2 - Seeby Woodhouse — Ferraris, psychedelics, meeting Elon Musk, and Burning Man.
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Seeby Woodhouse about: - The pros and cons of buying a Ferrari at 25 - The life-changing magic of Ayahuasca - Burning Ma...
#1 - Kristen Lunman and Natalie Ferguson — Going from doer to leader, business growth and team dynamics, work hierarchy and why we need it, shame and its impact at work.
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristen Lunman and Natalie Ferguson (former founders and executives of Hatch), share: · The challenges associated with going from ...