Anecdotally Speaking

Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk
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Welcome to our podcast, Anecdotally Speaking. Each week we tell a business story, talk about why it works and discuss where you might tell it at work. Our aim is to help you build your story repertoire.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    282 – Can You See Tahiti? – Polynesian Voyaging Society

    In Episode 282 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover what ancient Polynesian navigation teaches us about vision, leadership, and organisational alignment. In this episode, Mark shares an … The post 282 – Can You See Tahiti? – Polynesian Voyaging Society appeared first on Anecdote.

    16 min

  2. 2 FEB

    281 – Stronger Than Steel – Stephanie Kwolek

    In Episode 281 of Anecdotally Speaking, hear how a single act of curiosity led to a life-saving discovery that transformed industries. In this episode, Shawn … The post 281 – Stronger Than Steel – Stephanie Kwolek appeared first on Anecdote.

    16 min

  3. 26 JAN

    280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler

    In Episode 280 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how an art dealer’s unconventional strategy with Picasso offers lessons in decision-making, risk, and productivity. In this episode, … The post 280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler appeared first on Anecdote.

    15 min

  4. 19 JAN

    279 – Computer Says No – UK Office Scandal

    Explore the devastating consequences of the UK Post Office scandal and the lessons it offers for leadership, transparency, and institutional accountability. In Episode 279 of … The post 279 – Computer Says No – UK Office Scandal appeared first on Anecdote.

  5. 5 JAN

    278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt

    Discover how James Watt’s brilliant marketing idea transformed the adoption of steam power and how it applies to speaking your customer’s language today. In this … The post 278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt appeared first on Anecdote.

  6. 22/12/2025

    277 – Noticing Changes Everything – Jane Goodall

    Episode 277 of Anecdotally Speaking shares how one quiet moment in Tanzania forever changed the way we understand ourselves. In this episode, Mark shares the … The post 277 – Noticing Changes Everything – Jane Goodall appeared first on Anecdote.

  7. 15/12/2025

    276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch

    In this episode, Emlyn Hatch shares his journey into storytelling and how it’s transformed his leadership and team culture. In Episode 276 of Anecdotally Speaking, … The post 276 – What We Do is Who We Are – Emlyn Hatch appeared first on Anecdote.

  8. 08/12/2025

    275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United

    Listen to hear how Manchester United shows us that small changes can erode culture. In Episode 275 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story about … The post 275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United appeared first on Anecdote.

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About

Welcome to our podcast, Anecdotally Speaking. Each week we tell a business story, talk about why it works and discuss where you might tell it at work. Our aim is to help you build your story repertoire.

Information

  • Creator
    Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    284
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Anecdotally Speaking

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