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Big Mistake

Big Mistake

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 Welcome to Big Mistake the podcast that unpacks the failures and mistakes of top professionals. So to make us (and hopefully you) feel better about the mistakes we make in our careers and lives, we’ll be talking with high performers to understand the behind-the-scenes (and less glamourous moments) of the business world. See you in there! Miriam & AnnaBig Mistake Economics
Episodes
  • #26 - Bindi Norwell (CEO of ProCare Health) — Strategy that sticks, grit when it counts, and the power of momentum.

    #26 - Bindi Norwell (CEO of ProCare Health) — Strategy that sticks, grit when it counts, and the power of momentum.
    May 4 2025

    In this episode, we talk with Bindi Norwell, CEO of ProCare Health, about:

    • Saying yes before you feel ready — and why it matters
    • What makes strategy succeed (or fail) in the real world
    • Leading through crises and health sector reform
    • How grit, purpose, and discomfort shape great leadership
    • Rethinking flexibility, accountability, and the future of work


    • Bindi Norwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bindi-norwell/
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • #25 - Jim Penman (CEO of Jim's Group) — How to save civilisation, character over qualifications, and life with 10 children.

    #25 - Jim Penman (CEO of Jim's Group) — How to save civilisation, character over qualifications, and life with 10 children.
    Feb 9 2025

    Jim Penman runs the largest franchise chain in Australia, Jim’s Group.

    In this episode, we chat about:

    • Life with 10 children
    • Surprising and simple way to save civilisation
    • Systems as an alternative to judgment
    • Character over qualifications
    • The flaws of the education system
    • Rejection
    • Youthful naivety


    Jim Penman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejimpenman/
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • #24 - Derek Sivers (author of philosophy and entrepreneurship) — The pursuit of less, mistakes vs accidents, and mentorship without mentors.

    #24 - Derek Sivers (author of philosophy and entrepreneurship) — The pursuit of less, mistakes vs accidents, and mentorship without mentors.
    Oct 30 2024

    Derek Sivers has been a musician, circus performer, entrepreneur, and speaker. Today, he is a slow thinker, explorer, author and xenophile.

    In this episode we chat about:

    • Minimalism in business and life: why happiness comes from needing less, not having more
    • How to get world-class mentorship without any mentors
    • The difference between a mistake and an accident
    • The truth about busyness
    • Clarifying the "hell yeah or no" philosophy
    • Self-reliance and trusting your gut

    Derek Sivers: https://sive.rs/
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    1 hr and 43 mins
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