

Anecdotally Speaking
Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk
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.
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Jun 1, 2020 • 24min
060 – Sleepy racers run towards Cliff
Have you heard the story of Cliff Young? Listen to hear how one man’s performance defied the odds and how you can utilise his story in a business sense.
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May 25, 2020 • 21min
059 – Turning point between The Rock and a hard place
Every interaction you have with an employee is an opportunity to build engagement or destroy it. What do you usually do? Listen to hear how a small moment influenced how Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson interacts with fans!
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May 18, 2020 • 20min
058 – Pedalling like hell he can
Do you put 100% effort into everything you do? Is it making a difference to your performance? Listen to this podcast to hear more!
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May 11, 2020 • 17min
057 – Kissinger repeatedly lords it over Secretary
Can you bring out the best results of your team with one simple question? Listen to this podcast to feel the frustration between two US politicians!
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May 4, 2020 • 22min
056 – No flies on Golding mock trial
Did you experience something at high school that you will remember forever? Listen to hear a group of high school students' invaluable experience!
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Apr 27, 2020 • 25min
055 – Not all twigs turn out to be snakes
In this uncertain time, how do you talk to your team about what we are facing in a beneficial way? Because we are all impacted and influenced by what other people do, it is important to share positive stories and show through example what to do and how to react.
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Feb 11, 2020 • 20min
054 – Looking upstream for causes of downstream problems
This podcast considers the role of parables in business storytelling, sharing an example which highlights the need to tackle issues at their source.
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Jan 20, 2020 • 16min
053 – Andy habits build rapport
Why has the Star Wars character, Baby Yoda, become such a phenomenon? Learn how understanding why this has happened can help your business storytelling.
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Dec 15, 2019 • 52min
052 – Pepsi and Apple in new containers
John Sculley, former CEO of Apple Inc., shares five stories that illustrate the importance of insight and encourage us to think differently.
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Dec 11, 2019 • 17min
051 – Miners find gold in data mullock
Taking risks can lead to unexpected rewards, as illustrated by a mining company that turned its fortunes around by inviting global experts to analyze their data. The discussion delves into the art of storytelling, emphasizing how emotion and diverse perspectives can transform business narratives. Key elements like twists and the maverick archetype create engaging stories that inspire leadership. The importance of clarity and innovative approaches to storytelling is also highlighted as essential for organizational success.


