Anecdotally Speaking

Anecdotally Speaking

Shawn Callahan & Mark Schenk

Episodes 300
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jan 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
86%
Hosting
www.anecdote.com

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

286 – Please Demote Me – Satya Nadella

Mar 16, 2026 12m

In 286 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn a remarkable story of leadership, humility and what it means to truly put the organisation first. In this episode … The post 286 – Please Demote Me – Satya…

105 – A rose by any other clinical name (Rerun)

Mar 09, 2026 26m

Often we dismiss signals that we should interpret. Listen to hear how one woman’s sense of smell established a new field of medicine. In this … The post 105 – A rose by any other clinical name…

285 – Building Empires – Forrest Mars

Mar 02, 2026 15m

In Episode 285 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how Forrest Mars rolled up his sleeves to learn from the factory floor and built a global empire. … The post 285 – Building Empires – Forrest Mars…

284 – The Meaning You Choose – Tsutomu Yamaguchi

Feb 23, 2026 18m

In Episode 284 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how the story you tell yourself shapes resilience, leadership and meaning at work. In this episode, Mark shares … The post 284 – The Meaning You…

283 – What Data Can’t Tell You – New Coke

Feb 16, 2026 16m

In Episode 283 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how at times data can reveal preferences but not what people truly care about. In Episode 283 of … The post 283 – What Data Can’t Tell You – New Coke…

282 – Can You See Tahiti? – Polynesian Voyaging Society

Feb 09, 2026 16m

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…

281 – Stronger Than Steel – Stephanie Kwolek

Feb 02, 2026 16m

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 –…

280 – A Portfolio of Possibilities – Picasso and Kahnweiler

Jan 26, 2026 14m

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…

279 – Computer Says No – UK Office Scandal

Jan 19, 2026

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 –…

233 – Sorry We Suck: Domino’s Pizza (rerun)

Jan 12, 2026 17m

In this Episode 233 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn how Domino’s transformed their business by owning their flaws and taking bold action. In this rerun episode, … The post 233 – Sorry We Suck:…

278 – Selling Steam Trains – James Watt

Jan 05, 2026

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…

277 – Noticing Changes Everything – Jane Goodall

Dec 22, 2025

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…

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

Dec 15, 2025

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…

275 – The Magic Went Missing – Manchester United

Dec 08, 2025

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 –…

274 – Illness to Opportunity – John Stetson

Dec 01, 2025 12m

In Episode 274 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a bout of tuberculosis led to the creation of an American icon. In this episode, Shawn tells … The post 274 – Illness to Opportunity – John…

273 – Bold, Brave and a bit Quirky – Paul Fairweather

Nov 24, 2025 40m

In Episode 273 of Anecdotally Speaking, we’re rejoined by Paul Fairweather to explore how creativity, storytelling, and illustration intertwine in his new book. In this … The post 273 – Bold, Brave…

272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? – Bob Iger

Nov 17, 2025 9m

In Episode 272 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how a unique metaphor helped Disney’s CEO evaluate risky decisions and how it can help you too. In … The post 272 – Are You Selling Trombone Oil? –…

271 – Planning for the Unexpected – New Horizons

Nov 10, 2025 16m

Episode 271 of Anecdotally Speaking explores why most business problems live in a field of uncertainty, not precision. In this episode, Mark tells the story … The post 271 – Planning for the…

215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun)

Nov 03, 2025 21m

Discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and the importance of empathy in judging others. In this … The post 215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone…

209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun)

Oct 27, 2025 12m

In Episode 209 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover how asking the right questions brought us GPS – and how you can take these lessons into your … The post 209 – Take the Opposing View (rerun) appeared…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Anecdotally Speaking have?

Anecdotally Speaking has published 300 episodes since January 2018, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Anecdotally Speaking still active?

Anecdotally Speaking is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 19m.

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