Behind the Big Desk
Behind the Big Desk
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S2- EP06- Generations On The Move, Rethinking Corporate Travel With Calum Hawley
Calum is a multi-award-winning travel leader, currently the Managing Partner of BTC Global, a consultancy helping businesses optimise their travel programmes, specifically those without dedicated…
S2- EP05- Gen Z, Jet Set and Kindred with Justine Palefsky
This week on Behind the Big Desk, Dani Ives is joined by young founder Justine Palefsky, CEO and co founder of Kindred, the global home swapping community giving members access to beautiful homes in…
S2- EP04 - Behind The Generations, Abby, Dan and Dani At The Big Desk
Abby is joined by co hosts Dan Hayward and Dani Ives to unpack what generational differences at work really look like from the big desk. Drawing on Dans conversation with recruitment expert Emma…
S2- EP03- Generations at Work, A Recruiters Eye View
In this episode Emma joins Dan to share what she is really seeing across the generations in the recruitment market. From Gen Z to Gen X, she lifts the lid on what candidates want, where expectations…
S2- EP02- Living Wellbeing at Work, Aron Jameson joins Dani Ives
Aron Jameson went from trainee to Head of Operations at ATPI, with experience across three major TMCs, then founded AJW to turn talk into action on workplace wellbeing. In this episode he and co host…
S2E1 S2- EP01- The Desk Just Got Bigger
The desk just got bigger. I am thrilled to welcome Daniel Hayward and Dani Ives as co-hosts, two sharp minds who bring different lenses and a shared love of getting things done. Together we are…
EP10: Claire Herbert: Sales, Sass, and Showing Up Authentically
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, Abby sits down with Claire Herbert, Sales Director at Flight Directors, for a refreshingly honest chat about leadership, personality, and the power of showing…
EP09: Dean Mitchell: Kindness rules!
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, we sit down with aviation enthusiast Dean Mitchell to trace his lifelong passion for flight, from childhood plane-spotting to his current role shaping airline…
S1E8 EP08: James Marchant's Secret
Get ready to swap the conference table for sun, sand and surf in this special “Behind the Big Desk” episode with James Marchant, Head of Business Development at easyJet. We took our cameras to the…
EP07: Edward Leigh Is Breaking Travel as We Know It
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, we sit down with Edward Leigh — Chair of Azure Luxury Travel and Founder of Independents Powered by Azure — to explore how he’s flipping the traditional travel…
EP06: Chris Airey: Supporting Those Who Support Others
Behind the Podcast: Chris Airey – A Journey of Purpose and Progress In this powerful episode of Behind the Podcast, we sit down with Chris Airey, the visionary founder of Diversity Travel. Chris…
EP05: Dani Ives: Old School Meets New Rules
This episode features the brilliant Dani Ives, a dynamic leader whose passion and energy have always left a lasting impression. Abby had the pleasure of working closely with Dani and was instantly…
S1E4 EP04: Dave Clare’s Bold Take: Travel Is a Movement, Not a Market
This week, we’re joined by Dave Clare, a well-known figure in travel, media, and events. With a career that’s taken him from the press rooms to the global stage of event planning, Dave has spent…
S1E3 EP03: Matt Gatenby: Meet the Lawyer Making Sure Travel Doesn’t Fall Apart
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, I’m joined by Matt Gatenby, Senior Partner at Travlaw LLP, one of the UK’s leading travel law specialists. Matt has spent decades advising businesses across…
S1E2 EP02: James Diaz Proves What Happens When You Truly Believe in Yourself
In this episode of Behind the Big Desk, we dive into the dynamic career of James Diaz, a leader who started as an entrepreneur, transitioned into the corporate world, and is now making the leap back…
S1E1 EP01: Dame Irene Hays: Real Resilience Doesn’t Scream. It Stays.
In the first episode Behind the Big Desk, we’re thrilled to welcome Dame Irene Hays, a renowned leader in the travel and business sectors. Dame Irene’s remarkable career and her unique perspective on…
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Behind the Big Desk has published 16 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
Behind the Big Desk is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 54m.
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