Behind the Big Desk
Behind the Big Desk
Podcast Description
Behind the Big Desk is a podcast that dives into the realities of leadership, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Featuring candid conversations with CEOs, industry leaders, and innovators, the show explores the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that define success at the top.
From navigating high-pressure decisions to scaling businesses and adapting to change, Behind the Big Desk offers unfiltered insights into what it truly takes to lead. Each episode delivers practical wisdom, leadership lessons, and personal stories, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their career, business, or mindset.
Tune in for engaging discussions, expert perspectives, and a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of those who sit Behind the Big Desk.
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Content Themes
The show covers key themes such as leadership challenges, entrepreneurship insights, and business strategy with episodes featuring topics like the legal complexities of the travel industry with expert Matt Gatenby, the trade-offs of corporate leadership versus entrepreneurship with James Diaz, and personal leadership journeys with distinguished leaders like Dame Irene Hays.

Behind the Big Desk is a podcast that dives into the realities of leadership, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Featuring candid conversations with CEOs, industry leaders, and innovators, the show explores the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that define success at the top.
From navigating high-pressure decisions to scaling businesses and adapting to change, Behind the Big Desk offers unfiltered insights into what it truly takes to lead. Each episode delivers practical wisdom, leadership lessons, and personal stories, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their career, business, or mindset.
Tune in for engaging discussions, expert perspectives, and a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of those who sit Behind the Big Desk.
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 Travel Managers. With deep expertise in crisis management, policy design, and cost optimisation, Calum has spent years helping companies bring value to their travel programmes, most notably as the former Global Travel Manager for Endeavour Mining PLC.
Calum is a recognised and respected voice in the Corporate Travel Industry.
Calum is also currently the Chair of GBTA’s Transportation Committee Europe, a Visionary Board Member of GTE Executive, and active as both a moderator and a panellist across all travel based topics.

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