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.
Podcast Insights
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.
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 beach to uncover how James navigates the fast lanes of aviation, turning bold ideas into partnerships ready for the runway and breakthroughs driven by data, all while balancing the ripple effects of sustainability. With waves lapping in the background, James shares sun-drenched stories of forging unexpected alliances, charting growth in turbulent markets and keeping customers flying high on innovation. It is the same big desk wisdom you love, now with a fresh saltwater twist—perfect for anyone curious about the future of travel or just craving a laid-back conversation that goes beyond the usual corporate script. Kick off your shoes, tune in and let James Marchant show you how easyJet makes big moves under the wide open sky.

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