In this episode, Matthew E. May reflects on choosing an unconventional path after earning his MBA—rejecting high-paying offers to pursue an acting career—and how those “mistakes” shaped his thinking …
Monica M. Bijoux on Not Listening to Her Intuition and Wasting $23,000
My guest for Episode #37 of "My Favorite Mistake" is Monica M. Bijoux, the founder and CEO of DECIDE TO MOVE. She has been coaching business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals for almost 20 years. …
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Actor Mark Teich on the Mistake of Following Others Instead of Leading His Own Career
Actor and comedian Mark Teich reflects on how choosing the “safe” path early in his career—by following others instead of trusting himself—ultimately slowed his growth and delayed his confidence as a …
Carrie Sechel on Making Partner and Leaving That “Comfortable Hell”
Joining me for Episode #19 of the "My Favorite Mistake" podcast is Carrie Sechel, a former Deloitte partner who now works as a coach, speaker, and trainer. As Carrie explains: "After years of …
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What Losing an Election Taught Will Hurd About Strategy, Accountability, and Leadership
Congressman and former CIA officer Will Hurd reflects on losing an early election, taking accountability, and applying hard-earned lessons about strategy, discipline, and leadership under …





