“Here’s why I’m a big fat loser!” – Pizza for Losers 2021

Having really enjoyed the real life version of Pizza for Losers, the event at which speakers talk about what they've learned from their biggest career failures, I was excited to attend the online version last week. And it didn't disappoint. Below are my notes from a superb array of excellent speakers. So many lessons in here. Arrived a bit late at @PizzaForLosers - sorry (sitting at the back). "Here's why I'm a big fat loser!" "I even stopped baking!" Lovely to see Lizzi Hollis (and Avril!) on what she learned from her unhappy experience at a previous employer. The more I worked, the less productive I became" Didn't prepare enough Felt had to prove herself too quickly Didn't take time to understand the organisational culture Understanding of values was unaligned Wasn't looking after myself - working too long hours Eventually burnt out Never change who you are to fit in. You are never solely to blame. Failure is not negative. It is an opportunity to grow and learn. It's my fifth zoom call of the day, I'm propped up by a toblerone." Now at @PizzaForLosers it's the inspirational MsIbegbuna interviewed by (the equally inspirational) Camalamalamz. What happens when you set something up and you leave but you don't leave well? So consumed with my work, but I took my off finance and governance, quite often shortcutting on it. I was hugely naive as a ceo. But I think it is symptomatic of a lot of people in the sector. Only give up your power to people you can