
Giant Talk: The World‘s First OKR Podcast
Giant Talk: The World‘s First OKR Podcast is now in its sixth season. This podcast dives into the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) methodology, focusing on the successes and challenges facing growing businesses and how OKRs can be the catalyst for agile growth.
Latest episodes

Jul 4, 2022 • 45min
S7: E13 As an entrepreneur how do you keep your finger on the pulse and continue to innovate?
In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Mark Homza, Co-founder and CEO at Funday, a performance marketing agency. Having been an entrepreneur for over 15 years, Mark is going to talk to us about innovation and why it’s important to always be looking ahead.
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Jun 6, 2022 • 26min
S7: E12 How can feedback and coaching benefit your business?
In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by our own consultant Joanna Thirkettle. Today Jo is going to talk to us about feedback and coaching. We'll talk through the differences and why feedback and coaching can benefit your business. We’ll also discuss how feedback can drive forward your OKRs.
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Mentioned in the episode:
There Be Giants OKR Coach Academy - Now CMI Recognised!
The Chimp Paradox
Betterup research

May 23, 2022 • 18min
S7: E11 Testing, learning and adapting - it’s what OKRs are all about
In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Sarah Shultz, Strategy & Communications Lead at OfficeTogether. Today Sarah is going to talk to us about her experience using OKRs from the good, the not so good and the bad.
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May 9, 2022 • 25min
S7: E10 How can OKRs be used to fuel innovation?
In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Andy Binns, co-founder of Change Logic and corporate innovation guru. Today Andy is going to talk to us about innovation in the corporate world and how OKRs can be used to fuel innovation.
You can purchase the Corporate Explore here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corporate-Explorer-Corporations-Entrepreneurs-Innovation/dp/1119838320
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Apr 25, 2022 • 18min
S7: E9 How can you approach goal-setting in an agile way in order to adapt when needed
In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Mark Flint, CEO and Co-founder of The Escape Game a world-class experiential entertainment company with 23 retail locations across the U.S, employing nearly 900 team members. Today Mark is going to talk to us about an agile approach to goal-setting, having had to pivot his business during the pandemic.
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Apr 11, 2022 • 33min
S7: E8 How can you organically and intentionally create a healthy culture?
In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Ann Walton, Vice President, People & Operations at Voices.com, the online marketplace that connects businesses with professional voice talent. Today Ann is going to talk to us about how you can organically and intentionally create a healthy culture. Ann shares some do’s and don’ts when it comes to creating a healthy culture.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
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Mar 28, 2022 • 41min
S7: E7 What leadership behaviours can you use to create a collaborative culture?
In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Dr Harley Phoenix. Harley is Learning & Development Manager at Benchmarx and has a PhD in behavioural science. Harley talks to us about behaviours in leadership and how you can use behaviours to create a collaborative culture.
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Mar 14, 2022 • 30min
S7: E6 The real truth behind adopting OKRs
In this episode we’re delighted to be joined by Felix Beccar, Chief of Staff at MURAL, the remote-first company behind the popular visual collaboration platform. Today Felix talks to us about how MURAL uses OKRs in their strategic planning process and the reality of the challenges you can face when adopting OKRs.
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Feb 28, 2022 • 25min
S7: E5 How can you create a culture where OKRs can thrive?
Today we’re delighted to be joined by Andrea Lagan, Chief Operating Officer at Betterworks, an enterprise Performance Management & OKR Software. Today we’re going to talk about a timely topic: Culture! How important is company culture and what are the benefits of getting it right.
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Feb 14, 2022 • 37min
S7: E4 Why is strategic alignment so important and how can you use OKRs in the planning process?
Today we’re delighted to be joined by David Ciccarelli, CEO & Founder of Voices, one of the biggest online marketplaces for voice-overs. Today we’re going to talk about the importance of strategic alignment and the process Voices goes through in their strategic planning process.
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