The F-ckup Files: Our biggest work (and life!) failures. Summer Sessions, Episode 1

29 Jul 2025 β€’ 52 min β€’ EN
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This week we’re diving into our biggest professional disasters β€” and the personal embarrassments we still think about in the shower. From losing Β£103k on a failed business to being demoted out of a dream job, these are the moments that shaped us. And the ones we usually keep quiet. Recorded poolside with a gin in hand, this is the first of our Summer Sessions β€” stripped-back, slightly tipsy, and very real. πŸ”₯ What We Cover πŸ“Œ Leanne’s first big management flop The dream promotion that turned into a living panic β€” and what she learned about boundaries, leadership, and starting again after being publicly demoted. πŸ“Œ Al’s bankruptcy at 26 The booze delivery startup that collapsed under licensing laws β€” and the brutal lessons in risk, resilience, and recovering from Β£103k of debt. πŸ“Œ Public fails and poolside humiliation Leanne’s wedding faceplant in Thailand. Al’s Tesco meat counter catastrophe. We relive the awkward moments that taught us more than any win ever has. πŸ“Œ Why failure is worth sharing We talk honestly about panic attacks, identity crises, and the long tail of shame β€” and why we still believe in taking big swings. 🎧 Want more from Truth, Lies & Work? – Website: https://truthliesandwork.com – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork – Al Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott – Leanne Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne – Email: hello@truthliesandwork.com – Book a call: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat 🧠 Support with Mental Health and Well-being – Mind UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ – Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

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