In this episode of Oh for Foods Sake, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship with our guest, Dave Christie. Dave shares his journey from his early entrepreneurial endeavours to his current ventures, which include Take on Goliath, a coaching and mentoring business, and a tech company focused on environmental sustainability. Throughout the episode, we discuss the importance of social support, resilience, open communication, and learning from failures. The conversation also extends into valuable life lessons, such as teaching children resilience and the value of failure. We also explore the challenges and opportunities within the food industry and the impact of COVID-19 on creating new habits and ventures.
In this week's episode we are joined by our special guest Dave Christie to discuss his multifaceted journey in the business world.
We kick things off by talking about the different ways social support manifests for entrepreneurs, from Facebook groups to in-person meetups.
Dave draws on personal anecdotes, including his mischievous school days, where he paid younger students to buy snacks from him, showcasing his early entrepreneurial spirit.
We discuss Dave's business ventures, including his environmental tech company, Take on Goliath, and his coaching and mentoring roles. All these roles reflect Dave's commitment to making a positive impact, whether through sustainability or mentorship.
We explore what it means to "Take on Goliath," and how this relates to overcoming internal doubts and external challenges. Dave articulates the detrimental effects of vague instructions and highlights the power of clear, open-ended questions to foster genuine understanding.
We also reflect on how COVID-19 has acted as both a challenge and an opportunity for change, offering a "safety net" for lifestyle adjustments and habit-forming. The conversation wraps up with a look at the nuances of coaching versus mentoring, the importance of critical feedback, and the value of a "critical friend" who challenges you with kindness.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction to Dave Christie and his background
00:05:15 - Dave's early entrepreneurial days and school anecdotes
00:10:30 - Social support for entrepreneurs: Facebook groups and meetups
00:15:45 - The crucial role of resilience and learning from failure
00:20:50 - Discussion on Dave's businesses: Take on Goliath and environmental tech
00:26:10 - The importance of clear communication in the workplace
00:31:00 - Teaching children resilience and the value of failure
00:35:20 - COVID-19 as a catalyst for change and forming new habits
00:38:10 - Nuances between coaching and mentoring
00:40:30 - Amy Wilkinson wraps up the episode
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