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

This week we’re diving into our biggest professional disasters — and the personal embarrassments we still think about in the shower. From losing £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 — stripped-back, slightly tipsy, and very real. 🔥 What We Cover 📌 Leanne’s first big management flop The dream promotion that turned into a living panic — and what she learned about boundaries, leadership, and starting again after being publicly demoted. 📌 Al’s bankruptcy at 26 The booze delivery startup that collapsed under licensing laws — and the brutal lessons in risk, resilience, and recovering from £103k of debt. 📌 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. 📌 Why failure is worth sharing We talk honestly about panic attacks, identity crises, and the long tail of shame — 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: [email protected] – 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 [email protected]