Ep. 240 Side Mirror: Releasing Handbrakes - Don't Try to Boil the Ocean

Ep. 240 Side Mirror: Releasing Handbrakes - Don't Try to Boil the Ocean

Author: Andy Follows September 29, 2025 Duration: 8:10
In today’s Side Mirror, I reflect on a week working with three different teams in Melbourne—one was a peer mentoring group and two were the leadership teams at automotive OEMs. It was a fulfilling week, and their feedback reminded me how quickly people can grasp the Fulfilling Performance framework—and how much more they want time to practice releasing handbrakes once they’ve spotted them. So I want to share how you can move from identifying friction to defining practical actions—and why thos...

Ever wondered how people find their way to fascinating roles in the world of cars, trucks, and future transport? CAREER-VIEW MIRROR turns that curiosity into a series of revealing personal stories. Hosted by Andy Follows, each episode sits down with a different professional from the automotive and mobility sectors, from seasoned executives to emerging talent. These aren't scripted interviews, but rather candid conversations that trace the unique paths each guest has taken-the unexpected turns, the key decisions, and the lessons learned along the road. Listening feels like being a fly on the wall for a genuine chat between colleagues. You'll hear firsthand about the realities of building a life in this dynamic industry, gaining practical insights that are as much about professional navigation as they are about personal growth. This podcast serves as a valuable reflection point, not by offering generic advice, but by sharing the real biographies of people who have been there. Whether you're steering your own career in this field or simply intrigued by the human stories behind the industry, these discussions provide a unique and thoughtful perspective. Tune in to find resonance, inspiration, and perhaps a few ideas for your own journey ahead.
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CAREER-VIEW MIRROR - biographies of colleagues in the automotive and mobility industries.
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Ep. 198 Side Mirror: Finding the formula for Fulfilling Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:23
In last week's Side Mirror episode "Produce results and grow the people", I talked about a significant experience during my leadership journey that took place in November 2006 when I was fortunate enough to participate i…
Ep. 197 Side Mirror: Produce results and grow the people. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:19
In January 2007 I started a new role within BMW Financial Services which meant moving from the UK to the Asia Pacific regional office in Singapore. A few weeks before I moved I was invited to join a management training c…
Ep. 193 Side Mirror: Time Management II - Know why and Be clear [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:57
Last week I published the first in this series of Side Mirror episodes about Time Management. It wasn’t my first choice title for this topic but I called it that so it would be as easy as possible to find for people who…
Ep. 192 Side Mirror: Time Management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:20
In a recent Aquilae Academy peer mentoring session, team members were discussing how leaders can make time for themselves to do what the author Cal Newport calls "Deep work" when it seems that as soon as they walk throug…