We All Make Mistakes

What does it actually mean to build a career around making the world better? For Ava Jorgensen and Erik Olsen, the answer involves idealism, compromise and learning where you can make a difference.In this episode of We All Make Mistakes, Professor Ben Voyer welcomes Ava Jorgensen, a Master's student in International Sustainability Management at ESCP and president of Oikos Berlin, and Erik Olsen, ESCP Bachelor alumnus, entrepreneur and consultant.At different stages of their careers, both have made professional choices shaped by a desire to contribute to something larger. Together, they discuss what working for the greater good looks like in practice, from keeping sustainability from becoming a box-ticking exercise to staying motivated when change takes time.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode on navigating tech disruptions, Professor Ben Voyer welcomes Cyrille Coiffet, ESCP Master in Management alumnus and Vice President and General Manager of Art & Antiques at Catawiki, and Eva Bensaid, Master in Management student and co-founder of the ESCP AI Society. Separated by three decades but connected by a shared curiosity about technology, Coiffet and Bensaid discuss what past waves of technological disruption can teach students and young professionals about career pivots, human skills and learning to adapt.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you want to know how embracing mistakes can drive personal growth and organisational transformation? In this episode, Marion Festing and Alumenda Cañibano co-directors of the Women in Finance Chair at ESCP Business School, challenge listeners to rethink workplace norms and take actionable steps toward a more inclusive and equitable future in finance. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Drawing on her extensive work with global brands, Professor of Creativity & Marketing Marie Taillard shares how embracing failure can fuel creativity, drive marketing strategies, and help individuals and organisations achieve transformative success. Her insights challenge us to rethink how we view errors and inspire us to approach creativity with audacity and confidence.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you want to know how to embrace mistakes in business strategy? Davide Sola’s reflections offer valuable insights for entrepreneurs and leaders alike.In this episode of We All Make Mistakes, Professor Ben Voyer speaks to Dr. Davide Sola, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at ESCP Business School. As a strategy expert, Sola discusses how mistakes are not only inevitable in strategy but also essential for learning and growth. For him, the key is to view mistakes as learning loops—a way to understand what went wrong and make better decisions going forward.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.