A podcast where I speak with people about their career path. Focusing on their decisions, success, advice, key traits, career moves, mentoring and listening to interesting stories. This podcast is an interesting perspective on how careers can take a linear path to success, but all often career paths take a zig-zag path. Fun Stuff to learn about. Enjoy!
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- Gary-Nowak
@Gary-Nowak
© 2023 Wish I Knew . . .
Wish I Knew . . .
53 Subscribers
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Great podcast to help navigate your career.
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- 93
- Subscribers
- 53
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- Yes
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- episodic
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- Last upload date
- March 28, 2023
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- Gary Nowak
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- © 2023 Wish I Knew . . .
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- # 92 Jayne Jenkins - CEO of Churchill / National Speaker Mngt Leader / Pharma Executive /Career Background : CEO of the Churchhill Leadership Group Global Coaching organization President and Board Member - Leadership and Team Development AstraZeneca for over 22 years National speaker management leader Regional Sales Director Strategic Brand Planning Manager Highlights Starting work at 7 years old in the Corner Shop Loving science when younger Sandwich course at university 2 year school 1 year work 1 more year school Went into the pharmaceutical industry for a car Loving sales and communicating with people Quantity of of activity and quality of conversations Getting lucky to find an industry that worked, especially sales What to do with you live "stay curious", heaps of other great perspective The Portland Trailblazers Being practical with your decisions Figure out patterns to success Finding your strengths The love of mentoring and situational mentoring Changing up mentors to reach success Taking multiple jobs and roles Having a husband that is able to see the potential Being well rounded vs spiking in your career Seeing the potential in others and aligning accordingly The power of coaching and seeing others grow Be like Water Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #91 Nando Ateho - Entrepreneur / Mom is a "Bad Ass" / Daily ideas to live by / ICLC for his kidsI'm your host Gary Nowak and today I've got an interesting one for you with my guest Nando Ateho who during our conversations gives us some great insight into his background and current entrepreneurial mindset. Career Background : Comes from a family of Entrepreneurs His work consists of creating a culture of mutually beneficial relationships Ideas Nando Lives by: Kaizen- The continuous journey of becoming the best version of yourself. -The Toyota Way Work harder on yourself than you do at your job-Jim Rohn We are the some of the people we most spend and give our time to. – Mr. Simsek Other’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality – Les Brown Lead me, follow me or get out of my way – George Patton Let food by thy medicine and medicine by thy food-Hippocrates We must love our lives and use work as the necessary leverage we earn to achieve our inspirations. – Me. Highlights Box of snickers to sell and paying the VIG Emotional motivation and connection Making $100 selling stuff Instinct to be entrepreneurial, it's in the genes Trying to connect the childhood to current day Entrepreneurial family from grandmother on down Exercise = mental health, better marriage Sexual Transmutation conversation Healthy dose of vanity Mom is a warrior and a bad ass Individual Kid Birthday Trips ICLC for the kids (Imagination / Communication / Leadership / Creativity Ultra runner First car was a mistake Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- Wish I Knew . . . Mar 14 · 44m #90 Sabrina Houssami - Founder CEO of Avanti Search / Former Miss World / Apprentice contestantCareer Background : Founder and CEO of Avanti Search Recruitment experience with: Accolade Wines Class Ltd Wolters Kluwer NSW Dept of Industry Apprentice Australia Contestant Ambassador for: Ferrari Australian Grand Prix Corporation Miss World Australia 2006 Her Company - https://www.avantisearch.com.au/ Highlights Best first job ever Miss World Australia 2006 Looking for a way to get into charity work Finding excitement in recruitment Creating a company that aligns with her values Taking care of the family with an unwell Mother Building up confidence early on and taking that with her throughout Being discovered through her great interview skills An interview is just a conversation Key skill is her listening ability Hearing impairment is her super power Aligning career to her values Communicating with Executives Coaching candidates on their career experience and imposter syndrome Ask for a water, coffee or tea Admitting your nerves Overdelivering on content The "Golden" interview question Avanti Search is her own company with high touch Great perspective on her success Venice to Vegas Summertime in New Delhi Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #89 Mark Robinson - President & CEO / Mom advice / Live in the Gray / Drive for $$$Career Background : Currently President and CEO of Axion Medical Board member with: Bottlenose ESSI Advisor to Private Equity and Venture capitalists Equaterra for nearly 8 years Founder of Morgan Chambers in the UK Highlights Hard working family and the oldest of 6 kids Community College degree / Great visual Power plant engineering degree Semi autonomous robot work Extremely technical background out of College Killing two sacred cows at once Citigroup came calling early on The drive for $$$ Learning outsourcing at the very beginning Gaining cultural experience early on as an independent contractor Outworks everyone else Loves the English language Massive advice from Mom - Understand people EQ = Understanding or caring for people Best advice - Question everything Secret to success "Live in the Gray" Speed in decision making Get over yourself and ALWAYS Be yourself Constant knocks on his door for opportunities Choose your partners wisely and monitor the alliance Contention unattended becomes conflict Engineering, Outsourcing, Ad Agency Organic career choices with good decisions Never selling his soul World Class Philly Cheesesteak sandwich maker / Comfort Food Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #88 Katherine Twells - Coca Cola Executive / Executive Leadership Coach / Podcast HostCareer Background : Coca Cola in various role SVP Customer Excellence VP of the West Zone National Team leader with sales associate recruiting National account executive Florida State University majoring in Advertising Communication Highlights Being a Seminole vs a Gator No idea on the major, sound familiar Sales career began early with convincing her dad of a way out of government work Podcast host with Origin stories Find your own authentic path Head / heart / gut conversation - where to listen "Everyone will let you down" comment Your choices create our outcomes People and soooo generous The informational interviews The Coke interview and starting with then in California The 12 to 1 ratio Being a successful woman at coke for 33 years We all have Plot twists that happen in our lives Paying attention to Quiet the voices in your head Stopping is a great thing Always check in on your career path We've got your back Great proud moment Best career move had an element of regret Trust yourself Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #87 John Ashworth - Transformation Guru / Finding your path / Key mentors / ComedyCareer Background : Finance transformation expert most recently with: BT in London Prior to that: SVP Finance Operations with Smith and Nephew VP Finance Transformation and systems with Pearson Highlights Not knowing how to do his first job and getting promoted Compensating with a Porsche Taking a year off prior to University Coming from humble stock Degree in English, but switching to accounting for a job Having verbal agility and emotional intelligence have served John well The Gap Year discussion Growing into Leadership Advice on public speaking Talking stand up comedy Why he chose his first employer Being stubborn and getting accounting credentials Watching Dad and loving what he saw Getting out of accounting at the right time Coming down to Shared Services where we eventually met Logistics eats strategy for lunch everyday Great story about a US Major General that changed his life Crafting his own career path, MAGIC Finding his stride for 3 to 5 years in shared services, being so happy Great approach to conflict resolution Wonderful mentors that shaped his career Mentoring - Migrant Leaders What young people want these days Wonderful advice that fits everyone, so powerful Never been to a McDonald's Translation Canteen = Lunch Room Cud = Fat Lager = Beer Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- # 86 Emma Brown - Snr Program Manager Intuit / Talent Agent / Photographer / Loving the fashion industryCareer Background : Senior Program Manager at Intuit Recent MBA graduate from UC Davis in California Fashion Industry experience with: Talent program Manager @ Zuri Model and Talent Talent Director at Tadashi Shoji Project Manager @DrJays.com Find her photography here - http://www.emmaphotography.com/#!/page/40627/home Highlights Del Mar and love of fashion Yearbook staff in high school and getting encouragement Taking a camera everywhere she went 6 months in Italy taking photos Finding a job in a haunted museum Working for Dr. J's while in San Diego Being on the cutting edge of online fashion sales and ecommerce Nikki Minaj shoot Honing her creative and business senses Moving from start up to an established fashion designer Building up the photo studio, website and photo requirements Moving to LA and working as a talent agent Doing photography as a side hustle Looking for stability Talent recruiting is talent recruiting, so the switch to Intuit The need for stability Having an impact and not knowing it Pivoting from The Fashion industry to Intuit Getting the most out of her MBA Working on recording her entire family for this podcast Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #85 Greg Tucker - CxO Level(s) / Stanford MBA (made them wait) / Engineering to Business / How to listenI'm your host Gary Nowak and today I've had the great honor of reconnecting with a former colleague and extremely successful consultant @Greg Tucker Career Background : Award winning CXO, CMO, Chief Customer Officer Chief Journey mapper, heling companies better understand the customer journey Self employed with his highly successful consulting company for over 10 years Held positions with great companies like Clorox, AAA, Copart, CSC Index and mercer Management Consulting Education Undergrad at Kansas State in Mechanical Engineering MBA from Stanford University in Strategy & Marketing Operations Highlights Great first job, those were the days and being the #1 Sticker Growing up in Middle America Studied Engineering but always knew in his heart he would be a businessman Making Stanford wait for him Doesn't like working outside all that much Engineering to business subjects Kansas to New York to the Bay Wine thread throughout Shifting between industry and consulting Working for some major clients Getting the best thinking in the room Consulting is like fixing a gourmet meal Asking a consulting questions to consultants How coming from a farming family helps you become a practical consultant Hiring people smarter than yourself "Live in the Question" Listening in a conversation for Context / Process / Content Turn the data around to the client and ask a question Getting a "Big Bang Theory" & "Ozark" references into the podcast Best advice is asking a question Customer Experience deep dive conversation Missing out on working with 2 high profile individuals Being surrounded by great leaders Chris Botti Stalker list Getting out of your wife's way Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- Wish I Knew . . . Jan 31 · 1h 7m #84 Sherry Bisaillon - Executive with Pharma and Tech / Relationship builder / Bold career movesCareer Background : Currently CEO of her own consulting company Microsoft for over 11 years in Learning and Development Worked for: Dell in Canada Sherry Tetley and Associates - Mngt Consulting Baxter International GSK - GlaxoSmithKline Highlights Working as Veterinarian assistant Medical micro biology major Bringing two horses to university Becoming a Pharma Rep Loving bringing something useful to the medical community Building relationships with doctors Hearing what people are saying and also NOT saying Asking the tough questions Moving to another company to get more experience The complex challenges of running a company end to end Sticking with it, based on her commitment Career pivot from Pharma to technology Dad was a mentor Working for Dell and Microsoft Always keep your eye on the market place to determine your worth and opportunities Great advice for the younger generation Networking advice Be your own advocate and create your own board of directors Really value one on one leadership Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- # 83 Mark Herschberg - Author / MIT Professor / CTO / App CreatorCareer Background : Author of the book "The Career Toolkit" MIT Graduate and an engineer by background Chief Technology Officer at several companies Faculty at MIT Creator of the "brain Dump" App https://brainbumpapp.com/ Highlights Mom "Why don't you teach the chess class" Book "The Career Toolkit" 10 Topics / 10 chapters Learning the intangible skills to go along with the technical skills Giving content to MIT Helping people reach their potential Graduate degree in Cryptography Political volunteer for Clinton Never ever have software based voting Not knowing what to do, he "Hid" out at MIT as research staff How to think about looking for a job Look at the job not the title, dig deeper Looking at your career like a chess match Running towards is better than running away Look for material changes at your company Building your career plan Don't "Drift" with your career Field testing his book Be open to randomness and opportunities Focusing on the outcome Hates consulting Competitive dance career Discount all advice you are given Sabbatical 5 months prior to 30 years old Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #82 Myah Payel Mitra - Career Transition Coach / Independent Consultant / Customer ExpertCareer Background : Employee engagement and Career transition coach Independent consultant Certified movement therapy practitioner Founder and president of Lean in Regional Leader Social Entrepreneur Customer expert strategist Highlights: Day 1 working with the CIO High touch Engineer to certified movement therapy practitioner Living the scripted life initially Going through career and ticking boxes Being a woman in the technology industry Significant career pivot The art of communication Being a somatic leadership coach The 5 levels of well being Quick somatic experiment 9 month program for a brand new program Getting coaching support to move forward Living by design not by default Being in hustle mode Most proud of experimenting Bus conductor / teacher / news caster Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #81 John Masley - Big 4 Executive / Mentoring is "Everything" / Best advice = Be Present / Rick Bertheaud TributeToday I was lucky enough to catch up with my good friend and all around good guy John Masley. Career Background : KPMG Executive for over 18 years Also worked for great companies like: SourceNet Solutions National Tech Team PMH Caramanning Universal Computer systems Highlights Mowing lawns and working at a golf course Key takeaways = Relationships Being from the Midwest Community empowered to handle issues (the old social media) Picking a university that fit his style 1991 and heading into banking or so he thought Mentoring Two way street It's EVERYTHING to his success Using humor in his business practice and the possible trade off Being the "Experiment" to his consulting gig Having a Service Provider Role Customer first mentality, compassionate, empathetic Best Advice = Be Present, don't be distracted Tips for being present Logging 2 million miles on the road and now loving WFH Empowering others now and building your legacy Being very philanthropic and making an impact Rick Bertheaud Tribute Leverage your relationships and ask for an introduction Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #80 Adrienne Kortas - Executive Coach / Target & Amazon Exec Role / Mom & Dad stories / Fun PersonHighlights Another babysitting job / Extremely responsible as a young person / Yo Adrienne is a real thing / Her life is a foreshadow / The big tall bar = Corporate Trainer / College Professor / Thinking IO Psychology was the path / Graduating at the dot com bust and trying to find work / First job being the most boring thing ever / NOT listening to her C-Level dad / Taking an MBA at an awesome small private School University of St. Thomas / Tap on the should at Target for a corporate training role / Great job that provided autonomy, creativity and follow her natural strengths / Having autonomy, mastery and purpose / Mom the armchair psychologist and giving personality tests to future boyfriends / Managing her drive and intensity with Mom's help / Taking a career changing job without the prerequisite experience needed / Being caught in a blocking role / Starting Amazon with confidence / Taking and turning down Dad advice / 3 massive inflection points in her wonderful career / Getting a Jaguar commitment that didn't come through Career Background : Currently an Executive Coach / Senior Facilitator / Owner nearly 5 years now Executive Coach at Reverb for over 4.5 years Senior Facilitator @ SOAR Amazon for 3.5 years 11 years at Target Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #79 Damian Carnell - Founder & Consulting Exec / Executive Compensation Focus / Worthwhile work? / HK ExperienceToday my guest Damian Carnell is a guy who figured it out early in his career about what he wanted to do and the impact he wanted to make. Career Background : Executive Compensation Focus Founder of CORPGRO Worked for great companies like Towers Watson for over 22 years Aon Hewitt EY Senior Highlights First job in pub and getting along with your co-workers is important Being sponsored after high school by an Engineering company Get the right work life balance early on Getting Big 4 experience Ending up in Hong Kong and "being" the Insolvency department Rose Chan - Kung fu master Comparing working in the UK to HK Get a Magna Carta lesson HERE Hitting the high powered 80's and changing career focus Boutique consulting firm owned by a large law firm (Clifford chance Law Firm) Getting deep into employee ownership and compensation models Joining Willis Towers Watson and the world of executive compensation Getting the question "How does it feel having spent the best part of your professional career doing something that doesn't work?" Key to being a great consultant Not knowing the answer to a question Getting put on the spot during a compensation discussion A multi millionaire still living with his mother Integrity discussion Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- Wish I Knew . . . Nov 22 · 59m #78 Linda Griffin - IBM 30 Years / Book Self Publishing Coach / Write a book, become an expertCareer Background : Been with Grass roots Marketing systems for over 12 years Book Self publishing coach Business and marketing coach 30 years with IBM starting in the '70's reaching Senior Executive level MBA from the University of South Florida Bachelor from Auburn University with a degree in Mathematics Find her on her website at expertauthor411.com www.expertauthor411.com "The Magic Of Thinking Big" David Schwartz https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Thinking-Big-David-Schwartz/dp/0671646788 "Think and Grow Rich" Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Publication-Foundation/dp/B08L84CZLG/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Highlights Her first leadership job Using her brothers for good Great reason to move from Chemistry to Mathematics Starting with IBM in the '70's, where IBM had to build their own training curriculum Being a woman of color working for IBM in the 70's and embracing it Finding and getting mentors along the way Get comfortable being uncomfortable and doing your homework ahead of time Look for those who are guru's or in the know The unspoken powers in the room Don't bluff, you will get found out Volunteer for things instead of being asked Making a space AT the table All roads go back to the relationships you build Excellent advice on getting in front of the executive Be curious, everyone can help with you career success Wanted to own a bookstore Write a book, become an expert / Focusing on hospitality and B&B's Taking early retirement after 30 years Best advice and a "Hell of Wheels" boss Becoming a book coach and the evolution of this Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " A podcast where I speak with people about their careers focusing on their success, advice, mentoring and listening to interesting stories. I'm your host Gary Nowak and what a career journey you are doing to enjoy today with my guest Linda Griffin. Linda has so much great experience to share and a couple of career pivots that you will find interesting. Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #77 George Chanos - Author / Former Attorney General / Chairman / Futuristhttps://georgejchanos.com/ A bit about his career: Author of two books Seize your destiny: A roadmap to success Millennial Samurai: A Mindset for the 21st Century Motivational Speaker Chairman Wing Zone Capriotti's Sandwich shoe for nearly 15 years Attorney General for the State of Nevada An Attorney by trade and educational background Some Highlights: 3 loves in life Fashion model Mom Go getter early on (shovel snow / mow lawns The conflict between money and politics Always wanted his life to have meaning Mapping out his life on the bag a placemat at the Sahara Going to law school and focusing on business Notable Quotable story for the ages Believe in yourself and your potential Action is magic Leverage your strength When machine intelligence eclipses human intelligence Millennial Samurai 1 million copies Seeing a problem from a helicopter view (360 degrees) Using your adversary as a teacher Your mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work unless it's open Hire those smarter than you and take a 360 degree perspective of a problem Chairman of Capriotti's Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #76 Zoey Ahmad - Researcher / Harvard Fellowship / Great Mom AdviceCareer Background : While at Harvard Graduate research associate Graduate research fellow For 2+ years Business Operations and Researcher at The Conference board of Canada User / Market Researcher at Advanced Orthomolecular Research Highlights Learning the power of conversational skills early through selling cloths Choosing a community college for close interaction with peers and instructors Starting off in medical school then converting to Psychology and a Philosophy degrees Great career experience was working for a Think Tank Being a curious person and having this serve her well through her career Facilitating discussions at the C-Suite level just out of University The Red Velvet Cake conversation Being a woman in some male dominated industries Getting the research fellowship at Harvard NOT having a tunnel vision of her career Mom Advice Trust your process Don't compare your journey to others The imposter Syndrome @ Harvard and learning to fit in Noticing the power of mentoring and seeing clarity Embrace uncertainty and take the first step Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " A podcast where I speak with people about their careers focusing on their success, advice, mentoring and listening to interesting stories. I'm your host Gary Nowak and I had so much fun learning about my guest @Zoey Ahmed and how she progressed through her career at this very early stage. Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #75 Vijay Eswaran - Entrepreneur / Executive chairman / 15% Promise / 33 days of silenceCareer Background : Founder and Executive Chairman of QI Group of companies HQ's in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur Operations in over 30 countries He is diversified with business interests in: Real estate Education Retail and Hospitality Also owns a football / soccer club in Malaysia Highlights Following in his fathers footsteps early with wanting to a lawyer and studying in the UK Impact of Margaret Thatcher on his education Not liking accountancy all that much Picking up Political Science The Knowledge - Driving a taxi in London Training program to the outskirts of Chicago Nice message to University Graduates The buck stops here Loyalty discussion and caring Mercenary vs missionary Backpacking from London to Greece Building up relationships while traveling 33 days of silence Having only one mouth The beauty of the pause Marriage and back to Malaysia The 15% promise that didn't materialize Who works for who? If not now then when? Failure is critical Dare to . . . . Be grateful Adapt, adjust, accommodate Your value is more than you paycheck Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #74 Anne-Claude Tessier - KPMG Partner / Paris at 7 am / Life Long LearnerHighlights Moving around 10 times prior to age of 20 Saw the world early and often Paris at 7 am is Magic The freedom of being a consultant You can take a 10 euro taxi home, c'mon No clue on what to do with her career, that changed quickly Learning something is a great day Falling in love with Japan and learning yet another language Traveling to China & Russia with her financial reporting floppy disks Bringing value at an early age and being very eager Working in the Salt Mines Being told how to make more money while in South Korea Not knowing what consulting was all about and starting the with KPMG at the beginning of their MC practice Many many small pride moments And being a life long learner Career Background : Successful partner with KPMG for over 21 years Group Controller for Salins Business Analyst for SEB (Overseas experience) Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " A podcast where I speak with people about their careers focusing on their success, advice, mentoring and listening to interesting stories. I'm your host Gary Nowak and I know when a guest comes on and doesn't feel like they have anything to share that it will be "off the charts" great and my conversation with @anne-claude was absolutely not exception, her career story is outstanding Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #73 Josh Farr - Founder Campus Consultancy / Engineer turned Entrepreneur / The Love of People / Making MuffinsI'm your host Gary Nowak and my Josh Farr Is an incredible story of a young man impacting so many individuals through his work and inspiring company Career Background : Founder of Campus Consultancy, nearly 5 years Enactus advisory board member and world cup judge Degree in Engineering from the university of New South Wales in Sydney Highlights Great lesson learned from his first job Understand the customer needs early on Loved being around people early Civil Engineering career???? (You'll understand why after listening" Looking for a ticket out of his beautiful small country town Discovered volunteering and saying "yes" to everything Consulting lesson early "What ever the client says their problem is . . . . it isn't" Being 1% better and getting ahead Being Curious and how it has driven his life Taking it out on a Barista, only in Australia Marrying two concepts - Empathy and Innovation Painting the white lines on the road as a surveyor When to walk away or preserver Making muffins for the homeless Traumatic event at work that was a game changer You are the leader of your life Perspective on following your Gut Comparing a Barista with a Mother Perspective change due to a 5 month old His current work to teach leadership and improving your Emotional Intelligence Making connections and improving yourself Upcoming book release Helping refugees on the border of Macedonia and Serbia Making a line of 1 Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- Wish I Knew . . . Oct 11 · 1h 1m #72 Jenn Muszik - Pharma Executive / Life Long Learner / Be you first / Don't go askin' for AdviceI'm your host Gary Nowak and I hope you will enjoy this podcast as much as I did recording my good friend @Jenn Muszik. As you will soon find Jenn has a great life perspective with a very successful career in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Career Background : Currently head of Global Commercial Learning with Biogen Roche in the Commercial Education & Excellence areas Pfizer for over 16 years expanding her career to Director Level Faculty Partner At her alma mater Butler University Certified Executive Coach, Business consultant and Author Highlights Working at a restaurant and bar for her parents at age 9 Importance of customer service Thinking law school early Bubbles on labels Liking and NOT liking Pharma sales Making the choice on Butler University Being a Life long learning and doubling down on it Find something that stretches you Exploring a key account manager role Two types of people in the world (Compete or complete) "Don't forget stay curious" Mom advice "Be your own person before you are somebody else" Finding coaching as a career Shore up your opportunities or double down on your strengths Working globally and the complexities Global consistency with local flexibility Being a life long learner Leveraging your community and building strong relationships Base your Net Worth on your Net Work The Christmas card process Regret and expectations The NOT an advice podcast Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #71 Paul Winter - 20 yrs Big 4 Australian Partner / "Can Do" attitude / Great career decision / Priceless thank youI'm your host Gary Nowak and my guest Paul Winter is another example of being blessed to find his career calling early and sticking with the same employer for over 20 years. Career Background : Currently the Partner in Charge of CFO Advisory at KPMG Entire professional career has been with KPMG ascending from Audit to Consulting Attended the University of Ballarat with Bachelor degrees in: Computing Commerce (Accounting) Highlights Heartfelt story about getting help and his family IBM and an internship at KPMG 20 years at one place and what kept Paul there Getting exposure to senior leaders at a young age through audit Audit / great foundation to learn business Loved working within a team and large list of major clients to work with Making it to Manager How a business ticks Good advice to the summer interns How to handle ambitious young team members, some great approach "Can do" Attitude is highly important and an adaptable mindset How hiring has changed over the years, looking for diversity in new hires and employees The variety of consulting is invaluable The switch from helping yourself to helping others Always have a Mentor and providing honest feedback Building a feedback culture within the team Open the eyes of team members for other opportunities Jumping around, considering the other side New opportunity after a great project in London Coming back to Australia and taking a career risk within KPMG Loving the teaming approach When people believe in you, believe in yourself Getting the proper thank you from a client, priceless Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #70 Sneha Kapoor - Consulting Executive / CxO Advisor / Career Courage / Sir Alex ReferenceI'm your host Gary Nowak and my guest Sneha Kapoor has a wonderful story about her career and switching from Finance to IT and becoming a Growth Strategy Adviser. Career Background : Working with IDC as a Practice Head of Intelligent Automation & Artificial Intelligence / CXO Adviser Tech Strategist and Research lead for (China / Japan / India) while with NASSCOM Technology Investment Analyst & Growth Strategy Consultant while with an S&P Global Market Intelligence company Evaluserve, DLF Educated at: Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies MBA with Schulich School of Business - York University MBA with S P Jain School of Global Management Double Gold Medalist CFA Institute Level 1 Highlights Teaching at age 10 to a 6 year old Work results in blessings and growth, it's not always about money Following her dad into finance Showing the courage to pick her own career Research and Strategy and being a curious person Finding answers and solutions Having strong parental support Rationale for her MBA and conducting them in 3 countries Dubai / Toronto / Singapore Learning, understanding and acclimating to all cultures Sir Alex Ferguson's 5 quotes that encourage Sneha on a daily basis Dress up, Show Up and never give up Fortune favors the bold The harder you work, the luckier you will get The positive aspects of being a successful woman in Business Another great relationship builder story Starting again in the IT industry Staying up to date on IT Thought leadership, great way to learn more Sherlock Holmes and the Big Bang Theory Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #69 Dave Brown - Global Big 4 Leader / Hiring People / The Zen Master / ABBA!!! (Ugh)I'm your host Gary Nowak and this is by far one of my most organic and fun podcasts where my former boss and guest Dave Brown and I don't get past what he studied in college and managed to enjoy a very insightful conversation. Career Background : Principal & Global leader for Shared Services and Outsource advisory for KPMG 10 years of experience with Equaterra and TPI Director of Finance with AT&T for 6 years University of Windsor Bachelor of Psychology / Finance MBA from Queen's University Talked about the Book "South" by Ernest Shackelford "This is the epic real-life adventure of the Shackleton expedition to the Antarctic that goes wrong in every way possible." Highlights Paper boy foundation to his success no bike no basket Getting politely stiffed in Canada during paper boy collections Blue collar upbringing and 1st to go to college The impact of his Parents telling Dave after seeing his grades that they "Shutting this down" Psychology to sociology to business degree Crossing the Canadian / American border for a few beers and saving a few $$ Using sports analogies in business, so applicable How Dave builds a team and the process he follows / what is he looking for? Your reputation will follow you everywhere you go Dave's interviewing technique - getting to the stories Hiring people that "look like you" Proud moment has an exponential impact His approach with me while I was in China and Australia Becoming behavioral not mechanical with his mentoring approach Viewing issues from the other point of view Being a strategic thinker, great lesson / operational mindset Being put on the spot by the client and speaking honestly Commanding the room and when to pick and choose when to speak The Zen Master - bringing Zen into a room Best advice - work your tail off, you will be seen and There is more to life than hoping for a new shovel 5 year plan perspective - Trash it Take advantages of opportunities in front of you Support your boss and make them look good Moving to your favorite vacation spot Abba, ugh Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
- #68 Liz Evans - Big 4 Principal / Catching Up / Lot's of LOVE / Connecting the DotsI'm your host Gary Nowak and in addition to being a great person and fantastic former co-worker my guest Liz Evans has one of my most favorite accents of all time (Northern England). Career Background : Big 4 Principal for over 5 years Managing director at EquaTerra Managing consultant with PA Consulting Group Attended University of Hertfordshire just north of London studied Business and Decision Science Highlights Baby sitting Dads golf buddy kids Claim to fame for her town Captain Cook - Grew up in Northern England LOVED her small college north of London melting pot Parameters from her Mum on where to attend university The LOVE of London and her small university Wanting to stay at university and her Phd opportunity Getting into Consulting to "Catch Up" with peers A lot of LOVE in her career and life Finding a mutually beneficial friend in college to provide an alternative perspective Great Dallas project while living in London (Listen to the lifestyle) Comparing working in the UK and the US, insightful Getting terrible advice when moving to the US, using it as motivation Know your own personal North Star Consulting event in San Diego with family and kids, impactful (Mind blowing) There is always a Plan B Liz builds relationships quickly Trust and integrity are core to Liz and her success Consulting is about connecting the dots, we don't have to have all the answers The beauty of a boutique consulting firm Finding her sweet spot in consulting Being Bi-Lingual, shocker Trust who you are and know your boundaries Proud moment of getting promoted to MD while on maternity leave Working in the UK Friday at 4 pm is the best Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!0 comments0
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@Gary-Nowak
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