#40 Victoria Shiroma Wilson - Author / Executive & Leadership Coaching / USC Doctorate / Youth in Japan / "Seeing" Cultures

Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . "  I'm your host Gary Nowak and today and I was so excited and pleased to have my next guest agree to me on my podcast.  Victoria Shiroma Wilson practices in my new area of focus and I've spoken with her a couple of times and was immediately impressed.  Background overviewEducationDoctorate from USC MA in Psychology from Santa Clara universityMA in Asian studies from University of PennsylvaniaBA in International relations and Japanese from University of WisconsinCareerWorked with great organizations like Santa Clara universityGoogleLeadership coaching at TorchianaExceptional Future a company that transforms livesHighlightsGrowing up in Japan and trying to sell Girl Scout calendars NOT cookies (hard sell)Volunteering is a part of the DNA of her familySub tropics to Wisconsin for collegeMothers guidance and diligence - You can anywhere you want as long as it's in WisconsinBridging the cultural gaps based on her background and upbringingLessons come in cyclesWhat to do with a psychology degree, actually it's very versatileThird time is the charmWorking for technology start ups, not loving itThe Red journal career manifestoLearning yourself and being true to yourselfListening to the universe, because is does have a sense of humorMaking sense of your past as you get olderThe quarter life crisis is very realIdentity is fluidThe Gen Z perspective and trustWhat's going right and what's going wrongReframing a perspectiveBecoming aware of yourself and maybe not liking what you seeHaving the ability to "see" culturesHelping people see the big picture and companies think strategicallyHow to build your manifestoIt doesn't have to be a happy life to be a good lifeWhat does happiness mean to youTrouble with favorites in our fun conversationWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!