#49 Mirko Hilsheimer - Big 4 German Partner / Get the basics right / Creating Awareness / China Decision / Todays choices are tomorrows obligations

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 am so grateful to my guest Mirko Hilsheimer coming to us from Germany and providing some genuine advice, sharing of his experience and giving me great perspective throughout our conversation.Career Background:Started off in mechanical engineering, then an international business admin degreeMBA in Strategic Market from Sheffield Business school in the UKSolid consulting background with: Nearly 4 years at PwCOver 17 years with KPMG in Germany & ChinaHighlights: Job at 14 to get a better bike (I can totally relate)Proud of 3 degrees?Sheffield United and Sheffield WednesdayFiguring out what to do in your 20's 3 pieces of Great advice / Talk to peopleFollow your gut do what you believe in / Don't be too rationaleWhat he looks for in a candidate for consultingWalking through the decadesGetting the basics rightLoving connections in ConsultingBig blue knocking him out of PwCDiversity in Consulting#1 thing a good consultant should be doingCommunication in the younger generation and connectionsWhat Mirko does wellSharing successHis CHRO role, fantasticBeing in the people businessCreating awareness of leadership and importance of peopleGreat setback story with a positive outcomeReaching out for personal feedbackGiving feedback today, His China decisionGreat advice discussionAwesome consulting storyWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!