#60 Jeri Lykke - Partner Talent Transformation (IBM) / Being brazen / Making great family decisions

I'm your host Gary Nowak and you are going eavesdrop on my conversation with a good friend Jeri Lykke.  Jeri is an intelligent, driven person and it comes through in our discussion today.Career Background:Hookum Horns going to university of Texas in psychology (good story)Work encompassed: EDSFujitsuTXUEquaterraKPMGIBM Great global career that started in Texas and is currently residing in Texas HighlightsThe first time we metTrying to get out of her psychology class and having it be her majorAcing the subject after never showing up to classEDS first job and asking for another role within the company, brazen?Being brash and learning to soften the edges just a bitWorking in compensation and the impact it has and doesn't haveThinking that she will lead the company one day and laying the groundwork to do soThe change in mindset for seeking a Noble Cause with the current work forceNot letting being a woman impact her careerBeing told international wasn't in the cards, then getting sponsored to go to Korea then LondonDon't tell Jeri she can't do something, it will only fuel herGreat role in LondonMoving back to the US San Diego after marriageMaking great family decisions that worked out well from a business perspectiveTry something when you're young, remember it doesn't have to last foreverMoving over to consulting to help clients with their journeyLearning how to sellYour perception is your realityWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!