#61 Paul Mahoney - Big 4 AD / True Blue Consultant / Icebreakers / Consulting "Ups and Downs"

I'm your host Gary Nowak and I'm going to introduce you to one of the greatest guys I was lucky enough to meet and work with in Australia.  Paul Mahoney.  Paul showed up and consistently did high quality work and built up solid relationships Career Background:Straight forwardKPMG for nearly 11 years where he is currently an Associate DirectorRMIT with a bachelor in Business information systemsHighlights Working fish and chips when you actually don't eat seafoodExtremely linear career with consulting, this career made a great deal of senseAll set to be an architect from the problem side not the technical sideLearning and working with great people at KPMGUsing icebreakers and working to be memorableAllowing junior members the opportunity to present and get exposureJumping over to the dark side (corporate position)Comparing consulting vs industryPeaks and troughs of consultingManaging expectationsBeing self aware and understanding the person across from youLet your intentions be knownPassive feedback, it's a bit of trend I've noticedPersonality agnostic and cascade knowledge downSqueaky wheel approachWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!