Chris Szeleczky- On Cultivating a Non-Linear Career Path

In our third episode, I sat down with Chris Szeleczky, General Manager of Service & Operations with Olympus Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer of optical and digital precision technologies. Chris shares his professional journey as an Electrical Engineer who accidentally found his way to MedTech through the service pathway, and how he utilised a strength-based approach in forging a non-linear career path that took him into operations, and eventually even policy writing and corporate sales. Chris’ journey was supported by amazing coaches and mentors who encouraged him to jump into different projects, and they were also not afraid to share clear constructive feedback. He shares those pivotal moments where he received that feedback and how he leaned into it with gratitude which helped him mindfully recalibrate. These experiences in his professional development ultimately enabled him to push himself outside his comfort zone and job-craft his way to his current role as general manager. Chris’s story is an excellent reference point on so many levels. It speaks to young engineers looking to break into the industry, as well as seasoned professionals who experience those moments of tough feedback and how to embrace them with gratitude and grow! This podcast is Produced by PodStream hosted by ZenCast.fm