Michelle Wade: From small town to growing trade, investment & education between Australia and India, Italy, Malaysia & Spain + Managing the $45M covid relief fund

Learn about the the Diplomacy & International Relations Industry, What it means to adjust to new cultures every few years, Providing value to stand out and dealing with unconscious bias Welcome to episode #71 w Michelle Wade! Here are 5 key takeaways you will learn from this episode:How being a "small fish in a large pond but aware of the ocean" provided perspective in her childhoodApplying 6 years of symphony orchestra learnings to diplomacyAdjusting to new cultures every 4 years in India, Spain, Malaysia, ItalyManaging the $45M covid relief fund for the Victorian GovernmentOpening the eyes of employers to the value of hiring foreign students***TIMESTAMPS02:08 - First women life guard 04:25 - Michelle’s sunrise: small fish in a large pond but aware of the ocean 06:02 -  Influences growing up in a small town 07:30 - Finding success at age 16 08:50 - Full circle now living in India 10:40 - Painful learning: Unconscious Bias 12:55 - Dealing with repercussions of speaking up 16:10 - Applying 6 years from music to diplomatic career 18:10 - Transition from symphony orchestra to Aus Govt posting in Milan 21:40 -  Building her diplomatic career in the first 5 years to stand out 27:10 - Adjusting to new cultures every 4 years in India, Spain, Malaysia, Italy 32:40 - The unknown human element of having a global transient career 35:55 - Opening the eyes of employers to the value of hiring foreign students 38:35 - Learnings and inspiration from the Israeli Consulate General in India 40:50 - Managing the $45M covid relief fund for the Victorian Government 44:20 - How can International students integrate into Australia and stand out 47:00 - Role of universities supporting students with practise alongside theory 51:05 - Final sprint***Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on iTunes and Spotify, as it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show and grow the show with sponsors and partners. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter for more!This show showcases relatable role models, re-imagining a high flyer to help you achieve your potential and be 1% better everyday!Contact Vidit at [email protected]