Wish I Knew . . .

I'm your host Gary Nowak and what a wonderful conversation I had with my guest Maya Doueihy.  Maya brought so much energy, passion and beautiful perspective to her career and I know you'll enjoy it. Career Background:Grew up in Beirut, LebanonStudied at the Lebanese American University studying International Relations and affairsWorked as a project coordinator for:Lebanese center for policy studiesLebanese American UniversityProject manager for A political partyForeign and commonwealth officeDepartment of international developmentNow working in Dublin with WhatsAppHighlightThe Magic of Dublin and it's not just the GuinnessNews Anchor for Dad at 5 years oldDon’t want to just record the news, but rather analyze the newsFollowing Dad's pathThink tank work in LebanonDiscussing with parents what to studyLearning and focus brings out strategic thinkingCombine practicality and emotion for successMaking an impact with other peoples lives Areas of conflictHumanitarian issuesEngaging youths for elections in LebanonLearning to accept other opinionsGrowing up in Lebanon Being conservative and liberal at the same timeWitnessing trying to make a change to the systemGoing to get more educationPolitical party consultancyWorking at the British embassy in BeirutDelivering education for underprivileged childrenMaya is a very determined personDiscipline and perseveranceTaking people to the Edge Every human needs to be pushed Loves to arguePushing people to the limitDon't go to Maya with a problem Being very solution drivenTaking a sabbatical to focus on Maya for one yearLeading from the heartGreat Regret discussionAdvice - Never give upMoney can't buy happiness but it can buy NutellaFrank SinatraWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and I am honored to have as a guest a young man who has served our country with 5 years in the military.  Adam Mowl is a self proclaimed Renaissance man with a great foundation for life and very strong character.Career Background:Served at a Marine for 5 years and spent 1 year in Afghanistan tracking high value targetsSince returning Finished up his education with a Bachelors in International / Global StudiesWorking as: An Account Executive Operations support specialist Customer service specialistCurrently focusing on Cyber securityHighlights:Fear the beardVery persistent for his first job Hosting like his Mom at 16 years oldGoing to college early wasn't his thing and he recognized it quicklyFinding the military to grow up a bitHow he chose the military branch and trying NOT to be memorableHelping those in leadership throughoutLinguist training in the military and some great stations including HawaiiFulfilling the needs of the marines not vice versaGetting trained to intercept information to provide intelligence to his superiorsGreat advice during his first job that stuckThe 7 P's of the MilitaryGoing to Afghanistan and his perspectiveUsing Oreo packaging wiselyBecoming a trainer, full circle upon return to the USHaving beaucracy get in the way of continuing his military careerAn issue with our educational system that will make you crazyWhat the future holdsAdam has a high morale compassWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and today I've had the great honor of reconnecting with a former colleague and extremely successful consultant @Greg TuckerCareer Background:Award winning CXO, CMO, Chief Customer Officer Chief Journey mapper, heling companies better understand the customer journeySelf employed with his highly successful consulting company for over 10 yearsHeld positions with great companies like Clorox, AAA, Copart, CSC Index and mercer Management ConsultingEducation Undergrad at Kansas State in Mechanical Engineering MBA from Stanford University in Strategy & Marketing Operations HighlightsGreat first job, those were the days and being the #1 StickerGrowing up in Middle AmericaStudied Engineering but always knew in his heart he would be a businessmanMaking Stanford wait for himDoesn't like working outside all that muchEngineering to business subjectsKansas to New York to the BayWine thread throughoutShifting between industry and consultingWorking for some major clientsGetting the best thinking in the roomConsulting is like fixing a gourmet mealAsking a consulting questions to consultantsHow coming from a farming family helps you become a practical consultantHiring people smarter than yourself"Live in the Question"Listening in a conversation for Context / Process / ContentTurn the data around to the client and ask a questionGetting a "Big Bang Theory" & "Ozark" references into the podcastBest advice is asking a questionCustomer Experience deep dive conversationMissing out on working with 2 high profile individualsBeing surrounded by great leadersChris Botti Stalker listGetting out of your wife's wayWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm grateful to have a fantastic guest - Rocky Biasi CEO of Human Connections for over 15 yearsCreator and presenter of the Accidental Counsellor trainingPassionate about mental health and wellbeingRealized when he was a teacher the impact that they have on students and wanted to make a differencehumanconnections.com.au  Introduction HighlightsHe got some bad advice early, so don't always listen to your teachers growing upAvoiding labels and carving out your own pathHow 2020 impacted him professionally and personallyBeing open, flexible, determined and the power of perseverance Executing the technical skills requires the right mindsetIf you want to help someone you sometimes have to connect with their painOne simple approach to changing the World (Empathetic Listening)Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

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've got another international flavor podcast with a creative young lady who loves the sales process and a global role, please enjoy my guest Christina Doueihi (Do Eh He).  Career Background:Leader for Strategic business growth plans in Middle East / Turkey & Africa based out of ZurichRegional Sales Manager for the Middle East in DubaiHead of Project Sales for UAE and OmanInterior ArchitectFounder of What's On DesignStudied at the Lebanese American University with a BA in Interior Architecture HighlightsMaking a sale at 12 years old without any trainingVisualized a space and how to change itGrowing up in Beirut and what it teaches youGetting a job and opening up a new store in a Dubai @22Being a successful woman in the UAEChanging shoes to deal with the end to end processEnjoying sales and having people believe in youBeing curious and following your instinctsHaving your dad and grandfather as you mentorsTime boxing your emotionsWanting to experience a new industryHaving structured thinking is keyWhat success looks like for ChristinaGetting insight into the afterlifeWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

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]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and I've got a China / Germany KPMG connection for you with my outstanding guest Angelika Alt-Sherer.  I was blown away by the great perspective and advice provided throughout this conversationsBiography SnapshotBorne and grew up in Munich, Bavaria, GermanyMarried for more than 25 years, met my husband at KPMGCareer start at KPMG after graduating 30 years ago with 7 years out of the box experience at another Big Four, a smaller consulting firm and as a freelancer in the first decade of my careerAudit Partner at KPMG Germany with stations in Munich, Stuttgart and Shanghai (3 years)Serving a broad range of clients in different industries (main focus on Media and Automotive), listed companies as well as family owned businessSince 2018 part of the Audit Leadership of the German firm as CHROHighlights Working on the farm from ages 9 to 12 yoTax consulting early7 year checking things out of her careerWanted to try out a lot of things and see what she likedBeing a very structured person and being german, go figureGoing from big company to her own companyLearning the advantages of a big company and how to make it work for herThe ideal combination of a KPMGYou can hear her smile throughout the discussionBeing mentored and mentoring, how she developed her styleSelling - listening and asking questionsGreat questions when mentoring, really strongEverything has a price and consequencesUsing martial arts for career guidanceHer best advice LearnWork hard Be independentLeave your comfort zone, as much as possibleBeing positive and flexibleSetback discussionSink or swim without a lifeguard (metaphorically of course)Working in china conversation and how to work their successfullySolid celebrity crushWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Founder and Executive Chairman of QI Group of companies HQ's in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur Operations in over 30 countries He is diversified with business interests in: Real estate Education Retail and Hospitality Also owns a football / soccer club in Malaysia  HighlightsFollowing in his fathers footsteps early with wanting to a lawyer and studying in the UKImpact of Margaret Thatcher on his educationNot liking accountancy all that muchPicking up Political ScienceThe Knowledge - Driving a taxi in LondonTraining program to the outskirts of ChicagoNice message to University GraduatesThe buck stops hereLoyalty discussion and caringMercenary vs missionaryBackpacking from London to GreeceBuilding up relationships while traveling33 days of silenceHaving only one mouthThe beauty of the pauseMarriage and back to MalaysiaThe 15% promise that didn't materializeWho works for who?If not now then when?Failure is criticalDare to . . . . Be gratefulAdapt, adjust, accommodateYour value is more than you paycheckWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and in addition to being a great person and fantastic former co-worker my guest Liz Evans has one of my most favorite accents of all time (Northern England). Career Background:Big 4 Principal for over 5 yearsManaging director at EquaTerraManaging consultant with PA Consulting GroupAttended University of Hertfordshire just north of London studied Business and Decision ScienceHighlightsBaby sitting Dads golf buddy kidsClaim to fame for her town Captain Cook - Grew up in Northern EnglandLOVED her small college north of London melting potParameters from her Mum on where to attend universityThe LOVE of London and her small universityWanting to stay at university  and her Phd opportunityGetting into Consulting to "Catch Up" with peersA lot of LOVE in her career and lifeFinding a mutually beneficial friend in college to provide an alternative perspectiveGreat Dallas project while living in London (Listen to the lifestyle)Comparing working in the UK and the US, insightfulGetting terrible advice when moving to the US, using it as motivationKnow your own personal North StarConsulting event in San Diego with family and kids, impactful (Mind blowing)There is always a Plan BLiz builds relationships quicklyTrust and integrity are core to Liz and her successConsulting is about connecting the dots, we don't have to have all the answersThe beauty of a boutique consulting firmFinding her sweet spot in consultingBeing Bi-Lingual, shockerTrust who you are and know your boundariesProud moment of getting promoted to MD while on maternity leaveWorking in the UK Friday at 4 pm is the bestWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Finance transformation expert most recently with: BT in London Prior to that: SVP Finance Operations with Smith and Nephew VP Finance Transformation and systems with PearsonHighlightsNot knowing how to do his first job and getting promotedCompensating with a PorscheTaking a year off  prior to UniversityComing from humble stockDegree in English, but switching to accounting for a jobHaving verbal agility and emotional intelligence have served John wellThe Gap Year discussionGrowing into LeadershipAdvice on public speakingTalking stand up comedyWhy he chose his first employerBeing stubborn and getting accounting credentialsWatching Dad and loving what he sawGetting out of accounting at the right timeComing down to Shared Services where we eventually metLogistics eats strategy for lunch everydayGreat story about a US Major General that changed his lifeCrafting his own career path, MAGICFinding his stride for 3 to 5 years in shared services, being so happyGreat approach to conflict resolutionWonderful mentors that shaped his careerMentoring - Migrant LeadersWhat young people want these daysWonderful advice that fits everyone, so powerfulNever been to a McDonald'sTranslation Canteen = Lunch Room Cud = Fat Lager = Beer Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Coca Cola in various role SVP Customer Excellence VP of the West Zone National Team leader with sales associate recruiting National account executive Florida State University majoring in Advertising CommunicationHighlightsBeing a Seminole vs a GatorNo idea on the major, sound familiarSales career began early with convincing her dad of a way out of government workPodcast host with Origin storiesFind your own authentic pathHead / heart / gut conversation - where to listen"Everyone will let you down" commentYour choices create our outcomesPeople and soooo generousThe informational interviewsThe Coke interview and starting with then in CaliforniaThe 12 to 1 ratioBeing a successful woman at coke for 33 yearsWe all have Plot twists that happen in our livesPaying attention to Quiet the voices in your headStopping is a great thingAlways check in on your career pathWe've got your backGreat proud momentBest career move had an element of regretTrust yourselfWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Author of the book "The Career Toolkit"MIT Graduate and an engineer by backgroundChief Technology Officer at several companiesFaculty at MITCreator of the "brain Dump" Apphttps://brainbumpapp.com/HighlightsMom "Why don't you teach the chess class"Book "The Career Toolkit" 10 Topics / 10 chaptersLearning the intangible skills to go along with the technical skillsGiving content to MITHelping people reach their potentialGraduate degree in CryptographyPolitical volunteer for ClintonNever ever have software based votingNot knowing what to do, he "Hid" out at MIT as research staffHow to think about looking for a jobLook at the job not the title, dig deeperLooking at your career like a chess matchRunning towards is better than running awayLook for material changes at your companyBuilding your career planDon't "Drift" with your careerField testing his bookBe open to randomness and opportunitiesFocusing on the outcomeHates consultingCompetitive dance careerDiscount all advice you are givenSabbatical 5 months prior to 30 years old Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Founder and CEO of Avanti SearchRecruitment experience with: Accolade Wines Class Ltd Wolters Kluwer NSW Dept of Industry Apprentice Australia ContestantAmbassador for: Ferrari Australian Grand Prix Corporation Miss World Australia 2006Her Company - https://www.avantisearch.com.au/ HighlightsBest first job ever Miss World Australia 2006Looking for a way to get into charity workFinding excitement in recruitmentCreating a company that aligns with her valuesTaking care of the family with an unwell MotherBuilding up confidence early on and taking that with her throughoutBeing discovered through her great interview skillsAn interview is just a conversationKey skill is her listening abilityHearing impairment is her super powerAligning career to her valuesCommunicating with ExecutivesCoaching candidates on their career experience and imposter syndromeAsk for a water, coffee or teaAdmitting your nervesOverdelivering on contentThe "Golden" interview questionAvanti Search is her own company with high touchGreat perspective on her successVenice to VegasSummertime in New DelhiWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Currently President and CEO of Axion MedicalBoard member with: Bottlenose ESSI Advisor to Private Equity and Venture capitalistsEquaterra for nearly 8 yearsFounder of Morgan Chambers in the UKHighlightsHard working family and the oldest of 6 kidsCommunity College degree / Great visualPower plant engineering degreeSemi autonomous robot workExtremely technical background out of CollegeKilling two sacred cows at onceCitigroup came calling early onThe drive for $$$Learning outsourcing at the very beginningGaining cultural experience early on as an independent contractorOutworks everyone elseLoves the English languageMassive advice from Mom - Understand peopleEQ = Understanding or caring for peopleBest advice - Question everythingSecret to success "Live in the Gray"Speed in decision makingGet over yourself and ALWAYS Be yourselfConstant knocks on his door for opportunitiesChoose your partners wisely and monitor the allianceContention unattended becomes conflictEngineering, Outsourcing, Ad AgencyOrganic career choices with good decisionsNever selling his soulWorld Class Philly Cheesesteak sandwich maker / Comfort Food Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

BackgroundCurrently - Director of Talent X & Educate X Cracked into consulting in 2011 with Gallop Solutions where she worked with some incredible people who helped shape her career.Marnie eventually Started her own Business consultant organizationHighlights:Hungry Jacks (Burger Kind) and the $300 phone billNo drive or desire to go to universityOut of High School "I want to go to England" so she didDaniel and Lindy internshipFirst client at 19, "you can pay me to talk about my or how I can help you."Analytical and structured thinkerWorking with small businessesReally likes people, loves human beings6 months, no way. Turned into 6 years24 hour decision, do you want to be here or notBeing completely self awareBest advice - Death Bed ExerciseHaving a casual lack of concern - "Insouciant"Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " A podcast where I speak with people about their career success, advice given or received and listen to their interesting stories about how they got to where they are today. I am honored to have someone I've always looked up to in my consulting career  Bob Cecil - Nuclear Engineer to a Big 4 Partner- Involved in 3 start up consulting firms- Widely recognized as a thought leader and industry spokesperson for shared services and outsource advisory- Worked with several Fortune 100 clients globally- One of the best consultants I've ever had the pleasure to work with ​Some Highlights for our discussion:- Business development - Letting go of your fears- What intrigued him about Consulting- Solving complex problems and Being Curious- The most important thing in being a successful consultant- Having Role Models is important for success- Mentoring the good ones embrace it- Solid advice he received "Hero's don't scale" - Go quick go alone . Go far go with a team- The Power of "I Don't Know"- His key to success      - Strong team around you- Keeping your own compass around ethical dilemma's- How Bob wants to be most rememberedWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and I have a conversation with a young lady Walkyria Whitlock who shares amazing stories about her life and time in Idaho, Fiji, Rio, The Hamptons, Florida, Australia and working on Yachts while traveling.  Career Background:Author of the book "I love what I've forgotten"Self Employed as President of Global MVPYoga Instructor on Private Yachts and VillasAttended Boise State UniversityHighlights Scooping ice cream and losing weight at age 14Tremendous high school career across the boardGetting burned out first 2 years of college at Boise State Did way too much Felt depressed and not knowing why Reconciling childhood trauma Finding writing and mindfulness to process her upbringingGoing to Fiji and living with the Prime Minister Modeling Diving Surfing Working for tips Getting picked up on a Yacht Learning from her Grandfather who is a nuclear engineerLeaving Fiji for home then to Ft Lauderdale to yacht some moreGetting a job opportunity within 2 hoursFirst job as a crew chef on a yachtMoving to the Hamptons and taking care of a familyStarted writing a lotDecided to move to Australia for musicDiscussing compassionChanging your environment when things are not going wellFeeling and being present with your feelingsDon't lose HOPESuper adaptive and optimisticIntroduction to Deepak Chopra by Arthur BlankCompiling a book in 20 hoursRainbow vegetarian cakeWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and this is by far one of my most organic and fun podcasts where my former boss and guest Dave Brown and I don't get past what he studied in college and managed to enjoy a very insightful conversation. Career Background:Principal & Global leader for Shared Services and Outsource advisory for KPMG10 years of experience with Equaterra and TPIDirector of Finance with AT&T for 6 yearsUniversity of Windsor Bachelor of Psychology / FinanceMBA from Queen's UniversityTalked about the Book "South" by Ernest Shackelford   "This is the epic real-life adventure of the Shackleton expedition to the Antarctic that goes wrong in every way possible." HighlightsPaper boy foundation to his success no bike no basketGetting politely stiffed in Canada during paper boy collectionsBlue collar upbringing and 1st to go to collegeThe impact of his Parents telling Dave after seeing his grades that they "Shutting this down"Psychology to sociology to business degreeCrossing the Canadian / American border for a few beers and saving a few $$Using sports analogies in business, so applicableHow Dave builds a team and the process he follows / what is he looking for?Your reputation will follow you everywhere you goDave's interviewing technique - getting to the storiesHiring people that "look like you"Proud moment has an exponential impactHis approach with me while I was in China and AustraliaBecoming behavioral not mechanical with his mentoring approachViewing issues from the other point of viewBeing a strategic thinker, great lesson / operational mindsetBeing put on the spot by the client and speaking honestlyCommanding the room and when to pick and choose when to speakThe Zen Master - bringing Zen into a roomBest advice - work your tail off, you will be seen and There is more to life than hoping for a new shovel5 year plan perspective - Trash itTake advantages of opportunities in front of youSupport your boss and make them look goodMoving to your favorite vacation spotAbba, ughWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I've got a inspiring and clairvoyant  one for you with my guest Sana Afzal. BackgroundSana hails from Houston, Texas, grew up in Dubai and calls California home. Creative Business Exec at Google, and was previously a Creative Ops and Production lead at The ZOO, a Global Policy Strategist and Senior Creative PM at AdMob, Sana has been a strong advocate for the importance of creativity in the tech world and has orchestrated the integration of branding and tech throughout her career. Coaches high-level execs and mentors early career professionals.   HighlightsHow the Iphone impacted her career choiceImposter syndromeCareer started off with knowing exactly what she wanted to do, however it was a straight lineAdvice from parents: Do what you love, but make sure you can support yourselfThe immigrant mentality and how a milk commercial changed Sana's lifeTake into consideration what is in front of youOpportunities will find you, if you work hardYou have to "Show Up" everyday, sometimes it's challengingHer reaction to being asked to consider law school Getting joy outside of your 9 to 5Is that in my job description?Empathy and communication has helped in her creative world careerPivoting your perspective on FeedbackEmpathy in the creative worldLearning through observation of othersPatience / Gratitude / persistenceThe power of journalingBeing grounded, not easily doneYou want Sana's Spotify PlaylistWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Today you will hear my conversation with a dear friend, colleague and all around great guy Gareth Chegwidden Career OverviewEducated in Sydney Australia at Macquarie and University of Technology, SydneyBig 4 experience with DeloitteAMP as head of relationship mngt and portfolio servicesAdjunct lecturer at University of Sydney going on over 5 yearsCurrently at Telstra at their Transformation business Strategy Principle HighlightsHated being a tutor while in high schoolGetting a McDonalds sponsorshipBeing a perfectionist, good advice on managing itUni part time / full time work, Falling into a dual degreeBeing on a project with 550 bosses, impacting the entire businessStrong beliefs loosely heldWhen is it time to spread your wingsSoft skills key to success Change Management Taking the bosses on the journeyAn all walk of life mentoring perspectiveExperience as much as possibleGetting pulled to an awesome jobWhy an MBABuilding a program affecting 16,000 peopleWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and today I have one of my dearest friends who I've know for over 15 years and has done so much with her career and I'm really humbled to be her friend and have her on my Podcast.  Get ready for my conversation with Angel Hoover coming to us from Amsterdam Career Background:Currently in her 9th role at Willis Towers Watson as Managing Director of Benelux (18 years experience)Prior to WTW we met at NiSource where she spent 5 yearsAccenture for 5 yearsUniversity of Minnesota - BA in Biz Mngt, Communications and EconomicsUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Masters in Industrial RelationsHighlghtsOne of the best  first job stories at the age of 13 (5 year gig)Aspiration early to start her own business / do her own thingKnew early that she needed to improve her sales skillsEarly on having no clue about consultingHear about the best sales training she experiencedSelf awareness once again is front and center of a successful individualALWAYS be open to new opportunitiesHer vision of success today, give you insight into AngelSay yes to get to noOne piece of advice - Always find your courage to ask for mentoring and getting career adviceMentors should be brutally honest and how you can use them in your careerAngel's reaction to being asked to be a mentor2 great pieces of adviceMany proud moments, always love that people have manyShock and Awe momentsLiving past 100Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and I've got my first 3 way . . . . Conversation with 2 great friends from Australia Levi Waters and Pete Collins.  This was one of my favorite podcasts to record and I just had the best time with these two "Blokes".Career Background:- Normally I walk you through individually, however with this one these guys are very similar in background:They grew up in BrisbaneBoth joined the Navy for the same reasonBoth left the Navy for the same reasonBoth Joined consulting for the same reasonCheck out their linked in ProfilesHighlights- How to choose between which brand of the military you'd like to join- Middle of the bush or duty free shopping in Singapore- Don't fight the why- Military you are given directional intent with not as command and control as you would think- The plan is the basis for change- Course you are taking is a pencil line drawn in a chart and can be erased- The path of least resistance- Everything they do well in business was learned in the Navy- What they look for in young people- Perspective on really ambitious people- Take the opportunity that is in front of you and trust the process- The customer is always right, but the client can be wrong- Don't be afraid to challenge, don't just be a "yes" person- It takes a team to get things done- Relationships perspective, don't be afraid to share personal information- Learning what drives everyoneWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

HighlightsMoving around 10 times prior to age of 20Saw the world early and oftenParis at 7 am is MagicThe freedom of being a consultantYou can take a 10 euro taxi home, c'monNo clue on what to do with her career, that changed quicklyLearning something is a great dayFalling in love with Japan and learning yet another languageTraveling to China & Russia with her financial reporting floppy disksBringing value at an early age and being very eagerWorking in the Salt MinesBeing told how to make more money while in South KoreaNot knowing what consulting was all about and starting the with KPMG at the beginning of their MC practiceMany many small pride momentsAnd being a life long learnerCareer Background:Successful partner with KPMG for over 21 yearsGroup Controller for SalinsBusiness Analyst for SEB (Overseas experience)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 know when a guest comes on and doesn't feel like they have anything to share that it will be "off the charts" great and my conversation with @anne-claude was absolutely not exception, her career story is outstanding Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and you are going to have to "buckle up" for this one as I bring you a colleague and good friend from down under, Mr. Mark Bladon.  As only Mark can do, he brings a unique, authentic perspective throughout our conversation.  Background overviewKPMG Partner in IT Advisory since 2010Partner with IBM for 6 yearsPWC Partner for 13 yearsUniversity of Queensland for a Philosophy degreeHighlights:Lacking enthusiasm at the chicken shopComparing himself to: Joe Biden Tom Brady HitlerCoiled mass of angry resentmentStill trying to figure out what he wants to do when you grows upWorking for a large conglomerate in QueenslandCareer is a cork bobbing on waterGetting pulled over to PWC and looking to hold his ownNever having a strong senses of what the future can beLooking at your career is like a Roller Coaster - enjoy the rideThe company will move on without youConsulting Perspective Comparing consulting with a race car team His overview of what true consulting is Having deep and broad skills in consulting The ideal consultant is a thumb tack Using the word cloud to predict proposal success Being open to changing perspective during an engagementTalking about the ozone concernDoing a theatrical presentation instead of a power point slideMark has a problem with mentoringRole models Are about watching people Always wanted to be a writer, mission accomplishedWhat Mark looks for in hiring a candidateWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

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.You are going to Love my conversation with Lee Ann MooreSome guests "wing it" and some guests "Prepare", well my conversation with Lee Ann Moore will tell you that she came prepared and ready to go.Career Highlights- Began her career in commercial banking providing investment and lending support for businesses, real estate and high net worth individuals - Transitioned to IT services and outsourcing serving in a variety of executive rules in business development and pains - She led marketing, sales support, research, communications and business partner relations for EquaTerra a business an IT services advisor before it was acquired  by KPMG - At KPMG she led marketing for the consulting business  through a period of exponential growth - She recently joined a Healthcare startup, Green Imaging, as their Chief Operating Officer where she is responsible for growth and day to day operations   HighlightsLooking for process improvements in High schoolWriting an article to kick off a companyRecognizing the power of marketingEarly in her career learning the value of being multifacetedSuccess in being a problem solverLeeann isn't a manger she is a leaderStrong leaders allow room to grow and to fail as wellInterview style and how she chooses candidatesHard vs soft skills and evolution over timeNot having all the answers puts you in a stronger positionLife Changing advice early in her careerGreatest accomplishment realized upon leaving a jobFinding a Mentor and an outdated modelGreat advice on obtaining mentorsWhat motivates Lee AnnCreating better careers for people through outsourcingBHAGS - great acronymWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I've got a fun one for you today, Matt Booth A bit about Matt:Spent his entire career with one Big 4 accounting Firm, bit of a dinosaurFocused on Internal and external auditExposed to broad range of Business IssuesLeadership stylesBoard positionsDiversity and inclusion councilsNice Guy  Humble servant to his team Hard worker with a quick wit Father of 2 children and 1 dog Loves to cook Overall you'll find Matt is a great guySome highlights from our discussionWalking BeansWorking hard and taking time out to have funFailures sometime take time to see their valueBuilding trust with transparencyTwo things that Matt looked for when hiring and building a teamKissing a Camel to get our of your comfort zoneHelping people find their career pathConsulting is a lifestyle that doesn't just impact you it impacts all those around you (positively and negatively)The irony (based on his last name) of who Matt would invite to a Rib Eye dinner that he will prepare.Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

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've got a personal and fun one for you with my guest Ning Wright Career:- Spent 16 years at KPMG in the UK, Hong Kong and Shanghai- Prior to KPMG she work in Audit and Accounting for several companies which you will hear at the start of the podcast Overall, Ning has an engaging personality and is a very special person. Highlights- First Job in Hong Kong- Her overconfidence and where is comes from- Accounting as a stepping stone to her success, seeing the whole picture- Lesson Learned - NEVER assume people check your work - 5% housing cost increase to UK residents- Fallback career as a fork lift operator- First meeting in Hong Kong - Silence was amazing- 2004 starting management consulting in Shanghai- Pound of flesh- Partner interview is all about chemistry- Standing up to clients and being yourself- Taking guidance from the queen of England on solid management stylesWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " A podcast where I speak with people about their career success any setbacks they faced and listen to their interesting stories about how they got to where they are today. I'm your host Gary Nowak and today . . . I've got a special one for you, Dale Sidebottom.Our background First met on the Inca Trail on our way to Machu PichuImmediately liked his attitude and energyIcebreakers on the trail 13 peopleTurns out that we both lived in Melbourne at the time and we've remained close ever since Career Entrepreneur who started at a very early ageBelieves in empowering people to learn and move in a fun wayGlobal Keynote and Ted Talk speakerCreated several companies and AppsComing out with a book May 1st about his life  A few of my personal highlights are:How his entrepreneurial perspective has evolved over the yearsAdvice on Balancing action vs research (in my world it's paralysis by analysis)Best advice he received which I find to be simple and easy to followThe moment Dale is most proud of, surprising answerThe power of making connectionsAlso in the Rapid fire questions he might have upset the entire country of ItalyOne last thing, you are going to hear Dale call my Gazza, which is how name in pronounced in Australia.Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " A podcast where I speak with people about their success, advice given or received and listen to their interesting stories about their careers.I'm your host Gary Nowak and today . . .  I've got a fun and insightful one for you today, my good friend and former colleague Teri Robinson Career;Moved between Industry and consulting Elevated to VP and CIO status in the restaurant industryUltimately spending the last 16 plus years in consulting as an MD HighlightsHandling bomb threats at age 16 and following ordersBecoming a CIO then asking to be laid offGrab balance in your life, nobody will give it to youSuccess = helping othersThe impact of mentoring from both anglesWhen to move between industry and consultingConsulting - working with smart people and it's not a "real job"Take a stand, have a firm point of viewCreate your own futureBeware of the Queen BeeWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Best selling author of her book "The Cancer Channel"COO for a start up in SF AdentroEbay for over 14 yearsConsultant at AccentureStarted her career at Chubb in LA and spent time in NYCEducated at - Occidental CollegeCornell for the MBALe Cordon Bleu Ottawa culinary institute Highlightswhat to do during "down time" her YMCA GigHaving PhD Parents and loving learningTalking her way into numerous jobsWhat is this Management Consulting all aboutMBA at Cornell and NO interest in Wall StreetCross country move with Accenture and EbayGoing it alone without mentors on some heavy decisionsSuffering from the Princess ComplexThe impact of her parentsDrive across AmericaThe power of the SabbaticalsCulinary School on a SabbaticalBeing a learnerTrain ride from New York city to AlbanyWriting her first bookAfter quitting no looking for a job for 2 monthsHigh sense of urgency and driveBacking a colleague into a cornerGiving more grace AND spaceWhen the student is ready the teacher appearsIf you treated your friends like you treat yourself, you wouldn't have any friendsFalling in love with reading againWhy Not?Brian Stevenson ConversationWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Background:Vanderbilt University Bachelor in PsychologyDirector of sales and marketing VP of Business DevelopmentVP of CommunicationsCollaborating AuthorCo-Founder / Co-Moderator (Leadership Chat)President of Impactiviti / ClarityFuel for over 17 yearsHighlightsAnother paper boyConsultant / AuthorSunday French ToastClarity is the heart and soul of everything he doesChose his College based on Astronomy, Quickly adjusted to PsychologyReads 3 to 8 books at a timeHis mind loves to put things in orderMarketing as early as age 14 years oldStrength Finder Focus on what you do well (Forget about the weaknesses)Getting people in touch with their wiringDiscovering that he was a consultant all alongFiguring it all out on his ownRunning out of challenges means changing it up a bitThe impact of his Dad being an inventorTMI is a big problem to clarityYou are going to be Pidgeon holed, so you might as well find your pigeon hole and tell it to the worldWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

BackgroundWent to my Alma Mater Macomb Community CollegeHard working guy who had several jobs prior to finding his career Award winning and Top Producing Realtor in the Metro Detroit area Author of "Think like a realtor" "Beating the Force of Average"Created a real estate show and an Expert media contributor to all kinds of real estate showsHighlights Job straight out of college and Assessing career earlyExperiencing mid life crisis in his early twentiesFinding the woman of her dreams at Burger KingWife being a major influence on his lifeHearing - You'd be good at salesAlways like real estate Knowing himself - More handshake than cold call personalityGetting focus through writing some booksThe impact of the Global Financial CrisisBeing let go a couple of times and the positive impactHis key traits are so easy to followRationale for writing a bookGiving a book instead of a business cardBest advice is to "Just start:Get out of your comfort zoneHis kids were nice enough to join in the fun Stuff Question portion of the podcastWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

So proud of both my sisters for doing this as they were a bit stretched out of their comfort zone.  You will hear about:- The Nowak "No"- Boblo Island- Our first sibling trip- Impact of a cruise ship in SeattleOn a personal note, I just want to say how much I love and appreciate both of my sisters.  We are all so very similar and you can hopefully hear how much we truly enjoy each other.  Our over 20 sibling trips have been a highlight in my life.  Vicky & Linda - I love you both very much and so happy to have you play such a large part in my life!Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career BackgroundCentral Michigan University Alumni MIS and Accounting Heaps of Credentials from the University of MichiganSolid career in consulting with Equaterra and KPMG HighlightsSearching for the next phase of his careerStudying Management Information Systems early onGreat first job story, awesomeThe big houston move, loved itWonderful start up company story and wooing a clientAnother Enron impacted individualHaving to let your team of 7 goCompany cultural differencesThe Mark Toon Impact on hisSeeing you being relaxedBeing an approachable professionalStanding up for your employeesDoing what's rightThe great guys from MichiganDave brown looks out for youWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career BackgroundTroy University Journalism and Public Relations News Writer @ Troy ProgressFeatures editor @ Troy MessengerFreelance Writer and PhotographerSouth Alabama Cooperative Marketing and member Services / Communications Over 21 years Author of 3 books When in Doubt, Delete ItGet Noticed / Get HiredCulture Secret HighlightsGreat first job working with his dad in a beauty shopEarly receipt for chocolate milk and grilled cheeseBeing in the Electric Co-Op world for 25 yearsHas her own businessWorking with sorority young ladiesReleasing her 3rd book in late April 2023 Cultures in organizations and the Value culture Won a competition in 7th Grade and earned $15Radio News / Weekly newspaper (doing everything) / Daily Paper features editorBeing famous in her hometownAdding behavior to ValuesMeeting Laura the PR person at the Electric Co-OpDoing anything on the Co-Op job, I mean anythingDon't ever throw an opportunity awayGreat advice - I'm gonna stay out of your way to get the job doneHas written 3 books inside of 4 yearsGetting the "Stet" commentBeing a good journalist "Learn how to listen"Best career decision - leaving the bad bossWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

 Career BackgroundCollege career he attended Purdue University for Mechanical Engineering Michigan State for his MBA University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business As you will here his career has been one of leadership through change with some great opportunitiesMost recently he is at Butler University Executive Director focusing on organizational learning and professional development Highlights:Mechanical engineering at PurdueMeeting his match in collegeGetting bored in a narrow focused jobLearning the importance of sales early onTaking advice on going to Michigan StateFilling the void with the MBA programHybrid Electric vehicle contest"So what is the goal of this competition?"Increasing his negotiation skills"Tell me about the vehicle"Getting bored vs. getting stretchedSome spirited conversationsBeing recruited by Bright PointHaving an entrepreneurial spiritRefurbished phones and computers, being early to the gameKeeping in touch with your networkFilled the vacuum when it was neededSeeing the pattern before it shows itselfNorthern Michigan Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Leslie's Resources For You: - To learn her work, visit www.riselean.com- To learn about how to overcome food obsession, visit  http://www.riselean.com/food-obsession- To learn about executive weight loss coaching, visit  https://www.riselean.com/executive-weight-loss-coach/- To learn about her proprietary methodology Lean Instinct Formula™:  https://www.riselean.com/lean-instinct-formula/- To join her free masterclass The 5 Winning Keys To Unlimited Food Freedom While Gaining A Head-Turning Body, visit: www.riselean.training/r/cCareer HighlightsAttended Bard College in NY Fascinating story on how she chose this college Worked at PwC in China and New YorkHR Officer at Thermo Fisher ScientificAlso worked in Human Resources at Fiat GroupHighlightsFirst job and getting taken down to the local police office in ChinaBeing a weight loss Executive coachDreaming of going to university in the USGetting inspiration from her AuntDiscovering Financial aid for international studentsPersistence in applying to US UniversitiesBeing made an example in front of the other studentsThe cultural divide and barriers encounteredCultural shock in Shanghai for a Chinese girlLosing clarity over time while workingBeing authentic to yourselfFinding her entrepreneurial selfWho you get advice from is extremely importantToo many Weirdo's here, I need to move onReally proud of being a calming influencerYou can also follow her on Tiktok (www.tiktok.com/@riselean) and LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslielchen/), and follow her Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/RiseLeanCoaching)"Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

HighlightsStill on the books for his first job which only had 4 shifts / Music is in his blood - Wanting to be in an 80's glam band in 2008 /  Not going to Uni just after High school / Getting the itch to discover America / Spending 90 days to discover all parts of the US / Seeking out unique experiences / Call center highlighted his resiliency and drive / Getting lost and trying to figure it out / The $50k personal loan was a life changer / Getting into Berkeley with "The Extremist" by Joe Satriani / Best time of his life was at Berkeley / "Start a Band" Brad Paisley with Keith Urban / Getting a job at Berkeley answering phones / Chandler McLeod gig and being first in and last out / Not tapping out until the debt was paid off / The realization he found in Nashville / The impact of a great man named Clinton Career Background:Specialized in workforce strategyCurrently a consultant @ EY in MelbourneSpent just under 3 years at TelstraChandler Macleod groupNational Australia BankWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

BackgroundCollege at Cornell Played footballStudied Electrical EngineeringWorked at great companies Arthur AndersenOracleFord Motor CompanyCurrently at TomTom as their PM Automotive In-Vehicle Software Engineer Highlights:Working at Grandpa's BarFather Murphy and breaking his heartVery pragmatic and being a problem solverBeing Supremely confident in the early yearsWorking in a start upBoomeranging to Arthur AndersenThe power of relationshipsConnect with others outside of workBeing hit at Andersen by Enron (join the club)Switching over to Oracle and am I a good sales personGreat sales = be a good listenerFinally making his way over to Ford Motor Company Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:CEO of the Churchhill Leadership Group Global Coaching organization President and Board Member - Leadership and Team DevelopmentAstraZeneca for over 22 years National speaker management leader Regional Sales Director Strategic Brand Planning Manager HighlightsStarting work at 7 years old in the Corner ShopLoving science when youngerSandwich course at university 2 year school 1 year work 1 more year school Went into the pharmaceutical industry  for a carLoving sales and communicating with peopleQuantity of of activity and quality of conversationsGetting lucky to find an industry that worked, especially salesWhat to do with you live "stay curious", heaps of other great perspectiveThe Portland TrailblazersBeing practical with your decisionsFigure out patterns to successFinding your strengthsThe love of mentoring and situational mentoringChanging up mentors to reach successTaking multiple jobs and rolesHaving a husband that is able to see the potentialBeing well rounded vs spiking in your careerSeeing the potential in others and aligning accordinglyThe power of coaching and seeing others growBe like WaterWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

I'm your host Gary Nowak and today I've got an interesting one for you with my guest Nando Ateho who during our conversations gives us some great insight into his background and current entrepreneurial mindset.Career Background:Comes from a family of EntrepreneursHis work consists of creating a culture of mutually beneficial relationshipsIdeas Nando Lives by: Kaizen- The continuous journey of becoming the best version of yourself. -The Toyota Way Work harder on yourself than you do at your job-Jim Rohn We are the some of the people we most spend and give our time to. – Mr. Simsek Other’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality – Les Brown Lead me, follow me or get out of my way – George Patton Let food by thy medicine and medicine by thy food-Hippocrates We must love our lives and use work as the necessary leverage we earn to achieve our inspirations. – Me.  HighlightsBox of snickers to sell and paying the VIGEmotional motivation and connectionMaking $100 selling stuffInstinct to be entrepreneurial, it's in the genesTrying to connect the childhood to current dayEntrepreneurial family from grandmother on downExercise = mental health, better marriageSexual Transmutation conversationHealthy dose of vanityMom is a warrior and a bad assIndividual Kid Birthday TripsICLC for the kids (Imagination / Communication / Leadership / CreativityUltra runnerFirst car was a mistakeWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Senior Program Manager at IntuitRecent MBA graduate from UC Davis in CaliforniaFashion Industry experience with: Talent program Manager @ Zuri Model and Talent Talent Director at Tadashi Shoji Project Manager @DrJays.com Find her photography here - http://www.emmaphotography.com/#!/page/40627/homeHighlightsDel Mar and love of fashionYearbook staff in high school and getting encouragementTaking a camera everywhere she went6 months in Italy taking photosFinding a job in a haunted museumWorking for Dr. J's while in San DiegoBeing on the cutting edge of online fashion sales and ecommerceNikki Minaj shootHoning her creative and business sensesMoving from start up to an established fashion designerBuilding up the photo studio, website and photo requirementsMoving to LA and working as a talent agentDoing photography as a side hustleLooking for stabilityTalent recruiting is talent recruiting, so the switch to IntuitThe need for stabilityHaving an impact and not knowing itPivoting from The Fashion industry to IntuitGetting the most out of her MBAWorking on recording her entire family for this podcast Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Currently CEO of her own consulting companyMicrosoft for over 11 years in Learning and DevelopmentWorked for: Dell in Canada Sherry Tetley and Associates - Mngt Consulting Baxter International GSK - GlaxoSmithKline HighlightsWorking as Veterinarian assistantMedical micro biology majorBringing two horses to universityBecoming a Pharma RepLoving bringing something useful to the medical communityBuilding relationships with doctorsHearing what people are saying and also NOT sayingAsking the tough questionsMoving to another company to get more experienceThe complex challenges of running a company end to endSticking with it, based on her commitmentCareer pivot from Pharma to technologyDad was a mentorWorking for Dell and MicrosoftAlways keep your eye on the market place to determine your worth and opportunitiesGreat advice for the younger generationNetworking advice Be your own advocate and create your own board of directorsReally value one on one leadershipWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Employee engagement and Career transition coachIndependent consultantCertified movement therapy practitionerFounder and president of Lean in Regional LeaderSocial EntrepreneurCustomer expert strategistHighlights:Day 1 working with the CIOHigh touchEngineer to certified movement therapy practitionerLiving the scripted life initiallyGoing through career and ticking boxesBeing a woman in the technology industrySignificant career pivotThe art of communicationBeing a somatic leadership coachThe 5 levels of well beingQuick somatic experiment9 month program for a brand new programGetting coaching support to move forwardLiving by design not by defaultBeing in hustle modeMost proud of experimentingBus conductor / teacher / news caster Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

 Today I was lucky enough to catch up with my good friend and all around good guy John Masley.Career Background:KPMG Executive for over 18 yearsAlso worked for great companies like:SourceNet SolutionsNational Tech TeamPMH CaramanningUniversal Computer systemsHighlightsMowing lawns and working at a golf courseKey takeaways = RelationshipsBeing from the MidwestCommunity empowered to handle issues (the old social media)Picking a university that fit his style1991 and heading into banking or so he thoughtMentoring Two way street It's EVERYTHING  to his successUsing humor in his business practice and the possible trade offBeing the "Experiment" to his consulting gigHaving a Service Provider RoleCustomer first mentality, compassionate, empatheticBest Advice = Be Present, don't be distractedTips for being presentLogging 2 million miles on the road and now loving WFHEmpowering others now and building your legacyBeing very philanthropic and making an impactRick Bertheaud Tribute Leverage your relationships and ask for an introduction Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

HighlightsAnother babysitting job / Extremely responsible as a young person / Yo Adrienne is a real thing / Her life is a foreshadow / The big tall bar = Corporate Trainer / College Professor / Thinking IO Psychology was the path / Graduating at the dot com bust and trying to find work / First job being the most boring thing ever / NOT listening to her C-Level dad / Taking an MBA at an awesome small private School University of St. Thomas / Tap on the should at Target for a corporate training role / Great job that provided autonomy, creativity and follow her natural strengths / Having autonomy, mastery and purpose / Mom the armchair psychologist and giving personality tests to future boyfriends / Managing her drive and intensity with Mom's help / Taking  a career changing job without the prerequisite experience needed / Being caught in a blocking role / Starting Amazon with confidence / Taking and turning down Dad advice / 3 massive inflection points in her wonderful career / Getting a Jaguar commitment that didn't come throughCareer Background:Currently an Executive Coach / Senior Facilitator / Owner nearly 5 years nowExecutive Coach at Reverb for over 4.5 yearsSenior Facilitator @ SOARAmazon for 3.5 years 11 years at TargetWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Today my guest Damian Carnell is a guy who figured it out early in his career about what he wanted to do and the impact he wanted to make. Career Background:Executive Compensation FocusFounder of CORPGRO Worked for great companies like Towers Watson for over 22 years Aon Hewitt EY SeniorHighlightsFirst job in pub and getting along with your co-workers is importantBeing sponsored after high school by an Engineering companyGet the right work life balance early onGetting Big 4 experienceEnding up in Hong Kong and "being" the Insolvency departmentRose Chan - Kung fu masterComparing working in the UK to HKGet a Magna Carta lesson HEREHitting the high powered 80's and changing career focusBoutique consulting firm owned by a large law firm (Clifford chance Law Firm)Getting deep into employee ownership and compensation modelsJoining Willis Towers Watson and the world of executive compensationGetting the question "How does it feel having spent the best part of your professional career doing something that doesn't work?"Key to being a great consultantNot knowing the answer to a questionGetting put on the spot during a compensation discussionA multi millionaire still living with his motherIntegrity discussionWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:Been with Grass roots Marketing systems for over 12 years Book Self publishing coach Business and marketing coach30 years with IBM starting in the '70's reaching Senior Executive levelMBA from the University of South FloridaBachelor from Auburn University with a degree in MathematicsFind her on her website at expertauthor411.com www.expertauthor411.com "The Magic Of Thinking Big"  David Schwartzhttps://www.amazon.com/Magic-Thinking-Big-David-Schwartz/dp/0671646788 "Think and Grow Rich" Napoleon Hillhttps://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Publication-Foundation/dp/B08L84CZLG/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= HighlightsHer first leadership jobUsing her brothers for goodGreat reason to move from Chemistry to MathematicsStarting with IBM in the '70's, where IBM had to build their own training curriculumBeing a woman of color working for IBM in the 70's and embracing itFinding and getting mentors along the wayGet comfortable being uncomfortable and doing your homework ahead of timeLook for those who are guru's or in the knowThe unspoken powers in the roomDon't bluff, you will get found outVolunteer for things instead of being askedMaking a space AT the tableAll roads go back to the relationships you buildExcellent advice on getting in front of the executiveBe curious, everyone can help with you career successWanted to own a bookstoreWrite a book, become an expert / Focusing on hospitality and B&B'sTaking early retirement after 30 yearsBest advice and a "Hell of Wheels" bossBecoming a book coach and the evolution of this 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 what a career journey you are doing to enjoy today with my guest Linda Griffin.  Linda has so much great experience to share and a couple of career pivots that you will find interesting.Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

https://georgejchanos.com/A bit about his career:Author of two books Seize your destiny: A roadmap to success Millennial Samurai: A Mindset for the 21st CenturyMotivational SpeakerChairman Wing ZoneCapriotti's Sandwich shoe for nearly 15 yearsAttorney General for the State of NevadaAn Attorney by trade and educational backgroundSome Highlights:3 loves in lifeFashion model MomGo getter early on (shovel snow / mow lawnsThe conflict between money and politicsAlways wanted his life to have meaningMapping out his life on the bag a placemat at the SaharaGoing to law school and focusing on businessNotable Quotable story for the agesBelieve in yourself and your potentialAction is magicLeverage your strengthWhen machine intelligence eclipses human intelligenceMillennial Samurai 1 million copiesSeeing a problem from a helicopter view (360 degrees)Using your adversary as a teacherYour mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work unless it's openHire those smarter than you and take a 360 degree perspective of a problemChairman of Capriotti'sWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!

Career Background:While at Harvard Graduate research associate Graduate research fellow For  2+ yearsBusiness Operations and Researcher at The Conference board of CanadaUser / Market Researcher at Advanced Orthomolecular Research HighlightsLearning the power of conversational skills early through selling clothsChoosing a community college for close interaction with peers and instructorsStarting off in medical school then converting to Psychology and a Philosophy degreesGreat career experience was working for a Think TankBeing a curious person and having this serve her well through her careerFacilitating discussions at the C-Suite level just out of UniversityThe Red Velvet Cake conversationBeing a woman in some male dominated industriesGetting the research fellowship at HarvardNOT having a tunnel vision of her careerMom Advice Trust your process Don't compare your journey to othersThe imposter Syndrome @ Harvard and learning to fit inNoticing the power of mentoring and seeing clarityEmbrace uncertainty and take the first stepWelcome 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 had so much fun learning about my guest @Zoey Ahmed and how she progressed through her career at this very early stage.Want to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!