#65 Mark Bladon (Re-Release) - Career is like a Roller Coaster / His Consulting Perspective / Big 4 Partner / Who Mark hires

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 overview

KPMG Partner in IT Advisory since 2010Partner with IBM for 6 yearsPWC Partner for 13 yearsUniversity of Queensland for a Philosophy degree

Highlights:

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 candidate

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