Wish I Knew . . .
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsA podcast where I speak with people about their career path. Focusing on their decisions, success, advice, key traits, career moves, mentoring and listening to interesting stories. This podcast is an interesting perspective on how careers can take a linear path to success, but all often career paths take a zig-zag path. Fun Stuff to learn about. Enjoy!
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#68 Liz Evans - Big 4 Principal / Catching Up / Lot's of LOVE / Connecting the Dots
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBI'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 years Managing director at EquaTerra Managing consultant with PA Consulting Group Attended University of Hertfordshire just north of London studied Business and Decision Science Highlights Baby sitting Dads golf buddy kids Claim to fame for her town Captain ...
#67 Adam Mowl - Marine (Afghanistan) / Cyber Security / High Morale Compass / Feat the Beard
September 05, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBI'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 targets Since returning Finished up his education with a Bachelors in International / Global Studies Working as: An Account Executive Operations ...
#66 Walkyria Whitlock - Author / Yoga Instructor / Coping with Depression / Yachting / "Don't lose Hope"
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBI'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 MVP Yoga Instructor on Private Yachts and Villas Attended Boise State University Highlights Scooping ice cream and losing weight at age 14 Tremendous ...
#65 Mark Bladon - Career is like a Roller Coaster / His Consulting Perspective / Big 4 Partner / Who Mark hires
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBI'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 2010 Partner with IBM for 6 years PWC Partner for 13 years University of Queensland for a Philosophy degree Highlights: Lacking enthusiasm at the chicken shop Comparing himself to: ...
#65 Mark Bladon - Career is like a Roller Coaster / His Consulting Perspective / Big 4 Partner / Who Mark hires
August 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBI'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 2010 Partner with IBM for 6 years PWC Partner for 13 years University of Queensland for a Philosophy degree Highlights: Lacking enthusiasm at the chicken shop Comparing himself to: ...
Rachel Begun - 20+ years Health Nutrition / Founder and CEO Communication Strategy / Nationally known / Acting like a man
August 16, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBFind Rachel Here - https://rachelbegun.com/ Career Background: 20+ years as a health and nutrition communications expert Founder and CEO of a communications strategy firm for 12 years Nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist conducting 1,000 + interviews with top media outlets and writing for trade and consumer publications Transitioned to being a leadership development coach and organizational culture consultant Respected advisor and board member to organizations, inclu...
Mike Saum - 30 Year Navy Career / Civil Engineer / Adapting to new environments / KNOW yourself
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBI'm your host Gary Nowak and I've got an American hero for you, Mike Saum served our country in the US Navy for almost 30 years and never been stationed on a ship, I know right? Background Studied Civil engineering at union college Navy career where he worked as: Commanding officer Engineering and Acquisition director Public works office Commander naval construction Commanding officer Worked in some great places Pearl harbor San Diego Sicily / Spain Pentagon VP of Business...
Ling Chung - Career Pivot to Uber / Interviewing Process / Thoughtful Career Change
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis recording is again with Ling Chung who you heard from in the previous week's episode #62. Ling went through a career pivot and we though it would be helpful and insightful to share with our listeners as you'll hear there is a such rich advice throughout. Loyal "wish I knew" listener / Making a career change / Generalist vs specialist / The Mess Exterminator / Being pragmatic about her next role / Hundreds of applications sent out / Interviewing with 7 companies at one time / It doesn...
#62a Ling Chung - Career Pivot to Uber / Interviewing Process / Thoughtful Career Change
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis recording is again with Ling Chung who you heard from in the previous week's episode #62. Ling went through a career pivot and we though it would be helpful and insightful to share with our listeners as you'll hear there is a such rich advice throughout. Loyal "wish I knew" listener / Making a career change / Generalist vs specialist / The Mess Exterminator / Being pragmatic about her next role / Hundreds of applications sent out / Interviewing with 7 companies at one time / It doesn...
#62 Ling Chung - Senior Manager Ecommerce / Volunteering / Mapping out Values / Taiwan - Singapore - Canada
July 25, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWelcome 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 today I have an open and honest conversation with my guest Ling Chung. I just loved her work ethic and perspective on her career. Career Background: - Unilever ~3 years as Senior Manager, Ecommerce - Prior to Brand Manager for Schick Disposables Energizer 6 years ...
#61 Paul Mahoney - Big 4 AD / True Blue Consultant / Icebreakers / Consulting "Ups and Downs"
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBI'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 forward KPMG for nearly 11 years where he is currently an Associate Director RMIT with a bachelor in Business information systems Highlights Working fish and chips when you actually don't eat seafood Extremely linea...
#60 Jeri Lykke - Partner Talent Transformation (IBM) / Being brazen / Making great family decisions
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBI'm your host Gary Nowak and you are going eavesdrop on my conversation with a good friend Jeri Lykke. Jeri is an intelligent, driven person and it comes through in our discussion today. Career Background: Hookum Horns going to university of Texas in psychology (good story) Work encompassed: EDS Fujitsu TXU Equaterra KPMG IBM Great global career that started in Texas and is currently residing in Texas Highlights The first time we met Trying to get out of her psychology class...
#60 Jeri Lykke - Partner Talent Transformation (IBM) / Being brazen / Making great family decisions
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBI'm your host Gary Nowak and you are going eavesdrop on my conversation with a good friend Jeri Lykke. Jeri is an intelligent, driven person and it comes through in our discussion today. Career Background: Hookum Horns going to university of Texas in psychology (good story) Work encompassed: EDS Fujitsu TXU Equaterra KPMG IBM Great global career that started in Texas and is currently residing in Texas Highlights The first time we met Trying to get out of her psychology class...
#59 Julian Alvarez - Meta Software Engineer / Entrepreneur / Improving the World / Fellow Podcaster
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBI'm your host Gary Nowak and if you want to be inspired by a bright young mind, this is the podcast for you with my guest Julian Alvarez. Career Background: Currently working at Facebook as a Software engineer Podcaster "Inventing the future" Founder and CTO at a company he started Vize Texas A&M with a Bachelor in Computer Science https://pod.link/inventingthefuture Highlights Thank God it's . . . . . .Monday Start up - Improving the working conditions of low skilled workers Imp...
# 58 Maya Doueihi - Project Manager WhatsApp / Growing up in Beirut and being political / News Anchor for Dad (Age 5) / "Never Give Up"
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBI'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, Lebanon Studied at the Lebanese American University studying International Relations and affairs Worked as a project coordinator for: Lebanese center for policy studies Lebanese American University Project manager for A political party Foreign an...
# 58 May Doueihi - Project Manager WhatsApp / Growing up in Beirut and being political / News Anchor for Dad (Age 5) / "Never Give Up"
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBI'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, Lebanon Studied at the Lebanese American University studying International Relations and affairs Worked as a project coordinator for: Lebanese center for policy studies Lebanese American University Project manager for A political party Foreign an...
#57 Stephen McDonnold - Retired Executive / MBA Point of View / College is "How" to learn / REM Story / Favorite Child
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBWelcome 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 today I've got a guest that truly hits the mark for me of what a successful career is all about with my guest Stephen McDonnold. Great career, great wife and wonderful daughters Career Background: PGA Store nearly 17 years Home Depot 14 Years Ernst & Young 2 yrs Prese...
#56 Angelica Alt-Sherer - Audit Partner (Big 4) / 7 years to "Try things out" / Best selling advice I've heard / Martial Arts
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBI'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 conversations Biography Snapshot Borne and grew up in Munich, Bavaria, Germany Married for more than 25 years, met my husband at KPMG Career 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 freela...
#55 Matt Wigler - Entrepreneur / Jazz & Blues Artist / Trading Time for $$$ / Honest & Ethical Guy
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWelcome 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 you are going to enjoy my conversation with Matt Wigler, a gifted young man who is a Jazz & Blues Artist, Speaker and Founder & CEO of a pair of companies. Career Background: Manhattan school of music University of Miami for BA in Music and MBA in Finance Jazz & blue...
#54 Caroline Dillon - Global Learning Leader / Using Covid positively / NOT having it figured out / You have nothing to prove
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBWelcome 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 loved my conversation with Caroline Dillon based on her energy, passion for a multitude of different areas and the way she explores to get the most out of her life and career. Career Background: Joined Google as the Global Learning Communications and Marketing Lead ...
#53 Allen Wu - Yoga Master in Taiwan / Finding Yoga / Luke the Mentor / Yoga = Connection / Selling as an introvert
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBWelcome 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 a real life Yogi to share his experience which started in business and turned towards being a yoga instructor. Today I have a wonderful conversation with my good friend Allen Wu. Career Background: Started off in Finance Pair of internships one in HK and o...
# 52 Christina Doueihi - Global Biz Dev Leader / UAE Success / Being curious / Growing up in Beirut / Time box emotions
May 17, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWelcome 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 ...
#51 Art Chenen - Health Industry Lawyer / Head Litigator in his 20's / Impact of Medicare / Should have mentored more
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWelcome 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 today I've got a longtime friend of mine who I met while seeking a volunteering opportunity in Long Beach California. You are going get to eavesdrop on my conversation with recently retired Art Chenen. Career Background: Grew up in California and never left UCLA Law...
#50 Jamie Thomas - National Marketing Director / Confidence / Listening / "Fun Stuff" special guest
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWelcome 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 a Friday afternoon recording with a very enjoyable and entertaining guest Jamie Thomas. You are also in for a treat during the "Fun Stuff" of the podcast with Jamie's daughter Reagan. Career Background: Started off as a Lawyer and found her groove in Marketin...
#49 Mirko Hilsheimer - Big 4 German Partner / Get the basics right / Creating Awareness / China Decision / Todays choices are tomorrows obligations
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWelcome 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 internation...
#48 Kathryn Downing - CEO / Executive Coach / Entrepreneur / Working with Brene Brown & Deepak Chopra
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWelcome 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 when this guest agreed to be a guest on my podcast I felt so grateful and intimated at the same time. Dr. Kathryn Downing has helped me a great deal with the future of my career as an executive coach. Career Background: Lawyer by background Entered the publishing indu...
#47 Dylan Houck - Clinical Project Mngr / Info Interviews / Getting "Pulled" / MBA Merits / Who not the What
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBI'm your host Gary Nowak and today you are going to love this guy and our conversation. You run into people that are wise beyond their years and this is one of those guys with my guest Dylan Houck. Career Background: Dyve Biosciences for over 3 years as a clinical project manager American Red Cross regional ops manager under 3 years Social Cognitive Neuroscience laboratory 3 years Graduation from UCLA with a Psychology degree Great example of getting pulled throughout his career ...
#46 Dasom Lee - Big 4 Consultant / Author / Podcaster / Big Apple / Keeping Score
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBI'm your host Gary Nowak and today you are going to enjoy my guest Dasom Lee who has accomplished so much at such a young age. Career Background: Just graduated from Texas A&M Starting her consulting career with Deloitte in NYC Dasom has: Created her own podcast Co founded a fashion and lifestyle magazine Winning multiple case competitions with a financial reward Process of writing a novel Highlights Born in Seoul First job is spending Saturday's with some young Rascals Import...
#45 Levi Watters & Pete Collins - Big 4 Executives / Navy & Brisbane / The "Why" / Take the Opportunity in Front of You
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBI'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 Brisbane Both joined the Navy for the same reason Both left the Navy for the same reason Both Joined cons...
#44 Nada Ahmed - VP of Innovation / Global Life / Prolific on LinkedIn / Starting a Non-Profit Organization
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWelcome 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 no doubt you'll love my conversation with an extremely interesting, global traveler Nada Ahmed. Career Background: - Grew up in Pakistan and has lived in HK / Paris / Virginia / Houston / Norway - Started her own non profit for children in Pakistan / TCF Norway in 2015 ...
#43 The Danny Le - Big 4 Partner / "Bacon & Eggs" / Interviewing / Creating Harmony
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBI'm your host Gary Nowak and buckle up today for my conversation with one of the most dynamic, interesting and thoughtful people that I know, Mr. Danny Le. Career Overview - Studied at Loyola Marymount University for undergrad and graduate degrees - Founded his own Value Added Reseller business early on in his career - We actually could have crossed paths at Arthur Andersen - For that last 27 years has been with KPMG at a Partner level China US Highlights - Child star at age 11 ...
#42 Lois Jeffers - Lawyer to DEI / Having Courage / Blind Spots / GOT ahead of the curve
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBCareer Overview Becoming a lawyer from Fordham Working as a lawyer for 8 years Transitioning to an assistant director of career advising Finding her calling with Diversity, equity and inclusion career path Work today at a multinational technology company in the Bay area Highlights Growing up in the virgin islands working for the national guards Matlock guided her career choice Perspective on the timing of law school Having courage and maturity Observing others to influence her...
#41 Albert Tseng - Entrepreneur / Life changing event / Impact Investing / LOVE for Toronto
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBI'm your host Gary Nowak and I've got an extremely inspiration conversation for you today with my guest Albert Tseng who has built a very entrepreneurial career with impact investing, sustainable foods and social enterprise. Career Background: Co-Founder of Dao Foods Focusing on China's rising demand for meat and other protein food products with animal free alternatives Founder of Moonspire Social Ventures Utlizing the power of business to address important global issues COO and Strat...
#40 Victoria Shiroma Wilson - Author / Executive & Leadership Coaching / USC Doctorate / Youth in Japan / "Seeing" Cultures
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWelcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " I'm your host Gary Nowak and today and I was so excited and pleased to have my next guest agree to me on my podcast. Victoria Shiroma Wilson practices in my new area of focus and I've spoken with her a couple of times and was immediately impressed. Background overview Education Doctorate from USC MA in Psychology from Santa Clara university MA in Asian studies from University of Pennsylvania BA in International relations and Jap...
#39 Alex Ribeiro - HR Delivery Partner / Curiosity is key / Cristiano Ronaldo (Pecking Order) / Wise perspective on life
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBI'm your host Gary Nowak and today I had so much fun with my wise beyond his years guest Alex Ribeiro Career Overview KFC for over 6 years and started at the age of 14 Commonwealth Bank for a year Grad program @ Telstra for over 4 years with positions in: Human Resources delivery partner role Transformation and people business consultant Senior change & Implementation consultant Bachelor degree in Business / commerce from University of Technology Sydney Highlights KFC job ta...
#38 Amande Cuffe - HR Specialist / "Bird's Eye" view / Variety of Mentors / Courage / Podcast Host As Per
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBWelcome 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 you will love my conversation with an inspring, energetic driven young lady Amanda Cuffe dialing in from Australia. Career Background: Currently an HR specialist with Telstra (Just under 4 years) HR role with Harvey Norman (Retailer) Started her own podcast "As per . . ...
#37 Gareth Chegwidden - Transformation Business Strategy Principle / Spread your wings / why MBA / Experience as much as possible
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBToday you will hear my conversation with a dear friend, colleague and all around great guy Gareth Chegwidden Career Overview Educated in Sydney Australia at Macquarie and University of Technology, Sydney Big 4 experience with Deloitte AMP as head of relationship mngt and portfolio services Adjunct lecturer at University of Sydney going on over 5 years Currently at Telstra at their Transformation business Strategy Principle Highlights Hated being a tutor while in high school Ge...
#36 Jill Eastman - Senior Director of National Marketing / Be accountable / Handing tough conversations / 17 Day family driving trip
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBWelcome 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 today I have an incredible conversation Jill Eastman. I discovered Jill to be a person with and incredible amount of Honesty integrity A grounded perspective on life. Career Background: Senior Director of national marketing strategy and integreated planning and adv...
#35 Dr. Frank Rosinia - Physician Executive / Finding your path / Relationships / Franks perspective on relationships
January 18, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWelcome 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 today I've got a special one for you with my Guest Dr. Frank Rosinia. Career Accomplished physician Executive Building high performance team Improving patient safety Creating quality improvement and leading organizational change Currently holds Chairman roles of A...
#34 Angel Hoover - Partner Willis Towers Watson (Benelux) / GREAT first job story / Needing Sales Exp / Living past 100 years
January 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBI'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 years Accenture for 5 years Univers...
#33 David Loan - Strategy Manager @ KPMG / Impeccable Mandarin Speaker / Going Global / Where Push MEETS Pull
December 14, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBCareer Overview David went to Hamilton College in NY and Johns Hopkins to get his masters in International finance in Nanjing China Currently a Manager with KPMG in Corporate strategy in the US that started originally in Shanghai China Prior to KPMG he worked for the Economist Intelligence unit, Standard and Poors and Bellwether Innovation thinking Board Treasurer for the Pulaski Institution Highlights Career has been a total random walk, falling In love with languages Loved the cult...
#32 Kim Huddle - Big 4 MD / Honest and open discussion / "Let it Breathe" / Resilience / The Porsche
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWelcome 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 today I have a feeling that you are going to find as much inspiration in this episode as in any that I've recorded when you hear from my current guest Kim Huddle. Career Background: Growing up in Northern Kentucky Working at: Non-ferrous foundry Sara Lee as a Brand mana...
#32 Kim Huddle - Big 4 MD / Honest and open discussion / "Let it Breathe" / Resilience / The Porsche
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWelcome 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 today I have a feeling that you are going to find as much inspiration in this episode as in any that I've recorded when you hear from my current guest Kim Huddle. Career Background: Growing up in Northern Kentucky Working at: Non-ferrous foundry Sara Lee as a Brand mana...
#31 Gaurav Sen - Pride of Consulting / Global Career / Calculated risks / Mother Theresa
November 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBCareer Overview Growing up and going to university in India Moving into Investment banking with time at JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank Getting exposure to consulting and hiring on with KPMG in London Becoming the VIC chair for Pride@KPMG Moving over to Australia to continue with Consulting and Currently working for Deloitte in Sydney Highlights Growing up in India, Singing at Mother Teresa's Funeral and a fun story Coming from India with heaps of competition Having been to 56...
#30 Natalie Arendale - Sales Director / WHO you work for . . . / Resilience / 2 year rule / "make your bed"
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBCareer Overview - Entrepreneurial spirit starting at the age of 10 - Educated at Australian Catholic University - Consulting experience very early on Roles as: Operations Manager National Sales Manager Senior business development executive Sales Director Highlights - Started consulting in her teens - Getting an MBA to compliment her current role Part time MBA Full time work - Getting special permission from the MBA school to attend - What worked for Natalie while working for ...
#29 Pete Liddell - Big 4 Partner (32 yrs) / Being a GREAT consultant / Failure builds character
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBBackground Partner with KPMG for over 32 years Global Center of Excellence leader for Supply chain, Procurement and operational excellence) Designed and ran large scale transformational programs Partner in Charge of Life Sciences for the Australian practice Highlights Meeting people of all walks of life as a youngster Rejecting KPMG early only to end up there for 32 years Passion about other cultures and people Realizing the FS sector isn't for him Grabbing the most out of exper...
#29 Pete Liddell - Big 4 Partner (32 yrs) / Being a GREAT consultant / Failure builds character
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBBackground Partner with KPMG for over 32 years Global Center of Excellence leader for Supply chain, Procurement and operational excellence) Designed and ran large scale transformational programs Partner in Charge of Life Sciences for the Australian practice Highlights Meeting people of all walks of life as a youngster Rejecting KPMG early only to end up there for 32 years Passion about other cultures and people Realizing the FS sector isn't for him Grabbing the most out of exper...
#28 Colleen Thome - PM Growth Incubator / Entrepreneur / Storytelling / Irish Dancing
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBCareer Overview Program Manager for the Googles Growth Incubator enabling customers to accelerate their revenue growth As part of her role she is responsible for empowering a growth first mindset while tying back to her customers’ business goals. Prior to this role, Colleen oversaw thought leadership and narrative development for the Home & Consumer Services Vertical at Google. She translated the macro-economic trends into business & marketing strategies for her customers. She also cu...
#27 Robert Barker - Author / Veteran / Charlie Chaplin / Comedy / F. Scott Fitzgerald
November 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBWelcome 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 good friend and author to share his story thus far Robert Barker. Background - Author of 5 books under the pen name Robert Nicolas - Served our country in the Army - Went to Indiana University - Majored in Telecommunications and Sociology - Worked for an insurance company for 16 years...
#26 Cheryl Franz - Organizational Psychologist (PhD) / Never too late / Getting your voice in the room / Be open to being wrong
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWelcome 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 loved my conversation with Cheryl Franz a person who has a wonderful perspective on her life, career and working with others. Background Going to John Carroll university and getting her PhD in organizational psychology from Wayne State University (my hometown) Experience with some great companies ...