Best Gary Nowak Podcasts (2022)

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#53 Allen Wu - Yoga Master in Taiwan / Finding Yoga / Luke the Mentor / Yoga = Connection / Selling as an introvert 55:28

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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 a real life Yogi to share his experience which started in business and turned towards being a yoga instructor. Today I hav…

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# 52 Christina Doueihi - Global Biz Dev Leader / UAE Success / Being curious / Growing up in Beirut / Time box emotions 52:54

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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 enjo…

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#51 Art Chenen - Health Industry Lawyer / Head Litigator in his 20's / Impact of Medicare / Should have mentored more 49:07

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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 today I've got a longtime friend of mine who I met while seeking a volunteering opportunity in Long Beach California. You are going…

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#50 Jamie Thomas - National Marketing Director / Confidence / Listening / "Fun Stuff" special guest 1:11:04

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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 a Friday afternoon recording with a very enjoyable and entertaining guest Jamie Thomas. You are also in for a treat during…

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#49 Mirko Hilsheimer - Big 4 German Partner / Get the basics right / Creating Awareness / China Decision / Todays choices are tomorrows obligations 53:16

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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 experienc…

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#48 Kathryn Downing - CEO / Executive Coach / Entrepreneur / Working with Brene Brown & Deepak Chopra 1:00:06

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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 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 helpe…

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#47 Dylan Houck - Clinical Project Mngr / Info Interviews / Getting "Pulled" / MBA Merits / Who not the What 1:03:34

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I'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 Cognitiv…

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#46 Dasom Lee - Big 4 Consultant / Author / Podcaster / Big Apple / Keeping Score 46:54

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I'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 f…

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#45 Levi Watters & Pete Collins - Big 4 Executives / Navy & Brisbane / The "Why" / Take the Opportunity in Front of You 1:04:24

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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 simi…

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#44 Nada Ahmed - VP of Innovation / Global Life / Prolific on LinkedIn / Starting a Non-Profit Organization 53:46

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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 no doubt you'll love my conversation with an extremely interesting, global traveler Nada Ahmed. Career Background: - Grew up in Pak…

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#43 The Danny Le - Big 4 Partner / "Bacon & Eggs" / Interviewing / Creating Harmony 1:14:44

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I'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 crosse…

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#42 Lois Jeffers - Lawyer to DEI / Having Courage / Blind Spots / GOT ahead of the curve 48:17

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Career 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 Mat…

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#41 Albert Tseng - Entrepreneur / Life changing event / Impact Investing / LOVE for Toronto 1:09:05

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I'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 an…

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#40 Victoria Shiroma Wilson - Author / Executive & Leadership Coaching / USC Doctorate / Youth in Japan / "Seeing" Cultures 58:37

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Welcome 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 M…

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#39 Alex Ribeiro - HR Delivery Partner / Curiosity is key / Cristiano Ronaldo (Pecking Order) / Wise perspective on life 52:51

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I'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 cha…

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#38 Amande Cuffe - HR Specialist / "Bird's Eye" view / Variety of Mentors / Courage / Podcast Host As Per 53:55

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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 you will love my conversation with an inspring, energetic driven young lady Amanda Cuffe dialing in from Australia. Career Backgrou…

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#37 Gareth Chegwidden - Transformation Business Strategy Principle / Spread your wings / why MBA / Experience as much as possible 1:01:02

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Today 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 ye…

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#36 Jill Eastman - Senior Director of National Marketing / Be accountable / Handing tough conversations / 17 Day family driving trip 1:06:49

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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 today I have an incredible conversation Jill Eastman. I discovered Jill to be a person with and incredible amount of Honesty integr…

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#35 Dr. Frank Rosinia - Physician Executive / Finding your path / Relationships / Franks perspective on relationships 50:52

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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 today I've got a special one for you with my Guest Dr. Frank Rosinia. Career Accomplished physician Executive Building high perform…

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#34 Angel Hoover - Partner Willis Towers Watson (Benelux) / GREAT first job story / Needing Sales Exp / Living past 100 years 1:08:38

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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 …

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#33 David Loan - Strategy Manager @ KPMG / Impeccable Mandarin Speaker / Going Global / Where Push MEETS Pull 58:19

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Career 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…

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#32 Kim Huddle - Big 4 MD / Honest and open discussion / "Let it Breathe" / Resilience / The Porsche 1:05:24

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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 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 fr…

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#31 Gaurav Sen - Pride of Consulting / Global Career / Calculated risks / Mother Theresa 1:01:47

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Career 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 Growin…

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#30 Natalie Arendale - Sales Director / WHO you work for . . . / Resilience / 2 year rule / "make your bed" 1:04:35

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Career 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 Pa…

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#29 Pete Liddell - Big 4 Partner (32 yrs) / Being a GREAT consultant / Failure builds character 58:56

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Background 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 e…

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#28 Colleen Thome - PM Growth Incubator / Entrepreneur / Storytelling / Irish Dancing 1:06:47

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Career 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 & Consume…

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#27 Robert Barker - Author / Veteran / Charlie Chaplin / Comedy / F. Scott Fitzgerald 1:06:31

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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 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 count…

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#26 Cheryl Franz - Organizational Psychologist (PhD) / Never too late / Getting your voice in the room / Be open to being wrong 57:16

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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 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…

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#25 Tom Stanley - KPMG 25 years COO (Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan) / Advice on China / Being humble 46:21

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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 an China focused one for you today with my guest and good friend Tom Stanley Career overview Over 25 years with KPMG in: Taiwan Hong Kong Mainland Chin…

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#24 Catie Harriss - HR Business Partner / Love the problem not solution / Assessing for awesome / Catch up with a special guest 59:20

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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 my guest Catie Harris and stick around for the end because a special guest joins us, her young son Bond. Background B…

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#23 Rick Bertheaud - Consulting Partner / Industry Executive / Finding the real issue / "It was just a thought" story 1:11:53

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Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " A podcast where I speak with people about their success, advice, mentoring and listening to interesting stories about their careers. I've got an entertaining and very funny one for you with my guest Rick Berthaud who has great stories and mix of industry and consulting experience Background 25 year…

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#22 Meredith Burall - Creative Executive / Knowing your worth / Perfect Mom & Dad mix 1:00:00

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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 creative person and interesting conversation for you today with my guest Meredith Burall Career Overview Very creative career starting in High school…

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#21 Rocky Biasi - CEO Human Connections / Mental health advocate / Perseverance / Changing the world (simple approach) 43:37

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I'm grateful to have a fantastic guest - Rocky Biasi CEO of Human Connections for over 15 years Creator and presenter of the Accidental Counsellor training Passionate about mental health and wellbeing Realized when he was a teacher the impact that they have on students and wanted to make a difference humanconnections.com.au Introduction Highlights …

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#20 Min Yoo - Director Marketing Analytics / $$$ abundant mindset shift / 4 Buckets of life / Being scrappy 53:48

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I've got a interesting and perspective changing one for you today with my guest Min Yoo Background Grew up in Southern California going to school at UC Irvine and USC Moved to Washington DC to expand her horizons and work for two philanthropic companies Made her way back home to work for City national Bank in data and advanced analytics Currently w…

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#19 Matt Booth - Big 4 Partner / Hiring quality individuals / Walking beans / Dinner guest (ironic) 42:33

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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 dinosaur Focused on Internal and external audit Exposed to broad range of Business Issues Leadership styles Board positions Diversity and inclusion councils Nice Guy Humble servant to his team Hard worker with a quick wit …

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#18 Vicki Phelan - Big 4 Partner / Unplanned career / Humor / Death row meal (shocking) 42:54

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I've got an outstanding one for you with my guest Vicki Phelan Career Highlights: 25 plus years of consulting experience focusing on the Pharma and life sciences industry Role is in relationship development and customer satisfaction Early in her career she worked with IBM Founder and chairperson of KPMG's Women in SSO leadership roundtable Recipien…

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#17 Brett Moorgas - Consulting Executive / Embrace conversations / Be authentic / He is a Yankee 53:36

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You are really going to enjoy my conversation with Brett Moorgas Career In the ICT (Information Communications Technology) Industry since 1994 Held key roles with HP, IDC, Telstra, Emulex and Accenture In 2015 Brett joined HCL where he is an associate VP of Analyst and advisory relations for Asia pacific and Middle East Born in South Africa Brett m…

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#16 Charlotte McDonnold - Digital Marketing Specialist / Never settle / Learning through observation 52:36

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I've got an out the ordinary one for you today with my young, inspirational and fun guest Charlotte McDonnold Background Digital Marketing Specialist with BDO in the Atlanta office. Charlotte supports two national teams and assists with creating social media graphics, emails, proposals, and other collateral as well as managing the firm’s website. G…

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#15 Bronson Quon - Consulting Partner / The Grind / Kobe Quon 34:36

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You are going to enjoy my conversation a dear friend and former mentee Bronson Quon. Bronson and I first worked together while I was with Arthur Andersen and he was interning at Disney. You will hear his story of going from intern to Partner. Bronson has had audit roles with Arthur Andersen, Deloitte and has held positions as Corporate Controller, …

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#14 Vicki Fan - CEO / Big 4 Partner / Hong Kong & New York Perspective 1:06:38

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I've got a great international success story with my guest Vicki Fan. Career: Currently CEO at Mercer in Hong Kong Over 20 years of experience with business growth, client centricity and people focus Big 4 experience at a Partner level Proficient at Global large scale strategic change programs Originally from Taiwan and work experience in New York …

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#13 Mario Boccalero - Global Executive (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Italy) / Explore (Home is around the corner) / Coke with Pizza? 45:56

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I've got a good friend and someone with international finance experience Mario Boccalero Career Living in Switzerland working for DXC Technology as a Finance & Account Delivery Lead Head of Global Business Services in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai for LLX Brands (Bally and Jimmy Choo) Stated off with Avon in Italy Great career working in the UK, It…

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#12 Sana Afzal - Creative Business Executive / Empathy in the Creative World / The Power of Journaling 1:06:15

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I've got a inspiring and clairvoyant one for you with my guest Sana Afzal. Background Sana 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 advoc…

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#11 Rich Pierle - Consulting & Industry Executive / Paper Boy to CIO / Hammer looking for a Nail 37:18

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I've got interesting one for you today with Rich Pierle, interesting because: My first face to face At a Las Vegas casino Career overview: Paperboy to CIO Rose to executive levels in Industry (Becton Dickinson) and Consulting Equaterra / TPI Focused on Shared service, Big Data, automation and machine learning Currently the Managing Partner and CEO …

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#10 Duha Zaater - CFO / Dubai Advocate / M&M Colored Cars 53:29

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I've got an fun international one for you with my guest Duha Zaatar Career Highlights Deep financial background in: Strategic & Commercial Partnerships Financial Planning and analysis Leadership and team management globally Duha has worked for Zurich Insurance, Johnson Controls, McDonalds Currently CFO with Honeywell in Dubai UAE Highlights Global …

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#9 Brian Young - Art Curator / Director / Arkansas Connection / Art Appreciation 45:00

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I've got an Out of the ordinary one for you today with my guest Brian young. Out of the ordinary in the sense that Brian is from the Art World, not the business world. Background Currently the Director of the Baum Gallery at the University of Central Arkansas Lecturer in the Art department Held curator positions at Arkansas Arts Center Johns Hopkin…

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#8 - Susie Distefano - Medical Profession CEO / Board Chair / Focus on "Get it right, not being right" 36:13

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I've got a super enjoyable one for you today Susie Distefano, her personality lit up this podcast Some career highlights for Susie: Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital a 340-bed care quaternary children’s hospital The Pediatric Heart Institute was founded under Distefano’s leadership Senior vice…

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#7 - Jim McGee - CEO & COO background / Balancing work and life / The Disney impact - through the eyes of Eeyore 1:02:28

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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 today I've got a down to earth fun, authentic one for you today with my guest Jim McGee. Career: University in Chicago @ Wheaton Co…

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#6 - Ning Wright - Asia Pacific Consulting Executive / Starting the China Consulting Business / "Pound of Flesh" working in China 49:18

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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…

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#5 - Bob Cecil - Consulting Executive / Nuclear Engineer / The power of "I Don't Know" as a consultant 40:40

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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 …

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#4 - Lee Ann Moore - COO / Marketing & Sales Executive Roles / Being a Leader NOT a Manager 55:47

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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 Moore Some guests "wing it" and some guests "Prepare", well my conversation with Lee Ann Moore will tell you …

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