Wish I Knew . . .

#84 Sherry Bisaillon - Executive with Pharma and Tech / Relationship builder / Bold career moves

January 31, 2023 Gary Nowak Season 2 Episode 84
Wish I Knew . . .
#84 Sherry Bisaillon - Executive with Pharma and Tech / Relationship builder / Bold career moves
Show Notes

Career Background:

  • Currently CEO of her own consulting company
  • Microsoft for over 11 years in Learning and Development
  • Worked for: 
    • Dell in Canada 
    • Sherry Tetley and Associates - Mngt Consulting 
    • Baxter International 
    • GSK - GlaxoSmithKline 

Highlights

  • Working as Veterinarian assistant
  • Medical micro biology major
  • Bringing two horses to university
  • Becoming a Pharma Rep
  • Loving bringing something useful to the medical community
  • Building relationships with doctors
  • Hearing what people are saying and also NOT saying
  • Asking the tough questions
  • Moving to another company to get more experience
  • The complex challenges of running a company end to end
  • Sticking with it, based on her commitment
  • Career pivot from Pharma to technology
  • Dad was a mentor
  • Working for Dell and Microsoft
  • Always keep your eye on the market place to determine your worth and opportunities
  • Great advice for the younger generation
  • Networking advice 
  • Be your own advocate and create your own board of directors
  • Really value one on one leadership

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