Wish I Knew . . .

#2 - Teri Robinson (Re-Release) - Industry and Consulting Executive / Becoming a CIO / Grabbing Balance

January 16, 2024 Gary Season 1 Episode 2
Wish I Knew . . .
#2 - Teri Robinson (Re-Release) - Industry and Consulting Executive / Becoming a CIO / Grabbing Balance
Show Notes

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 industry
  • Ultimately spending the last 16 plus years in consulting as an MD

 Highlights

  • Handling bomb threats at age 16 and following orders
  • Becoming a CIO then asking to be laid off
  • Grab balance in your life, nobody will give it to you
  • Success = helping others
  • The impact of mentoring from both angles
  • When to move between industry and consulting
  • Consulting - working with smart people and it's not a "real job"
  • Take a stand, have a firm point of view
  • Create your own future
  • Beware of the Queen Bee

Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!