Wish I Knew . . .
A 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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104 episodes
# 58 Maya Doueihi - Project Manager WhatsApp / Growing up in Beirut and being political / News Anchor for Dad (Age 5) / "Never Give Up"
I'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 Backgr...
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Episode 58
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#67 Adam Mowl - Marine (Afghanistan) / Cyber Security / High Morale Compass / Fear the Beard
I'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.
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Episode 67
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#85 Greg Tucker - CxO Level(s) / Stanford MBA (made them wait) / Engineering to Business / How to listen
I'm your host Gary Nowak and today I've had the great honor of reconnecting with a former colleague and extremely successful consultant @Greg TuckerCareer Background:Award winning CXO, CMO, Chief Customer Officer ...
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Episode 85
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1:08:41
#21 Rocky Biasi - CEO Human Connections / Mental health advocate / Perseverance / Changing the world (simple approach)
I'm grateful to have a fantastic guest - Rocky Biasi CEO of Human Connections for over 15 yearsCreator and presenter of the Accidental Counsellor trainingPassionate about mental health and wellbeing
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Episode 21
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# 52 Christina Doueihi - Global Biz Dev Leader / UAE Success / Being curious / Growing up in Beirut / Time box emotions
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...
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Episode 52
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#49 Mirko Hilsheimer - Big 4 German Partner / Get the basics right / Creating Awareness / China Decision / Todays choices are tomorrows obligations
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...
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Episode 49
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#56 Angelica Alt-Sherer - Audit Partner (Big 4) / 7 years to "Try things out" / Best selling advice I've heard / Martial Arts
I'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 conversationsBiography ...
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Episode 56
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#75 Vijay Eswaran - Entrepreneur / Executive chairman / 15% Promise / 33 days of silence
Career Background:Founder and Executive Chairman of QI Group of companies HQ's in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur Operations in over 30 countries He is diversified with busine...
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Episode 75
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#68 Liz Evans - Big 4 Principal / Catching Up / Lot's of LOVE / Connecting the Dots
I'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 Princi...
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Episode 68
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#87 John Ashworth - Transformation Guru / Finding your path / Key mentors / Comedy
Career Background:Finance transformation expert most recently with: BT in London Prior to that: SVP Finance Operations with Smith and Nephew VP Finance T...
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#88 Katherine Twells - Coca Cola Executive / Executive Leadership Coach / Podcast Host
Career Background:Coca Cola in various role SVP Customer Excellence VP of the West Zone National Team leader with sales associate recruiting National account executive&nb...
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Episode 88
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# 83 Mark Herschberg - Author / MIT Professor / CTO / App Creator
Career Background:Author of the book "The Career Toolkit"MIT Graduate and an engineer by backgroundChief Technology Officer at several companiesFaculty at MITCreator of the "brain Dump" App...
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Episode 83
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#90 Sabrina Houssami - Founder CEO of Avanti Search / Former Miss World / Apprentice contestant
Career Background:Founder and CEO of Avanti SearchRecruitment experience with: Accolade Wines Class Ltd Wolters Kluwer NSW Dept of Industry
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Episode 90
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#89 Mark Robinson - President & CEO / Mom advice / Live in the Gray / Drive for $$$
Career Background:Currently President and CEO of Axion MedicalBoard member with: Bottlenose ESSI Advisor to Private Equity and Venture capitalistsEquate...
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Episode 89
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#102 Marnie Jones - Expert consultant / 2 wonderful mentors / 6 months turned into 6 years (no way)
BackgroundCurrently - Director of Talent X & Educate X Cracked into consulting in 2011 with Gallop Solutions where she worked with some incredible people who helped shape her career.Marnie eventually Start...
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Episode 102
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#5 - Bob Cecil (Re-Release) - Consulting Executive / Nuclear Engineer / The power of "I Don't Know" as a consultant
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.&n...
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#66 Walkyria Whitlock (Re-Release) - Author / Yoga Instructor / Coping with Depression / Yachting / "Don't lose Hope"
I'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. ...
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Episode 66
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#69 Dave Brown (Re-Release) - Global Big 4 Leader / Hiring People / The Zen Master / ABBA!!! (Ugh)
I'm your host Gary Nowak and this is by far one of my most organic and fun podcasts where my former boss and guest Dave Brown and I don't get past what he studied in college and managed to enjoy a very insightful conversation. Ca...
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Episode 69
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#12 Sana Afzal (Re-Release) - Creative Business Executive / Empathy in the Creative World / The Power of Journaling
I've got a inspiring and clairvoyant one for you with my guest Sana Afzal. BackgroundSana hails from Houston, Texas, grew up in Dubai and calls California home. Creative Business Exec at Google...
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Episode 12
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#37 Gareth Chegwidden (Re-Release) - Transformation Business Strategy Principle / Spread your wings / why MBA / Experience as much as possible
Today you will hear my conversation with a dear friend, colleague and all around great guy Gareth Chegwidden Career OverviewEducated in Sydney Australia at Macquarie and University of Technology, Sydney
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Episode 37
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#34 Angel Hoover (Re-Release) - Partner Willis Towers Watson (Benelux) / GREAT first job story / Needing Sales Exp / Living past 100 years
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 wit...
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Episode 34
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#45 Levi Watters & Pete Collins (Re-Release) - Big 4 Executives / Navy & Brisbane / The "Why" / Take the Opportunity in Front of You
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...
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Episode 45
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#74 Anne-Claude Tessier (Re-Release) - KPMG Partner / Paris at 7 am / Life Long Learner
HighlightsMoving around 10 times prior to age of 20Saw the world early and oftenParis at 7 am is MagicThe freedom of being a consultantYou can take a 10 euro taxi home, c'monNo clue on wh...
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Episode 74
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#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 conv...
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Episode 65
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#4 - Lee Ann Moore (Re-Release) - COO / Marketing & Sales Executive Roles / Being a Leader NOT a Manager
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 conversatio...
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