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!
Wish I Knew . . .
#78 Linda Griffin - IBM 30 Years / Book Self Publishing Coach / Write a book, become an expert
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Gary Nowak
Career Background:
- Been with Grass roots Marketing systems for over 12 years
- Book Self publishing coach
- Business and marketing coach
- 30 years with IBM starting in the '70's reaching Senior Executive level
- MBA from the University of South Florida
- Bachelor from Auburn University with a degree in Mathematics
- Find her on her website at expertauthor411.com
"The Magic Of Thinking Big" David Schwartz
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Thinking-Big-David-Schwartz/dp/0671646788
"Think and Grow Rich" Napoleon Hill
Highlights
- Her first leadership job
- Using her brothers for good
- Great reason to move from Chemistry to Mathematics
- Starting with IBM in the '70's, where IBM had to build their own training curriculum
- Being a woman of color working for IBM in the 70's and embracing it
- Finding and getting mentors along the way
- Get comfortable being uncomfortable and doing your homework ahead of time
- Look for those who are guru's or in the know
- The unspoken powers in the room
- Don't bluff, you will get found out
- Volunteer for things instead of being asked
- Making a space AT the table
- All roads go back to the relationships you build
- Excellent advice on getting in front of the executive
- Be curious, everyone can help with you career success
- Wanted to own a bookstore
- Write a book, become an expert / Focusing on hospitality and B&B's
- Taking early retirement after 30 years
- Best advice and a "Hell of Wheels" boss
- Becoming a book coach and the evolution of this
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 what a career journey you are doing to enjoy today with my guest Linda Griffin. Linda has so much great experience to share and a couple of career pivots that you will find interesting.
Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!