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 . . .
#28 Colleen Thome - PM Growth Incubator / Entrepreneur / Storytelling / Irish Dancing
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Gary Nowak
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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 & Consumer Services Vertical at Google.
- She translated the macro-economic trends into business & marketing strategies for her customers. She also currently serves as the Social Impact Chair for Google’s Women@Chicago.
- Prior to Google, Associate Manager at Nielsen, specializing in Category & Brand Innovation.
- She also co-lead the Women in Nielsen Chicago Chapter
- Colleen earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing & Management with a focus in International Business from University of Miami.
- She thrives in navigating ambiguity and is passionate about impact driven storytelling and empowering women
- She lives in Chicago with her husband and puppy, and is passionate about empowering women through her watercolor business CKTAtelier.com
Highlights
- Why Irish dancers keep their arms down
- Being prepared for the Mock interviewing for the right company
- How networking can be daunting and overwhelming
- Networking advice
- Connect with humans
- Asking Questions
- Be Authentic
- Genuinely curious
- Key is to connect back with people in your life
- Great job out of College, a title with innovation in the title
- Storytelling in a thoughtful way
- Asking questions
- Core to her DNA
- Used throughout her entire career
- Why Collen likes grocery shopping so much
- Structuring the unstructured
- Water Color side hustle business with a very philanthropic perspective
- Story telling
- Writing headlines to tell the story
- Answer the "So What", what does this information do for you
- Knowing your worth can be a fine line to implement
- An ambiguous future and trying to figure it out
- Getting consistent feedback and having your own inner circle
- Giving advice by asking questions
- Love her favorite meal take
- French Fry friend for life
- Favorite vacation spot is one of mine
Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!