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In this series, we speak to industry leaders about the highs and lows of their careers, offering advice to others who want to follow in their footsteps.
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In this episode, Adam shares his journey with me and how he went from a Senior Associate at BCG to an overnight Aussie Start-Up legend.
He shares tips and advice for budding entrepreneurs and management consultants who are looking for a career beyond consulting.
Stephanie is an ex McKinsey consultant who now works at Management Consulted, a business founded to specifically help budding strategists prepare and ace the case interview. We speak about the different types of case interview, what interviewers are looking for and how one would prepare for a case interview at all stages of their career. This is a must listen to for any candidate interviewing for a consulting firm or any strategy role.
Tennealle, who was recently named #1 in this year's Inside Retail Australia Top 50 People in E-commerce, kindly agreed to talk to me about her journey. Going from Law and Logistics, through consulting at Kearney, various line roles in Seek, to becoming an award-winning CEO.
We discuss her recommendations to anyone wanting to obtain the top job in an ASX listed business, how to view and cope with the challenges that present themselves along the way, and she shares some great advice for the up and coming management consultant.
In this episode Leah Weckert, CEO at Coles and McKinsey Alumni, speaks openly to me about her journey. We discuss her time at McKinsey, the different roles she has held at Coles on her way to the top, and how she juggles being on the ELT of an ASX100 business, being a mum to 2, and maintaining her identity, ensuring she makes time for herself. Leah is authentic and inspiring and gives some great advice, do not miss it!
In this episode, Liana shares her journey from her 10 years at McKinsey reaching AP level, to embarking on a very successful career in the not-for-profit sector both here and in New York.
Most recently Liana has started a is leading a national project called Common Ground on Climate, tackling the all-important topic of climate change. Liana gives advice to anyone looking to move into this sector and currently has opportunities for those looking to move into the non-profit sector on a volunteer or pro bono basis.
In this episode, I talk to Lili, an academic and ex top tier management consultant, about her fascinating journey and how a freak accident changed her whole perspective on her career, and how she lived her life. This life-changing incident drove her to follow her heart and values to obtain a strategic purpose driven role in FinTech. We explore the differences in working for a nimble FinTech and a big corporate and how she went about finding a purpose driven role.
In this episode I speak with Tim Moore and Jake Maisey from Dorado Capital who are entrenched in the world of search funds. This is a very new concept here in Australia and one that I certainly think will appeal to the strategy and consulting community here. Essentially it could be the fastest way an MBA grad can make CEO of an established business. All you need is Smarts & a bit of Hustle.
For more information visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29O4wc5oD48
In this episode, I chat to Amanda Price who is the Partner in Charge of High Growth Ventures, a team within KPMG dedicated to working with start-ups. Amanda has worked in and with start-ups for over 20 years in both Australia and the US. She believes very strongly in the correlation between the mental and physical health of the Founder and the performance of the start-up.
In this episode, Felix Danziger, the Managing Director of HD Partners, joins me to discuss his journey, why he chose private equity as a career beyond consulting at BCG, the best parts of his role, and why others may want to consider continuing their careers in this space.
Felix is my very first podcast guest from the world of Private Equity, he specialises in investing in consumer businesses and brands.
This episode will appeal to anyone who has ever had a great idea for a business but not acted on it or has aspired to become an entrepreneur or business founder. Anthony speaks candidly about what it takes to make it in the competitive world of start-up founders and what skills and attributes are most common in those that make it. For more information on their program visit antler.co
In this episode, John joins me to discuss his most exciting projects, biggest learnings and most memorable points in his career. A career that has taken him to senior roles in McKinsey ANZ. He also discusses with me his passion for working with CEO's and corporates to create increased shareholder value whilst improving broader societal value at the same time.
In this episode, Joao talks to me about being a global strategy expert in the Energy sector and the increasing focus on clean and renewable energy. He talks about his journey rising through the ranks at McKinsey and transitioning, at Partner level, to an executive role in a corporate and the differences he has observed in influcing with a McKinsey Partner hat vs an Executive hat.
In this episode, Rob Marcolina, ex Bain Partner and Senior Executive in charge of Strategy, Technology & People, talks to me about how he, and the leadership team at Qantas have managed through the Covid situation, the hardest part of his role and the light at the end of the tunnel. He discusses his personal journey and gives tips on what makes consultants great in leadership roles.
In this episode, I am joined by Diane Smith-Gander AO, ex Partner from McKinsey, prominent business executive, company director, and advocate for gender equality. Diane talks to me about her journey from consulting to industry and back again, the ups and downs of her career and gives some great advice to the consulting community.
In this episode, I speak to Gill about going from a Head of Strategy role to a GM role for Coca Cola, and quitting her 30-year corporate career to dedicate her life to designing a strategy for living your best life.
In this episode, I talk to Jamie about his journey from McKinsey into the corporate world, wearing hats in both senior influencer roles and in a line role with large P&N responsibility. We discuss his experiences of New York vs Sydney and what it takes to stand out and make it to the top jobs.
Deanne Stewart talks about her journey as a conscious leader, the skills to harness post-consulting to reach a senior leadership role, and gives some great advice for women looking to reach to the top.
In this episode, I talk to Jean about... What she looks for in candidates when hiring into Google. Her advice to consultants who really want to work in the tech space. Living and working as an Australian abroad, in San Francisco and her journey to date.
In this episode I talk to Toby Norton-Smith, MD of X15, CBA's venture building arm, about his experience of life post McKinsey, and what skills he has most found valuable in securing a role with P&L responsibility and in the enviable ventures space.
You can connect with Toby via this link : linkedin.com/in/toby-norton-smith-b445344
Mailys Pauletto, ex Roland Berger consultant, has purposefully designed her current lifestyle and currently, she has a dual career.
Mailys is a contract or interim Strategy consultant which allows
her to also follow her passion as a holistic breathwork coach and yogi, running retreats and classes to teach others about her practice.
Mailys talks to me about the pros and cons of being a contract
management consultant vs having a corporate career or career in management consulting, as she has now experienced all three pathways.
Website (Mailys' events page)
https://www.mailyspauletto.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/maypauletto/
Podcast:
https://www.oneyoufeed.net/connecting-to-what-matters/
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