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 . . . is a business podcast hosted by Gary Nowak, with 104 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gary Nowak hosts Wish I Knew . . ., a business show with 104 episodes published.

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  Episode #58

  # 58 Maya Doueihi - Project Manager WhatsApp / Growing up in Beirut and being political / News Anchor for Dad (Age 5) / "Never Give Up"

  Jul 29, 20251h 2mS2

  <p>I'm your host Gary Nowak and what a wonderful conversation I had with my guest Maya </p><p>Doueihy.  Maya brought so much energy, passion and beautiful perspective to her career and I know you'll enjoy it. </p><p><b>Career Background</b>:</p><p>Grew up in Beirut, Lebanon</p><p>Studied at the Lebanese American University studying International Relations and affairs</p><p>Worked as a project coordinator for:</p>Lebanese center for policy studiesLebanese American University<p>Project manager for </p>A political partyForeign and commonwealth officeDepartment of international development<p>Now working in Dublin with What...

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  Episode #58

  # 58 Maya Doueihi - Project Manager WhatsApp / Growing up in Beirut and being political / News Anchor for Dad (Age 5) / "Never Give Up"

  Jul 29, 20251h 2mS2

  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 Background : Grew up in Beirut, Lebanon Studied at the Lebanese American University studying International Relations and affairs Worked as a project coordinator for: Lebanese center for policy studies Lebanese American University Project manager for A political party Foreign and commonwealth office Department of international development Now working in Dublin with WhatsApp Highlight The Magic of Dublin and it's not just the Guinness News Anchor for Dad at 5 years old Don’t want to just record the news, but rather analyze the news Following Dad's path Think tank work in Lebanon Discussing with parents what to study Learning and focus brings out strategic thinking Combine practicality and emotion for success Making an impact with other peoples lives Areas of conflict Humanitarian issues Engaging youths for elections in Lebanon Learning to accept other opinions Growing up in Lebanon Being conservative and liberal at the same time Witnessing trying to make a change to the system Going to get more education Political party consultancy Working at the British embassy in Beirut Delivering education for underprivileged children Maya is a very determined person Discipline and perseverance Taking people to the Edge Every human needs to be pushed Loves to argue Pushing people to the limit Don't go to Maya with a problem Being very solution driven Taking a sabbatical to focus on Maya for one year Leading from the heart Great Regret discussion Advice - Never give up Money can't buy happiness but it can buy Nutella Frank Sinatra Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!

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  Episode #67

  #67 Adam Mowl - Marine (Afghanistan) / Cyber Security / High Morale Compass / Fear the Beard

  Jul 15, 20251h 6mS2

  <p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Career Background</b>:</p>Served at a Marine for 5 years and spent 1 year in Afghanistan tracking high value targetsSince returning Finished up his education with a Bachelors in International / Global StudiesWorking as:<br/> An Account Executive Operations support specialist Customer service specialistCurrently focusing on Cyber security<p><b>Highl...

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  Episode #67

  #67 Adam Mowl - Marine (Afghanistan) / Cyber Security / High Morale Compass / Fear the Beard

  Jul 15, 20251h 6mS2

  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. Career Background : Served at a Marine for 5 years and spent 1 year in Afghanistan tracking high value targets Since returning Finished up his education with a Bachelors in International / Global Studies Working as: An Account Executive Operations support specialist Customer service specialist Currently focusing on Cyber security Highlights: Fear the beard Very persistent for his first job Hosting like his Mom at 16 years old Going to college early wasn't his thing and he recognized it quickly Finding the military to grow up a bit How he chose the military branch and trying NOT to be memorable Helping those in leadership throughout Linguist training in the military and some great stations including Hawaii Fulfilling the needs of the marines not vice versa Getting trained to intercept information to provide intelligence to his superiors Great advice during his first job that stuck The 7 P's of the Military Going to Afghanistan and his perspective Using Oreo packaging wisely Becoming a trainer, full circle upon return to the US Having beaucracy get in the way of continuing his military career An issue with our educational system that will make you crazy What the future holds Adam has a high morale compass Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!

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  Episode #85

  #85 Greg Tucker - CxO Level(s) / Stanford MBA (made them wait) / Engineering to Business / How to listen

  Jul 8, 20251h 9mS2

  <p>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 Tucker</p><p><b>Career Background</b>:</p>Award winning CXO, CMO, Chief Customer Officer Chief Journey mapper, heling companies better understand the customer journeySelf employed with his highly successful consulting company for over 10 yearsHeld positions with great companies like Clorox, AAA, Copart, CSC Index and mercer Management ConsultingEducation<br/> Undergrad at Kansas State in Mechanical Engineering MBA from Stanford University in Strategy & Marketing Operations <p>Highlights</p>Great first job, those were the days and bein...

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