Natascha Thomas–Regional Director, Operations Leadership with Sparq–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast.
She shares her unconventional career journey, transitioning from life sciences to the gaming industry and eventually into consulting, where she now leads developers and multiple PMOs.
Takeaways:
* Follow your passion, but stay adaptable. Each of Natascha’s career transitions were driven by curiosity and a willingness to embrace new challenges.
* Stay curious and continuously upskill, whether through formal education, side projects, or hands-on experience.
* Career risks can pay off if they align with your skills, interests, and market trends.
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Natascha’s career journey from life sciences to gaming
5:45 - Becoming a producer
8:45 - Moving into consulting and leadership
13:00 - Eye-openers when moving to a new industry
13:53 - Speaking to experience when changing industries
15:21 - Handling engineers making video games vs. engineers in consulting
17:04 - Dealing with difficult people
18:28 - Do you ever miss the gaming industry?
19:44 - Finding passion in your current position
22:57 - Is there anything you wish you’d done differently?
25:45 - Leading a PMO
28:30 - Key skills to lead a PMO
30:14 - Applying skills from life sciences in her current career
33:16 - Channeling anxiety into risk management
34:17 - What’s next?
36:28 - Final thoughts
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