Summary
In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Norman Wolfe, a consultant and advisor to CEOs. Norman shares his journey from a childhood in Brooklyn, New York, to his career in aeronautical engineering and eventual transition into management and consulting. He discusses the challenges he faced in his early management roles, the decision to leave corporate life, and the lessons learned throughout his consulting career. Norman emphasizes the importance of relationships, self-discovery, and following one's inner voice in achieving personal and professional success.
Takeaways
- Norman's early aspirations were to become a pilot, but he pivoted to aeronautical engineering due to vision issues.
- His career path was not linear; he transitioned from engineering to management unexpectedly.
- Norman faced significant challenges in his first management role, receiving poor performance reviews.
- He learned the importance of understanding people and their motivations in management.
- Leaving corporate life was a conscious decision for Norman, driven by a desire for personal fulfillment.
- His first consulting client came unexpectedly, highlighting the importance of relationships in consulting.
- Norman emphasizes that consulting is about building trust and relationships, not just selling a product.
- He learned to value himself and his expertise, which affected his pricing and client interactions.
- Norman's journey led him to discover his purpose in helping organizations execute better.
- He advises others to take action, understand their context, and build supportive relationships.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Norman Wolfe
01:02 Early Life and Aspirations
06:33 Transition to Management
12:15 Challenges in Management
15:23 Leaving Corporate Life
19:45 Starting a Consulting Career
26:35 Finding Purpose in Consulting
28:49 Tips for Transitioning from Corporate to Consulting
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