In this podcast, I interviewed Amanda Zimmerman, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt here in Portland, who has a wide and extensive background. We worked together briefly at a local not-for-profit, and have stayed connected for the past few years.

She talks about her journey from history major to learning about Six Sigma, her work in Oil and Gas and the impact it had on the environment, and her journey to Angola and the international travel that opened up for her. She recently self-published a book called “Travel Addict” that we discuss, including her recent trip to Antarctica. We also talk about how she manages her own workflow, the “Day in the Life” technique that she really likes, and the approach she takes with clients in her new consulting firm.

p.s. I apologize for my audio quality, luckily Amanda’s audio sounds good.

Links

* Upcoming Webinars through Lean Portland* Travel Addict: 50 Tips with Pics from Across the Globe* Contact info for Amanda* Email: [email protected]* LinkedIn* Instagram* Future Website: Beautiful Opportunities

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