Make Minutes Matter

In this captivating episode of the Make Minutes Matter Podcast, host Karen Gilhooly welcomes Lou Provenzano, a seasoned CEO and private equity expert. They reminisce about their initial encounter in the payments industry and how Lou's innovative thinking won him the job over Karen. Their conversation dives deep into the dynamics of idea generation and execution, strategic planning, and building effective teams. Hear their compelling story of overcoming competition and creating significant shareholder value, all while sharing valuable lessons for anyone in a sales or customer-facing role. Don't miss this insightful discussion on transforming business visions into reality and making each moment in your career truly matter.

Be sure to subscribe to Make Minutes Matter wherever you get your podcasts!

Watch the show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@MakeMinutesMatter

Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader - Available today! Purchase the book on Amazon here: http://posthill.to/B0DCTPRQVP

This book is for leaders who:

✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.

✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.

If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead—starting April 15th. Download the first chapter for free at: www.truenorthcollab.com/three-bucket-leader

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:48 The Story of How We Met

04:12 Lou's Perspective on the Job Offer

06:26 Building a Successful Team

10:09 Strategic Planning and Execution

13:29 Reflections on Success and Growth

24:09 Conclusion and Contact Information

This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Stephen Selnick as Senior Producer, Lauren Feighan as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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In this episode of the Make Minutes Matter podcast, host Karen Gilhooly converses with Nicole Meyer, a successful executive recruiter in transaction banking. Nicole shares her career journey from Citibank to becoming a founder of her own recruiting firm, detailing the challenges faced during redundancy and the steps taken to pivot successfully. 

The discussion emphasizes the importance of career transitions, setting clear goals, the significance of resilience, and effective onboarding and performance reviews. Additionally, practical advice is provided for both individuals in career flux and organizations looking to support new employees.

Watch the show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@MakeMinutesMatter

Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader - Available today! Purchase the book on Amazon here: http://posthill.to/B0DCTPRQVP

This book is for leaders who:

✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.

✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.

If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead—starting April 15th. Download the first chapter for free at: www.truenorthcollab.com/three-bucket-leader

This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Stephen Selnick as Senior Producer, Lauren Feighan as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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In this episode of the 'Make Minutes Matter' podcast, host Karen Gilhooly interviews Matthew Jones, founder and executive producer of Rainbow Creative. 

Matthew shares his career journey from studying film at USC and working at Disneyland and Apple, to overcoming the 2008 recession and entering the corporate world. He discusses the crucial lessons learned from his experiences at Disney and Apple, highlighting the importance of strong foundational knowledge and exceptional onboarding practices. Matthew reflects on journeying through various roles until discovering his true passion in creative marketing and entrepreneurship. 

Matthew provides valuable advice on staying ready, finding mentorship, and being flexible with career shifts. His captivating narrative encourages listeners to follow their dreams, adapt to changes, and embrace mistakes as learning opportunities.

Watch the show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@MakeMinutesMatter

Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader - Available today! Purchase the book on Amazon here: http://posthill.to/B0DCTPRQVP

This book is for leaders who:

✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.

✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.

If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead—starting April 15th. Download the first chapter for free at: www.truenorthcollab.com/three-bucket-leader

00:00 Building a Strong Foundation

01:16 Matthew's Early Career Journey

10:47 Realizing Core Identity and Creativity

16:00 The Birth of Rainbow Creative

24:32 Believing in Your Dream

28:12 Investing Your Minutes Wisely

37:33 Learning from Mistakes

40:34 Advice for Making Your Minutes Matter

46:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Stephen Selnick as Senior Producer, Lauren Feighan as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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In the premiere episode of the Make Minutes Matter podcast, host Karen Gilhoolly shares her personal journey from contemplating a teaching career to finding her passion in helping customers and leading teams. Karen discusses the importance of job satisfaction and introduces her 'three bucket philosophy' which aims to align personal happiness with professional roles. She emphasizes that everyone deserves to be engaged and happy at work. Karen narrates a poignant story of self-reflection, prompted by both personal and professional challenges, which led her to realize the value of every minute we spend. 

The episode sets the stage for future discussions on how to be truly fulfilled in one's career and life. Be sure to follow wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes!

Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader - Available today! Purchase the book on Amazon here: http://posthill.to/B0DCTPRQVP

This book is for leaders who:

✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.

✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.

If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead—starting April 15th. Download the first chapter for free at: www.truenorthcollab.com/three-bucket-leader

00:00 Introduction to Make Minutes Matter

00:37 Karen's Career Journey

02:36 Finding the Dream Job

04:30 Challenges and Changes

05:52 The Three Bucket Philosophy

10:06 The Importance of Minutes

14:09 A Personal Wake-Up Call
20:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Stephen Selnick as Senior Producer, Lauren Feighan as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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Welcome to the Make Minutes Matter podcast, hosted by Karen Gilhooly, where each episode is dedicated to igniting passion and purpose in the workplace. 

Are you a senior leader striving to reignite enthusiasm among your team? Perhaps you're a manager seeking to unify and empower your staff. Or maybe you're an individual craving a renewed sense of fulfillment in your career.

Join me as we delve into insightful conversations and practical strategies that will empower you to make every minute count. Together, we'll uncover the keys to fostering a dynamic and engaged work environment where everyone thrives.

Don't miss out on the inspiration and tools you need to reignite your professional fire. Subscribe to Make Minutes Matter on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform today, and let's make every moment in your career truly matter.

This show is produced by Rainbow Creative with Stephen Selnick and Senior Producer, Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Nathan Wheatley as Video and Audio Editor.

Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader - Launching on April 15th! https://a.co/d/08vuNA9

This book is for leaders who:
✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.
✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.
✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.

If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead—starting April 15th. Download the first chapter for free at: www.truenorthcollab.com/three-bucket-leader

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