Welcome to Career Coaching, a podcast hosted by Irene Madrid. I will speak with top professionals to guide students and young professionals on their career journeys. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a career change, every episode will provide you with practical advice, valuable tips, and insightful stories to help you land your dream job or achieve
About the host:
Irene Madrid is a young professional in the technology and startup ecosystem based in San Francisco and originally from Spain. I am passionate about helping students land their dream jobs.
S.2: E.3. From makeup artist to software engineer at Linkedin with Madiha Goheer
"I can be a good mom and work on my career at the same time"
In this 3rd episode of the Career Coaching Podcast, I sit with Madiha Goheer, (Madiha Goheer) Software Engineer at Linkedin.
She transitioned from being a professional make-up artist to a Software engineer.
On top of being a devoted mother of two, she is an accomplished professional eager to offer valuable insights on breaking into the tech industry.
Her willingness to not give up and perseverance made her land her dream job at one of the largest technology corporations.
As she wisely states: "If you don't see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself."
Books recommended by Madiha:
Cracking the coding interview (https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Coding-Interview-Programming-Questions/dp/0984782850)
How to lead when you are not in charge (https://www.amazon.com/-/es/dp/B01MUCVSGL/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=1ZEGZ4QEZ1RUR&keywords=How+to+lead+when+you+are+not+in+charge&qid=1683176503&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C484&sr=1-1)
Let's connect:
Madiha on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madihagoheer/)
Connect with host Irene Madrid on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenemadridp/)
23 Feb 2023
S2: E2. Everyone should know how to interpret data with Christina Stathopoulos, an analytics professional & strong supporter of lifelong learning.
" Everyone should know how to interpret data".
In this second episode, I chat with Christina Stathopoulos, an analytics professional & strong supporter of lifelong learning.
She is a Linkedin creator and instructor with more than 70.000 followers in the data analytics and technology fields.
After working for Google and Waze for over 5 years, she is now an independent data consultant. She is also heavily involved in education as an Academic director and professor at IE Business School.
Christina will walk us through her career journey, and how she landed a job at Google after pursuing an MSc in Business Analytics and Big data at IE Busines School. Then, we will cover the importance of knowing about data analytics, data visualization, and SQL.
Christina will be sharing the main tips on landing a job at Google and making it through a layoff.
Finally, we will tackle how she built an audience on Linkedin, networking, and her #bookaweekchallenge.
Books recommended by Christina:
Be Data Literate: The Data Literacy Skills Everyone Needs to Succeed (https://www.amazon.com/Be-Data-Literate-Literacy-Everyone/dp/1789668034)
Ai Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World (https://www.amazon.com/AI-Superpowers-China-Silicon-Valley/dp/132854639X)
Find out about Christina in the link below:
Follow Christina on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinastathopoulos/)
Connect and find out about the host Irene Madrid:
Follow Irene on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenemadridp/)
8 Feb 2023
S2: E1: Find a company that best matches your values with Fahim Siddiqui - Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Executive Vice President at Home Depot.
"Find a company that best matches your values".
In this first episode of season 2, I chat with Fahim Siddiqui, the Chief Information Officer at Home Depot.
Curious to know about his magic formula to success? What is it like to manage one of the most important companies in the world? Which are the best career decisions he took in his life?
We will uncover how he started off his career in computer science to become later one of the most influential executives of a Fortune 500 company.
Episode 1 of the Career Coaching podcast is available on all your favorite listening platforms.
Find out more about Fahim in the link below":
Follow Fahim on Linkedin
Connect and find out more about the host Irene Madrid:
Follow Irene on Linkedin
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31 May 2021
How to unleash your full potential with Dr. Mario Alonso Puig
In this 11th episode, I chat with Mario Alonso Puig. (https://marioalonsopuig.com/) He’s a general surgeon with 26 years of clinical practice who has devoted many years of his life to studying the relationship between the body, the mind, and the soul. He holds a fellowship degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston. Also, Dr. Mario Alonso Puig has been working for more than 20 years with many of the most important companies in the world, giving conferences, courses, and executive coaching.
4 May 2021
How an idea turned into a succesful startup with Rafael Gozalo, Co-founder of ThePowerMBA
In this 10th episode, I chat with Rafael Gozalo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-gozalo-corral-2a1a4913/), Co-founder at ThePowerMBA (https://thepowermba.com/). He has more than 15 years of experience, working in consulting services as well as other entrepreneurial areas. He also holds an MBA from IE Business School. His advice to students was: trust in you, being flexible and consider learning as one of your most important triggers to boost your career.
30 Mar 2021
Landing a career in corporate finance with Maria Oar - Finance @ P&G
In this 9th episode, I chat with Maria Oar, finance manager at Procter & Gamble. She graduated last year with a major in finance at IE University. During her studies, she also went on exchange to the University of Melbourne (https://www.linkedin.com/company/71698929/admin/#) in Australia and McGill University (https://www.linkedin.com/company/71698929/admin/#) Canada. She is a very interesting case because she had a clear interest in investment banking. However, she ended up working for the nº 1 consumer company in the world. Her advice to students was: try s many things as possible and become the best at what you are doing. Reach her out on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mar%C3%ADa-oar-099288146/)!
13 Mar 2021
The world of aviation and how to get there with pilot Marcos Gomis
In this 8th episode, I chat with Marcos Gomis, B737 NG Senior First Officer at one of the top-leader airline companies in the world. He started flying when he was only 16 years old and now he has more than 4 years of experience as a pilot. His advice to students was: just do more of what makes you feel good, keep it simple and embrace uncertainty.
17 Feb 2021
Helping individuals reaching their full potentials and a succesful career in human resources with Nick Van Dam ( Phd, writter and professor @ IE Business School and Wharton University)
In this 7th episode, I chat with Professor Nick Van Dam, passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential. He is an internationally recognized thought leader, adviser, researcher, author, and speaker on corporate Learning, Talent, and Leadership & Development. Over the course of his career, he has served more than 100 clients around the world. He is a board member of many prestigious organizations, including IE business school, Wharton University, and Mckinsey &co. Nick has written articles and has been quoted by The Financial Times, Fortune Magazine, Business Week, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal among others. His advice to students was: "don't worry if you haven't found your passion yet. Your journey starts when you graduate"; "Look for an organization that experiences fast growth " and finally "Think about who you are and which company culture could fit with your personality."
Reach him out on Linkedin here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickvandam/)
8 Feb 2021
How to pivot from chemical engineering to marketing with Pau Belda (Senior Marketing Specialist @ Metller Toledo )
In this 6th episode, I chat with Pau Belda, a graduated chemical engineer currently working as Senior Marketing Specialist at Mettler- Toledo in Switzerland. He has worked in different environments from R&D laboratories to large companies. He explains us how his experience with the IAESTE program helped him acquire a marketing knowledge that he now applies to his daily work. His advice to students was: "Don't be afraid to fail, just try" and "Always be prepared with a backup plan " Reach him out on Linkedin
2 Feb 2021
How to build a succesful startup and the importance of data analytics with Eleanor Manley (Co-founder and CTO @Metta Space)
In this 5th episode, I chat with Eleanor Manley, co-founder and CTO of Metta Space, a B2B deep tech platform to help companies eradicate sexual harassment from the workspace. Eleanor graduated with a Ms in Big Data and Business analytics and also with a bachelor's in International Relations at IE Business School.
Reach her out on Linkedin here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanormanley/)
26 Jan 2021
Landing your dream job as a consultant with Blanca Orts (Senior Consultant @ McKinsey & company)
In this 4th episode, I chat with Blanca Orts, Business Analyst at McKinsey&Company. She graduated last year from Comillas Pontifical University with a double degree in Business Administration and Law (E-3). Also, she was an exchange student at The Wharton School (UPenn), US. Her advice to students was: do what you love and what your instinct tells you; develop yourself as a person taking profit from all the initiatives going around your university.
Reach her out on Linkedin here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/blancaortstorregrosa/)
24 Jan 2021
Building a climate tech startup with Elena Broglia (Founder @Generatiomn Terra)
In this episode, I chat with Elena Broglia, founder and Ceo of Generation Terra, an initiative that promotes a circular economy and enables people to make better choices and benefit from them. At her young age, she has also been working for half a year in Logistic at Amazon Vendor flex.
22 Jan 2021
How to pursue a career in sales and tech with Inigo Cavestany (Digital Consultant @IBM)
In this 2nd episode, I chat with Iñigo Cavestany, part of the IBM Public Cloud Sales division. At his young age, he is also a professor of Information Technology to MBA and undergrads students at IE business school. Besides, he is an advisor to three Spanish startups (Velca, Netspot and, Earnit! ). His advice to students was: find your passion so that you will be able to make an impact.
19 Jan 2021
Landing a career in corporate communication and employer branding with Almudena Rodriguez Tarodo (Phd in Marketing and Executive Leader @Santander Group and @ Indra)
In this 1st episode, I chat with Almudena Rodriguez Tarodo. A Ph.D. in Marketing on employer branding together with more than 25 years of international experience in several corporations, place her at the forefront of her field. Her professional career includes milestones such as managing globally the Employer Branding and the Corporate Universities both in Santander Group and in Indra.
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