Five Questions with... (5QW) by MBAchic - 5QW with Carolyn Miles - Professor & Former CEO, Save the Children

5QW with Carolyn Miles - Professor & Former CEO, Save the Children

10/26/22 • 20 min

In this episode, we discuss Carolyn Miles' MBA and professional journey, the importance of building a supportive network across the various stages and phases of your life, and why you should aim to plan out the next three or five years of your life and career, keeping yourself open to opportunities for impact, learning and growth (where the “magic” happens). We also discuss what took her from marketing in financial services, to entrepreneurship and eventually the international nonprofit stage. Truly enjoyed this conversation and believe you will, too.

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Five Questions with... (5QW) by MBAchic - 5QW with Carolyn Miles - Professor & Former CEO, Save the Children

Transcript

Carolyn Miles:
As you chart your course, I would say don’t try to chart your course for the next 30 years, by the way. I think that is... You could chart your course for maybe the next five and say, what are the key important things that I want to do in the next five years from a career standpoint? But then just be super open to opportunities.

Jeneta Hot:
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