The Business Swiss Army Knife with Tim Newman | 004
08/28/24 • 35 min
Ever wish you had a "Swiss Army knife" for your business challenges? Tim Newman is just that—bringing a wealth of experience and versatility to every project he touches. In this episode, Tim shares his journey as an independent consultant, revealing how he navigates the complexities of capital projects and business building. With his unique ability to balance visionary ideas with practical execution, Tim offers invaluable advice on avoiding common pitfalls and the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and strong peer networks. Whether you're leading a startup or managing a growing company, this conversation is packed with insights to help you thrive in the face of uncertainty. Tune in to discover how Tim's flexible approach can become your secret weapon for success.
About the Guest:
Tim Newman is an adaptable program director and consultant with over 20 years' technical, managerial, and business experience in the international energy and specialty chemicals industries. Originally from the UK Tim has lived and worked in Asia, Afrika, Europe and is currently based in the US.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothybnewman/
About the Host:
Your host, Maartje van Krieken, brings a wealth of experience from the front lines of business turmoil. With a background in crisis management, managing transformation and complex collaboration, she has successfully guided numerous organizations through their most challenging times. Her unique perspective and practical approach make her the go to First Responder in the arena of business turmoil and crisis.
Podcast Homepage: https://www.thebusinessemergencyroom.com/
https://www.thechaosgamesconsulting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maartje/
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Ever wish you had a "Swiss Army knife" for your business challenges? Tim Newman is just that—bringing a wealth of experience and versatility to every project he touches. In this episode, Tim shares his journey as an independent consultant, revealing how he navigates the complexities of capital projects and business building. With his unique ability to balance visionary ideas with practical execution, Tim offers invaluable advice on avoiding common pitfalls and the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and strong peer networks. Whether you're leading a startup or managing a growing company, this conversation is packed with insights to help you thrive in the face of uncertainty. Tune in to discover how Tim's flexible approach can become your secret weapon for success.
About the Guest:
Tim Newman is an adaptable program director and consultant with over 20 years' technical, managerial, and business experience in the international energy and specialty chemicals industries. Originally from the UK Tim has lived and worked in Asia, Afrika, Europe and is currently based in the US.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothybnewman/
About the Host:
Your host, Maartje van Krieken, brings a wealth of experience from the front lines of business turmoil. With a background in crisis management, managing transformation and complex collaboration, she has successfully guided numerous organizations through their most challenging times. Her unique perspective and practical approach make her the go to First Responder in the arena of business turmoil and crisis.
Podcast Homepage: https://www.thebusinessemergencyroom.com/
https://www.thechaosgamesconsulting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maartje/
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https://www.thechaosgamesconsulting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maartje/
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https://www.thechaosgamesconsulting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maartje/
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The Business Emergency Room Podcast - The Business Swiss Army Knife with Tim Newman | 004
Transcript
Maartje van Krieken: Hey, thanks for tuning in. I am here today with the fabulous Tim Newman. We have crossed paths 1617, years ago for the first time in eastern Russia, and fortunately, since then, too, Tim is a independent consultant in general business and capital capital projects, and has done that in many places around the world, currently based out of Saint Louis in the US, but originally from the UK, with a lovely and easily understandable accent compared to my
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