jaahmuhl commented 2 years ago

Raw Video https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RCGT0tGvWRRDNINzNqWgywvqG9b3eCIl?usp=sharing

jaahmuhl commented 2 years ago

Transcript:

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howie-emond commented 2 years ago

SHORT LENGTH

What can I do right now to get a head start on my career? Making those first steps towards our professional lives is something we all have to do in college, but its not like there's a check-sheet that outlines what we need to do. Fortunately, Geoff Balzano, Global Head of Talent Management at Morningstar, shares some simple things that he wishes he did in college which could have greatly benefitted him early on.

A: 48:00-48:50 50s (Needs to be at least 1.5x speed, very slow for TikTok)

Interviewer: Brett Hummel Videographer: Bryan Acevedo

promazo #promazoexecinterviews #morningstar #career #advice #corporate #executive

howie-emond commented 2 years ago

MEDIUM LENGTH

There's many things we consider when getting ready for our careers, but what about some of those factors that get overlooked? When was the last time you considered whether a certain position would get you valuable experiences in your first few positions? Have you thought about whether you'll be able to, or want to, make a mark on a massive organization? Are you comfortable receiving regular criticism from your peers? Geoff Balzano, Global Head of Talent Management for Morningstar, explains how important these things are, and how you can be ready for them as you get started in the professional world.

Q1: 6:51-7:07 A1: 7:07-8:14 1:23 Q2: 8:15-8:23 A2: 8:23-10:00 1:45 Q3: 25:44-26:15 A3: 26:15-28:26 2:42 Q4: 31:00-31:25 A4: 31:25-33:15 3:15 Q5: 38:29-38:56 A5: 38:56-40:07 2:36 Q6: 47:34-48:00 A6: 48:00-48:50 1:16

Total: 12:57

Interviewer: Brett Hummel Videographer: Bryan Acevedo

promazo #promazoexecinterviews #morningstar #career #advice #corporate #executive

howie-emond commented 2 years ago

LONG LENGTH

This is (Podcast Name) from Promazo, where we focus on getting students the professional advice they need to get started on their career journeys. This episode is from our host, Brett, and his intriguing discussion with Geoff Bolzano, Global Head of Talent Management for Morningstar.

Geoff has spent almost the last 21 years at Morningstar, where he’s climbed the ranks and served in different roles across the organization. His most recent role focuses on developing the company’s employees globally.

(Transition Music to Intro)

Geoff attended the University of Indiana, where he earned a degree in History and Asian Studies. He started out his career becoming a Senior Consultant for Accenture, an IT company, in the mid-90s. Following that, he continued his education at the University of Chicago, getting an MBA in Marketing and Finance. After earning his final degree, he served a short time at Coolsavings before getting hired at Morningstar, where he remains today. His first position was Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, and his success sent him abroad. Managing all aspects of the business in the United Kingdom, his title was actually “UK CEO” for Morningstar. As he continued to succeed across the board in strategy and operations, the organization moved him back home to Chicago, where he began managing strategic business development among partnerships and investments, along with workplace marketing, which focuses on employee development. Today, he serves as Global Head of Talent Management, responsible for accelerating that same employee development through globally implemented programs.

Morningstar itself is an investment research firm. They compile and analyze data for funds, stocks, and the general market. Additionally, they provide internet and software solutions for investors, financial advisors, and institutions. The Chicago-based firm started with the idea of providing investment information that would only usually be for professionals to the general public. Today, they employ over 8500 people and operate internationally in 29 countries. They make their money through the sale of a variety of products which all aim to assist businesses and individuals in their investment ventures.

Geoff’s experience with the organization has taught him many lessons about both early careers and moving up in a career itself. In this interview, he discusses his options on what kinds of degrees are important, including higher education, and whether getting technical experience over a liberal arts degree is worth it. Spoiler alert, it might not be if you find the right company. He explains that many will provide you with opportunities to gain experiences early on, something he notices is valued highly. Geoff also goes over how he thinks young professionals should showcase their new ideas and strategies to managers within an organization or in hiring processes, along with how to make your mark early by asking lots of questions and taking on new responsibilities. He’ll talk about the importance of taking criticism, and professional ways to encourage others to continue providing you with it. Finally, he’ll explain his organization, what they look for, and what he does specifically in his role. We’re excited to share this conversation with you, as it’s very relevant to our lives as young professionals in our very early careers. Let’s take a listen…

howie-emond commented 2 years ago

Putting all parts here, for now, will shift into individual assignments.

jaahmuhl commented 2 years ago

LONG LENGTH

This is (Podcast Name) from Promazo, where we focus on getting students the professional advice they need to get started on their career journeys. This episode is from our host, Brett, and his intriguing discussion with Geoff Bolzano, Global Head of Talent Management for Morningstar.

Geoff has spent almost the last 21 years at Morningstar, where he’s climbed the ranks and served in different roles across the organization. His most recent role focuses on developing the company’s employees globally.

(Transition Music to Intro)

Geoff attended the University of Indiana, where he earned a degree in History and Asian Studies. He started out his career becoming a Senior Consultant for Accenture, an IT company, in the mid-90s. Following that, he continued his education at the University of Chicago, getting an MBA in Marketing and Finance. After earning his final degree, he served a short time at Coolsavings before getting hired at Morningstar, where he remains today. His first position was Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, and after a few years he had the chance to manage all of Morningstar's UK opportunities as the “UK CEO” for Morningstar. As he continued to succeed across the board in strategy and operations, the organization moved him back home to Chicago, where he began managing strategic business development among partnerships and investments, along with workplace marketing, which focuses on employee development. Today, he serves as Global Head of Talent Management, responsible for accelerating that same employee development through globally implemented programs.

Morningstar itself is an investment research firm. They compile and analyze data for funds, stocks, and the general market. Additionally, they provide internet and software solutions for investors, financial advisors, and institutions. The Chicago-based firm started with the idea of providing investment information that would only usually be for professionals to the general public. Today, they employ over 8500 people and operate internationally in 29 countries. They make their money through the sale of a variety of products which all aim to assist businesses and individuals in their investment ventures.

Geoff’s experience with the organization has taught him many lessons about both early careers and how to bob and weave to build a career at one company. In this interview, he discusses his opinions on what kinds of degrees are important, including higher education, and whether getting technical experience over a liberal arts degree is worth it. Spoiler alert, it might not be if you find the right company. He explains that many will provide you with opportunities to gain experiences early on, something he feels is incredibly important. Geoff also goes over how he thinks young professionals should showcase their new ideas and strategies to managers within an organization or in hiring processes, along with how to make your mark early by asking lots of questions and taking on new responsibilities. He’ll talk about the importance of taking criticism, and professional ways to encourage others to continue providing you with it. Finally, he’ll explain his organization, what they look for, and what he does specifically in his role. We’re excited to share this conversation with you, as it’s very relevant to our lives as young professionals in our very early careers. Let’s take a listen…