#34 Angel Hoover (Re-Release) - Partner Willis Towers Watson (Benelux) / GREAT first job story / Needing Sales Exp / Living past 100 years

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I'm your host Gary Nowak and today I have one of my dearest friends who I've know for over 15 years and has done so much with her career and I'm really humbled to be her friend and have her on my Podcast. Get ready for my conversation with Angel Hoover coming to us from Amsterdam

Career Background:

Currently in her 9th role at Willis Towers Watson as Managing Director of Benelux (18 years experience)
Prior to WTW we met at NiSource where she spent 5 years
Accenture for 5 years
University of Minnesota
- BA in Biz Mngt, Communications and Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Masters in Industrial Relations

Highlghts

One of the best first job stories at the age of 13 (5 year gig)
Aspiration early to start her own business / do her own thing
Knew early that she needed to improve her sales skills
Early on having no clue about consulting
Hear about the best sales training she experienced
Self awareness once again is front and center of a successful individual
ALWAYS be open to new opportunities
Her vision of success today, give you insight into Angel
Say yes to get to no
One piece of advice - Always find your courage to ask for mentoring and getting career advice
Mentors should be brutally honest and how you can use them in your career
Angel's reaction to being asked to be a mentor
2 great pieces of advice
Many proud moments, always love that people have many
Shock and Awe moments
Living past 100

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