Join Nick and Paul in a fascinating discussion about Paul's career journey from KPMG to CEO at Mason Advisory, inspired by a chance encounter on a train. They cover pivotal career decisions, the importance of values in roles, scaling a business, and giving people opportunities to shine. Whether starting in consulting or considering a career switch, this episode is a must-listen for valuable insights.
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Sliding Doors Moment
Paul Pugh's career trajectory changed after a chance encounter with Steve Watmore on a train.
This led to a job offer from Mason Advisory, shifting his path from a potential KPMG partnership.
insights INSIGHT
True to Yourself
Paul felt KPMG's environment pressured him to conform, prioritizing perceived expectations over his values.
His wife, Joanne, helped him realize this, leading him to seek a role aligned with his true self.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Pause and Reflect
Reflect when you feel misaligned with your values or disconnected from yourself.
Seek advice from trusted sources and don't hesitate to pause and reassess your path.
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Our guest on the latest episode of Climb in Consulting has an incredibly inspiring – and cinematic - story to tell. Since 2022, Paul Pugh has been CEO at Mason Advisory, an award-winning digital and technology consultancy that solves complex business challenges through intelligent use of IT.
Skipping back a few years, Paul had been firmly on the partner track at KPMG when he found himself boarding a train he was never supposed to take. On board, a chance meeting led to an offer that would go on to change the course of his career.
It was thanks to this ‘sliding doors moment’, that he ended up taking a director role at Mason Advisory, which back in 2016 was still a fledgling firm.
In this episode, Nick and Paul have an in-depth chat about his career, how Mason Advisory has scaled, and of course *that* train encounter.
As well as all that, they also cover a whole host of fascinating topics, including:
- What led to Paul’s decision to jump off the partner track at KPMG and take a leap into the unknown
- The importance of finding a role that allows you to stay true to your values
- How the team at Mason Advisory scaled the business, despite the challenging times
- Why he’s a big believer in giving people opportunities to flourish – and why we tend to learn the most during times of crisis
Whether you’re just starting out in your consulting career, planning to start a new firm, or thinking of switching tracks in your career, this episode is a must listen.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Reach out to Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-pugh-4823a713/
Learn more about Mason Advisory: https://www.masonadvisory.com
Books mentioned in the show:
Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't, by Jim Collins
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