{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/70a844c1-bda2-56ad-af93-ee074f583253/627e6a859e3d7100149d525e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#175: Oliver Gilbert (Gemba Group) - How to transition from a BIG 4 firm to sport","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113e9448b49032b5016f7e7/1652693972094-52e394f177c29d6254c9f7c0f3623c6d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hello friends!</p><p><br></p><p>Calling all commerce grads, did you know you have options outside of the big 4?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Meet Oliver, despite a full workload consulting at Deloitte, he took on a weekend job at the MCG. Why? He needed an edge to make the jump to sport. Following a banking job at Macquarie, Oliver’s 5 year vision that he set himself at Uni finally came to fruition. He joined the Gemba Group in 2021 working in sports strategy.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Inside this episode we go into all the details of what Oliver did to prepare himself and make the jump.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>So if you’ve found yourself stuck in the rat race and are starting to see the light, Oliver is the perfect example of how to transition to a fulfilling career in sport.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>How casual work in the MCC exposed him to a vast network of people</li><li>How his experience at Deloitte and Macquarie prepared him for working in the sporting industry</li><li>What it’s like working in a sports marketing agency</li><li>What exactly being a strategy consultant means</li><li>The importance of volunteering</li><li>How to get into strategy work and advice for those wanting to to enter the field</li><li>What to expect from the upcoming SportsGrad x Gemba Webinar on NFTs &amp; crypto</li></ul><p><br></p><p>*</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/reubenjw/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Reuben</a>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwalker95/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan</a></p><p><br></p><p>Or if you’d like to ask us any questions, <a href=\"http://www.sportsgrad.com.au/community\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">join the SportsGrad Community!</a> It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly &amp; easily, or learn from the best in the world.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sportsgrad/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">find us on insta @sportsgrad</a></p><p><br></p><p>And if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: <a href=\"http://www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>*</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia, ranked at #1 at<a href=\"https://create.acast.com/www.deakin.edu.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.deakin.edu.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>*</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sportsgrad-podcast-your-bite-sized-guide-to-enter-sports/id1520514403\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.</p>","author_name":"SportsGrad"}