Lifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our Careers
Your career is more than just a job—it’s a chance to create an impact and find personal fulfillment. This podcast explores the journeys of business leaders, uncovering how work shapes our lives, the world, and what makes a career truly meaningful.
Hosted by Greg Martin, a Toronto-based investment banker and M&A advisor, the show dives into the deeper questions behind our careers—why we work, what drives success, and how our professional lives shape the world around us. In an era of AI, career freedom, and globalization, the meaning of work is evolving, leaving many to question its true purpose.
Through conversations with founders, business leaders, and investors across private equity, public markets, and venture capital, the podcast uncovers insights from those who have built, grown, and influenced some of North America's most successful companies. It also features advisors, consultants, and investment bankers who help shape the future of business, sharing lessons from their wins, losses, and defining career moments.
Lifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our Careers
Move Over Startups, Working in Government is Even Cooler with Molly Magarik
Episode 72. In this episode of the 'Lifetime at Work' podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Molly Magarik, a seasoned professional in government and political consultancy. The conversation explores Molly's career journey from a political science major with healthcare interests to a deputy cabinet secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Molly shares insights on the interplay between campaigns and government service, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health policies, and the intricacies of working in a politically charged environment. They also discuss the personal and societal dynamics of political careers, the importance of internships, and advice for those looking to enter the political arena.
Molly's reflections on the recent presidential election, change management, and the future of political dialogue in the U.S. offer valuable food for thought.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
- 00:17 Meet Molly McGarrick
- 00:21 Molly's Early Career and Political Beginnings
- 01:12 Career Path and Personal Insights
- 06:23 The Impact of Internships
- 07:37 Fast-Paced World of Political Campaigns
- 13:01 Navigating Government and Public Health
- 15:23 Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 21:44 Political Philosophy and Career Motivation
- 26:46 Making Tough Decisions in Leadership
- 27:52 Reflections on the Recent Election
- 28:20 Understanding Disaffection in America
- 29:37 Challenges of Change Management
- 30:17 Fear and Change in Society
- 31:22 The Role of Conversations in Society
- 32:58 The Impact of the Pandemic on Social Dynamics
- 34:06 The Entrenched Political System
- 39:11 Advice for Aspiring Politicians
- 39:59 The Value of Internships and Networking
- 45:05 Personal Reflections on Career and Mentorship
- 48:29 Future Goals and Career Aspirations
- 52:05 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information