GBS Careers Corner: Paul Bryanhill on keeping a learning mindset and reverse mentoring

In this episode of GBS Careers Corner, Sally Fletcher talks to Paul Bryanhill. Until recently Paul acted as the VP, Finance Operations at NBC Universal. He has over 30 years of experience in shared services and finance roles where he has been responsible for design, establishment and operating both captive and outsourced services. He now spends his time mentoring to help support and develop careers for future shared services leaders.  

In this episode Paul shares with us the highs and lows of his illustrious career in shared services, honing in on topics such as:

• How to demonstrate your vision and ideas to your manager
• The importance of keeping a learning mindset throughout your career
• Mentoring and reverse mentoring, the benefits of taking feedback from unexpected sources
• When to switch jobs and companies and how to pick the right one