The CHIchat Podcast
The CHIchat Podcast
KPMG LLP (U.S.)
CHIchat is a podcast series featuring Chicago colleagues and their candid, inspiring and often entertaining stories on how they pioneered their purpose at home or at work. Hosted by Peter Roehmholdt, each episode features Chicago-based professionals and delves into varied topics from diverse backgrounds and unique stories to navigating one's career in an ever-evolving business world.
Episode 16: Coming to you from Switzerland!
Maureen aka Mo Temchuk, Chicago audit senior manager, discusses her move to Switzerland to audit the world's largest reinsurance company, how the twists and turns in her career prepared her for her current role, and all about Swiss life during a global pandemic.
Mar 25, 2021
28 min
Episode 15: Leading from the corps
Hear how Ron Seymore leverages the leadership skills he gained in the Marines to demonstrate that managers do things the right way; leaders do the right thing.
Feb 26, 2021
34 min
Episode 14: Building a village
Lucy Brandon recounts her journey from Sydney to Chicago and discusses her enduring commitment to contributing beyond herself.
Jan 28, 2021
31 min
Episode 13: Working it out together
Keith Oliphant and Shelbie Prater are working together to drive racial equity. They share what they're doing and how we can be part of the movement.
Dec 17, 2020
32 min
Episode 12: It's a marathon, not a sprint
Brian Heckler shares the fascinating story of his 30+ year career at KPMG and how never turning down opportunities to try something new has led to unimaginable success.
Oct 21, 2020
35 min
Episode 11: Career choices lead to unique experiences
From 'Rock Chalk, Jayhawk' to greeting colleagues with �sawadee ka' in Thailand, Amanda Spikes has had quite a global journey.
Aug 20, 2020
27 min
Episode 10: The voice behind CHIchat
Who is our podcast host, Peter Roehmholdt? We get into his KPMG career, learnings from our nine previous podcast guests and when opportunity knocks, he says YES!
Jul 23, 2020
30 min
Episode 9: Passion, Purpose, and Pride
Jason Lyrla shares his story, successes and significance of the Supreme Court ruling that protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination.
Jun 25, 2020
35 min
Episode 8: Hope...with a side of chili
Toni Grady discusses her dedication to helping the homeless and shares her personal encounter with homelessness as a teenager.
Jun 19, 2020
28 min
Episode 7: The power of saying yes
Tony Saracco, a Director on our Advisory Finance Transformation team, believes that being open to saying yes has led to so many opportunities in his personal and professional life. Because of that small but powerful word, Tony has built great connections that brought him to KPMG, introduced him to KFFL, which has complemented his commitment to Sit Stay Read, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that advances children's literacy skills using an engaging curriculum, certified dogs, and dedicated volunteers.
May 20, 2020
16 min
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