High Impact at Low Decibels

CareerCast - Life-long Career Development

Tune in to CareerCast with host, Anita Brick, as she welcomes Mike Schiller, former corporate executive and author of "High Impact at Low Decibels." In this compelling episode, Mike reveals strategies for making a significant impact in your career without pushy self-promotion or office drama. Discover how to: Amplify your influence quietly yet effectively; Navigate workplace challenges with grace, and Leverage your unique strengths for career advancement. Whether you are an introvert looking to shine or an extrovert seeking to refine your approach, this episode offers invaluable insights for professionals across industries. Learn to create waves without making noise, and transform your career trajectory with subtle yet powerful techniques.

Aired February 21, 2025

Biography

Mike Schiller has more than 30 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, both as a technical expert and as an executive-level leader, and most recently was vice president and chief information security officer at Texas Instruments. He is currently president of Onward Consulting, specializing in information security and audit consulting. Schiller is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has spent more than 20 years working in the IT audit and information security fields. He is an anxiety-filled introvert and enjoys helping others with similar challenges succeed.

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