32.0 Why It Works: Les-Paul Ibanga on Networking
Do you have a trouble finding time for networking? Do you enjoy awkward silences and feeling like a stranger? Would the ability to be better at getting to know people benefit you, personally or professionally?
In today's episode of "Why It Works," Les-Paul Ibanga, reveals some of the hidden mechanisms behind why Networking works. We explore what the best teacher is when it comes to networking, the importance of being yourself, and what Hip Hop can teach us about effective conversations.
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MEET OUR GUEST
Les-Paul Ibanga
Les-Paul Ibanga is an Associate Director in Finance at KPMG International. In his current role, Les is responsible for providing financial support to project managers and department heads, which includes budget vs actual reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and project accounting. Les has been a KPMG employee for 14 years, supporting US Marketing, ITS Global, and Business Enablement Services. He has experience using many applications and systems, including SAP, TM1, Clarizen, and Microsoft Excel. He’s also worked at JPMorgan Chase, ADP, and Samsung. He graduated with a BA in Economics at Rutgers University.
Outside of work, Les has many hobbies, including golf, basketball, tennis, and playing piano. As being part of a musical family, his brother (!llmind) is a Grammy-winning music producer. Les has two boys (9 and 7) with a baby girl arriving in April 2020. They all are currently living in Parsippany, NJ.
Connect with Les!
LinkedIn: Les-Paul Ibanga
Instagram: @lespaul_piano
YouTube: les7paul
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CLIPS
MUSIC
Opening features the song "Morning" by Cambo Smith, available under a Creative Commons
Attribution-NonCommercial License.
Promo features the song “Corporate Business" by scottholmesmusic.com.
Recommendation segment features the song "Delta" by Moonove, under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 International License
Closing features the song "Siesta" by Jahzzar under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.