Casual Side
In this monthly podcast, Andrea Fabres invites guests to share their unique stories, career journeys, and what makes the PwC employee experience special. It's the perfect place to get inspired, pick-up valuable career tips, and discover how to build your own path. We cover everything from development and leadership to work-life balance, life in Luxembourg, and so much more.
Now, sit back and enjoy our casual chat!
Season 5
Episode 19: Finding the balance between work and parenthood
Are you a parent trying to juggle work and family life? In this episode, we sit down with Karen Roptin, Tax Transformation Senior Manager at PwC Luxembourg and contributor to our Back & Happy programme. She shares her journey in transformation, how her role is evolving with AI, and what it really looks like to balance a career with parenthood.
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Episode 18: From Mexico to Luxembourg: what it’s like to build a career abroad
In this episode, Andrea Fabres welcomes Diego Vincent, Transfer Pricing Partner at PwC Luxembourg. Originally from Mexico, he has built his career in Luxembourg and brings sunshine to everything he does. What is it like to live in Luxembourg as someone who didn't grow up here? What does his role as a Transfer Pricing Partner involve? And what advice does he have for the younger generation? He shares it all.
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Episode 17: What it’s really like to work in Social Media Marketing
In this episode, Andrea Fabres sits down with Camille Hollender, Social Media Officer at PwC Luxembourg, who’s usually part of the team behind the camera for this podcast! Camille shares what a typical day in her role looks like, what it’s like balancing a corporate career with content creation on the side, and offers advice for anyone looking to start a career in digital communication. She also shares practical social media tips and best practices for building visibility online. Tune in for this casual and insightful conversation!
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Episode 16: Wearing multiple hats: from transforming audit to empowering leaders
In this episode, meet Laura Iftime, Assurance Partner at PwC Luxembourg. She also serves as an Assurance People Leader, actively empowering leaders and supporting the transformation of audit. Listen to her inspiring story, learn about the changes in the audit profession driven by technology, and get valuable tips for new joiners.
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Episode 15: From intern to partner: what 18 years at PwC teaches you
Join Andrea for an inspiring conversation with one of our Partners, Geoffroy Marcassoli, specialised in ESG and Sustainable Finance.
Fun fact: Geoffroy began his career 18 years ago as an intern! Discover how he grew at PwC, shaped his own career path, and shared practical tips and insights along the way.
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Episode 14: What you need to know before applying to PwC Luxembourg
We asked you online if you had questions about recruitment at PwC, and you answered! Are we using AI to review your applications? What should you include in your CV to stand out? Can you apply from outside Luxembourg? Can our employees work from home? In today’s episode, two of our recruiters, Anne-Catherine Bodeux and Renato Freitas, answer your most frequently asked questions.
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Episode 13: Building a career in Tech at PwC
What’s it really like to work in tech at PwC? In this episode, our host Andrea Fabres chats with Julia Khalyavko from PwC Luxembourg's IT Infrastructure & Digital Transformation team. Julia opens up about her journey into tech, the projects she’s most proud of, her entrepreneurial mindset, and the advice she wishes she’d had when starting out.
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Episode 12: Why speaking up about Neurodiversity at work matters
In this episode, meet Daniela Cedola, Partner at PwC Luxembourg and proud sponsor of the Neurodiversity pillar within our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion network. We also welcome Djamila Hellers, Executive Assistant, who wants to share her experience as a neurodivergent professional diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
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Episode 11: What does “culture at work” really mean?
We often hear a lot about 'culture' at work. But do you really know what it means? In this episode, Andrea invited Josua Wallbrecher, who works in our Regulatory Advisory Services, to talk about his PwC story. He also knows a lot about culture, especially since a few months ago he won our internal Firm Culture Contest!
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Episode 10: Life after graduation: her first year at PwC
Have you ever wondered what onboarding at PwC Luxembourg is like? Today, meet Elena, an AI Engineer who joined the company a year ago after graduating. Originally from Italy, she decided to stay in Luxembourg and is now building her new life here. Discover her inspiring story!
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Episode 9: From Luxembourg to Australia without having to change jobs!
Meet Julien Lambert! Audit Director at PwC Luxembourg, Julien has been working in the asset and wealth management industry since 2014, when he joined the firm as a Junior. Passionate about sports and travel, he spent three years on secondment in Australia, where he discovered entirely new aspects of his work, such as how to value a forest.
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Episode 8: Being a mom of four, a journalist, a novelist AND working a corporate Job? She did it all
In this episode, Andrea is joined by Mary Carey, Media Relations and Editorial Senior Manager at PwC Luxembourg, as well as a published novelist and journalist. Originally from Canada, she has been living in Luxembourg for over 20 years. Together, they discuss leadership, the importance of networking for finding jobs, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, and more.
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Episode 7: Why headhunters aren’t seeing your LinkedIn profile (and how to fix it)
Are you looking for a job and unsure how to stand out to headhunters on LinkedIn? Or maybe you're curious about how the LinkedIn algorithm impacts your visibility? In this episode, we’re joined by Leila Halilovic, our Social Media Officer, and Ludivine Bini, one of our headhunters. They share expert tips to help you boost your LinkedIn presence and get noticed by recruiters for your next job opportunity.
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Episode 6: Building true gender equality at work
To celebrate International Women's Day, Andrea welcomed Daniela Baraitaru and Alessandro Ingardi for a conversation on gender equality and allyship in the workplace. What’s it like to work in a male-dominated field like IT? How can companies create a true culture of equality? Discover their insights in this episode!
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Episode 5: Volunteering at Work: What If Your Time Could Make a Difference?
For the first episode with our new host, Andrea Fabres, we welcomed Orlane Millet and Lea Baptiste, both of whom work at PwC Luxembourg, to discuss our 'Time to Engage' initiative. This project gives our people the opportunity to volunteer for an association they care about and dedicate 40 hours during work hours. Discover more about how it works, the origin of the programme, and the feedback received from both associations and employees.
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Episode 4: What it’s like to be an intern at PwC Luxembourg
Curious about what it’s like to intern at PwC Luxembourg? In this episode, we welcome two special guests: Wout Bakx, a former Strategy& intern who turned his experience into a full-time role as an associate, and Kalina Rashkova, who is currently interning in our Learning & Development Department. They share their personal experiences, challenges, and tips, offering a real-world perspective on internships and the opportunities they can lead to.
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Episode 3: Back to Work After Having a Child: A Challenge for Both Women and Men
Returning to work after having a child can be a challenging time for new parents. In this episode, we will discuss how they can catch up with a fast-evolving work environment while finding the right work-life balance. We’re joined by Jonathan Picard, Tax Partner and sponsor of PwC’s Back & Happy initiative, and Lucie Mauran, Onboarding Manager and Talent Management Expert, to discuss this impactful programme designed to support parents after long leave absence.
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Episode 2: Empowering Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
As October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we invited Franck Pansera, Partner in Audit and Leader of PwC Luxembourg’s Ability Diversity Network, as well as Anastasiya Tsybulyak, DEI & Wellbeing Specialist at PwC Luxembourg. Together, we discuss disability inclusion in the workplace and how people with disabilities can feel empowered to be themselves and access the support and adjustments they need to thrive.
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Episode 1: Your Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered by HR
Have you ever wondered what qualities recruiters are mainly looking for in candidates? Where to live when working in Luxembourg? In today’s episode, Madeleine Van Heusden, Talent Acquisition Advisor and Jean-Baptiste Mahieux, People Relationship Management Team Coordinator at PwC Luxembourg, will answer all of your frequently asked questions about recruitment and career management at PwC Luxembourg.
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Season 4
Episode 9: The Future of Recruitment: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
In the fast-evolving world of talent attraction and acquisition, adapting to trends like remote work and new technologies is crucial for staying competitive in attracting and retaining top talent. In this episode, Emmanuel Gabriel, Head of Talent Attraction and Acquisition at PwC Luxembourg, shares his insights on the latest trends in talent attraction and acquisition, the transformative power of technology, and more. Joining him is Solenn Tynevez, a current intern, offering a Gen Z perspective.
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Episode 8: When Corporate Life Meets Entrepreneurship
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business while still working at your corporate job? Bernard de Villepin and Francesca Pogliani have done it! In this episode, they share their successes, their failures, the lessons they've learned along the way, and offer advice on how to start your own entrepreneurial journey.
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Episode 7: Resilience in the workplace
In today’s episode, psychologist Marie-Helene Pelletier will discuss the crucial theme of resilience in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience as a practicing psychologist and as a senior leader in the corporate, insurance, governance, and healthcare sectors, she will empower us with strategies to thrive in the face of challenges.
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Episode 6: Inclusion Matters
Over the last few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been at the heart of conversations, whether in the media, in our personal lives, or in the workplace. In today's episode, Dijana Memic-Krizanovic, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing Lead at PwC Luxembourg as well as Jennifer Schumacher, People with Disability Community Lead at Amazon and Women in Leadership, discuss the main challenges of DEI in the workplace.
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Episode 5: Bike to work
In today's episode, we delve into the realm of mobility solutions with Dominique Laurent, in charge of mobility solutions at PwC Luxembourg, and Chloé Chabert, an avid bike commuter. We discuss the challenges associated with commuting practices, explore trends that have evolved over time and give valuable insights about the main challenge companies are going to face in the future when it comes to mobility.
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Episode 4: Navigating Innovation from Junior to Senior
In today's episode, we will talk about the dynamic world of innovation and its profound impact on a company like PwC. Our guests are Christian Heinz, Tax Partner and Exponential Leader, and Giordana Di Biagio, Associate in the Exponential team. Together, we’ll discuss the secrets of placing innovation at the very heart of a company's culture.
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Episode 3: What to Know When Five Generations Share an Office
With five generations coexisting in the workplace today, the challenges for employers and employees are diverse.
In today’s episode, we will talk with PwC professionals representing three different generations. Holger is a partner in Audit and has been part of PwC for over 26 years. Kerstin is a director in Tax and joined the firm 17 years ago. Anaïs has been a Talent Acquisition Advisor for a year and a half. Together, they will discuss the differences between their generations and how the workplace has evolved over the past year.
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Episode 2: Let's celebrate men!
In today's episode, we're diving into diversity and inclusion and how it impacts our health. Celebrating International Men's Day helps us understand the challenges men face and promotes equality. Recognising that men's and women's well-being are interconnected is key to creating a more equal world. Today’s guests are Yoliana Marcela Bayona, Director in Advisory, Philip Grother, a full-time entrepreneur and practitioner in the trenches of business, with clients spanning from first-time founders to leaders in multinationals, as well as Marc Schernberg, who is a partner in our Assurance line of service and also the Leader of our Shine initiative.
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Episode 1: How to SHINE
At PwC, we believe in fostering a safe and inclusive working environment for all. That's why we have our Shine initiative, an inclusive business network dedicated to LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, and supporters.
Today, we're thrilled to have Marc Schernberg, who is a partner in our Assurance line of service and also the Leader of our Shine initiative. Stay tuned as we delve into Marc's journey and explore the remarkable work of the Shine initiative in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
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