Mohit Bhargava has held senior marketing roles in some of the most iconic Australian entertainment businesses and was recognized by his peers as one of the top 50 Chief Marketing Officers (CMO) in Australia two years in a row. He most recently was the CMO at Big4, a network of holiday parks located throughout Australia. 
Mohit was previously the general manager of sales and marketing at Village Entertainment, a subsidiary of Village Roadshow Limited, an Australian company which operates cinemas and theme parks, and produces and distributes films. He also worked as a senior digital marketer at Nova Entertainment, an Australian entertainment company operating commercial radio networks in metropolitan and regional areas, a pay television station and mobile brands.
Mohit is about to start a new role and we are not able yet to announce it, but it’s based in South East Asia and it will expand his horizons and leverage from his expertise in the entertainment and hospitality industry, particularly around marketing to families, dealing with disruption, and improving a brand’s approach to multicultural marketing.
And finally, Mo has a 3-step philosophy - or framework - on how someone from overseas can adapt to a new country. He thought of it for Indians moving to Australia, but I believe it lends itself perfectly well for any expat, migrant or international student moving to a different country. Listen, and let me know if you agree with me!
We start the conversation very casually, and I hope you don’t mind that I decided not to edit it out, because I personally have been enjoying more and more podcasts that are very conversational. My hope is that you feel like you are a fly on the wall as we start getting ready for our chat.
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Timestamps to guide your listening
6:46 - We start the conversation very casually, and I hope you don’t mind that I decided not to edit it out - because I personally have been enjoying more and more podcasts that are very conversational and casual - you feel like you are a fly on the wall as we start getting ready for our chat.
12:30 - Mohit’s graduation day and the advice that almost took him back to India
17:10 - How Mo got his first job through networking
29:59 - Mo’s approach to using Linkedin
34:14 - Mohit’s 3-step philosophy to succeeding in a new country: works for international students, migrants, and ex-pats.
Arrive and Unlearn
Grow and Fail
Propel and Learn


43:50 - Mo’s leadership mindset: how he practices and grows as a professional to be successful as a migrant and as a marketing leader.
50:19 - Getting ready for a new role: leading a new team in a new organization and in a new country

 
Links mentioned
Mamamia podcasts: There are many, the one I listen to the most is Outlouders. I often recommend Mamamia for new female migrants as a way to know what Australian women are talking about. Many countries will have a similar platform for both men and women, so look out for those to help you understand your new country!
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Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 
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