Mark Nikolich, CEO Braskem America: Comfort Zones & Engaging Your Audience

Mark Nikolich joins Laura to discuss how his organization prioritizes communication with team members and why he continues to focus on “reading in the room” in new, virtual ways. Listen in as Mark shares how public speaking helped him become a successful CEO and how he looks for indicators that his audience is understanding his message when speaking virtually. Laura and Mark also explore the importance of knowing your audience and pushing yourself to engage in new and different ways Mark Nikolich is CEO of Braskem America, Inc. In his role, he is responsible for leading the North American polyolefins and olefins businesses including joint venture, BraskemIdesa. Mr. Nikolich started his career in polypropylene sales for Himont in 1988. Through tenure at Montell, Basell, Epsilon and Sunoco, he has worked in the Polyolefins and Olefins industries for over 25 years. In 2010, he transitioned to Braskem after the acquisition of Sunoco Chemicals where he held various senior leadership positions in polymers, phenol and refining chemicals. He established and led Braskem’s operations in Europe for three years.  He and his family returned to the U.S. in 2014 where he accepted the position to lead Braskem’s polypropylene business unit in the U.S. In May of 2016 he was named CEO of Braskem America, Inc. and subsequently became the leader of the newly formed North American Business Unit.   Mr. Nikolich holds a BA degree in Marketing and Finance from Gettysburg College with Executive Studies in Business Administration from Columbia University and University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.   You can learn more about Braskem America, Inc. via the website: https://www.braskem.com.br/usa     To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C’s of influence.   You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @Laura Sicola  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions Instagram: @VocalImpactProductionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.