We Talk Careers

Intellectual Curiosity with Emily Meyer

What’s up with intellectual curiosity? Is it the special sauce you’ve been missing in your career? Emily Meyer discusses how it is driven success in her career and how it can change yours.
Emily Meyer a Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager on the Strategic Partnerships team at Northern Trust Asset Management. She is responsible for the firms’ relationships with bank trust institutions across the US. Prior to her current role, Emily was a Relationship Manager on the National Accounts team at a tactical exchange-traded fund strategist firm. She is the current US co-President of Women in ETFs.
Kristine Delano and Emily not only discuss how intellectual curiosity can drive your career but why you should look for it on the teams you join and the teams you build.
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Attracting from the Top with Andrea Murray

What does opportunity look like? How do you envision the path before you? Andrea Murray discusses why it is essential for companies to attract diversity from the top.
Andrea Murray is Head of Business Development at Blackwater Search & Advisory based in London. Andrea relocated from Washington, D.C. in 2019 where she was the Senior Relationship Manager and ETF Specialist at ProShares. Her 20-year finance career began in Boston at Brown Brothers Harriman and was previously Co-Head of the Women in ETFs London Chapter.
Kristine Delano and Andrea provide practical tips for both people in positions of influence and those simply looking to drive change. Shout out to Shundrawn Thomas, founder of the Copia Group, for his open letter. “Diversity has to start at the top”.
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Presenting Virtually with Marsha Redmon

The world of presenting has changed. Have you noticed? There’s often a camera in front of your face instead of live, three-dimensional audiences. How do you assure you are engaging and effective in the virtual space? Hint: Put your camera an arm's distance away and speak as if to one person.
For more than 20 years, Marsha Redmon has taught executives and others how to have a more powerful presence when they speak. During the pandemic, she became the go-to expert, teaching professionals how to fix their virtual presence, encouraging them to speak with confidence and engagement–to win clients, have impact and own their niche.
Kristine Delano and Marsha discuss practical tips like positioning your camera and notes, voice moderation, and the importance of silence. Also check out Mona Naqvi’s episode: Media 101 for a great story about thinking on your feet.
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If you’re interested in diving deeper into virtual presentation skills, check out www.marsha.com

Career Promotion with Kelsey Mowrey

Often advancement in this industry requires moving firms and reinventing the next version of yourself and your capabilities. How can you stay where you are and cultivate a career?
Kelsey Mowrey is President of Motley Fool Asset Management. She is responsible for the firm’s strategic growth, ensuring operational excellence, and serving as an advocate for their Funds’ shareholders. Kelsey was able to grow in her career from administrative support to President within the same company.
Kristine Delano and Kelsey discuss how to manage perceptions at the same you mature in your career. No easy feat.
Don't miss Laura Morison's episode on Corporate Culture.
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Book Recommendation: Invisible monsters by Chuck Palahniuk and The Stranger Beside me by Ann Rule.

Fake It Til You Make It with Alexandra Levis

When is faking it useful and when can it land you on your backside? There are always times when a bit of tenacity and optimism can go a long way. Can you practice ‘faking it’ and why would you want to?
Alexandra Levis is CEO and Founder Arro Financial Communications. She is responsible for new business development, client services, and agency growth. Prior to establishing the agency, she developed and ran marketing and public relations campaigns at Global X Funds. Alexandra graduated with a B.A. in International Relations from Tufts University
Kristine Delano and Alex discuss when to fake it, why it can be useful, and what are the warning signs that you’ve taken it too far.
Also check out Jillian DelSignore's episode on Work Life Balance.
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Book Recommendation: The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris

Showing Up with Elisabeth Kashner

We work hard for our careers and yet we can undermine our own success by not consistently showing up. How can we assure we are bringing everything we’ve got to our careers and our families – and not disappoint ourselves and others?
Elisabeth Kashner, CFA, serves as Director of Global Funds Research at FactSet.  Elisabeth manages FactSet’s Funds Analytics, providing classifications, ratings, and analytical data.
Kristine Delano and Elisabeth discuss being fierce advocates in our career and in our lives.
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Book Recommendation: Machiavelli for Women by Stacey Vanek Smith

Career Risk with Britta Achmann

How do you take the right amount of career risk?  nd in what ways can you balance risk and reward?
Britta Achmann is the Chief Risk Officer at Flow Traders. She is a member of their Management Board and leads the Risk, Compliance, Operations and Legal departments.
Kristine Delano and Britta discuss how both action and inaction can introduce risk in your career and how to excavate your career to mitigate areas of risk that can potentially derail you.
They reference Strength-based Careers with Holly Framsted and Your Personal Brand with Sue Thompson.  Don’t miss those great episodes.
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Book Recommendation: A Hundred Year Life by Lynda Gratton and Andrew J. Scott

Media 101 with Mona Naqvi

Have you dreamed of getting in front of the camera and sharing your insights? Or are you simply interested in what it takes to be successful in the media?
Mona Naqvi is the Global Head of ESG Capital Markets Strategy at S&P Global. Mona was awarded the 2021 Index Leader of the Year Award by Women in Asset Management. Kristine Delano and Mona discuss media. What does it take to find your voice and be successful in engaging an audience and conveying a message.
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Mona's excelllent recommendation: The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee. 

Career Impact with Kara Murphy

Should you walk away? But your impact is you stayed.
How do we assure when we look back on our careers that swallowed so much of our time, our energy, and our life that we had a positive impact?
As Chief Investment Officer of Kestra Investment Management, Kara Murphy provides investment expertise and support for financial professionals. Prior to joining Kestra, Kara served as Chief Investment Officer at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and she was also CIO at AIG Funds. Kara earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and a master’s degree from the University of Chicago.
Kristine Delano and Kara discuss how to be a force for good that inspires others in an industry of tough choices. From the devastation of 9/11, Kara shares with us how she found Career Impact.
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Book recommendation: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

Authentic Listening with Bella Oung

What can happen to your relationships, your career yourself when you actually listen?
Bella Oung is the Head of Digital Marketing at Innovator Capital Management.  She leads all digital marketing initiatives and external partners relationships. Previously, Bella was the Global Head of the ETF Digital / Capital Markets Channel Marketing for Invesco PowerShares, where she oversaw the online roadmap in support of 140 ETFs and led the capital markets channel strategy. She earned a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a M.S. degree in Information Systems from DePaul University.
Kristine Delano and Bella discuss how to authentically listen to those around you and why it can make such a difference in your career and life.
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