We Talk Careers

Hard Conversations with Rebecca Sin

How do address difficult topics with challenging people in the workplace?
Rebecca Sin is an ETF Analyst at Bloomberg in Hong Kong. She recently won the Bloomberg Intelligence 2021 Award for her ETF research. She was previously the Head of Equities, Asia Pacific at Tradeweb and Head of Commerzbank ETF Sales and Trading for Asia Pacific. She enjoys educating clients and driving the growth of the business. Rebecca earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University.
Kristine Delano and Rebecca discuss how to prepare for difficult conversations and how do we navigate once we are in them.
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Planning Your Career with Kelly Ye

How do you plan your career while still encouraging flexibility and opportunity?
Kelly Ye, CFA is the Head of Research at CoinDesk Indices, a market leader in digital asset indexing. She leads the research team in designing crypto and other digital asset indices. Kelly holds a master’s degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from MIT and a B.S. in Applied Math from Peking University.
Kristine Delano and Kelly discuss how career planning has both structure and fluidity. Knowing when to follow a map and when to pivot for opportunity, can be the key to success.
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Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.

Career Choices with Christine Berg

How do we make smart career choices that lead to positive results for ourselves, our companies, and our families? And if it all goes wrong, how do we recover quickly and with grace?
Christine Berg is a Managing Director and Head of Client Coverage Americas for MSCI. She is a member of MSCI’s Executive Committee and has served as one of the global heads of MSCI’s Women’s Leadership Forum since its inception in 2013. In addition to holding her CFA, Christine received an MBA from St. John’s University.
Kristine Delano and Christine discuss the career choices that make the biggest difference and when to harness the courage to shock those around us. Listen and let us know the choices you are facing!
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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.
Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.

Building Your Network with Rita Cheng

How do you create lasting and encouraging connections? What easy and effective steps help you build your network?
Marguerita Cheng is the CEO of financial advisory firm, Blue Ocean Global Wealth. As a Certified Financial Planner® she helps educate the public, policy makers, and media about the benefits of competent, ethical financial planning. Rita is a regular columnist for MarketWatch was recently awarded the 2021 Women in ETFs Service Award.
Kristine Delano and Rita discuss how following your passion, being willing to say “yes”, and leveraging social media can all conspire to bring impactful connections into your life. What is the most important thing as you walk into a room of people you don’t know? Rita shares her successful insights.
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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.
Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.

Strength-Based Careers with Holly Framsted

Why will self-awareness of your skills and strengths make a huge difference to your success?
Holly Framsted is Director of ETFs at Capital Group, home of the American Funds. Prior to joining Capital, Holly was a managing director and head of U.S. ETF product segments at BlackRock where she was responsible for leading the development and commercialization of BlackRock’s factor, sustainable and megatrends ETFs for U.S. investors.
Kristine Delano and Holly discuss how careers ought to reflect strengths and on not rely solely on titles or pre-conceived notions of success. How do you know which strengths you possess and how do you apply them to your own career planning? Listen to the episode for guidance on creating a strength-based framework for your career trajectory.
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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.
Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.

Mental Health at Work with Lara Crigger

How to prioritize wellness while remaining productive and relevant?
Lara Crigger is the Editor-in-Chief at VettaFi (ETF Trends). She oversees content strategy and direction, while helping develop new opportunities. For 15 years, first as a freelance writer and then at ETF.com, Lara has followed the trailblazers and trends shaping the ETF industry. From SEC rulings to securities law, from market structure to market movers, she is always on the lookout for misunderstood or overlooked stories worth telling.
Kristine Delano and Lara discuss how work is good for mental health, but negative working environments as well as inadequate work/life boundaries can lead to physical and mental health problems. Listen to the episode for guidance on prioritizing our mental health on the job.
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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.
Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.
Books mentioned: The Bogle Effect by Eric Balchunas and Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron.

Art of Negotiation with Shanna Weber

How do you negotiate in a way that builds lasting and productive relationships? We all negotiate. In our personal lives, in our careers, how we negotiate and who wins, can make a lasting impact.
In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Shanna Weber. Shana is the Managing Director of Corporate Strategy at Charles Schwab. She leads a team focused on identifying near term growth opportunities while also supporting long-term strategic planning across the enterprise. Shannon earned her MBA from the University of Arizona and dual BS degrees in finance and management from Arizona State University. She completed her SIFMA designation at Wharton.
Kristine Delano and Shanna talk about the art of negotiation. Why is listening a superpower? And how nothing can beat preparation.  They mention Episode 11, where Diana Tidd talks about the importance of how other’s receive information.
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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.
Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.

Your Network Pyramid with Sue Thompson

Coaches, Mentors, Sponsors…oh my. How do you leverage your Network Pyramid? What is the role of a coach? How do you use a mentor? And why do you need a sponsor?
In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Sue Thompson. Sue is an Executive Vice President at State Street Global Advisors and Heads SPDR America's Distribution. Prior to joining State Street in 2018, she advised some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated investment managers on their growth and distribution strategies. Sue is a graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Law and a Member of the California State Bar association.
Kristine Delano welcomes Sue back to We Talk Careers to talk about your Network Pyramid and how to cultivate these important relationships in your career. “A coach talks to you. A mentor talks with you. And a sponsor talks about you.” Don’t miss out.
Sue’s previous episode on Your Brand is Episode # 5
Michelle Mikos dives deep into Mentoring in Episode #10
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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.
Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.
Also check out Sue’s book recommendation: The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio.

Diagnosing Culture with Laura Morrison

What are the signs that a corporate culture is rotten? Or perhaps just not a good fit? On the flip side, it is amazing what is possible when the culture at your job is healthy and supportive.
In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Laura Morrison. Laura is global head of listings at CBOE Global Markets. Laura spent 20 years at New York Stock Exchange and played a leading role in bringing new and innovative ETF products to market while launching key market quality programs. Laura received her bachelor's in finance from Western Michigan University.
Kristine Delano and Laura talk about corporate culture. What makes some work environments amazing and what drives people out. Before you transition to your next role, how can you be sure the culture is a great fit?
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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.
Go to https://kristinedelano.com/we-talk-careers-episode-12-diagnosing-culture/ for a free worksheet – Diagnosing Corporate Culture. Also check out Laura’s book recommendations: Accountable by Michael O'Leary and Warren Valdmanis, and The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni.

Career Advocacy with Diana Tidd

How do you advocate for your career? When do you push back and when do you stand firm?
In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Diana Tidd. She is on the executive committee of MSCI and coordinates the environmental, social and governance strategy. Prior to this role. Diana worked as the head of the Asia team for Brown Brothers Harriman. In 2016, Diana was named by Money Management Executive as one of the top women in asset management. Diana received her bachelor's in political science, from Colgate and a masters in Latin American studies from Stanford University.
Kristine Delano and Diana talk about the tough spots in your career. When you have to stand up and when you should stand down.  Learn from their nuanced insights -  like how to read conference room to when to take things offline.
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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.
Go to  https://kristinedelano.com/we-talk-careers-episode-11-career-advocacy/ for a free worksheet - Advocate for YOUR Career.
Also check out Diana’s book recommendation: The Premonition by Michael Lewis.