Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
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Flex and the City is about bringing heart and soul back into financial services. Rachel Treece, CEO of fts global and The Henka Institute interviews some of the industries great leaders talks with them as human beings, their leadership style and asks them what is going to make financial services great again.
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
2M ago
I had an incredible conversation with Craig Blair, the Country Head of Franklin Templeton Luxembourg on Flex and The City. Craig is authentic, humble and thoughtful in his approach to leadership.
He speaks from the heart and believes that everyone can be successful. We spoke about his childhood in Belfast, the impact of the "troubles" and the strength of his mother often alone raising 3 children as well as his passion for travel, music and rugby.
Craig is passionate about cultural and neurodiversity having experienced this at different stages in his life within his family and in the work ..read more
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
2M ago
It was a pleasure to host Falk Fischer on Flex and the City, where we delved into his 6 C’s: Cuba, China, Culture, Connection, Change, and Camping.
Falk and I discussed the continual nature of change, encouraging us to take control and steer it. He also stressed the importance of understanding various cultures, arguing that this comprehension is crucial for appreciating different viewpoints.
He expressed his view that the main assets in Financial Services are human beings; and we talked about the importance of the power of connecting with clients and employees on a personal level ..read more
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
4M ago
Had a fantastic time interviewing Enrique Sacau on Flex and the City! As the Group CEO of Kneip, Enrique shared his insightful thoughts on appreciating what we have and avoiding making things too complex in general and also in the fund industry.
He also shed light on the importance of flexibility and adaptability in the ever-changing business and geopolitical landscape.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Enrique! We all need to stop the Drama would be my big takeaway from this great conversation. His humility was truly inspiring ..read more
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
5M ago
Had a fantastic time interviewing Benjamin Collette on #FlexandtheCity. ?️ ✨
We delved into how the financial industry can learn from the kitchen—just as the right mix of ingredients makes a great dish, diversity in financial services teams can lead to great success. ? ?
He also shed light on the preconceived notions surrounding financial services being an exclusive club. His dedication to breaking down these barriers through financial education is inspiring.
Thank you, Benjamin, for sharing your wisdom and expertise. ?  ..read more
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
6M ago
Wonderful to interview Elaine Chim from Apex Group who brings both Yin and Yang to financial services.
Elaine was born and raised in Glasgow to Asian immigrants and after starting her career in London has spent the last decade in New York
Yin and Yang is the symbol of harmony that reminds us that life is a balancing act and we are most fulfilled when we learn to embrace its dualities.
Elaine talks about the need to embrace empathy and foster a balanced approach in leadership to ensure sustainable performance. She believes that by integrating empathy and pragmatism, we can cre ..read more
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
6M ago
Flex and the City is back after the summer vacation and who better to interview than Martin Vogel the Global Strategy Officer of Waystone. ? ?️ ?
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Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
11M ago
Flex and the City is coming to you from Switzerland?? today, where we had the fantastic opportunity to sit down with the self-proclaimed "fund nerd" Norbert Schmitz.
Norbert shares his unique perspective on leadership and communication in the funds industry, drawing from the intriguing analogy of pets and their owners. He believes that, much like the special bond and understanding between pets and their owners, leaders and their teams in the funds industry should also share a strong connection.
During our in-depth conversation, Norbert emphasizes the significance of trust, transparency, and em ..read more
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
11M ago
I loved interviewing Michael Fox - he gave me real goosebumps.
From discussing his humble beginnings to his unwavering passion for encouraging new talent to join the financial services industry, Michael's story is truly remarkable.
Michael discusses the importance of social mobility and highlights key elements of great leadership: effective communication, authenticity, having a clear vision, empowering others, and fostering inclusivity!
But what really gave me goosebumps was hearing about his brave and emotional journey of belatedly coming out and living his truth. ?️?✨ His words of wis ..read more
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
1y ago
Claire Marshall is an agent of change driven by doing the right thing.
From beginnings in the North of England and "meandering" her way to the role of Chief Internal Auditor for abrdn, Claire shares her views on harnessing the collective, the power of diversity of thought and the need for resilience (huge positives in that word meandering but you need to listen to the podcast) ?.
Claire brought a huge amount of joy and personal wisdom to the interview. She shared with vulnerability and humility her life-changing experience of Breast Cancer and how that has as a human being, mother and leader ..read more
Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services
1y ago
Sarah Sinclair is baking a new future for the financial services industry. ? I met Sarah less than a month ago and it was quickly evident we shared alignment and passion on many subjects. As a result, I invited her to record this wonderful interview.
Sarah stands for putting people at the heart of the financial services industry. As a leader in technology, she says that a symbiosis between AI and Humans needs to be even better leveraged, without fear!!
She is passionate about restoring the image and trust of the financial services industry - not just for the consumers, but also for the individ ..read more