<![CDATA[Spotlight on Women in Investments]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:37:17 +0000Captivate.fmSpotlight on Women In Investmenthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/feaf9b55-aa47-44d9-bb9f-fcb501941c17/iQDk-w24QuzNu0XAECDuza0l.pngSpotlight on Women in InvestmentsSpotlight on Women In InvestmentSpotlight on Women In InvestmentThis podcast series explores the exciting world of working in the Investment industry. Listen to women discussing thought-provoking, informative, and at times controversial issues. This is aimed at those thinking about joining the Industry and those early on in their careers. It's a must listen!https://bfidkrjupn23kinyla4hwt.captivate.fmnoepisodicSpotlight on Women in Investments - Career ProgressionSpotlight on Women in Investments - Career ProgressionMany believe that professionals know where they want to go and how to get there. But in reality, most of us end up walking a nonlinear career path that brings us places we never could have envisioned. Listening to the interesting stories from our guests and host; Steve Butler - CEO of Punter Southall Aspire, Boma Lisa Young-Harry - CEO at HSBC Bank Pension Trust UK Ltd and Gillian Hepburn - Head of UK Intermediary Solutions, Schroders.

]]>Many believe that professionals know where they want to go and how to get there. But in reality, most of us end up walking a nonlinear career path that brings us places we never could have envisioned. Listening to the interesting stories from our guests and host; Steve Butler - CEO of Punter Southall Aspire, Boma Lisa Young-Harry - CEO at HSBC Bank Pension Trust UK Ltd and Gillian Hepburn - Head of UK Intermediary Solutions, Schroders.

]]>27f46cbc-75bd-47cc-8ae0-f7c31a2e7269Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +000030:37nofull112Spotlight on Women In InvestmentSpotlight on Women in Investments - CoachingSpotlight on Women in Investments - CoachingJoin Gillian Hepburn from Schroder’s with this month’s guests Doug Faulkner who coaches in Financial Services, and Holly Nardi, Associate, Investment Consultant and Content Creator from Redington, for an exciting discussion about how training and guidance through coaching can help you reach your professional goals!

]]>Join Gillian Hepburn from Schroder’s with this month’s guests Doug Faulkner who coaches in Financial Services, and Holly Nardi, Associate, Investment Consultant and Content Creator from Redington, for an exciting discussion about how training and guidance through coaching can help you reach your professional goals!

]]>a658f986-1a51-4f56-94fe-346426f0441cThu, 02 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +000030:37nofull111Spotlight on Women In InvestmentSpotlight on Women in Investments - NetworkingSpotlight on Women in Investments - NetworkingHow do we network for maximum effect?

Understanding the power of networking and how we achieve the best results are some of the questions we will be looking at this month. Join our host Gillian Hepburn from Schroders, with our guest Rose St Louis Protection Director at Lloyds Banking Group and student Mayo Akele, studying a PhD in Mathematics at the University of Nottingham to discuss hints and tips on getting the best from networking when time is precious.

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Understanding the power of networking and how we achieve the best results are some of the questions we will be looking at this month. Join our host Gillian Hepburn from Schroders, with our guest Rose St Louis Protection Director at Lloyds Banking Group and student Mayo Akele, studying a PhD in Mathematics at the University of Nottingham to discuss hints and tips on getting the best from networking when time is precious.

]]>af200a0a-37c7-4561-858c-655a9653efdbFri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +000031:14nofull110Spotlight on Women In InvestmentSpotlight on Women in Investments - MentorsSpotlight on Women in Investments - MentorsWhat difference can a mentor make? Does it matter if a mentor is a man or a woman? Should it be someone who is part of our business?  

Could you be a Mentor without knowing it? Join Gillian Hepburn, Head of UK Intermediary Solutions from Schroders, with this month's guests Emma Douglas, Responsible Investment Consultant from Lane Clark & Peacock, and Scarlett Hilson-Wheeler, a student from Exeter University studying an integrated Masters in Mathematics with proficiency in Spanish for an intriguing discussion around mentoring. The panel will be covering what a good mentoring relationship looks like and the many benefits for our professional and personal development.

]]>What difference can a mentor make? Does it matter if a mentor is a man or a woman? Should it be someone who is part of our business?  

Could you be a Mentor without knowing it? Join Gillian Hepburn, Head of UK Intermediary Solutions from Schroders, with this month's guests Emma Douglas, Responsible Investment Consultant from Lane Clark & Peacock, and Scarlett Hilson-Wheeler, a student from Exeter University studying an integrated Masters in Mathematics with proficiency in Spanish for an intriguing discussion around mentoring. The panel will be covering what a good mentoring relationship looks like and the many benefits for our professional and personal development.

]]>af4e5109-323b-4c6b-ae87-b6906a058b7dWed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +000029:35nofull19Spotlight on Women In InvestmentSpotlight on Women in Investments - Flexible Working in the Investments and Savings IndustrySpotlight on Women in Investments - Flexible Working in the Investments and Savings IndustryOnce thought of as impossible, the pandemic has proven that we can do flexible working in the Investment and Savings Industry on mass. With so many benefits, especially for women, employers are now looking into the nature of work but also the design of work. Find out what the future of flex working is, and what the Schroders new approach is in this thought provoking conversation between our host Gillian Hepburn, Emma Holden, Global Head of HR at Schroders and Michelle Munyi who has a BSc in Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

]]>Once thought of as impossible, the pandemic has proven that we can do flexible working in the Investment and Savings Industry on mass. With so many benefits, especially for women, employers are now looking into the nature of work but also the design of work. Find out what the future of flex working is, and what the Schroders new approach is in this thought provoking conversation between our host Gillian Hepburn, Emma Holden, Global Head of HR at Schroders and Michelle Munyi who has a BSc in Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

]]>2437c276-5609-4ffd-9abc-126625f2b858Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +000029:55nofull18Spotlight on Women In InvestmentAre you looking for insight, knowledge and direction to help you start your financial career? Not sure where to start?Are you looking for insight, knowledge and direction to help you start your financial career? Not sure where to start?The Skills Workshop has got 60 companies involved across the industry, so sign up to our free unlimited access programme where you can learn lots and ask questions in virtual, evening sessions: www.diversityproject.com/theskillsworkshop. Rachel Green, the Founder of The Skills Workshop and Nazor Ukwuegbu, an MBA student from Warwick Business School, who has been attending the sessions will be on this month's podcast to tell you more and explain why you shouldn't miss out!

]]>The Skills Workshop has got 60 companies involved across the industry, so sign up to our free unlimited access programme where you can learn lots and ask questions in virtual, evening sessions: www.diversityproject.com/theskillsworkshop. Rachel Green, the Founder of The Skills Workshop and Nazor Ukwuegbu, an MBA student from Warwick Business School, who has been attending the sessions will be on this month's podcast to tell you more and explain why you shouldn't miss out!

]]>998b9212-b9ff-43d2-996e-7270c4085159Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +000030:20nofull17Spotlight on Women In InvestmentSpotlight on Women in Investments : Calling all those with tech transferable skills - the Investment industry needs you!Spotlight on Women in Investments : Calling all those with tech transferable skills - the Investment industry needs you!It's a myth that you need to have done a maths or economics degree to get a job in investments. Do you have an IT or tech degree? Is it your passion? Here we focus on women and technology, the many different roles available and why you should join. Sign up and be inspired by our amazing speakers, including Felicia Meyerowitz Singh, the CEO of a Fintech company, as they discuss their experience and give our listeners their top tips.

]]>It's a myth that you need to have done a maths or economics degree to get a job in investments. Do you have an IT or tech degree? Is it your passion? Here we focus on women and technology, the many different roles available and why you should join. Sign up and be inspired by our amazing speakers, including Felicia Meyerowitz Singh, the CEO of a Fintech company, as they discuss their experience and give our listeners their top tips.

]]>107abcc4-50f8-4b16-b0b4-83469a3e73c2Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +000030:08nofull16Spotlight on Women In InvestmentSpotlight on Women in Investments: Driving Change - Diversity and inclusion in the Investments Industry.Spotlight on Women in Investments: Driving Change - Diversity and inclusion in the Investments Industry.Whilst there is still much to do in this space, the industry is actively working on becoming more diverse and inclusive. On this podcast, our host Gillian Hepburn talks to our guest student Toni Thorne on what they expect in this area from employers and hear first hand from Nicci Take, who is passionate about women's rights and her transgender journey in the Industry.

]]>Whilst there is still much to do in this space, the industry is actively working on becoming more diverse and inclusive. On this podcast, our host Gillian Hepburn talks to our guest student Toni Thorne on what they expect in this area from employers and hear first hand from Nicci Take, who is passionate about women's rights and her transgender journey in the Industry.

]]>12678b02-dd8c-45bf-bbf1-6be9bc1d7c95Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +000031:15nofull15Spotlight on Women In InvestmentSpotlight on Women in Investments - In business EQ eats IQ for breakfastSpotlight on Women in Investments - In business EQ eats IQ for breakfastWhat’s the difference between EQ and IQ? Is emotional intelligence misunderstood? Is it confused with ‘being emotional’ and are women more emotional than men, and if so, why and is it an issue? Join Gillian Hepburn of Schroders and this month’s guests Upasna Bhadhal, Founder of the Career Collective and Bukola Afonja, Economics Graduate, as we get up close and personal and explore these questions in the context of women in financial services, how we can use EQ as a superpower, how managers might need to develop EQ, how to use some of this to maximise productivity at work, and so much more.

]]>What’s the difference between EQ and IQ? Is emotional intelligence misunderstood? Is it confused with ‘being emotional’ and are women more emotional than men, and if so, why and is it an issue? Join Gillian Hepburn of Schroders and this month’s guests Upasna Bhadhal, Founder of the Career Collective and Bukola Afonja, Economics Graduate, as we get up close and personal and explore these questions in the context of women in financial services, how we can use EQ as a superpower, how managers might need to develop EQ, how to use some of this to maximise productivity at work, and so much more.

]]>46550de0-f73a-4653-b53c-2e3fbc01115dMon, 03 May 2021 09:00:00 +000030:08nofull14Spotlight on Women In InvestmentCelebrating our DifferencesCelebrating our DifferencesIn celebration of International Women's Day this month we are proud of being women in the Investment and Savings Industry. Listen to Gillian Hepburn of Schroders, Maggie Craig , FCA, Head of Scotland Office and Danielle Hughes, Head of Early Careers recruitment at Schroders, discuss the perception that people need to be a certain "type" to progress in our industry, and what this mean in terms of gender.

]]>In celebration of International Women's Day this month we are proud of being women in the Investment and Savings Industry. Listen to Gillian Hepburn of Schroders, Maggie Craig , FCA, Head of Scotland Office and Danielle Hughes, Head of Early Careers recruitment at Schroders, discuss the perception that people need to be a certain "type" to progress in our industry, and what this mean in terms of gender.

]]>d1e05d6b-b969-4cba-9f42-dcc50b620aadWed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +000028:46nofull13Spotlight on Women In InvestmentImposter Phenomenon - how to manageImposter Phenomenon - how to manageGillian Hepburn of Schroders is joined by Suman Sidhu, Investment Consultant at Lane, Clark & Peacock and winner of the “Rising Star of the Year” in the Women in Investment Awards 2020, and Sarah Alfathlee, a penultimate year student at SOAS university for our February session.

]]>Gillian Hepburn of Schroders is joined by Suman Sidhu, Investment Consultant at Lane, Clark & Peacock and winner of the “Rising Star of the Year” in the Women in Investment Awards 2020, and Sarah Alfathlee, a penultimate year student at SOAS university for our February session.

]]>451788d5-d23e-413c-a1b8-ea43b1e31010Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +000032:03nofull12Spotlight on Women In InvestmentMyth-busting with Iona Bain, founder of Young Money BlogMyth-busting with Iona Bain, founder of Young Money BlogGillian Hepburn of Schroders is joined by Iona Bain, the founder of Young Money Blog, and Saanvi Vasudevan, a final year student at Durham University, for a lively discussion about some of the diversity myths around working in Financial Services, and specifically what we must continue to do to address gender diversity in the investment industry.

This webinar is the first in a monthly series of discussions.

]]>Gillian Hepburn of Schroders is joined by Iona Bain, the founder of Young Money Blog, and Saanvi Vasudevan, a final year student at Durham University, for a lively discussion about some of the diversity myths around working in Financial Services, and specifically what we must continue to do to address gender diversity in the investment industry.

This webinar is the first in a monthly series of discussions.

]]>47aac316-f7d4-4f41-987f-8f5ceb36816eTue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +000033:34nofull11Spotlight on Women In Investment