In the final episode of Flex and the City for 2024, I have the pleasure of connecting with the visionary Paul Chapman, Managing Director of HornbyChapman! 💼✨

Paul shares his invaluable insights on why the next generation of Financial Services professionals—especially Gen Z—must embrace AI and sharpen their sales skills to thrive in this dynamic industry.

Key Takeaways:

Resilience wins: Your circumstances don't define your future. Paul's story is a testament to perseverance and embracing change, showing that life’s biggest shifts can lead to unexpected growth. ✨

Embrace innovation: Paul highlights the transformative power of technologies like AI, blockchain, and DLT to replace outdated systems. He encourages the new generation to adopt these tools and challenges older leaders to recognize younger workers’ strengths and fresh perspectives. 🔄

Be open to new beginnings: Moving beyond your comfort zone, whether it’s relocating or embracing new skills, can open doors you never imagined. Paul urges young professionals to prioritize sales skills, build trust-based relationships, and seek balance and happiness over money. 🌍

Focus and discipline matter: Drawing parallels between clay pigeon shooting and success in financial services, Paul shares his "traffic light system" for mental focus.

🔴 Red = Relax and enjoy life.

🟠 Amber = Prepare to focus.

🟢 Green = Fully commit and execute with precision.

Mental health matters: Paul reflects on the growing awareness of stress and burnout, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy from leaders. Removing stigma and fostering healthier environments is key to long-term success. 😇

Paul's story is a powerful reminder that our past shapes us, but it doesn’t hold us back.

Tune in for personal reflections, life lessons, and inspiration to keep pushing forward! 🎧

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In the latest episode of Flex and the City, I had an inspiring conversation with Brian Godins, Chief Commercial Officer at Callistone. His 31-year journey through financial giants like Morgan Stanley and HSBC offers insightful wisdom for every listener.

The Chief Commercial Officer of Calastone shares what financial services can learn from Doods the cat and how they need to adapt and stand out to attract Gen Z talent. 🚀

A Few Key Highlights:

From Tennis Dreams to Finance: Brian’s shift from aspiring sports commentator to a leader in finance highlights the power of embracing unexpected opportunities. 🎾

Leadership Style: Emphasizing team dynamics, client engagement, and continuous learning, he draws inspiration from mentors like Kian Burke and Ria Leckie. 💡

Attracting Gen Z: By understanding their needs for transparency and diverse opportunities, Brian reveals strategies for drawing young talent into the financial sector. 👩‍💼

Brian’s reflections offer a profound understanding of the evolving landscape in financial services, emphasizing adaptability and a human-centered approach to success.

#Leadership #GenZ #Diversity #Inclusion #FinancialServices #CareerInsights #FlexAndTheCity #Podcast #BrianJourney

🎧 Don't miss out on these insights—tune in today!

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🚀

In my latest episode of Flex and the City, I engaged in an enlightening conversation with Philippe Renard, Deputy CEO of Caecis and former CEO of RBC in Luxembourg.

Philippe shares his remarkable journey from engineering to finance, offering valuable insights that resonate across industries.

𝗔 𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Philippe transitioned from a chemical engineering background into banking, emphasizing that banking operations can be viewed through an industrial lens—focusing on processes, KPIs, and scalability.

𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: As market margins shrink, financial institutions must prioritize efficiency and cost management, similar to manufacturing practices.

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Philippe stresses the importance of fostering diverse teams to unlock potential and drive innovation, acknowledging that the financial industry has a long way to go in achieving gender balance.

Philippe Renard’s insights offer a fresh perspective on leadership and the future of financial services. His journey underscores the importance of adaptability, diversity, and a human-centric approach in driving success. 🌍💼