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Today I’m talking to Alina Addison, ex-accountant, ex-investment banker, executive coach, and now author.
Alina left Romania as a young adult. Soon afterwards, she went into accountancy with PwC before joining Rothschild & Co. There, she became the first woman to be promoted to Managing Director and Head of Trading—all while working four days a week.
In her book, The Audacity Spectrum, Alina combines personal experience with extensive research to share her mission. She wants to ignite audacious leadership in people through a bold mix of courage, care, and nonconformity.
In our conversation, Alina shares…
- What she learnt from being that boarding school toddler,
- Why her life changed thanks to a friend’s audacious question, and
- How she ended up completing two degrees in two countries—at the same time!
Outline📍
00:00 Intro
02:53 How Do You Experience Pressure?
04:58 Learning to Recognise & Manage Pressure Through Diverse Life Experiences.
07:31 Pressure's Justification: The Role of Purpose in Challenging Times
12:05 Insight 1: Lessons learned
13:42 Toughest Pressure You've Ever Experienced
17:53 Embracing Bold Moves: Overcoming Pressure and Fear to Just Go For It
19:46 Bringing a Resilient Mindset to Thrive in High-Pressure Finance
24:27 Handling Pressure in Leadership: How Past Experiences Shape Responses
26:51 Strategies for Overcoming Challenges & Leading in Tough Moments
29:38 Leading Through Pressure with a Balance of Encouragement and Empathy
33:29 Insight 2: Lessons learned
34:25 Challenging Optimism: When Has Your 'What If' Positive Outlook Been Tested?
36:44 How Do You Calm Your Own Nervous System?
37:37 Knowing When to Stop: Did This Insight Lead You Away from Investment Banking?
43:33 Embracing Audacity: How Experimentation and Managed Risk Define Your Approach to Fear
46:40 How Do You Take Care of Your SHED?
48:06 What 2 Pieces of Advice Would You Pass Forward To People Listening?
50:26 Outro
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By Sara Milne RoweToday I’m talking to Alina Addison, ex-accountant, ex-investment banker, executive coach, and now author.
Alina left Romania as a young adult. Soon afterwards, she went into accountancy with PwC before joining Rothschild & Co. There, she became the first woman to be promoted to Managing Director and Head of Trading—all while working four days a week.
In her book, The Audacity Spectrum, Alina combines personal experience with extensive research to share her mission. She wants to ignite audacious leadership in people through a bold mix of courage, care, and nonconformity.
In our conversation, Alina shares…
- What she learnt from being that boarding school toddler,
- Why her life changed thanks to a friend’s audacious question, and
- How she ended up completing two degrees in two countries—at the same time!
Outline📍
00:00 Intro
02:53 How Do You Experience Pressure?
04:58 Learning to Recognise & Manage Pressure Through Diverse Life Experiences.
07:31 Pressure's Justification: The Role of Purpose in Challenging Times
12:05 Insight 1: Lessons learned
13:42 Toughest Pressure You've Ever Experienced
17:53 Embracing Bold Moves: Overcoming Pressure and Fear to Just Go For It
19:46 Bringing a Resilient Mindset to Thrive in High-Pressure Finance
24:27 Handling Pressure in Leadership: How Past Experiences Shape Responses
26:51 Strategies for Overcoming Challenges & Leading in Tough Moments
29:38 Leading Through Pressure with a Balance of Encouragement and Empathy
33:29 Insight 2: Lessons learned
34:25 Challenging Optimism: When Has Your 'What If' Positive Outlook Been Tested?
36:44 How Do You Calm Your Own Nervous System?
37:37 Knowing When to Stop: Did This Insight Lead You Away from Investment Banking?
43:33 Embracing Audacity: How Experimentation and Managed Risk Define Your Approach to Fear
46:40 How Do You Take Care of Your SHED?
48:06 What 2 Pieces of Advice Would You Pass Forward To People Listening?
50:26 Outro