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Good morning and happy Monday!  As a uni student, do you often find yourself comparing your achievements with those of your peers? Judging yourself against other people’s resumes, Linkedins or grades? Questioning your potential?

University is an exciting period of our lives, however it can also pose its challenges as we try to find our footing in a sometimes highly competitive environment. Today we have an honest conversation about the feelings of anxiety and self-doubt that can arise when we fall into the ‘Comparison Trap’.

We share our experiences of feeling intimidated and overwhelmed. As we reflect on how our mindsets have evolved and the small steps we've taken to combat self-doubt, we recognize how helpful it is to find community and understand the common struggle.

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Good morning and happy Monday! This week we are joined by Christina Tonkin, who shares with us her career journey, from studying geophysics to pursuing finance when she saw the opportunity to do so and was captivated by the complexity and breadth of the work. She is now the Managing Director of Corporate Finance for Institutional Banking at ANZ, leading 350 professionals and enjoys seeing others flourish under her mentorship and guidance.

Of course, taking on a leadership role also poses challenges, and Christina discusses her strategies to ensure her team is happy, healthy and productive. In transitioning from transacting to leading people, she realized the importance of adapting and blending to various leadership styles rather than forcing others to conform to her own.

It is indeed important for a leader to engage with the team, as she mentions, and to be willing to learn from them on a consistent basis. As Vice President at WiBF, Christina combines her passion for women in banking and finance with her dedication to promoting and training them, regardless of their background or career stage.

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Good morning and happy Monday! This week we are joined by Rosemary Addis, an Enterprise Professor at the University of Melbourne. Following a successful career as a partner at a major law firm, Rosemary chose to shift to a career in social impact. She is the Founding Managing Partner of Mondiale Impact and is a recognised director and strategist, holding a portfolio of board seats.

In this episode, Rosemary breaks down the recent news surrounding Mike Cannon-Brooke’s attempts to block AGL, one of Australia’s largest Australian energy companies, from demerging its fossil fuel arm. She provides an overview of the events and explains the motivations behind Cannon Brooke’s efforts, beyond just maximizing financial gains.

We discuss the broader impacts of this event, which is an exciting indicator of the general public taking climate and social action into their own hands. Rosemary speaks about the evolving social impact space in Australia, and how companies are handling the energy transition.

Rosemary discusses her impressive career, including her move from corporate law to impact. She speaks about the benefits of starting off your career in a professional services firm and how it can provide a foundation for future career options in other fields. Finally, she discusses how a student who is interested in a career in social impact can best pursue it.

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Good morning and happy Monday! This week we are joined by two of the Macquarie Group Equity Research team - Kristen Edmond, Head of Equity Research for ANZ and Marni Lysaght, Vice President. They both have had impressive careers in finance, and join us today to shed light on Equity Research as a career option, and on their experiences in the industry.

Kristen and Marni speak about their careers so far, what drew them to Equity Research over other areas of finance, challenges they have faced and how their roles have evolved.

They offer insight into who is suited to a career in Equity Research over other areas of finance, and offer tips to how a student can best position themselves to break into the industry.

Finally they Kristen and Marni discuss the Equity Research industry in Australia, including changes they have observed and trends emerging.

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Good morning and welcome back to the pod! This week we are joined by Yolanda Beattie, the director and founder of Future IM/Pact, an industry initiative aimed at supporting and inspiring young women in forging careers in investment management.

Yolanda shares with us her career journey so far, along with her passion for maximizing potential and fulfilment in the workplace which leads to both startups Future IM/Pact and Yo&Co. We discuss the main findings from research that highlighted the lack of diversity in Investment Management, especially when defined from a gender perspective. We learn the roots of the problem and how Yolanda now works alongside the industry to advance its diversity outlook.

Finally, Yolanda offers advice to students intrigued by a career in Investment management, and how they can equip themselves to stand out in the talent pool. Of course, she also throws in some tips to ensure you thrive and make the most out of your time at university!

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Good morning and happy Monday! This week we are joined by Georgia Coutts, an Investment Analyst at Australian Super in the Infrastructure team. We hear insights into the day to day life working as an investment analyst, what the role entails and her experience so far. Georgia discusses the purposeful and long-term nature of working at a super fund, where you are investing the retirement savings of the population, as opposed to a traditional asset management firm. She touches on Australian Super’s structure and collaborative nature. Finally we chat about the Infrastructure investment space in Australia, and hear about one of the interesting transactions Georgia has worked on.

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Good morning and welcome back to another episode of the pod!

Social Impact Investing is an emerging area of investment that aims to provide financial returns and also have a clear positive impact on society.

In this episode we are joined by Andrew Thorburn and Ellen Jones from For Purpose Investment Partners, who discuss what social impact investing is, what the industry is like in Australia and what the challenges are in maintaining both a profit and a purpose focus. They explain the exciting growth prospects of the industry and the potential it has in addressing some of the most serious social issues in Australia and globally.

Finally we hear about their impressive careers and any advice they may have for students looking to enter the industry.

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Good morning and welcome back to another episode!

Today we are joined by Christie Jenkins, an associate at Blackbird Ventures and professional athlete.

Christie has balanced her professional career with her athletic career, having represented Australia in trampolining, beach volleyball and CrossFit. In this episode we discuss her journey from university and how she got to where she is now. We chat about what it’s like to work in the venture capital industry, including her ‘day in the life’, how it differs from working in a more traditional asset management fund and advice for students wanting to enter. Christie speaks to the increased activity in the venture capital space and what is driving it.

Finally, Christie touches on high performance psychology - the lessons she has learnt from her athletic career on how to achieve your best, and how everyone can apply this to their own careers.

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Guest Recommendations:

‘So Good They Can’t Ignore You’ by Cal Newport

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Good morning and welcome back to the pod! Today’s guest is Professor Carole Comerton-Forde, a Professor of Finance at the University of Melbourne. Carole previously held academic positions at UNSW Business School, Australian National University and University of Sydney, and visiting positions at New York University and the London School of Economics and Political Science.

In this episode we discuss several of the current trends emerging in the financial markets. Are zero or cheap brokerage fees too good to be true? Has the stock market become ‘gamified’? Carole looks at the recent rise in retail investing, and the ways that brokerages are encouraging risk-taking behaviour. Next we discuss the shift to passive investing as ‘ETFs’ become increasingly popular.

We talk about the rise in private capital in the markets, and how it is contributing to wealth inequality. Finally we touch on the Australian superannuation industry and the shifts in their investment strategies towards private equity and private credit.

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Do you feel unsure or stressed when thinking about your career after university? We are joined by Sarah van der Post, who discusses her career and what she has learnt along the way. Sarah studied Commerce at the University of Melbourne and now works in Corporate Advisory at Nexia Melbourne.

She addresses common concerns students have, and discusses the importance of having confidence in your own journey and not comparing yourself. Sarah takes us through things you should consider when picking a graduate role and thinking about your career.

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