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From Employee to Empowered: Claire's Financial Journey (S2, E9)


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In this episode of Talk FS, Ryan Venner interviews Claire Bedswick, a financial planner who shares her inspiring journey from working behind the scenes in finance to becoming a self-employed financial planner. Claire discusses the challenges she faced, including balancing motherhood, self-doubt, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the need for more women in financial planning and the role of education in empowering clients. Claire also highlights the emotional aspects of client relationships and the significance of mentorship in her career.

Takeaways:

- Claire's journey into financial planning was not traditional, starting from a bank role.

- She emphasises the importance of self-belief and overcoming doubts in pursuing a career.

- Transitioning to self-employment was a significant step for Claire, allowing her to control her destiny.

- Community support and having the right people around you are crucial for success.

- Balancing motherhood and a career in finance requires strong support systems.

- Education is key in financial planning, especially for women.

- Building trust with clients is essential for long-term relationships.

- Navigating the emotional side of client work can be challenging but rewarding.

- Mentorship plays a vital role in career development and confidence building.

- Encouraging more women to enter financial planning is necessary for the industry's growth.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Journey to Financial Planning

03:00 Overcoming Doubts and Building Confidence

05:20 Transitioning to Self-Employment

08:17 The Importance of Values and Community

10:52 Balancing Career and Family Life

12:54 The Drive for Financial Education

16:54 Building Trust with Clients

19:14 Navigating the Emotional Side of Financial Planning

22:09 Encouraging More Women in Finance

23:52 The Role of Mentorship

26:15 Supporting Career Changes in Finance

29:52 The Long-Term View in Financial Planning

33:20 Final Thoughts and Advice

Sound Bites:

"Just believe in yourself."

"Education is so important."

"Say yes to the opportunities."

Clare's Details: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-beswick-dippfs-6106a613/

Slaiyburn: https://www.slaiyburn.co.uk/clare-beswick

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