In this episode, Harry talks about the different environments he has worked in ranging from large Accountancy firms to large banks and boutique advisory firms. He talks about being motivated by doing what you enjoy and believe in and he also discusses mental health, effective leadership and emotional intelligence.

He also says “As you get older you realise that it’s the not doing things we tend to regret rather than the doing things”. Sound advice for those earlier on in their careers to take good opportunities in their firm or elsewhere. 

Episode Outline and Highlights:

4.22 – 6.55: Having drive, motivation and resilience. Do something you enjoy and are passionate about to help stay motivated.

7.07 – 8.12: Harry talks about working in smaller environments which give opportunities to have more influence and do something you are more aligned to and believe in.

11.20 – 14.55: Risk appetite and DNA of a person important for culture as well as for making career decisions. As you become more experienced, you tend to regret not doing things than doing things.

14.56 – 17.28: Working in Professional Services and the importance of building good relationships even with competitors.

19.00 – 23:01: You can’t over-communicate. Communication is key.

23.02 – 27.29: Mentorship. Formal mentorship and informal mentorship.

27.30 – 30.35: Introvert but getting comfortable with networking and being authentic when doing so.

30.36 – 36.37: Being aware of our mental health and the importance of having a work and life balance. Share difficult times with people and don’t tackle it alone.

36.38 – 40.49: Effective leadership is matching your authenticity in who you are, to a role you are in. Sometimes the best leaders are the quiet ones in a team!

40.50 – 44.54: Approach to failure or disappointments.

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