Q . WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO IN TERMS OF LEADERSHIP AND MENTORSHIP ?
» One person I follow on social channels and am consistently inspired by is Sheryl Sandberg . Similar to me , she lost her husband unexpectedly and has been vocal about her journey through grief and how we , as a community , can support those who have experienced some form of tragedy .
She is a gifted writer of Option B which demonstrates her honesty and desire to help others . This resonated strongly with me . I am also a fan of her work with Lean In . I read her book years ago and it significantly impacted how I approached my role in the workplace . I am passionate about creating an inclusive environment and advocating for one another in the workplace .
Q . WHICH ACTIVITY ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING WHEN THE PANDEMIC IS OVER ?
» I am most excited to see my colleagues and customers in person . We have done a really great job staying virtually connected during the pandemic , but I have definitely missed face-to-face human interactions .
Q . IS THERE A PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF WHICH YOU ARE PARTICULARLY PROUD ?
» This is still a work in progress for me , but I am most proud of how I managed through the loss of my husband . I am proud of how I remained strong for my two young teenage sons and was able to get back to work when the time was right .
I work with a great team of colleagues and customers who have been incredibly supportive . How you show up for others in a time of crisis is something that is never forgotten . I am so grateful .
Q . WHAT INSPIRES YOU IN FINTECH TODAY ?
» I am excited about how there is more focus on fintech than ever before . The pandemic has forever changed the way we work , and we are all relying more on technology and digital tools across all aspects of our lives .
This also rings true in the financial advice space where financial institutions and their advisors are implementing open , fully integrated , and cloud-based platforms to power the advisory experience .
Such an approach allows them to deliver stronger , more personalised advice and experience to their clients with greater confidence and ease , which makes all the difference . I am looking forward to participating in the ongoing , exciting digital transformation of financial advice .
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