Evolution of Finance Professionals in the Tech Era

Episode - 013: - Where we learn from Angel Lam, what qualities she looks for in a finance pro, the importance of tech skills, how to tweak your LinkedIn profile, change in working styles, and why she’s sceptical about ChatGPT.  

After starting her career as an accountant, Angel worked as an Associate for Heidrick & Struggles and then Korn Ferry, before moving to work in senior positions for companies like Robert Walters, Derwent Executive and Envision Human Capital Advisory Services. Since then, Angel has founded JumpUp Global, who provide Executive coaching and Career Development services for those looking for career promotion, development and enhancement. Angel speaks 4 languages, and in her spare time likes to dance to different genres, like Hip-Hop, Jazz Funk and Waacking. Angel is also a Muay Thai fighter, so make sure not to get on her bad side!

Show Notes

Where to find Angel

• Angel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angellamcoach/
• Jump Up Global: https://jumpup.global/

Tech Mentioned

• Notion - https://affiliate.notion.so/tech-for-finance   

We are a Notion affiliate, but also use and pay for their solution.

• Loom - https://www.loom.com/
• Zoom: https://zoom.us/
• Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/
• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
• CapCut: https://www.capcutapk.com/
• BrainFM: https://www.brain.fm/

Gadgets Mentioned

• Jaybird Vista: https://www.jaybirdsport.com/en-us/vista-true-wireless-sport-headphones.html
• Apple - https://www.apple.com/

People Mentioned

• Grimes: https://grimesmusic.com/
• Elon Musk: https://www.tesla.com/elon-musk
  

Contents

[00:04:16] What qualities does Angel look for in candidates.

[00:08:05] The changing role of finance professionals.

[00:09:45] The importance of tech skills in finance.

[00:14:32] Shift away from legacy applications towards cloud solutions.

[00:20:47] Importance of adding skills to LinkedIn profile

[00:25:07] Personal branding for visibility, internally and externally

[00:29:36] Discussing sharing knowledge using collaborative tools

[00:34:55] Shift in working style, metaverse, human interaction

[00:38:36] Best form of communication and efficient communication

[00:39:10] New generation of introverts, job market changes, virtual experiences

[00:44:08] Skepticism about the hype around ChatGPT and Web3.

[00:50:41] Concerns on overreliance on AI for creativity and curiosity

[00:55:06] Angel's favorite app: CapCut

[00:56:40] Adam's favorite apps: Spotify, Notion, BrainFM

[00:58:40] Difficulty focusing in loud recruitment office

[01:00:14] Noise-cancelling headphones for focus

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