Joys of Compounding Katie Koch - Be A Force Multiplier - [Joys of Compounding, REPLAY]
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May 27, 2025 Katie Koch, the President and CEO of TCW Group, shares her journey from being the 'least capable' at Goldman Sachs to leading a major investment firm. She emphasizes resilience shaped by familial lessons and discusses the importance of humility in leadership. Katie believes in democratizing investment education and reflects on her deep connection to Notre Dame, including a significant moment with Pope Francis. She highlights the unexpected advantages of studying English literature and its critical thinking skills in navigating the finance industry.
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Embrace Positive Risk-Taking
- Approach challenges by focusing on how things might go right rather than fearing failure.
- Adopt a mindset of positivity and abundance to make better decisions.
Early Lesson in Self-Advocacy
- Katie's parents encouraged her to solve problems independently rather than intervene.
- She wrote a letter to join a desired Girl Scout troop, securing admission by showing initiative.
Meeting the Pope, A Deep Connection
- Katie met Pope Francis in Rome, an unforgettable moment tied deeply to her late father's memory.
- The event connected her to the broader Notre Dame community and inspired gratitude and humility.
