#138 Peter Burditt: Transforming Trader Mindsets Through The Power of Ruthless Compassion

Peter Burditt is a pioneer of Executive Coaching in the Hedge Fund and Investment industry, leveraging a successful career as a corporate strategist at a major investment bank and board-level experience, with over 30 years working as an Executive Coach with some of the world's most senior trading and investment professionals.

As a coach he works with key decision-makers and risk-takers at all levels, employing a coaching style marked by deep compassion and challenging inquiry. This approach has earned him recognition across finance and investment, making him one of the world’s most sought-after coaches.

In this insightful interview, Peter shares his journey into coaching and discusses his unique philosophy, including his practice of "Ruthless Compassion." He explains how this approach resonates with traders, a profession that often tests the limits of one’s relationship with oneself, ultimately impacting the quality of their work. Peter highlights the importance of maintaining peak performance amidst the extreme uncertainty of the markets and the mental challenges traders routinely face. perspective, ultimately leading to the most successful three months of his career.

In this episode, Peter shares stories from his work with clients, using real experiences to highlight trading challenges. To ensure confidentiality and discretion, the identities and contexts have been anonymised and changed, allowing you to relate and empathise while protecting client privacy.

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