Enterprising Investor

In episode #373, recorded at the 72nd CFA Institute Annual Conference in London, Sartaj Garewal, an actor and coach, discusses innate and acquired traits of good leaders. Having started his career as a financial analyst before moving into acting, he uses his unique background to offer useful tips on leadership development as well as practical advice on commonly encountered workplace anxieties, such as dealing with stage fright.

In episode #372, recorded at the 72nd CFA Institute Annual Conference in London, Adam Tooze, a professor of history and director of the European Institute at Columbia University, discusses his most recent book, Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World. Crashed has been described as “an eye-opening reinterpretation of the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath, leading to the political shock waves you are feeling in the world today." In this short conversation, Professor Tooze discusses his main purpose in writing the book, connects the dots from 2008 to Brexit, and reflects on whether the global financial system is more resilient now.

In episode #371, recorded at the 72nd CFA Institute Conference in London, Amanda Young discusses a wide range of general ESG topics including "are oil companies bad but wind farm companies good?" and "who/what are the drivers pushing ESG into the mainstream?" The answer to the first question is that it is not that simple (!), whereas the second question considers large vs. small companies, the demand from retail investors, and effecting change through engagement.

In episode #370, recorded at the 72nd CFA Institute Annual Conference in London, Daniel J. Levitin, an award-winning scientist, musician, writer, and record producer, discusses his book, The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Overload, why multi-tasking is a myth, how music affects the brain, and much more.

In episode #369, recorded at the 72nd CFA Institute Annual Conference in London, Connson Locke, senior lecturer in practice in the department of management at the London School of Economics, talks about the what the underlying question in the leadership research has been: Are leaders born or made? Moreover, what makes a great leader? What are some tips for developing presence and influence as a leader? 

In Episode #368, we highlight some of the key attributes and tricks of the trade required to ensure you sell your self effectively in business meetings. We all know the importance of first impressions but what does LWAR stand for and what are the 3Cs and how do they lead to communication excellence. In this interview all is explained.

In Episode #367, Psychologist and behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby helps unlock investor behavior by explaining the four primary psychological tendencies that affect investment decision making and discussing how advisers can build rules-based behavioral portfolios for their clients.

In Episode #366, Brian Portnoy, CFA, explains wealth is "funded contentment." It is the ability to underwrite a meaningful life however one chooses to define that. Being rich is having "more." In this episode, Dr. Portnoy discusses his latest book, The Geometry of Wealth, explains what drives a more meaningful life, and shares how financial advisers should be coaches who can help their clients underwrite a life of meaning.

In Episode #366, Professor Mihir Desai talks about his book "The Wisdom of Finance - discovering humanity in a world of risk and return."

In Episode #365, we take a brief look at the US-China trade wars, to elections in India, and the ongoing Brexit debate. Never has there been a time when markets seem so closely connected with so many large-impact events unwinding.