We Talk Careers

How do you plan your career while still encouraging flexibility and opportunity? Kelly Ye, CFA is the Head of Research at CoinDesk Indices, a market leader in digital asset indexing. She leads the research team in designing crypto and other digital asset indices. Kelly holds a master’s degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from MIT and a B.S. in Applied Math from Peking Universit...

How do we make smart career choices that lead to positive results for ourselves, our companies, and our families? And if it all goes wrong, how do we recover quickly and with grace? Christine Berg is a Managing Director and Head of Client Coverage Americas for MSCI. She is a member of MSCI’s Executive Committee and has served as one of the global heads of MSCI’s Women’s Leadership Forum since its...

How do you create lasting and encouraging connections? What easy and effective steps help you build your network? Marguerita Cheng is the CEO of financial advisory firm, Blue Ocean Global Wealth. As a Certified Financial Planner® she helps educate the public, policy makers, and media about the benefits of competent, ethical financial planning. Rita is a regular columnist for MarketWatch was recent...

Why will self-awareness of your skills and strengths make a huge difference to your success? Holly Framsted is Director of ETFs at Capital Group, home of the American Funds. Prior to joining Capital, Holly was a managing director and head of U.S. ETF product segments at BlackRock where she was responsible for leading the development and commercialization of BlackRock’s factor, sustainable and mega...

How to prioritize wellness while remaining productive and relevant? Lara Crigger is the Editor-in-Chief at VettaFi (ETF Trends). She oversees content strategy and direction, while helping develop new opportunities. For 15 years, first as a freelance writer and then at ETF.com , Lara has followed the trailblazers and trends shaping the ETF industry. From SEC rulings to securities law, from market s...

How do you negotiate in a way that builds lasting and productive relationships? We all negotiate. In our personal lives, in our careers, how we negotiate and who wins, can make a lasting impact. In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Shanna Weber. Shana is the Managing Director of Corporate Strategy at Charles Schwab. She leads a team focused on identifying near term growth opportun...

Coaches, Mentors, Sponsors…oh my. How do you leverage your Network Pyramid? What is the role of a coach? How do you use a mentor? And why do you need a sponsor? In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Sue Thompson. Sue is an Executive Vice President at State Street Global Advisors and Heads SPDR America's Distribution. Prior to joining State Street in 2018, she advised some of the wo...

What are the signs that a corporate culture is rotten? Or perhaps just not a good fit? On the flip side, it is amazing what is possible when the culture at your job is healthy and supportive. In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Laura Morrison. Laura is global head of listings at CBOE Global Markets. Laura spent 20 years at New York Stock Exchange and played a leading role in brin...

How do you advocate for your career? When do you push back and when do you stand firm? In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Diana Tidd. She is on the executive committee of MSCI and coordinates the environmental, social and governance strategy. Prior to this role. Diana worked as the head of the Asia team for Brown Brothers Harriman. In 2016, Diana was named by Money Management Ex...

One of the best things that can happen on the job is when someone sees your potential. They take notice of the work you are doing and challenge you to do more. Be more. They offer to sit with you and untangle the mixed-up messages you are getting from your colleagues and others. They are a mentor. What makes them great? In this episode of We Talk Careers, we are talking to Michelle Mikos. She is t...

Most of us have had moments or even seasons where our success feels illegitimate, or we feel inadequate to our own efforts.  We are told to feel confident and project success. Why does it sometimes feel like a house of cards? In this episode, we are talking to Kathleen Moriarty - a senior counsel in the law firm of Chapman and Cutler, specializing in exchange-traded products and FinTech. She is re...

Do you pride yourself on being productive? Have you found the line between toxic and healthy? In this episode, we are talking to Kara Pagliuca. We all strive to be productive and keep on task, but what happens when we can’t leave the work behind? What are the impacts on us and our relationships when we verge over into the unhealthy region of productivity? Kara shares with Kristine how she uses pla...

Is stress beating you down? How are successful women finding creative ways to turn down the crazy-meter and find peace in their careers and in their lives? In this episode, we are talking to Linda Zhang. Stress is a natural neurological and biological function that can spur us into action and even save our lives. But what happens when stress stays at a critical level for too long? We burn out. Lin...

Have you been dreaming of another opportunity? Is a new job on your horizon? In this episode, we are talking to Jill Mavro about career transitions. For anyone looking to not only survive their career, but thrive, this is a topic of great significance. Jill Mavro was an Executive at State Street for over 20 years. She is now an Advisor for Cap W Global, a boutique investment bank founded by women...

Do you have a personal brand? Do you know what it is? In this episode, we are talking to Sue Thompson about your personal brand, something we all have, but sometimes don't spend enough time cultivating. Your brand represents your skills, but also how you're perceived. Sue Thompson is an executive vice president at state street, global advisors and Heads SPDR America's Distribution. The conversatio...

What is a great team? How do you move from individual contributor to team lead? The skills are different and can be hard to learn from book. Janel Jackson takes us on her journey. Janel is the Head of US ETF Capital Markets at Vanguard.  She shares her insights on clearly communicating a vision, inspiring others, and delegating decision making. Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support...

How do you manage all the people around you? Down, up, and sideways, we are expected to communicate and facilitate a lot of relationships. In this episode of We Talk Careers, Joanne Hill helps us navigate our work relationships. She dives into the art of managing 360, from and to all the constituents in our careers. Joanne has over three decades of experience helping investors. She currently leads...

Is Work Life Balance even possible? Is it really Work Life Integration? In this episode of We Talk Careers, we talk to Jillian DelSignore. She lets us in - to her life and her work -  and discusses how she handles it all.  Jillian is a Managing Director and Head of ETFs and Indexing at FLX. She is a wife and mom to their baby son, Elliot. Jillian talks about not only surviving but thriving in all...

In this debut episode of We Talk Careers, we tackle Leadership. Sharon French shares her tremendous insight and experience. Sharon is a senior partner at The TIFIN Group and was previously president and CEO of life and retirement funds for AIG as well as president of F Squared Capital. Leadership is about people. Sharon talks about authenticity, her Know the Way, Show the Way, Go the Way method of...

Brought to you by Women In ETFs , We Talk Careers podcast is a weekly interview-style show that highlights executives in the height of their careers. Whether you work in high finance or are curious about the hustle it takes to succeed on Wall Street, this podcast is for you. The first season of We Talk Careers is twelve pithy episodes. From Leadership to Mentoring to Toxic Productivity to Impostor...