Voice of Experience: Marianne Bachynski, Chief Transformation Officer
Always be networking, suggests Marianne Bachynski. “Men are so good at this, and often we as women are so busy trying to deal with the... Read More
Voice of Experience: Susan Light, Partner, Katten
When Sue Light reflects on advice given to her over the years she acknowledges that sometimes it doesn’t become pertinent until you’ve been in the... Read More
Voice of Experience: Mariana Martinez, Family Dynamics Consultant for The Private Bank, a Wells Fargo business
Sponsorship has always played an important role in Mariana Martinez’s career. “I have been guided and helped by other professionals who might have pushed me... Read More
Thought Leader: Ana Duarte McCarthy, Director of Development, Corporate Partners, Forté
“I have plenty of runway left myself, but it is always still exciting to see how we can pass the baton,” says Ana Duarte McCarthy... Read More
Voice of Experience: Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann, Head of International Personal Bank (IPB) U.S., Citibank
“Be more of you.” That’s the one piece of advice that Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann would share above all others that she’s come across during her career.... Read More
Voice of Experience: Maddi Dessner, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
“Don’t let society constrain your path,” she says, acknowledging that sometimes there is still a lack of support for women entering into the more male-dominated aspects of their industry.
“You have to express interest in new challenges, and remember that most good leaders want to hear what you want to do so they can help your career head the right direction. So be vocal about what you need, whether you’re looking for experience in leadership, global exposure in your firm or experience speaking in front of people.”
Voice of Experience: Stephanie Epstein, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Global Marketing, BlackRock
by Cathie Ericson “Find a passion that you will get excited about every day,” recommends BlackRock’s Stephanie Epstein. She finds that young professionals are often... Read More
Voice of Experience: Terri L. Phillips, M.D., Vice President and Global Head of Medical Affairs at Merz
Dr. Terri L. Phillips is a big believer in not limiting yourself in your career. “Don’t believe for a minute that any option isn’t open to you; understand your own career goals and identify the people who can provide guidance to get there. Be careful not to waver or let in fear that your goal is not possible, even if you don’t see someone like you in front of you who’s already doing it.”
Mover and Shaker: Felicia Hanson Ofori-Quaah, Senior Associate, Milbank, LLP
Success is very much a subjective concept, says Felicia Hanson Ofori-Quaah. “To my mind, success means that you have found a true balance that works... Read More
Voice of Experience: Carol Schleif, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Abbot Downing
by Cathie Ericson Building the right team entails all types of diversity, including cognitive diversity, says Carol Schleif. “I want people who come from different... Read More
