Episode #25: A Lifetime in Banking - A case study in career adaptation with Simon Clarke

Hi everyone and welcome to Episode 25 of the Change is Possible podcast.  My guest is Simon Clarke. He is a Managing Director with Citibank Private bank, and his career spans 38 years.   You know how in the last several years people started to look for more meaning and flexibility. Many are looking for a career change. In this environment, Simon seems to have found a balance and purpose and enjoys his work and life.  Also, he has amassed 57000 people following on LinkedIn where he shares financial tips, anecdotes, and career lessons.  So, I want to understand how he is doing this.   While you are watching, If you find this podcast interesting, please subscribe and leave a comment   Here is what we spoke about:   (00:44) Intro   (01:50) Staring a career in banking with a degree in Spanish and French  (03:35) Qualities and skills sought after in new hires for the  banking industry  (06.40) How are the banking jobs changing  (09:40) What should people in their mid-career focus on to be ready for the future  (12.32) Simon’s mid-career change  (14:12) The importance of building a personal brand in the online space  (17:55) Corporate policies and building a personal brand   (19:40) Drawing inspiration to post on LinkedIn every day  (23:47) Finding balance and purpose in career and life (28:08) How to bridge the generational divide  (30:57) Three top qualities that helped in his career  Connect with Simon on LInkedIn linkedin.com/in/simonclarkehk  WATCH THE PODCAST ON   YouTube: https://youtu.be/B-2tNUkIPok FOLLOW THE HOST ON:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anifilipova  Personal site: https://anifilipova.me/