Diverse Dividends
Diverse Dividends
Podcast Description
Welcome to CFA Society Toronto's Diverse Dividends, the newest video series from The Analyst, where we uncover the diverse sectors, stories, and leaders shaping Canada’s finance and investment industry.
Diverse Dividends is a video series featuring candid, in-depth interviews with senior leaders across the finance and investment industry. From wealth management and asset management to fintech and compliance, this series showcases the rich mosaic of career paths, challenges, and insights that drive success in finance.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or simply curious about the various sectors that power our industry, Diverse Dividends delivers valuable perspectives straight from the experts. New episodes will launch at the beginning of every month, so mark your calendars and stay tuned!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The series focuses on diverse career paths within the finance and investment sectors, discussing key themes such as leadership development, overcoming obstacles, and the impact of mentorship. Episodes cover topics like personal resilience in challenging environments, unconventional leadership paths, and the significance of diversity in decision-making, exemplified by interviews with leaders such as Wes Hall and Katy Boshart.
Welcome to CFA Society Toronto’s Diverse Dividends, the newest series from The Analyst, where we uncover the diverse sectors, stories, and leaders shaping Canada’s finance and investment industry.
Diverse Dividends is a podcast series featuring candid, in-depth interviews with senior leaders across the finance and investment industry. From wealth management and asset management to fintech and compliance, this series showcases the rich mosaic of career paths, challenges, and insights that drive success in finance.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or simply curious about the various sectors that power our industry, Diverse Dividends delivers valuable perspectives straight from the experts. New episodes will launch at the beginning of every month, so mark your calendars and stay tuned!
In Season 2, Episode 4 of Diverse Dividends, host Laura Sebesta, CFA sits down with Lesley Marks, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Equities at Mackenzie Investments, for a candid conversation about career growth, leadership and the changing investment industry.
Lesley reflects on beginning her career during a challenging job market, the importance of remaining open to unexpected opportunities, and what led her to make a major career move after 22 years at one institution.
They also explore the rapid rise of generative AI and what it could mean for investment professionals. As technology changes how analysts and portfolio managers work, Lesley discusses why human capabilities such as judgment, curiosity, relationship building and critical thinking will become increasingly important.
The conversation also covers leading through change, building a meaningful professional network, creating a “personal board of directors,” giving back to the community and learning to set boundaries.
Listen to the full episode for practical insights on building a career that continues to evolve alongside the industry.
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