Foster Denovo Talks
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Foster Denovo Talks wealth, work and wellbeingFoster Denovo Talks is the new podcast from Foster Denovo that champions work, wealth and wellbeing. Designed as a versatile, multi-series platform, FD Talks brings together insightful conversations tailored for financial advisers, HR professionals, business leaders, and clients.Foster Denovo Talks wealth and work is Foster Denovo’s dedicated podcast series that delves into private wealth management and talent acquisition. Hosted by Helena Bogdanovski, Director of Private Wealth, each episode features our experienced hosts in candid conversation with key company figures, discussing adviser recruitment, career progression and the strategic approaches that underpin success in private wealth. Presented in a warm, personable tone with clear, jargon‐free language, Foster Denovo Talks reflects our deep industry expertise while keeping the dialogue straightforward and engaging.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to private wealth management and talent acquisition, including strategic recruitment, career progression, and the impact of technology on financial advice. For example, episodes cover how Foster Denovo integrates acquisitions while maintaining cultural alignment and the evolving roles in the financial advisory landscape.

Foster Denovo Talks wealth, work and wellbeing
Foster Denovo Talks is the new podcast from Foster Denovo that champions work, wealth and wellbeing. Designed as a versatile, multi-series platform, FD Talks brings together insightful conversations tailored for financial advisers, HR professionals, business leaders, and clients.
Foster Denovo Talks wealth and work is Foster Denovo’s dedicated podcast series that delves into private wealth management and talent acquisition. Hosted by Helena Bogdanovski, Director of Private Wealth, each episode features our experienced hosts in candid conversation with key company figures, discussing adviser recruitment, career progression and the strategic approaches that underpin success in private wealth. Presented in a warm, personable tone with clear, jargon‐free language, Foster Denovo Talks reflects our deep industry expertise while keeping the dialogue straightforward and engaging.
In this episode of Foster Denovo Talks, we meet Leigh Cook, Partnership Practice Manager in Newcastle, who brings more than thirty years of experience acquired during her time at Wade Financial
Leigh takes us through her career journey, from working in a small attic office to becoming the person who helped hold the Wade Financial acquisition together. She talks about the intense due diligence process, the challenges of outdated systems, and how she balanced running the office while preparing it for sale.
Now, eighteen months after joining Foster Denovo, Leigh shares how her role has transformed. She talks about the support she now has, the career paths her team can finally see, and how the culture shift has changed day to day life for the better.
🎧 In this episode:
• What it feels like to go through an acquisition from the inside
• The pressure and responsibility of managing due diligence
• The shift from small firm life to a national organisation
• How her role has changed since joining Foster Denovo
• What integration really looks like for teams and clients

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