Getting Fired 5 times with Karina Robinson, Redcliffe Advisory CEO & The City AI and Quantum Summit

How does one deal with getting FIRED FIVE TIMES?In this episode of Low to Grow, Karina Robinson, CEO of Redcliffe Advisory Ltd. and Non-Executive Director on the Board of Atlanti an Anglo-Swiss Fund Management firm amongst other roles, takes us through her extraordinary career pivot at midlife, from high-finance journalism to global security, and the cutting-edge world of Quantum and AI. She shares how curiosity, resilience, and compassion have shaped her working style and driven her to tackle some of the most complex challenges at the intersection of technology and international collaboration.Karina also opens up about the personal lessons behind her professional journey, including navigating career setbacks, extending compassion to herself, and maintaining mental well-being while building influence in high-stakes environments. This conversation is both practical and inspiring, offering insights for anyone considering a bold career change or striving to lead with empathy in an evolving world.What you’ll walk away with:A reference map for navigating a major career transition while staying true to your passionsPractical lessons on building resilience through personal and professional challengesStrategies for integrating compassion and mental health into leadership practicesInsights on the transformative potential of quantum computing in security and financeGuidance for cultivating curiosity and lifelong learning to sustain growth and influenceFollow Low to GrowInstagram: @lowtogrowpodcastYouTube: @lowtogrowSubstack NewsletterConnect with Karina Robinson via LinkedIn: Karina RobinsonPlease Note: Low to Grow is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. For free mental health resources, visit https://www.mind.org.uk.Chapters:00:00 IntroducingKarina Robinson!01:56 Liking this? 02:49 Introductionto Personal and Professional Challenges03:10 Karina'sJourney from Journalism to Headhunting04:01 NavigatingPersonal Tragedy and Professional Change15:29 Karina'sreflections on personal change17:50 TheCompassionate Core20:28 Karina'sexperience extending compassion to herself21:32 How Karina navigated getting FIRED FIVE times25:38 What keepsKarina going and learning throughout life29:18 Reflectionsfor young journalists in the age of AI30:45 Establishingan India UK Business Corridor33:30 KarinaRobinson's one thing for better mental health34:58 Follow@lowtogrowpodcast