Ep:#85 Ruth Shaber on the key to delivering predictable financial returns

Did you know that 90% of the world’s money is controlled and invested by white men? Did you also know that when women are at the table, investment returns are proven to be higher? This is a conversation that will bring to life how portfolios can predictably outperform the market. It also shines a spotlight on a truly broken system. Recognising the stark disconnect between philanthropic grant dollars and how the rest of foundation assets are invested, Ruth Shaber wanted to do things differently with the Tara Health Foundation. Their bold intention was to utilise all capital, not just grant money, towards driving their social purpose of improving the lives of women and girls. This was about being 100% mission aligned. BUT, this was just the beginning of this journey. What they discovered next was not only fascinating, but game changing. It was also the catalyst to Ruth co-writing The XX Edge: Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk. Ruth Shaber is the founder and president of Tara Health Foundation, a philanthropic investment group that uses evidence-informed programs to promote women's well-being and opportunities. She is also on a mission to increase the assets managed by gender-diverse and racially-diverse teams to 33 percent by 2033. Today we hear about all of this. It's a conversation packed full of proof points, stats and solid arguments that gender-diverse teams significantly outperform the market – predictably. If you invest money – then you need to listen to this episode. What was once considered radical is now a beacon of hope for a more inclusive and equitable future. So throw on those running shoes, or grab your favourite beverage, and here is Ruth. Please don’t forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe. If you would like to be reminded of future podcasts and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter ⁠here If you would like to pre-order Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that ⁠here⁠. If you would like to buy Ruth’s book The XX Edge, you can do that ⁠here⁠. For more insights into Ruth Shaber’s work and the Tara Health Foundation, you can visit their website here.