Follow Your Skillset Not Your Passion with Justin Onuekwusi

Letting go is incredibly difficult and so often we hold on to things that are no longer serving us. My guest today Justin Onuekwusi had 70 applications rejected, he was at a crossroads of what to do next when finally his determination paid off but despite wanting this for long he realised this was not for him. He had to find the courage and take responsibility for his journey despite everything he had gone through to get there and make a change. Justin Onuekwusi is one of the few black Fund Manager who work in the asset management industry. He is the Head of Retail Multi-Asset Funds at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) and prior to that he has worked with AON Hewitt, Merrill Lynch and Aviva Investors. He has also been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his work promoting inclusivity within the asset management industry. On today's episode we talk about: Following your skill set not your passion Dealing with aggression and code-switching and not initially recognising the impact it had on him The power of relationships & differentiating your network Why it is so important to work hard on building relationships Creating a more representative workforce in the asset management industry Guest Information LINKEDIN Twiiter #TALKABOUTBLACK? Diversity Project Subscribe using your favourite podcast app via Apple Podcasts Spotify Deezer Stitcher SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once youve listened to this interview just drop me an email at [email protected] I appreciate you and your support Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]