Melanie Clark: Corporate Finance: Why being emotionally invested in clients makes it hard to switch off from work

Melanie Clark recently joined a new independent Accountancy group backed by private equity as a Corporate Finance Partner. This is not her first time as a Partner and she discusses her career journey, which has always been in corporate finance. Topics discussed include her love and enjoyment of corporate finance and why being emotionally invested in clients means she can’t and doesn’t want to switch off from work. Topics covered also include juggling a career whilst being a Mum and coping with the volatility of corporate finance as a career.  OUTLINE OF TIMINGS00:00-8:44: Introduction and career journey including the power of personal brand08:45-11:32: The advantage of being part of a company brand and being private equity-backed11:33-18:19: Juggling being a working Mum in corporate finance and promoting flexibility at work18:20-20:11: Corporate finance becomes part of your personality and navigating through the volatility of the sector20:12-23:33: The challenge when being emotionally invested in clients and not being able to switch off23:34-26:16: The importance of support, individuals as well as strengths needed to be a successful Partner26:17-28:03: Personal and professional goals over the next 12 months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.