Rising Stars 2026: What Helps Young People Progress in Finance with Calypso Cox

In this episode of NRG Insights: Rising Stars 2026, Marcus sits down with Calypso Cox from Stamford Finance.Calypso’s route into finance wasn’t planned in the traditional sense.With a background in English Literature and Art History, she found herself entering the industry through a marketing internship before moving into a role that combined marketing, relationship management and business development.Since then, she’s built experience across both BD and marketing, developing a strong understanding of how relationships, communication and consistency help people progress in a relationship-led industry.This conversation looks at what actually helps young people build momentum early in their careers.From networking and learning quickly, to understanding people, building confidence and making the most of unexpected opportunities.It’s also an honest discussion about entering a male-dominated industry at a young age, and how younger professionals are finding their place within it.In this episode:How Calypso found her way into financeThe crossover between marketing and business developmentWhat helps young people build confidence early in their careersWhy networking and relationships matter so much in financeThe challenges of entering a male-dominated industryHow young professionals can stand out and build credibilityWhy saying yes to opportunities often matters more than having a fixed planIf you’re early in your career, trying to build confidence, or looking to understand how progression actually happens in finance, this episode is worth a listen.If you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know  what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.