Say It Skillfully® – Laurence Black: Corporate life to an entrepreneur making finance approachable

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang’s expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 50, Molly is joined by finance guru Laurence Black, founder of The Index Standard. Born in Zimbabwe & educated in South Africa, Laurence recounts strong family support as they moved across continents. He also describes his lucky start as a trader in London and talks of what he learned from prominent mentors along the way. Laurence shares his transition from focus on his own success, to empowering his team and focusing on theirs, which has made all the difference. He’s open about agonizing over leaving corporate life and re-balancing family life, as well as his own growth areas. Molly then covers how to handle 3 tough conversations: being overworked, condescended to and when someone goes radio silent. Tune in to the show and learn how to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself.