Ep35: My job as a corporate business leader in banking.

In this episode, Mei Phing discusses her role as the Senior Director and Head of Governance at Standard Chartered Bank, highlighting the importance of networking, communication, and leadership skills in managing a large portfolio and diverse stakeholders.

Highlights

00:38 🌟 Mei Phing joined the business team at Standard Chartered Bank after a personal sabbatical, emphasizing the importance of networking and staying connected with valuable contacts.

01:43 🌎 Mei Phing managed a portfolio of $1.5 billion and stakeholders from 43 countries, highlighting the significance of understanding people and effective communication.

02:53 💼 Mei Phing faced challenges in managing people’s mindset towards change and emphasized the importance of adaptability and leadership skills.

05:08 👩‍💼 Mei Phing shares her experience of being judged based on her young appearance, but focuses on delivering value and managing expectations to overcome such biases.

06:50 🚀 Mei Phing discusses the opportunity to venture into the FinTech business and the importance of continuously learning and picking up new skills in order to progress in a career.

08:24 💡 Mei Phing emphasizes the transition from execution to strategic thinking as a key test for leadership roles and the importance of decision-making with limited information.

Key Insights

🌟 Mei Phing highlights the significance of networking and staying connected with people who understand your value and can provide valuable opportunities.

🌎 Managing a large portfolio and diverse stakeholders requires strong communication and understanding of people’s perspectives and challenges.

💼 Leading teams in a complex business environment involves managing people’s mindset towards change and being adaptable to new challenges.

👩‍💼 Overcoming biases and judgments based on physical appearance requires focusing on delivering value and managing expectations.

🚀 Continuously learning and picking up new skills is essential for career progression and adapting to new roles and responsibilities.

💡 Transitioning from execution to strategic thinking is a crucial step for leadership roles, requiring critical thinking and the ability to make decisions with limited information.

🌟 Confidence in leadership comes from competence in skills and experience, and it is important to balance execution with strategic thinking in senior management roles.

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