‘Now I’m the COO of a leading Asset Management firm.’
What does it take to have four kids, a high-flying career in finance and still have some time for yourself? On this episode of the Work It Like A Mum podcast, host Elizabeth Willetts talks to Rosie Reynolds, the Chief Commercial Officer of Aspect Capital, about what a work/life balance really looks like.
Rosie starts by telling Elizabeth about how she trained as a lawyer, landed her early roles and then switched to working in-house. She explains her decision to change jobs and what that meant for her career path. You’ll also hear about her experience of returning to work after her fourth child and what she and her company did to make it work for everyone and help Rosie thrive.
This episode features interesting discussions about careers and family, including whether everyone needs a female role model in the workplace and how you can make the return to work easier on your family—and yourself! You’ll also learn why imposter syndrome might actually help you to advance in your career.
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Timestamps
[3:10] Liz introduces Rosie to the episode, and Rosie explains her mission at Aspect Capital
[6:22] “I wanted to be a vet!” – How Rosie started her career in financial services
[8:50] Can imposter syndrome actually help your career?
[10:40] Rosie’s early career and her career champion
[14:07] What companies can do to promote social mobility
[15:30] Why Rosie decided to “lean out” and make a career change
[20:11] Do you need a female role model in your workplace so you can succeed?
[22:32] “Everybody should have a coach”
[24:16] Rosie’s family life and her experience of flexible working
[28:05] The advantage of viewing your career as a long game
[30:40] Mum guilt and making time for myself: Returning to work after your fourth child
[35:17] Getting support makes a difference!
[38:50] Rosie explains how the pandemic has changed her work and family life
[41:44] Can working from home reduce your chances of getting promoted?
[42:47] “Go for it”: Rosie’s advice about balancing work and family
[44:30] Where to go to connect with Rosie and to find out more about Aspect Capital
Show Links
Investing in Women Flexible Working Recruitment Site
Investing in Women on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Live: Why Imposter Syndrome Isn’t Always A Bad Thing
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