About the Guest:
Philippa Girling—a former Chief Risk Officer who left the corporate world to create spaces where women can thrive authentically. In 2022, she made a bold transition from corporate finance to found Camp Château—a summer camp for women in southwest France focused on creating authentic, inclusive, and restorative experiences.
Philippa’s philosophy:
Diversity and inclusion aren’t simply HR initiatives—they’re how we build powerful teams. People need to be not just asked into the room, but asked to lead the dance.
Episode Highlights:
🏦 From Wall Street to the French Countryside
After three decades navigating the patriarchal world of global finance, Philippa made a courageous decision to step away from the traditional career path.
đź’ˇ Risk Management as a Life Skill
Philippa reveals how operational risk management skills—assessing threats, building frameworks, and creating psychological safety—translate powerfully into her new venture. From traditional banks to fintech startups, her experience taught her that effective risk identification depends on hearing diverse perspectives.
🏰 Camp Château: A Laboratory for Inclusive Leadership
Camp Château isn’t just a vacation destination—it’s a deliberate experiment in collaborative, inclusive leadership that challenges traditional corporate hierarchies. The camp is 100% owned by 140 women and gender-diverse founding members, embodying Philippa’s commitment to equity and shared ownership.
🌍 The Future of Risk: Human Elements in an AI World
As AI and automation reshape risk management, Philippa emphasizes the irreplaceable value of empathy, authenticity, and inclusion in understanding and responding to complex risks.
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