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The Dollar DiariesBinod talks about LIVING his PASSION | Binod Shankar: Author / Speaker / Ex-MD: Kaplan GenesisWelcome to The Dollar Diaries podcast, where we dive deep into the world of finance, money management, and everything in between. Join your hosts, Jamilah, Guhaesh, and Abubakr, as they embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of money and share their own experiences along the way.šļø About The Dollar Diaries šļøThe Dollar Diaries is your go-to podcast for all things money-related. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a newbie saver, or somewhere in between, we've got you covered. We explore diverse perspectives on managing money, making smart financial decisions, and even navigating the occasional financial hiccup.š” Meet Your Hosts š”Jamila...
2023-10-1339 min
The Dollar DiariesBinod REVEALS why he QUIT his job | Binod Shankar: Author / Speaker / Ex-MD: Kaplan GenesisWelcome to The Dollar Diaries podcast, where we dive deep into the world of finance, money management, and everything in between. Join your hosts, Jamilah, Guhaesh, and Abubakr, as they embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of money and share their own experiences along the way.šļø About The Dollar Diaries šļøThe Dollar Diaries is your go-to podcast for all things money-related. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a newbie saver, or somewhere in between, we've got you covered. We explore diverse perspectives on managing money, making smart financial decisions, and even navigating the occasional financial hiccup.š” Meet Your Hosts š”Jamila...
2023-10-0627 min
Talking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Binod Shankar (Part One) Our guest for this and the following podcast is Binod Shankhar.Ā Binod is well known across the Middle East as the founder of Genesis ā now Kaplan Professional Middle East ā which is one of the leading providers of training for CFA charter holders in the region. CFA stands for Chartered Financial Analyst.Ā Ā Ā Ā He appears on regional TV as a pundit on financial and economic affairs and is a passionate advocate of proactive strategies for success in life and in work.Ā He is now developing a successful career as an executive coach for professionals who want to mo...
2023-08-2129 min
Talking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Binod Shankar (Part Two) Our guest for this podcast, the second part of a long and hugely interesting conversation is Binod Shankhar.Ā The founder of what is now Kaplan Genesis ā a leading provider of training and support for Chartered Accountants in the region and a TV pundit on financial and economic affairs, he is a passionate advocate of proactive strategies for success in life and in work.Ā He is now developing a successful career as a coach for aspiring chartered accountants and senior leaders he has incorporated the mental toughness concept into much of his work. He explores motivation and...
2023-08-1425 min
The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFAGetting Real with Binod ShankarOur first guest in our new miniseries - The Balancing Acts Leaders Play - is Binod Shankar. Binod is an executive coach, former Managing Director & Co-founder of Genesis Institute, host of The Real Finance Mentor Podcast, and is a frequent guest on CNBC & Bloomberg in Dubai. Tune in to episode 87 to hear Binod's story, the key moment that put rocket boosters behind his career, and the balancing acts that led him to pen his forthcoming book, "Let's Get Real."
2023-04-2730 min
with LoulouE50: Money talk: Inflation, rates, recession and you with Binod ShankarThe post Covid era has been an eventful one with rising inflation, a war in Europe, choppy markets and a severe correction in the startup world with both private & public valuations plummeting. That precipitated the collapse of 5 banks within a few weeks including the #1 global startup bank; Silicon Valley bank. I invite my friend and finance expert Binod Shankar - an ex-finance director, ex-founder, executive coach and market analyst on Bloomberg & CNBC - to talk to us about inflation, bank failures and what it means for us as business leaders and individuals living in the GCC. When will inflation...
2023-04-0952 min
MDA InsightsThe benefits of on-the-job training and mentorship programs - Part 1Welcome to MDA Insights Global Podcast, where we explore the world of training and development. In today's episode, we're joined by Binod Shankar, a qualified coach, mentor and guest speaker at CNBC and Bloomberg, to discuss the benefits of on-the-job training and mentorship programs.Throughout the episode, we delve into the effectiveness of on-the-job training compared to off-the-job training, the different forms of on-the-job training, and how to ensure consistency and effectiveness when assigning mentors or trainers. We also touch on the importance of on-the-job training for early career professionals, and Binod shares his experience with various...
2023-02-1617 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast 41: Recruit for values. Train for the future.Podcast 41: Recruit for values. Train for the future. by Binod Shankar
2022-12-3052 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast 40: Leadership takes CourageItās useful to get different perspectives on career and leadership and a Human Resources view from someone in the C suite is both fascinating and valuable.
Iāve known Muhammad for a decade and have always been impressed by his calm, analytical and strategic take of life in general and career in particular. Itās an informed and candid view sculpted by 30 + years of experience in industry and consulting in the Middle East. We talk of mid-life career crisis, how to switch from industry to consulting, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), why many managers donāt make it to leadersh...
2022-10-301h 26
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodLessons from the other sideLessons from the other side by Binod Shankar
2022-09-3022 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 38: Invest in yourselfIāve known Hazel vaguely for a decade but only got to know her really well recently. Thatās when I discovered over a two hour chat her experiences, successes, skills and overall mindset and I decided that I wanted her to be my next guest.
A UK trained lawyer who rose to become partner at a top law firm in the UAE, she is a successful litigator and negotiator. Recently Hazel quit to focus on consulting, entrepreneurship and mentoring young women.
We talk at length and in depth about, among other things, her early influences, why managers get stuck (and...
2022-08-311h 55
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast #37: Win before you playIts rare to find professionals who are successful, authentic and articulate, that too in banking.
I sat down with Deepak for this interview because Iāve known him for close to a decade and we have had many deep, long, intellectual discussions about the human condition, specifically careers and leadership. He possesses not just a remarkable amount of self-awareness and big picture perspective but also a willingness to articulate these quite boldly and compellingly. Heās also a practitioner in asset management.
We dig into mentoring, his career evolution, why leadership escapes many, avoiding the mid-life crisis, the future of asse...
2022-07-131h 03
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodFocus on the next step: Podcast 36 - Avilash BishtA young man from very small-town India graduates from one of Indiaās top colleges. Then, unlike his peers, he does a 180 degree turn and walks away from a potentially lucrative corporate career, choosing his first love- the big mountains. He first cuts his teeth in guiding as an employee and then as an entrepreneur, co-founding a mountain guiding firm and taking clients to the peaks of challenging 7,000m peaks and thereby establishing a top brand in that space.
We talk of why corporate was never a choice, what he learnt as an employee that helped in entrepreneurship, what it ta...
2022-06-231h 04
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast 35 Videoo AudioA young woman packs her bags, moves to a different country, continent and culture 9,000km from home, starts off as a back-office junior and makes it to CIO. I was instantly attracted to her story.
We talk about the power of relationships and networking, the harsh realities of investment banking (and how it changed her), how to stand out when you donāt have the right creds, asking for that promotion, how to recover from getting fired (twice!), the role of qualifications vs attitude and experience, the many ways by which women self-sabotage, crafting your future no matter what and mu...
2022-05-2856 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodStart with gratitude_Podcast#34My guest isnāt the typical finance professional who I usually have on this show. But you will relate to his fascinating journey and may even be inspired by it to transform your life and career.
From childhood abuse to alcoholism, drug addiction, depression and suicidal thoughts, Harbinder has been to hell and back to tell the tale. Listen as he talks eloquently and frankly about generational trauma, his scarring childhood, the unforgettable watershed moment, his grueling recovery journey, key mental health myths, the big role of sponsors and counselors, how to stay mentally healthy etc.
I have a strong bi...
2022-04-2940 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast 33: You define your successSenior professionals bring a wealth of experience and insight and thatās what Pascale does in this interview.
Every RFM episode dives deep and No 33 isnāt an exception. We talk about the effect of her upbringing, her role models, the impact of working overseas, why she chose product sales over CFA and portfolio management, how to juggle work and raising two kids, gender discrimination at work, the imposter syndrome (and how to tackle it), her best and worst hires (and why) and career tips for those in early career stage. Pascale and I both are focused on health and fitn...
2022-03-261h 20
Change is possible: Your Career Transformation GuideEpisode #3: Career pivot with Binod Shankar - "If you want to be an entrepreneur, start something that you are brilliant at"In this episode, my guest is Binod Shankar.
He started in industrial banking in India before moving to work for KPMG, Andersen, and Ernst and Young. He then joined Nakheel Inc, the iconic Dubai property developer, and was promoted to Finance Director.
After 17 years of corporate career, Binod quit his Executive Director job as a listed asset manager to co-found and lead Genesis. Under his leadership, Genesis quickly became a highly respected training company, also the largest CFA prep provider in the Middle East. It was acquired by Kaplan Inc, the global training and publishing...
2022-03-1533 min
Fmi.online's 3 for ThursdayTop 3 skills young professionals need to learn to become successful senior executivesFmi.online's podcast series - 3 for Thursday - explores interesting topics in the financial services industry.In our 53rd episode, our host Ryan Spendelow is here with Binod Shankar, Executive Coach to discuss the top 3 skills young professionals need to learn to become successful senior executives. Our guest shares his experience and key skills that are needed for professionals to possess to attain a higher role in their field of finance.Ā
2022-03-1028 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodSaiyida Zainab Gardezi: Confidence is a skill that you must work onHow do you go from an under achieving and confused accountant stagnating in a small company in Sharjah to a Portfolio Manager and CFA charter holder with one of the largest independent wealth management firms in the US with an AUM of $ 35 billion? How on earth do you get hired in your chosen sector when you have zero industry experience and are totally new to a vastly different country? Whatās the secret sauce of the metamorphosis from painfully shy introvert to confident public speaker? Etc. etc.
This is truly a story of transformation. Iāve known Saiyida for many year...
2022-02-271h 35
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast#31: Lessons LearntPodcast#31: Lessons Learnt by Binod Shankar
2022-01-2758 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodNever underestimate yourself: Podcast 30Everyone loves a success story from unlikely beginnings and this is one such.
The podcast captures the remarkable saga of a young woman from naĆÆve, timid young girl growing up in a highly conservative family in small town India all the way to CFA Instituteās pioneering program for young women before joining one of the largest asset managers on the planet. Itās about multiple constraints, limiting self-doubt, growing self-awareness, invaluable mentorship, supportive company culture and blooming confidence all leading to personal transformation.
This is essential listening for the many out there with potential who are in similar circu...
2021-12-281h 08
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast_29: Ten more career truthsPodcast_29: Ten more career truths by Binod Shankar
2021-11-2821 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast 28: Paul Smith- There is no substitute for the personal touch.It is a huge pleasure and privilege to interview Paul, former President & CEO of CFA Institute, and someone Iāve known for several years.
A global traveler, Paul comes with enormous experience, and he was extraordinarily generous with his time and advice. I took advantage of that to cover many hot topics (career planning, the criticality of patience and networking, grabbing opportunities, leading from the front, change management, the validity and future of sustainable finance, the future of asset management, scope for CFA charterholders, gender diversity in investing etc.). His trademark self-deprecating manner conceals a highly successful career and Paul wa...
2021-10-251h 40
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast 27:Fight the good fight every day.Ayesha Tariq has always been exceptional.
From being one of the very few admitted into Standard Charteredās graduate program to getting promoted AND relocated to a plum destination to never having had to apply for a job to leaving a big bank for entrepreneurship to raising a child as a single parent, she has had an interesting journey where she always stood out and hasnāt flinched from taking bold steps. Ayesha is also remarkably pragmatic, authentic and self-aware.
I talk to her about the challenges facing women in finance, the upsides of networking, navigating the CFA program, leadership less...
2021-09-2450 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast#27 Fight the good fight every dayAyesha Tariq has always been exceptional.
From being one of the very few admitted into Standard Charteredās graduate program to getting promoted AND relocated to a plum destination to never having had to apply for a job to leaving a big bank for entrepreneurship to raising a child as a single parent, she has had an interesting journey where she always stood out and hasnāt flinched from taking bold steps. Ayesha is also remarkably pragmatic, authentic and self-aware.
I talk to her about the challenges facing women in finance, the upsides of networking, navigating the CFA program, leadership less...
2021-09-2349 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodPodcast 26 AudioI deliberately select a variety of guests from different levels (junior, middle, senior), genders and nationalities all with the same focus of insight and inspiration for a finance career. So the moment I saw Ani Filipova's profile I wanted her to be a guest on RFM and you will want to listen to her for many good reasons.
Quite frankly, a woman from Eastern Europe rising through the ranks of a giant multinational bank to be the Chief Operating Officer without any of the usual qualifications ( MBA, CFA etc) while working around the world with diverse cultures AND raising a...
2021-08-2553 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEight tips on how to stand outā¢ How do you stand out? I mean the number of CAs, CFA charter holders, MBAs etc. are rapidly increasing every day plus the jobs are not increasing commensurately. So, qualifications alone may not do the trick.
ā¢ With tough competition at work its often difficult to be visible.
ā¢ This is also true for the job market- unless your resume is exceptional (and having the below will help) it wonāt be picked for an interview.
ā¢ Hence this episode is not just for people already in a job who want to get promoted or get a plum role or location in the same compa...
2021-07-3016 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodYou canāt take anything for granted| Podcast#24 - Ketaki SharmaKetaki is quite the outlier- an economist by training who you really want to keep talking to! Plus, sheās a corporate warrior turned successful entrepreneur. Ms Sharma is not just an interesting person but has informed views on a range of topics relevant to young professionals and one question led to another. All of which explains why this podcast interview happened.
So, the interview covers a raft of insights on economics, using big data, the importance of coding, how to stand out, women and resilience, the entrepreneurship mindset (and why you donāt have to quit being an employee), work...
2021-07-0144 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodThe only way to master your future is to invest in yourselfThe only way to master your future is to invest in yourself by Binod Shankar
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The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodRFM Episode 21 Dhruvish PujaraRFM Episode 21 Dhruvish Pujara by Binod Shankar
2021-03-2128 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodRFM Episode 20 Grishma AdaniWe all love the story of the underdog who finally makes it.
In this episode, fresh grad meets uber toxic workplace, ridicule and depression. She then finds the perfect mentor, excels at work, quits to master a valuable skill and lands a dream job working in investing with a major oil company. All while coping with personal tragedy and CFA prep.
Listen to a story of struggle, awakening, determination, and success, all told with a raw and raw honesty
2021-02-1359 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodRFM Episode 19 MinakshiHello, everyone. This is Binod Shankar here with the next episode of The Real finance mentor podcast, the podcast that delivers insight and inspiration for your finance careers. And today I have another special guest, someone who is quite young, who has done a lot in her young career. Let me introduce you to Minakshi Agarwal Todi.
2021-01-1651 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodRFM Episode 18 Hanutosh BariaRFM Episode 18 Hanutosh Baria by Binod Shankar
2020-12-201h 01The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 17: Souad Al Serkal | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastSuccessful. Young. Emirati. Woman. And oh yes, she was refreshingly honest, delightfully engaging and impressively articulate as well.
Now thatās a combo (and an interview) I could not pass on!
Souad has gone through a lot personally and professionally despite her young age. Hence we covered a LOT in the podcast- overcoming shyness, graduate employability, the importance of teachers and mentors, why parental support and direction are invaluable, battling (and killing) depression, how to be a good public speaker, career tips for youngsters etc.
Souadās energy and positivity are contagious and her story is a powerful reminder that we c...
2020-11-0935 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 9: Fadi Al Said | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS ABOUT MY ROLE AS A PODCAST HOST IS THAT I OFTEN END UP HAVING A BRILLIANT CHAT WITH EXTRAORDINARILY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE WHO ARE ALSO FELLOW CFA CHARTER HOLDERS AND GOOD FRIENDS. I ALSO LEARN A LOT ABOUT PEOPLE, COMPANIES, AND INDUSTRIES.
On The Real Finance Mentorās 9th episode I corner Fadi Al Said CFA who is a big boy with Lazard Asset Management, and we chat about a raft of topics:
How does one decide early on a career in asset management?
Also, incredibly, how do you stay (and rise in that sector) for tw...
2020-10-2539 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 16: John Perry | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastINSIGHT AND INSPIRATION COME FROM VARIOUS PLACES. I USUALLY INVITE MOSTLY PRACTITIONERS (CFA CHARTER HOLDERS) AND CANDIDATES ON MY SHOW.
But I also value different informed perspectives. Hence my guest on this episode.
John Perry is a published author, professor and a good friend who has thought deeply and written about mental toughness (the concept, not the phrase) and how you can improve your game. On this episode John and I have a wide-ranging conversation on sports and psychology, psychometric tests (the good and the bad), confidence among youngsters, employability, selecting your career, the impact of COVID etc. And of...
2020-10-231h 06The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 8: Binod's Real Talk About Finance Courses and Careers | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastYes! Finally, we have an episode dedicated to the big questions. No, not in life but in education.
I tackle some common, important questions that many students donāt know the correct answer to, resulting in them signing up for courses without knowing the HOW or WHAT. Like what careers are CFA meant for? Equally importantly, what careers CFA does NOT prepare you for? What are the pros and cons of CFA vs MBA? How do you get into investment banking? How to pick a career? Etc.
This episode is dedicated to anyone curious about certain finance careers and courses. It...
2020-09-2332 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 13: Karima Rahali |The Real Finance Mentor PodcastThis show was created to deliver insight and inspiration for finance careers. And nowhere is Insight more critical than when things get complex and technical. Such as the brave new world of the future, the world of artificial intelligence, machine learning, coding, automation etc. Investment professionals must grasp the impact, education and opportunities to stay relevant. Episode #13 is Karima Rahaliās interesting personal story of a career over many domains as well as an articulate expertās take on this new world. Listen, learn and grow.
2020-09-2343 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 14: 10 Career Truths | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastI am a big believer in the theory that happiness (or disappointment)
happens when reality doesnāt match expectations. This mismatch, if it
happens too often or too severely can affect your performance and even derail careers.
Hence I am here in this solo episode to talk truths, to create awareness and to set the right expectations (NOT ālowā expectations) about careers and the occasional downsides. So that you are insulated from these pesky mismatches. The reason I highlight these truths is because what is sold to everyone are only the positives of careers. Of course ādownsideā depends on your mindset an...
2020-09-2314 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodRFM Podcast Episode 12- Level 3 CFA CandidatesRFM Podcast Episode 12- Level 3 CFA Candidates by Binod Shankar
2020-09-2346 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 12: How to Crack CFA Level 3 | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastEnter the Final Frontier.
So youāve fought hard and won your way through two major battles (Level I and II) and you are almost there.
Except that youāve one more battle before you win the war.
Level III is a weird level.
How weird? To find out more I talked to three Level III candidates- Mark Gadalla, Vikas Gupta and Margarita Chirukova. Listen as we have a frank and detailed talk on, inter alia, the lessons from Level I and II, the unique challenges of Level III, study strategies and how to stay motivated. A must listen episode if y...
2020-09-2340 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 11: How to Crack CFA Level 2 | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastAttention CFA exam takers ā this episode is for YOU!
Level II is probably the most feared level in the program. I still vividly remember my Level II journey (I almost didnāt make it!).
How hard is it these days? Better to hear from the horseās mouth. So I
interviewed Samina Burhani and Ameen Saada, two Level II candidates who I like a lot and who are also my students. We cover, inter alia, the lessons from Level I, the unique challenges of Level II and of course, their solutions. I hope you pick up some tips.
Listen, learn, grow.
2020-09-2338 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 10: CFA Research Challenge - UAE Winners | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastWow RFM has now reached its 10th episode! So, I decided to make this special. Because youāve to make an exception for exceptional people. Alan Mathew and Priyanka Awatramani are fresh graduates who have zero work experience. So why on the RFM? Because they recently nailed something noteworthy. Remarkably mature and resilient for their young age, they were part of the amazing Middlesex Uni Dubai team that won the UAE version of the 2020 CFA Investment Research Challenge, a project that Yours Truly managed. They even made to the EMEA finals, the first EVER team from the UAE to do so...
2020-09-2341 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 6: Surabhi Chauhan | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastOk, so we cover a lot in todayās episode #6 of RFM because I am talking to someone who has achieved a lot at the young age of 28.
Surabhi Chauhan is an asset manager based in Mumbai, a role she reached after experiencing the realms of equity research, private banking and investment banking.
We, of course, talk about how to crack CFA despite a hectic work schedule and how the qualification has helped her. Then, we talk about careers. India is a big but tough market and she shares her hard-earned tips for success in all the four areas sheās wo...
2020-09-2338 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodRFM Podcast Episode 8- SoloRFM Podcast Episode 8- Solo by Binod Shankar
2020-09-2332 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 7: Vaibhav Jain | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastInterviews in comfy five-star hotel rooms can make the toughest guest open up! Like this one which is probably my longest yet.
Is it better to be a specialist or a generalist? What are the three skills that many youngsters in finance donāt have yet are essential? Why is it essential that a CFA charter holder or CA should have at least a basic idea of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? How is AI/ML transforming private banking? How does one get over the fear of public speaking? Why is that one skill that can save you in tough ti...
2020-09-2334 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 5: Amit Chakrabarty | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastFrom humble beginnings in a small town to massive steel stockyards to banking IT project management to the heart of Investment Banking in London and now back home making an impact in education with CFA Institute, our next guest has gone through a LOT.
How does being an engineer change your way of thinking? What can a MBA from a top global school teach you? How do you jump from IT to IB? How IS it working in investment banking in the City? How do you survive an onslaught of layoffs? Why quit corporate life when you are doing so...
2020-09-2337 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 4: Femina Huddani | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastAt The Real Finance Mentor, we will continue bringing you interesting stories and insights from some of the most experienced people in thE CFA SPACE.
In episode #4 of our podcast, we have Femina Huddani.
I have huge respect for working women who succeed despite multiple challenges. And this lady has reached where most CFA students aspire toĀ be; a portfolio manager!Ā
Femina left India for the US when she was a teenager. She competed her degree, fought biases, got into research, transplanted to the UAE, struggled her way to the top and oh yes raised a family and nailed the CF...
2020-09-2337 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 3: Biharilal Deora | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastWe are back with Episode #3 of The Real Finance Mentor podcast by Binod Shankar. In this episode, we chat with Mr. Biharilal Deora, otherwise known universally as āBDā. BD is someone you must listen to.
Chartered accountant. CFA charter holder. Credit analyst. Private banker. Academic. Mentor. Asset manager. CFA board member. Iāve known him for nearly a decade. BD is super versatile and very clear in his thinking and he has an authentic and compelling story to tell, full of practical, valuable tips.
Anyone planning a career in finance will benefit enormously from this episode. Listen. Learn. Grow.
2020-09-2350 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 2: Mira Raley | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastReady for Episode #2 of The Real Finance Mentor podcast? Let;s do things a bit different this time. No, this episode isnāt directly about finance or CFA, BUT you better listen if youāre in finance!Ā
Mira was an indifferent student who somehow wandered into hospitality. Sheās now an expert in the psychology of work and is a respected behavioral facilitator and coach to a wide range of executives from junior to middle to seniorĀ Ā management to senior across multiple nationalities.Ā
In this episode, she talks with clarity and conviction on some critical topics such as how to find your...
2020-09-2338 minThe Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 1: Karishma Bhatia | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastPresenting to you Episode 1 of The Real Finance Mentor podcast by Binod Shankar. In this episode we have Karishma Bhatia.
Karishma is a girl who has tons of grit. Sheās a CFA charter holder, a working mom and a finance professional.
But those are not the only reasons why sheās our guest. Her CFA journey was long, grueling and eventful. She had a tough time balancing personal, work and exam life, badly underestimated the difficulty, got solidly kicked in the ass by the CFA exams (and recovered) twice and switched employers and careers, all with a smile.
Listen as s...
2020-09-2334 min
The Real Finance Mentor Podcast by BinodEpisode 15: Shwetabh Sameer | The Real Finance Mentor PodcastYEP WE ARE NOW IN EPISODE #15 (HOW TIME FLIES!).
MY NEXT GUEST IS A BRIGHT YOUNG FINANCE HOTSHOT WHOāS ALSO A REALLY NICE GUY AND REMARKABLY CLEAR SIGHTED AND MATURE.
So this podcast is about the lessons and skills, both personal and professional, learnt by a CFA charter holder in a fascinating journey from engineering graduate through passive/index investing to behavioural science and applied statistics in a global financial services firm. Itās loaded with tips and perspectives that will be of interest to anyone starting a career and not just in finance.
2020-09-1455 minwith LoulouE9: Finding yourself and starting over at age 40, with Binod ShankarBinod Shankar is many things--from a former entrepreneur & now a mentor to a podcaster & speaker to a cyclist & mountaineer, and a dear friend. He was also my CFA Level I coach. After leaving the corporate life, he went on to co-found the Genesis Training Institude in 2009 which eventually got acquired by Kaplan Inc. in 2017. Today he mentors young finance enthusiasts via his podcast, The Real Finance Mentor, and is a writer, speaker and regular guest on CNBC Arabia. Binod opens up about his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and some key life lessons along the way, his take...
2020-07-2145 min