In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Sameer Deshpande, a seasoned banker with over three decades of experience across India, Australia, and Singapore. From his early days navigating market cycles to leading global investment teams, Sameer shares candid insights on what it really takes to build a long, fulfilling career in banking and finance. He discusses the fine balance between ambition and contentment, the importance of humility, integrity, and adaptability, and why staying curious is key to thriving in a fast-changing financial world. Whether you’re a young professional entering the industry or a seasoned leader seeking renewed perspective, this conversation offers invaluable lessons on career development, leadership, and personal growth drawn from Sameer’s journey as a “banker by profession, investor by choice.”WATCH OUR OTHER PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjbRIxrGYDGUA9niiF7U0IOMXBMeDf81bSAMEER DESPHPANDEhttps://linkedin.com/in/sameersdeshLISTEN ON SPOTIFY & APPLEYouTube: https://youtube.com/@quinntessentialquestionsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785FOLLOW PAUL QUINNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntaipan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/FOLLOW OUR SOCALS:Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinntessential_questions/Website: https://www.quinntessentialquestions.com/CAREER COACHINGWebsite: https://quinntessentialca.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/(00:45 ) Banker by Profession, Investor by Choice(03:45 ) Life & Work Across India, Australia & Singapore(06:48 ) Growing Up in India(10:21 ) Early Career Lessons in Banking(13:30 ) Building Confidence Abroad(15:35 ) Self-Help & Positive Mindset(18:36 ) Managing Pressure in Finance(21:50 ) Engagement in Private Banking(25:17 ) Key Learnings & Mentors(27:25 ) Transformation in Wealth Management(32:59 ) Common Sense Isn’t Common(34:20 ) Milestone Career Turning Points(36:09 ) Leadership & People Management(38:20 ) Authenticity in Leadership(40:15 ) Vertical vs Horizontal Growth(43:16 ) High-Performance Sales Teams(46:23 ) Continuous Learning & Upskilling(50:01 ) Mindset, Habits & Discipline(51:56 ) Advice for Young Bankers(54:45 ) The Power of People Skills(57:46 ) Balancing Ambition & Contentment(01:00:20 ) Loyalty & Longevity in Banking(01:03:40 ) Redefining Success(01:04:46 ) Rapid-Fire Q&A with Sameer DeshpandeDisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, or employees.#BankingAndFinance #CareerDevelopment #LeadershipMindset #PersonalGrowth #PrivateBanking