Episode Description:

In conversation with Urmi Hossain, a Canadian financial services professional,self-published author, blogger, speaker, YouTuber & mentor. This episode dives into the world of finance, exploring its exciting and dynamic nature. Discover the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth, aligning jobs with your true self, and seeing rejection as redirection. Urmi shares how she’s stayed motivated through continuous learning, and the value of mentoring in career journeys.

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Key Takeaways: 

• Embrace your multifaceted nature and explore different career paths.

  
  



• Invest in yourself and prioritise your personal and professional growth.

  
  



• Get comfortable with being uncomfortable and embrace change.

  
  



• Seek mentorship and be a mentor to others.

  
  



• The finance industry is dynamic and offers various career paths beyond just numbers.

  
  



• Rejections are redirections and opportunities for growth.

  
  



• Claim your accomplishments and use them to build your personal brand.

  
  



• Prioritise yourself and nurture your body, mind, and soul.

  
  



• Investing in yourself benefits not only you but also those around you.

  
  



• The finance industry is always evolving, and AI can be a helpful tool but cannot replace the human touch.

  
  

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Recipes for Success

03:07 Career Aspirations and Changes

06:40 Choosing a Career Path

10:55 Transitioning to Finance

14:13 Career Paths in Finance

20:40 Choosing a Job that Aligns with Your True Self

21:35 Dealing with Rejections and Redirections

23:31 Claiming Your Accomplishments

24:49 Investing in Yourself for Personal and Professional Growth

26:34 The Role of AI in the Finance Industry

28:35 Career Progression and Diversification

29:59 The Importance of Gaining Experience

31:50 Claiming Your Accomplishments

33:17 Investing in Yourself and Prioritising Your Growth

35:04 The Power of Mentorship

36:28 Helping Others and Being a Mentor

37:24 Investing in Yourself for Personal and Professional Growth

39:08 The Social Benefits of Investing in Yourself

40:01 Closing Remarks

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Follow the host, Heather Thompson, on social media where she is known as "The Success Coach", a strategic career coach and business mentor for women.

⁠https://www.instagram.com/successcoachheather⁠

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Check out my website: ⁠www.thesuccesscoach.ie

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Connect with Urmi Hossain

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urmamio

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossain

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