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Leadership presence is an inside job
Executive presence is one of the most sought-after leadership qualities - and one of the hardest to define. In this blog, Yolanda unpacks why it can't be trained from the outside in, and what the real work actually looks like.
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Invested conversations: Alex Ranson and Caleb Wheatley
Career Connect conversations: Alex Ranson (USYD student) has met with Caleb Wheatley (Head of Consumer Equity Research, Macquarie) four times to discuss market trends and gain real-world insights into how investors think.
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Day in the life of an investor and mentor: Joycelin Sim, QIC
Joycelin Sim, Portfolio Manager at QIC, has spent 20 years building a career in private markets. Now she's using that experience to open doors for the next generation. Joycelin shares her career journey and experiences as a Career Connect mentor.
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Beyond the prize: Schroders opens doors for competition finalists
When Cicada Capital reached the finals of our 2025 Investment Competition, Schroders were so taken with their presentation that they extended a personal invitation to spend three days inside their Sydney office. Read about their experiences and insights.
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It’s not how big it is, it’s what you do with it
In this blog, Yolanda shares her insights on how organisations can use the WGEA gender pay gap data to look honestly at how talent decisions are made and what the number is really telling you about your organisation.
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Invested conversations: Wilson Thai and Michelle Leong
Career Connect conversations: Wilson Thai (USYD student) met with Michelle Leong (Senior Equities Analyst, Australian Ethical) for several mentoring sessions that helped him prepare for successfully land an internship.
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Student spotlight: Grace McAuliffe
Meet Grace McAuliffe, a member of finalist team Cicada Capital from our 2025 nvestment Competition. When their Schroders case study impressed the judges and the firm itself, the team earned something beyond the prize: a three-day immersive experience at the Schroders Sydney office. Grace tells us about the moments that stuck with her — and what it's done for her ambitions.
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Student spotlight: Bridie Carrigan
Meet Bridie Carrigan, one quarter of Cicada Capital — the all-female team that made it to the finals of our 2025 Investment Competition. Their presentation caught the attention of Schroders, who invited the whole team to Sydney for a three-day office experience. Here, Bridie shares what she took away from the competition, the Schroders visit, and goals for the future.
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Student spotlight: Isabelle FitzGerald
Meet Isabelle FitzGerald, part of Cicada Capital — the all-female finalist team whose work in the 2025 Investment Competition caught the attention of Schroders. Impressed by their presentation, Schroders invited the whole team to spend three days in their Sydney office. Isabelle shares what she learned, what surprised her, and what she's working towards next.
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Inspiring investment advice careers one conversation at a time
Career Connect is inspiring more young women and diverse talent explore careers in investment advice.
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Career Connect: Community guidelines
Our guidelines to to ensure everyone has the best possible experience on Career Connect.
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Ditch resolutions. Choose intentions instead.
New year resolutions fail because they’re outcome‑driven and rely on willpower - a limited resource that drains fast when life gets busy. In this blog, Yolanda explains why this year she is choosing intentions instead.
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Most of us spend just under 2 hours a day worried. That's a fair chunk of our day below the line, mostly about work, family, money and relationships. Worrying about things we can't control saps our energy, which could be directed into things we can control. That's why we love sharing powerful resources for you to take control of your leadership, career and life, and profoundly alter your lived experience and impact on the world. Enjoy.

Yolanda Beattie, Founder, Future IM/Pact

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