#10. Quinntessential Questions with Steve Brice Global CIO, Financial Wisdom and Career Milestones
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"The Quinntessential Questions Podcast": Paul Quinn, renowned Headhunter, Career Coach, and CEO of Westport Partners speaks with Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer (CIO) about his UK upbringing and beekeeping to a career in consulting and banking across Singapore, Dubai, and South Africa, Steve shares his journey. Discover his insights on career choices, hiring talent, investing fundamentals, and building a portfolio. Steve discusses the importance of saying "no," blunt feedback, addressing biases, and maintaining mental health. Learn key strategies for career growth, networking, and personal development, with reflections on his favourite sportsmen and pivotal career moments. Perfect for anyone seeking career and life inspiration.
Guest Bio
Steve Brice is the Chief Investment Officer at Standard Chartered Private Bank, with over 25 years of experience in financial markets and global investment strategy. He leads a team of investment professionals and chairs the Global Investment Committee, shaping the bank’s cross-asset investment views for private and retail banking clients.
Minutes
(00:00) Intro
(04:40) Growing up in the United Kingdom
(10:00) Beekeeping
(12:39) Working in Hotel
(14:10) University & Education
(19:31) Liverpool
(24:57) Getting into Consulting
(29:22) Joining Standard Chartered
(34:42) Moving to Singapore
(38:31) Choosing a Career Path
(39:46) Hiring Someone Better Than You
(41:35) Sliding Door Moments
(45:26) Moving to Dubai
(47:44) Importance of a Running Mate
(52:00) Taking a Step Back
(53:40) Moving to South Africa
(57:23) Returning to Singapore
(1:00:56) Education on Investments
(1:05:01) Foundation of Investing
(1:08:40) Income Investing vs Investing for Growth
(1:11:47) Negativity in Markets
(1:13:14) Building a Forever Portfolio
(1:15:11) How to Start Investing
(1:19:11) 3 Key Messages for Investors
(1:21:30) Discretionary Portfolio Management
(1:22:53) 3 Key Messages for Career
(1:26:14) Importance of Saying "No" & Blunt Feedback
(1:31:10) Addressing Biases
(1:34:18) Understanding Where You Are At
(1:39:10) Put in Your Best Effort
(1:41:54) 3 Non-Negotiables to Live By
(1:43:20) Key Themes from a Chief Investment Officer
(1:46:20) Getting the Best Out of Yourself
(1:48:10) Importance of Speaking to People
(1:50:55) Best Period of Time & Quarter
(1:55:30) Pivotal Things for Your Career
(1:57:52) Different Styles of Networking
(1:59:50) Favourite Sportsmen
(2:01:10) Importance of Mental Health in SportsBehind-The-Scenes
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