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The Dollar Diaries Podcast: The Everything Interview

In this freewheeling and wide-ranging interview, Binod Shankar talks about Societal pressure vs. individuality, impact of the education system on stifling curiosity, the need for practical knowledge and life skills, self-awareness of personal traits and values, stable job vs. entrepreneurial leap, t...

Take Charge to Take off

It is immensely exciting and satisfying to get the CFA charter. However, your career journey has only started and you must ask the right questions. Which career is for you? What kind of corporate culture do you fit in? How do you stand out in a crowded market? Etc. In this interactive and frank sess...

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Talking Toughness with Binod Shankar (Part One)

In this podcast interview, Binod focuses on the individual where he explores confidence, challenge, learning from your experiences and procrastination, why the shame of failure being greater than the prospect of success etc. as factors which either help or hinder you in the journey through life. Always interesting and never dull, this is a “must listen” interview.
In this podcast interview, Binod focuses on the individual where he explores confidence, challenge, learning from your experiences and procrastination, why the shame of failure being greater than the prospect of success etc. as factors which either help or hinder you in the journey through life. Always interesting and never dull, this is a “must listen” interview.
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Talking Toughness with Binod Shankar (Part Two)

This is the second part of a long and hugely interesting conversation with Binod Shankar. In this episode, he addresses the challenge of developing organizations and ensuring that this is about much more than systemic structures. It must be integrated with individual development of its staff. Those who know Binod will describe him as provocative – in a good way. Always interesting and never dull, this is another “must listen” interview.
This is the second part of a long and hugely interesting conversation with Binod Shankar. In this episode, he addresses the challenge of developing organizations and ensuring that this is about much more than systemic structures. It must be integrated with individual development of its staff. Those who know Binod will describe him as provocative – in a good way. Always interesting and never dull, this is another “must listen” interview.
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The Future of Work

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has conquered the lowlands and the foothills and now threatens the mountains of human competence. So, is it “game over” for mankind? In this talk to senior finance professionals, Binod talks about AI trends, current and future use cases, essential skills to stay employable and makes a strong case for why the future may not be AI but AI + HI (Human Intelligence).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has conquered the lowlands and the foothills and now threatens the mountains of human competence. So, is it “game over” for mankind? In this talk to senior finance professionals, Binod talks about AI trends, current and future use cases, essential skills to stay employable and makes a strong case for why the future may not be AI but AI + HI (Human Intelligence).
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Meet a member: The career journey, higher education and career tips for investment professionals.

Binod was invited by CFA Society India to deliver this webinar as part of their Meet a member series. It is in two parts. In the first part Binod talks briefly about a) the three phases of his career and life, b) ten tips on higher education and c) ten career tips. The second part is an extensive Q & A where many participants directly ask Binod a wide variety of career related queries.
Binod was invited by CFA Society India to deliver this webinar as part of their Meet a member series. It is in two parts. In the first part Binod talks briefly about a) the three phases of his career and life, b) ten tips on higher education and c) ten career tips. The second part is an extensive Q & A where many participants directly ask Binod a wide variety of career related queries.
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Closing the skills gap

Binod presents a session on how to transform yourself into a work ready professional. He covers the traits and skills essential for a career in investment management, explains why a big gap exists between employer expectations and employee abilities and gives concrete tips on how to close the gap. This was presented at the 2nd Financial Talent Summit, Bangalore hosted by CFA Society India.
Binod presents a session on how to transform yourself into a work ready professional. He covers the traits and skills essential for a career in investment management, explains why a big gap exists between employer expectations and employee abilities and gives concrete tips on how to close the gap. This was presented at the 2nd Financial Talent Summit, Bangalore hosted by CFA Society India.
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