A Template for How to Write a Follow-up Email After Networking
I still remember the day I realized that how to write a follow-up email after networking was not just about sending a polite thank-you note, but a strategic move to seal the deal. As a former Chief Human Resources Officer,…
An Analysis: Should You Specialize or Generalize in Your Career?
I still remember the countless hours I spent advising talented professionals on whether should you specialize or generalize in your career. It’s a question that has puzzled many, and one that I believe has been overcomplicated by career coaches and…
A Guide on How to Research a Stock Before You Buy
I still remember the first time I had to advise a client who had invested in a stock without doing their due diligence. They had lost a significant amount of money, and it was a hard lesson to learn. This…
A Guide to Analyzing Macroeconomic Trends
I still remember the first time I had to present a market analysis to a room full of CEOs – they all wanted to know the secret to predicting the next big trend, but none of them wanted to hear…
An Explainer: the Difference Between a Stock and an Etf
I still remember the first time a client asked me to explain the difference between a stock and an etf. They had been misled by a financial advisor who made the process sound like rocket science, with complex jargon and…
A Guide on How to Choose a Brokerage Account
As I sit down to write about how to choose a brokerage account, I’m reminded of a conversation I had with a prospective client a few years ago. She was overwhelmed by the numerous options available and was struggling to…
A Guide to Foreign Exchange Risk Management for Businesses
As I sat in a boardroom on Wall Street, watching a CEO’s face turn pale as he realized his company’s foreign exchange risk had just wiped out their quarterly profits, I knew that a guide to foreign exchange risk management…
A Step-by-step Guide to 401(k) Rollovers
As I sit down to write this article, I’m reminded of a common myth that frustrates me: that navigating a guide to 401k rollovers is a daunting, complex task that requires a PhD in finance. The truth is, while it…
An Analyst Explains the Difference Between a Fad and a Trend
I still remember the countless hours I spent as a market research director, pouring over the difference between a fad and a trend, trying to make sense of the noise in the data. It was like searching for a needle…
A Guide on How to Find Your Unique Selling Proposition (usp)
I still remember the day I realized that finding your unique selling proposition (USP) wasn’t just about slapping a fancy slogan on your marketing materials. I was working with a struggling startup, and they thought their USP was “great customer…