Podcast #011: Caroline Gurney
Episode Description
Caroline Gurney has been CEO of Future Generation since 2021, the charitable investment group that is Australia's first listed investment company to combine financial and social returns. Caroline has also served on the board since 2019.
Caroline Gurney is well known in media circles and was the Managing Director and Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications for Australasia and Deputy Communication Officer for Asia Pacific at UBS.
Before joining UBS in 2002, Caroline was Vice President and Director of Corporate Affairs for Asia Pacific at Citibank. In addition to her roles in Australia, she worked in Singapore, Hong Kong, and London.
Caroline is also a member of the Ascham School Council and the Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust, a director of Our Watch, a charity focused on preventing violence against women and children, an ambassador for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation, and a former member of Chief Executive Women.
“Any role you have, you have to have an impact. You have to be true to yourself, in what you think and what you want to do.”
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
02:16 - How Caroline Identifies Herself as a Brand and Sets Herself Apart
08:22 - What Happened When Caroline’s Values Were Challenged?
14:34 - How Others Perceive and Value Caroline's Leadership Qualities
21:17 - How To Build A Positive Professional Reputation
23:17 - Learning How to Stand Out and Succeed
27:58 - How to Stay Relevant and Thrive in Your Career
35:15 - The Power of Having Mentors and Guides
37:09 - Making a Positive Impact by Mentoring Younger People
38:29 - Caroline’s Wisdom for the Younger Generation
40:15 - Final Messages and Outro
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