APCDA Podcast Season 6 - Ep. 3

Shownotes:
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Eric's life in defining chapters 
06:55 How has success altered over time for Eric
09:36 Creating multiple identities to connect and relate
12:50 How to move through transitions smoothly
17:05 How to conquer a difficult 'task'
18:55 What is the concept of Combo-Specialist
23:11 What would an updated edition of Combo-Specialist look like in the era of AI
28:40 How do we train our critical thinking skills
34:39 Building a community through food and walks
36:07 How has Eric's book brought about a positive impact on his readers
41:10 What mindset shifts have helped Eric to become more visible
43:38 Building meaningful visibility
48:48 Eric's advice on managing negative remarks
53:15 Where is Eric's "attention" focused now
55:30 Share a story of how an unplanned event positively influenced Eric's career and life
57:50 Question for the next speaker

About Speaker

With over 2 million followers on LinkedIn, Eric Sim, CFA, is one of the most followed finance professionals on social media globally. He is the author of “Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success”. Previously, Sim served as a Managing Director at UBS Investment Bank and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He founded the Institute of Life to trains professionals to achieve success at work and in life.