Give your career that extra push and improve your performance with tips from our guest, Terri Fiedler, President of Retirement Services at Corebridge Financial.
Terri, an accomplished professional in the financial services industry, shares her journey from a nutrition degree to her current role. Follow along as she enlightens us with her unexpected journey from nutrition to finances, proving that overcoming challenges is all part of the game. We'll also delve into the crucial role of collaboration, the advantage of diverse skill sets within teams, and why self-awareness is key.
To all you go-getters out there, Terri's candid advice on seeking unfiltered feedback and cultivating professional relationships will resonate with you.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Elevate your performance by seeking valuable feedback.
- Expand your career horizons by building a powerful professional network.
- Master the art of goal-setting and turn failures into stepping stones.
Join us, and let's discover together the power of resilience, the joy of lifelong learning, and the importance of fostering a supportive professional tribe around you.
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Highlights
The key moments in this episode are:
[00:00] Introduction
[00:30] Powerful Guest Quote
[01:26] Episode Summary
[02:28] Meet Terri Fiedler
[03:47] The Pivot into Financial Wellness
[05:59] Embracing Challenges and Taking Risks
[07:34] Leveraging Strengths and Building Your Brand
[11:01] Tapping into Others' Strengths and Overcoming Self-Doubt
[14:09] Gender Bias in Hiring and Confidence Building
[16:07] Importance of Continuous Learning
[17:08] Seeking Honest Feedback
[21:46] Building a Supportive Professional Community
[27:09] Resilience in Sales
[28:59] Persistence and Learning from Failure
[30:08] Lightning Round Questions -
Lightening Round Questions
Q: What book has greatly influenced you?
A: Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth SteinQ: What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying?
A: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” ― Theodore RooseveltQ: What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself?
A: TenaciousQ: What is one change you've implemented that made your life better?
A: Gratitude Practice: Reflecting at the end of the day on the three things that I'm grateful for each day.Q: What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage?
A: Don't Stop Me Now by Queen -
Quotes
Focus being the best in the role that you have and that will open up new opportunities.
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Your uniqueness is your differentiator..
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Until the clock runs out, don't give up on the goal.
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About
Terri Fiedler has served as President of Retirement Services at Corebridge Financial since October 2022. Prior to her current role, Ms. Fiedler served as President of Financial Distributors, leading the sales organization that markets individual retirement solutions and insurance products across a broad range of wholesale and distribution channels. Prior to joining AIG in 2012, Ms. Fiedler was the Senior Director of National Account Management at Invesco US, and, prior to that, spent 12 years at AIM Distributors..