Succession Planning
Best Practices Podcast
In this episode, Joanne Ferguson chats with , with over 35 years of experience in the financial industry as a Director, Associate Portfolio Manager, and Senior Advisor with a full-service brokerage firm, Brent brings to us his start in the industry and his passionate about a healthy succession. This episode is paired with Chapter 20, 'Succession Planning' from Best Practices: A Handbook for Advisors and Their Teams." read by Sandra Margolese.
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Telling Your Story
Best Practices Podcast
In this episode, Joanne Ferguson chats with , Vocal Coach, Writer, Singer, and Voice Actor - Vocal students worldwide have been inspired by Sandra to explore possibilities and reach objectives in their chosen professions. With passion and a commitment to excellence, she shares her vocalization techniques to help people unleash their potential, move beyond fears, and utilize their unique instrument – the voice. Sandra Margolese reads Chapter 16 'Telling Your Story' from Best Practices: A Handbook for Advisors and Their Teams."
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Instinct, Drive and Talent
Best Practices Podcast
In this episode, Joanne Ferguson, Coach and Consultant in the Financial Services Industry since 2001, chats about how she came upon Kolbe Wisdom, Insights, and the power of this assessment, the power of people. Sandra Margolese reads Chapter 2, “Instinct, Drive and Talent” from Best Practices: A Handbook for Advisors and Their Teams,Third Edition. The power driving our actions is human instinct. Despite its prime importance, assessment tools have historically focused on two other areas. One area of focus is cognitive (IQ), which is influenced by the learning opportunities someone has...
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Designing Your Team
Best Practices Podcast
In this episode, Joanne Ferguson discusses the essential best practices for financial services teams, emphasizing the importance of focus, clear roles, and effective processes. Sandra Margolese reads the preface and Chapter 1 'Designing Your Team' from Best Practices: A Handbook for Advisors and Their Teams.
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An Introduction to the Best Practices Podcast
Best Practices Podcast
Hello everyone, my name is Joanne Ferguson. I have been in the financial services industry since 1990, working in a variety of roles—from branch operations to regional platforms, as well as in technology and training, conducting roll-outs across the country. One of the most impactful elements has always been the concept of Best Practices, and I have had the privilege of sharing this valuable information with advisors and their teams throughout North America for the past few decades. As a long-time coach and author, I am excited to share insights from the third edition of *Best Practices—A...
info_outlineIn this episode, Joanne Ferguson, Coach and Consultant in the Financial Services Industry since 2001, chats about how she came upon Kolbe Wisdom, Insights, and the power of this assessment, the power of people.
Sandra Margolese reads Chapter 2, “Instinct, Drive and Talent” from Best Practices: A Handbook for Advisors and Their Teams,Third Edition. The power driving our actions is human instinct. Despite its prime importance, assessment tools have historically focused on two other areas. One area of focus is cognitive (IQ), which is influenced by the learning opportunities someone has had and does not necessarily predict a person’s level of success. The second traditional focus is on personality traits (the affective parts of the mind); these can be affected by a given situation and, again, do not necessarily predict how well a person will perform in a job.
Check out the book Do More More Naturally: Empowering Effortless Success and the Freedom to Be Yourself by David Kolbe and Amy Bruske.