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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

A partner at Goldman shares how years of competitive sports helped give her an edge at the firm

Meena Lakdawala-Flynn knew what it meant to perform under pressure years before becoming a partner at one of the country's top banks. Lakdawala-Flynn, cohead of Global Private Wealth Management and One Goldman Sachs, started doing gymnastics when she was two years old. By the time she was eight, Lakdawala-Flynn said she was exercising between 30 and 40 hours a week, and dead-set on going to the Olympics.
Careers
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Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Athletes are a key hiring pool at Goldman Sachs - three employees from D-1 college programs explain why

Athletic experience provides transferable skills—grit, teamwork, and efficiency under pressure—that give candidates a competitive edge for high-pressure finance roles.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I studied film in college because it was my passion. Once I graduated, I craved a simpler life, so I pursued a different career.

Studied filmmaking, loved it, but chose a slower life and different career that fit personal priorities and skills, without regret.
Women in technology
fromComputerworld
5 months ago

How to discover hidden tech talent in your organization

Companies can leverage existing employees' transferable tech skills for new roles.
Recognizing soft skills helps IT leaders fill team gaps and advance careers.
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