Ep #31: The unconventional path from Bank COO to portfolio career.

This time, I have swapped roles and become the guest in my own podcast. I am an ex-banker, working at Citibank for 21 years. Ex Regional COO for Asia for Treasury and Trade Solutions, a division called "the jewel in the crown". I covered 16 countries in my last job; two of them were China and India.  And then, in 2021, I quit my job and moved the family to Europe to start a completely different life and a portfolio career.  I discuss my story with a guest host Eric Sim, another ex-Citibanker, author of the hugely successful book "Small Actions", and a coach.   Here is what we spoke about spoke: (01:32) Intro by Eric Sim (02:19) Born in Bulgaria - what was it like living there (04:25) Was working for a bank my dream (06:25) How did I get a job at Citibank (08:43) Driving factor for my career (09:44) Changing jobs  (11:01)Transition between Europe and Asia  (12:22) Benefits of international career (14:06) Moving jobs and countries with a family (15:15) Why did I leave my corporate job (17:18) Preparing to leave a corporate career - what are the steps (18:38) Why I chose to live in Greece (19:30) Building a personal brand and online presence.  (23:30) If I have to do it again, what would I change (25:55) My portfolio career (28:12) Corporate vs portfolio career (29:30) 3 takeaways for a successful career change WATCH THE PODCAST ON YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1aeNZ-2lqnp9l1VJu2FOQ⁠ FOLLOW THE HOST ON: Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anifilipova⁠ Personal site: ⁠https://anifilipova.me/⁠  Follow Eric Sim here: ⁠linkedin.com/in/simeric⁠

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