Empathetic leadership with Elizabeth Koehler Episode 66
In this episode, Christine sits down with Elizabeth Koehler, Head of the Advisor Insights Team at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager firm guiding individuals, financial professionals, and institutions in building better financial futures. The theme of today’s episode surrounds exceptional leadership and what it takes to get there. Specifically, today’s conversation highlights the sheer importance of women helping other women and a reminder to lead with empathy and compassion. Elizabeth (Liz) Koehler leads by example in the workplace at BlackRock, where she heads the Advisor Insights team, promoting women to, “take the stage” and own their voice, as well as being a mentor and sponsor to many. Liz is vehemently working toward a diverse and equitable financial services industry by exuding authenticity and embodying integrity. Tune in to this episode to hear Liz’s life hacks, tips and tricks and how she juggles it all.
Episode Notes
We discuss:
- The power of leading with empathy and compassion and supporting other women
- Tips and tricks surrounding finding a balance between fierce leadership and empathetic management
- How to “take the stage” and own your own voice in your career
- How these practices lead Liz to receive the 2021 Woman of Year Award from DiversityQ and InvestmentNews’ Women in Asset Management Awards—USA Edition
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Guest Bio:
Elizabeth (Liz) Koehler, CFA, has been in the financial services industry for 19 years and is currently the head of BlackRock’s Advisor Insights team, which partners with financial professionals as they grow their businesses and serve clients. Her team is responsible for developing and delivering educational programs for financial professionals and investors, focused on practice management, portfolio construction and financial market insights.
Prior to her current role, Liz led the US Wealth business strategy for BlackRock’s Multi-Asset Solutions platform, where she was responsible for product management, business development and brand-building. Liz also led Product Marketing where she oversaw the development of content for BlackRock’s open-end mutual funds, separately managed accounts and alternative investments.
Liz earned a B.S. in Business from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in NJ with her husband and two sons.
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