Have you ever wanted to step into something new in your career? Make a big change? Have you let fear hold you back?

In this episode we’re talking to Michelle Shanley about stepping into change and saying yes to fear.

As Global Head of Strategic and Key Accounts, Michelle Shanley leads a global team of senior account managers for MSCI. Prior to her current role, she served as Head of Americas Strategic Accounts and Asset Owner and Investment Consultant Coverage. Michelle joined MSCI in 2003, bringing over 10 years of institutional sales and trading experience; spanning Bank of America (Merrill Lynch), Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs. Michelle holds an MBA in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of New Hampshire. She sits on the U.S. board of Women in ETFS and is actively involved in Partners in Development (Haiti), a non-profit organization focused on helping impoverished communities attain independence and whole-life development. Michelle lives with her family in Maine on a beautiful pastoral property.

Kristine Delano guides the conversation about how to think practically about fear and when to say yes.

This episode features a special cameo by Diane E. Samson. Diane is the author of the Young Adult Fantasy series, Gems of Fire.

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When do you seize the opportunity and make the move? What should you consider before you take the leap? How do you adjust to the changes that come?

In this episode we’re talking to Lee Turner-Conn about what to consider when making a big career move.

Lee is Head of Americas for the Index Investments Group at FTSE Russell which is part of the London Stock Exchange. Lee has over 20 years’ experience in financial services. Lee holds a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University in Business Management with an emphasis on international studies. She currently lives in Montclair, New Jersey with her English husband Matt and 12 year old twins Fletcher and Clementine. There is also a miniature schnauzer named Winnie and a regal cat named Sir Duke.

Kristine Delano guides the conversation about how to make the move and navigate career transitions.

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Show notes: Impact of Women in ETFs

Are you involved? Have you hesitated to lean into Women in ETFs or another professional organization? Our amazing guests articulate why you should act now.

Recently, Women in ETFs celebrated 10 years at our conference in NYC! While we were there, we captured the voices and opinions of our attendees. We heard from them about how they used their unique voices to network and what steps they took before the conference to assure success.

Featured on this episode:

- Christine Berg, Managing Director, MSCI

- Brian O’Donnell, Co-Founder, BondBloxx

- Kristin Myers, Content and Editor-in-Chief, etf.com

- Jessica Zaloom, Head of Corporate Communications, WisdomTree

- Kristen Winther, Business Manager, TIFIN

- Perth Tolle, Founder, Life + Liberty Indexes

Kristine Delano guides the conversation about how the WE organization has made a difference in so many careers.

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Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.

Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement.