WIL Talk #132 Lynn Herrick, Chief Operating Officer at Blucrest

What are the learnings young people need to understand when they are ready to hit the job market? And what is your money story? Lynn Herrick, COO of Bluecrest joins us again on the WIL Talk podcast to dive into these very important topics. Lynn previously joined us for episode #109 and today we are back to take a deeper into these topics. Lynn by trade is an international lawyer and has been able to use her skills in many different industries and today she is on the mission to find a business to take over and turn it around. Her experiences are incredible and her passion for sharing how to support our younger generations is priceless.

Kids need role models and to know they can be whatever they choose. Today we have endless possibilities but there are some foundational skills they must require to better navigate the real world. In our discussion, we discuss energy and what you are putting out – does it match what you want in life? You must pay attention and change it if it’s not going the way you want. We raise our kids to believe that if they get good grades, they will be fine and that is not reality. Once you enter the working world they must be prepared. Having a customer service mindset is helpful and what she means by that is going above and beyond, it’s not a check off the list, it is immersing yourself into the work and learning, asking for opportunities, having a great attitude and just doing it. Saying “yes” is super important and the willingness to try things.

She recommends preparing a 3-5-10 minute elevator pitch with a mindset of “I AM”. She shares some amazing examples of shifting failure to opportunity. When we don’t get what we want such as a job, what do we learn from it? How would you present differently next time?

Be aware of your communication. Kids are so used to social media and texting, but older adults might find the language rude, so check yourself regularly and ask someone to criticize you. A few tips she shares are about being able to carry on a conversation with an adult, ask questions, and be curious.

What is your money story? Money provides many options so how do you prepare yourself with strong financial acumen?

There are many myths about money, and it is our responsibility to educate ourselves on money and know our money philosophy. You can do that by reading books, listening to podcasts, attending conferences, or bank events on wealth management. Do not leave money decisions to your partner. You must know and consciously plan together for the future. She shares a great example about a woman who reached out after our last podcast and the experience they shared talking about money.

If you have questions about money reach out to Lynn or me, we are happy to share our own experiences or connect you with someone professionally trained.

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