The Weekly Knockout

When to Take Advice, When to Listen to Yourself

A friendship that has spanned decades, Allison Davi has been aligned with Kayo long before it even started. Recognizing the importance of strong female friendships, both inside and outside the workplace, Allison has taken her charismatic personality from Lehman Brothers to Benefit Street Partners, building lasting relationships and learning important, and not so valuable lessons […]

Never Lose Sight of What’s Ahead

From leading the first sales team at Morningstar to guiding the post-acquisition integration strategy with Pitchbook, Joanna McGinley has developed a talent for uniting data, research and people together. Joanna is not afraid to own her gifts and never loses sight of her next role. As she explains “it’s an evolution, not a revolution”. In […]

Building a Bridge Between Fundraising and Impact

Tenacity yields opportunity. Neha Verma, Managing Director in TPG’s Client and Capital Formation, won’t take no for answer. From taking a hedge fund public before 25 to launching a campaign to cure her son’s rare disease, Neha is on a mission to connect fundraising with impact. Both professionally and personally, she’s learned how to stand out as […]

Succeeding as a Team Player and Self Advocate

Being thoughtful about the future is hard when the day to day is busy. Jessica Marlin, Counsel at Ropes & Gray, is challenged with serving her clients and defining the future of her practice. For Jessica, its hard saying no to new work when the projects and clients spark her curiosity. We’re rewarded for being […]

Is Storytelling in Your Business Toolkit?

Do you wonder if your audience actually understands and remembers your key message? Have you ever tried telling a personal story? Storytelling is a key business skill that allows you to relate to your audience. Gabrielle Dolan is global thought leader on the power of strategic storytelling and author of 7 books. Her love for […]