The best conversations with amazing professionals in my network during the self-isolation of the CoronaVirus. We talk about Brand, Compliance, Career Opportunities and Lifestyle.
We Were On A Break (Series)
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The best conversations with amazing professionals in my network during the self-isolation of the CoronaVirus. We talk about Brand, Compliance, Career Opportunities and Lifestyle.
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March 31, 2022
Ep. 30 (Season): How To Overcome, Racism, Sexism and Ageism In The Workplace (Shelly Forde, ShellCompliance)
🤝🏽❤ How To Overcome, Racism, Sexism and Ageism In The Workplace❤<br /><br />Welcome to the episode 30 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Sargeant (Founder, Chief Web3 Officer of Airdropd) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. One of the funniest conversations around finding a job, dealing with discrimination at the boardroom table and finding your voice on social media. <br /><br />▶ Youtube - <a href="https://youtu.be/l5CF2dwtH-Q" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/l5CF2dwtH-Q</a><br /><br />In this episode the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant sits down with Shelly Forde, to discuss blockchain in the Caribbean, staying positive and earning income while being unemployed and how to navigate sexism, racism and ageism in the 21st century. <br /><br />If you are looking for a job or having a difficult time with diversity and inclusion at your work place, this conversation gives you practical ways to succeed. <br /><br />**This interview was recorded on March 22 2022<br /><br />**Disclaimer**<br />The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future. <br /><br />Discussion Topics<br />•How to evolve from project management and financial services into Compliance with a focus on FINTECH <br />•Is Turks And Caicos a potential FINTECH hub in the Caribbean <br />•How to strategically apply for scholarships and grants and how to overcome fear about being rejected <br />•How to overcome the fear of not wanting to be on video and advice about being insecure about appearance <br />•How to overcome potential racism, sexism and ageism in the workplace and the boardroom<br />•How to read the room and audience when dealing with potential discrimination in order to progress in your career <br />•How to put something on record with the HR department in order to mitigate potential bigger problems <br />•How do you deal with rejection or potentially missing out on “dream” opportunities <br />•Goal setting, manifestation, mentorship and keeping a positive mindset (mentioned: Nelu Sund, Hina Khan) <br />•Effective networking and how to “sit” on LinkedIn and observe and then take action <br />•How to navigate LinkedIn and ask better questions and answer your own questions using other professional’s content (mentioned: ACFCS) <br />•Why looking for your job could stress yourself out and actually repel hiring managers and recruiters <br /><br />Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)<br />•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams<br />•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/</a><br />•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - <a href="https://twitter.com/lifesgt" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/lifesgt</a><br />•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): <a href="mailto:stephenbsargeant@gmail.com">stephenbsargeant@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Shelly Forde (Guest)<br />•LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/slforde" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/slforde</a> <br />•Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shellcompliance/?hl=en" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/shellcompliance/?hl=en</a><br />•Website - <a href="https://www.shellcompliance.com/publications" rel="noopener">https://www.shellcompliance.com/publications</a><br /><br />Resources <br />•How I Got Into Fincrime Compliance and Cryptocurrency) – Fintrail Podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41075463" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41075463</a><br />•So You Want To Work In Crypto (Shelley Schachter-Cahm) - <a...
March 1, 2022
Ep. 29 (Season 2): How To Create A Winning Crypto Compliance Resume
How To Create A Winning Crypto Compliance Resume<br /><br />Welcome to the episode 29 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. As a recruiter and industry professional, Stephen breaks down some of the myths around resumes and how to create a powerful resume that will impress recruiters. <br /><br />Watch it on Youtube: - <a href="https://lnkd.in/daURZRG8" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/daURZRG8</a><br /><br />In this episode the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant discusses how some of the major misses with Resumes and how professional resume writers and career coaches can help formulate more dynamic and interesting resumes. <br /><br />If you are looking for a job or struggling to obtain interviews this is the podcast for you. <br /><br />**This interview was recorded on February 28, 2022<br /><br />**Disclaimer**<br />The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future. <br /><br />Discussion Topics<br />•Disclaimer: Why I don’t believe in resumes, but understand that they are still an essential part of the hiring process for 95% of organizations. I believe personal brand via various social media platforms are more significant in today’s job market (especially in DeFi, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs<br />•Recruiters aren’t reading your full resume line by line, so its time to start focusing on the areas that they are reading and making them standout.<br />•I don’t see the need to have a resume longer than 2 pages. It seems like overkill and recruiters and hiring managers are probably not reading it<br />•If you don’t have crypto experience it is best to put a highlight of qualifications at the top of your resume, along with training / education and then place the non-crypto related work experience next <br />•Take as many crypto compliance courses as you can to showcase on you resume (mentioned: Chainalysis, Ciphertrace, Confirm, Solidus labs, Elliptic/ ManchesterCF, Anchain.ai<br />•Put a proper naming convention on your resume. (i.e. Stephen Sargeant_Resume) and something that is relevant to your name<br />•If your resume is format heavy it is best to make sure its submitted as a .pdf versus in word format, that way the formatting is not lost when downloaded or opened<br />•Highlight achievements that may differ than the average candidate. Have you contributed to working groups or with international organizations (mentioned: Interpol, Project Participate, Europol, UNODC)<br />•Don’t take my word for it, spend the time and money and invest in a career coach and / or professional resume writer, as it could change how much compensation you get (mentioned: Clementine Crooks, Lama Younes, Nelu Sund)<br />•Find time to spend time gaining experience working on projects within the industry to add some life to you resume and to support your industry and community (mentioned: Malcolm Wright / ATII) <br />•Use the same name on your resume, application submissions and on your LinkedIn. Also make sure that your LinkedIn and resume have the same work experience, etc. <br /><br />Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)<br />•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams<br />•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/</a><br />•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - <a href="https://twitter.com/lifesgt" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/lifesgt</a><br />•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): <a href="mailto:stephenbsargeant@gmail.com">stephenbsargeant@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Resources...
February 24, 2022
Ep. 28 (Season 2): Why Burnout Isn't Your Bosses Fault
Maybe Burnout Isn't Your Bosses Fault, Maybe Its Yours <br /><br />Welcome to the episode 28 of the 2nd season of “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. Recent articles and reports describe a very bleak moral sweeping across the AML and Compliance industry and I discuss the possibility that Professionals and Industry associations may not be taking as good of care of themselves as they should be. <br /><br /> Youtube - <a href="https://lnkd.in/dfE4S9kZ" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/dfE4S9kZ</a><br /><br />In this episode the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant discusses how AML professionals can relieve themselves of the often fictitious pressure put on them to work overtime, not take scheduled breaks or vacations and burn themselves out unnecessarily. <br /><br />This is probably not going to be a popular opinion for most professionals in AML but something to start having everyone think objectively about their mental health and well being in the workplace<br /><br />**This interview was recorded on February 6, 2022<br /><br />**Disclaimer**<br />The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future. <br /> <br />Discussion Topics<br />•We have created our own downward spiral situations and put pressure on ourselves that may be leading us to burnout (mentioned: Joseph Ciccolo) <br />•AML backlogs are causing managers and sometimes even creating tyrant leaders in order to complete the backlog or remediations <br />•You don’t have to subscribe to this “hustle hard” / work endless hours philosophy even if your managers are hoping that you read in between the lines in order to pressure you to work harder<br />•Don’t kill yourself in these fast paced, mentally draining environments, especially during the pandemic when there are lockdowns, restrictions, kids doing online learning, financial stressors popping up<br />•The people that rise in these type of negative environments usually only see short term success and sometimes get demoted, get fired or take pay cuts, even though they were sacrificing they wellbeing and family time to prove they could work the most hours<br />•You can work your hours, put in an honest days work, but not overdue or stress yourself out to the point that it is affecting your well being <br />•On the other side you have to be comfortable with being passed up for promotions for others who are working long hours. This has to be weighed with how happy you are<br />•Saying “no” when you don’t have the capacity is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength and self awareness<br />•Has your organization checked in on you and asked about your well being or how you are doing, then you don’t owe them more than simply doing your role<br />•People that say “I have no work-life balance” choose this path, it is not something anyone can force on you <br />•Find organizations that align with your values around days off, diversity, health and well-being (mentioned: Chainalysis) <br />•Perception is everything but with the pandemic, times have changed and working from home has become a default activity and not the rare perk <br />•Taking your free time and doing stuff that gives you energy or that you are passionate about may be better than working extra hours <br />•If you are a great worker, there are many organizations looking for top talent that would be dying to hire you, if you aren’t satisfied with your current work environment<br />•Is human resources being proactive? Are they unable to speak to you until the exit interview<br /><br />Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)<br />•LinkedIn (Best way to reach me) -...
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