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Biography
Prior to her second career at CBS, Jill spent 14 years as the co-owner and Chief Investment Officer for an independent investment advisory firm. She began her career as a self-employed options trader on the Commodities Exchange of New York, following her graduation from Brown University. Jill’s second book, The Great Money Reset, was published in January 2023 by St. Martin’s Press, and her first book, The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money, was published in February 2019 by Ballantine Books.
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A discussion on how big picture trends impact every business and how to make sense of the headlines to educate and motivate your organization.
A discussion on how to communicate effectively, the importance of one’s personal brand and other ways to become more successful.
An exploration of the choices successful women make every day and how to expand influence and power as the corporate pyramid narrows.
This topic addresses the core concepts in managing your own money, uncovering the emotional aspects to money and explaining why most financial plans fail and how to build an actionable and sound financial plan.
Insights from Jill Schlesinger
Watch our full conversation here: Mastering Your Financial and Leadership Skills
"Money isn’t just numbers—it’s shame, fear, and hope. My role? The nonjudgmental ‘cool aunt’ helping people move forward."
- Jill Schlesinger"People wanted permission to do something different with their lives (...) We gave them guardrails to make considered decisions without blowing up their finances."
- Jill Schlesinger"Good speakers connect in ways that surprise audiences. Bad ones? They’re like doctors who flaunt IQ but lack empathy."
- Jill Schlesinger"Locking in on one listener’s question makes me better at my CBS job—it forces me to communicate in ways people actually absorb."
- Jill Schlesinger“The job of the moderator is to bring out the best in the speaker—not to showcase their own expertise.”
- Jill Schlesinger"The art of bringing an audience to life is half science, half art. (...) You need to bring the content and make it live."
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