Careers

NEXT-LEVEL COMMUNICATION SKILLS PATHWAY

As you progress in your career, you will be called on more and more to speak in client meetings and present in public. This can be daunting for even the most extroverted characters – but with a few tricks from CFA UK to add to your arsenal, you can project gravitas and showcase the leader you know you are.

NEXT- LEVEL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Calm communication which gets to the heart of your audiences’ wants is hard work but rewarding when you get it right. We’ve invited Nick Bird and Martyn Barmby from MSB Executive and Emilie West, Career Coach to help you harness the key communication skills you need to sound like a leader. Dan Whitehead from City Career Lab will help you harness the power of LinkedIn, removing the awkwardness of ‘cold’ outreach and how to hone your digital networking skills. Plus, Victoria McLean, City CV, will explore the often difficult, but important, art of saying no!  

Explore resources from across CFA UK to help you communicate like a leader

Careers

0.5 CPD

Video

09.02.22

Emotional intelligence: a secret superpower

Emotional intelligence could be what separates you from the rest of the investment profession – Nicola Hainey teaches you how to enhance yours.

Careers

0.25 CPD

Video

09.01.24

Preparing for client meetings

Discover how to prepare for client meetings of different sizes, styles and subjects, and the tips you can take into making yours succeed.

Careers

0.5 CPD

Video

09.06.21

Speaking with authority – how to use the power of your voice

Steven Maddocks uses his theatrical background to tell you how to use their voice to command the right authority.

Careers

0.5 CPD

Video

06.01.21

Communicating under pressure in investing

Communication consultant Shola Kaye teaches frameworks to help investment professionals communicate under pressure.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Explore some curated resources from CFA Institute which will help you showcase your leadership skills

EQ & essential behaviours skills development

Learn to adapt your behaviour to be more effective at work with CFA Institute learning.

ADAPT YOUR BEHAVIOUR

Communication skills - elearning hub

Communicate more effectively at work with CFA Institute's elearning hub.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Communicating effectively, a balancing act

Adapt your communication style depending on who you are speaking to with CFA Institute's communication hub.

ADAPT YOUR COMMUNICATION

EXPLORE OUR OTHER CAREER PATHWAYS

CFA UK have designed three career pathways in the key skills you told us you need to progress to the next step in your career. Whether it’s interview skills or building emotional intelligence you need to work on check out how our pathways can support your career needs.  

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YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE PATHWAY

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