If compliance feels like a roadblock, it’s time to flip the script. I had a live webinar last week about how to turn compliance into a growth driver. We have covered how to measure success, align with business goals and prove compliance’s value as well as. smart resource management, big picture problems, and knowing when to take calculated risks. You will also get practical tips on prioritizing, tracking what matters and making the business case for compliance initiatives through ROI.

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Today's episode:

[01:40] Framework to help you understand how this year measures up in terms of impact, accomplishments, and helping your business.

[04:17] Why some compliance professionals have a resistance to numbers and money.

[06:40] Management is often more interested in growth, sales, revenues, or something other than just checking off the boxes.

[08:23] We're going to have a conversation about how to assess the results of your compliance function, risk function, or governance function in a more objective way.

[11:10] What really defines your success is your ability to make the right decisions at the right time and communicate that to stakeholders.

[13:32] Explain why getting what you need to do your job will be beneficial for the company. Communication and diplomacy.

[16:07] When I talk about compliance I mean things like risk, governance, and regulatory time.

[18:01] 1. Make sure you're using your time correctly.

[19:23] Examples of how to ask for money and resources. Explain how these additional resources will benefit the company.

[24:30] 2. Stop managing compliance as a cost center and view it as a revenue center.

[26:13] 3. The way we value information has changed. Position yourself as someone who will share information and make recommendations.

[32:58] Make the best decision you can for the company today based on your experience. How not being in on the final decision can empower you and take away fear.

[40:01] Compliance performance. Being busy doesn't mean results. Objectively decide by starting at point zero.

[42:05] Results are created by solving bigger problems.

[44:14] Don't prepare for future projects too early and complicate current decisions.

[47:44] How we can take more risks and solve bigger problems.

[49:09] Understand why this year was good or bad, and it will help you discover where to focus best.

[52:06] We want compliance to contribute to business growth with quantifiable metrics. How to set priorities and ROI.

[55:26] A framework to help you decide where to focus. The huge impact of compliance decisions around checks and automation.

[57:59] Linchpin redundancy is a bottleneck, because everything needs to be approved by someone.

[59:06] Every compliance metric needs to be linked to more customers, money, saving costs, saving time, or bringing efficiencies.

[01:00:39] A quick formula to link performance to the company's goals.

[01:08:43] Reasons not to worry about reputational impact.

[01:11:57] If you're wondering how to take this framework to the next level. I have a training program and an online certification available.

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This is the time of year for reflection, so in this episode, I share my theory on why achieving success for some people is so much easier than it is for others, why a high success-effort ratio isn’t always ideal, and some simple practices that you can incorporate into your life to start feeling more successful!

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Today's episode:

[00:39] An overview of today’s topic.

[01:50] Two different roads that lead to success.

[02:12] The facet of my life with a high success-effort ratio.

[03:43] Understanding simulation theory.

[05:39] My theory about why success is so hard to achieve in some areas and so easy in others.

[07:06] Real-world examples of how life provides people with the challenges they need to grow.

[14:57] Two reasons why you may be feeling unsuccessful in certain areas of your life.

[15:40] Downsides of a high success-effort ratio.

[17:14] The importance of deeply exploring your pain points.

[18:44] The value of writing down your accomplishments.

[19:11] What I am proud of achieving in 2024.

[21:20] Valuable lessons you will learn in the free workshop I am holding on December 18th.

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on regulation and deregulation in the crypto space and my predictions for how the different approaches adopted by Europe and America will impact people and businesses in these regions.

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Today's episode:

[00:39] An overview of today’s topic.

[01:24] The alleged goals of Trump’s DOGE initiative.

[02:41] An important discovery I made while managing the downsizing of a business.

[04:03] Elon Musk’s comparison between government agencies and sports matches.

[05:25] How Javier Milei’s policies have benefited the Argentinian economy.

[08:09] The way Europeans measure success.

[09:22] How Europe’s approach to regulation is disadvantageous to the continent.

[10:38] Exploring what is going on with USDT.

[12:25] The justification that is used for crypto regulation in Europe.

[13:26] Consequences of the increased rules and regulations relating to crypto.

[14:15] My prediction for the future of regulation in Europe and the US and the impacts different approaches will have on businesses.

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As 2024 starts drawing to a close, I want to unpack some of the key criteria I use to evaluate how successful my year has been. Tune in to hear my advice for overcoming some of the most common errors made by compliance professionals and the questions you should be asking yourself right now to ensure that you don’t fall into these traps again in 2025!

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Today's episode:

[01:12] How and why my approach to evaluating each year of my life has changed.

[04:17] Some of the key questions that I recommend asking yourself at this time of the year.

[05:56] One of the biggest challenges faced by compliance professionals.

[08:13] My version of procrastination.

[09:21] Exploring what motivation is and how you can enhance it.

[10:18] What I am proud of having achieved in 2024.

[10:56] Why it’s important to evaluate how you deal with positive and negative surprises.

[13:32] A common approach adopted by compliance offers when something doesn’t go the way they planned.

[15:36] Why the aforementioned approach doesn’t work and what I recommend doing instead.

[16:30] Why I believe compliance is a revenue-generating function.

[19:39] An overview of the free workshop I am holding on the 18th of December that will help you convert your setbacks into successes!

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Today’s episode is inspired by a book written by Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld. It’s called The Triple Package and while it’s received its fair share of criticism, I hope that after listening to my analysis, you’ll be able to appreciate the book’s theory as much as I do!

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Today's episode:

[00:48] The conversation and book that inspired today’s episode.

[03:09] The key theory outlined in The Triple Package.

[03:54] What a superiority complex is.

[04:38] The unexpected benefits of being insecure.

[05:36] The correlation between impulse control and success.

[06:34] Criticism that The Triple Package has received and why I disagree with the critics.

[07:47] How The Triple Package theory can be applied to Russian immigrants.

[11:20] Characteristics to look out for when interviewing immigrants.

[14:58] The value of The Triple Package theory.

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In a paper released a few days ago (October 2024) two senior officials from the ECB outlined why they believe Bitcoin is dangerous, creates inequality, and is a threat to democracy. In this episode, I outline why they are wrong.

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Today's episode:

[00:50] A real-life horror story.

[02:30] Arguments made by two senior ECB officials about the dangers of Bitcoin in a research paper.

[05:58] The high levels of accessibility of Bitcoin.

[05:58] Some of the many benefits of Bitcoin.

[07:16] Why it is untrue that early Bitcoin adopters benefit unfairly.

[09:35] The causes of inequality.

[10:35] My theories for the motivation behind the release of the anti-Bitcoin paper.

[16:19] What to expect from the MICA workshop I am holding in November.

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I’ve always believed in the importance of IP rights and patents, like many of you, but my recent discovery of Stephan Kinsella’s theory on this topic has led me to almost completely change my mind. Tune in today to hear about the history of IP rights and patents, why they are anti-capitalist, and how they actually inhibit rather than promote innovation.

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Today's episode:

[00:38] Why today’s episode is a special one.

[01:45] My argument against registering trademarks as a startup.

[04:03] How my opinion on IP rights has changed.

[04:48] The history of copyrights and patents.

[05:55] A summary of Stephan Kinsella’s argument against IP rights.

[07:26] How IP laws infringe on the property rights of individuals.

[08:58] How patents can inhibit innovation.

[10:04] An example of how IP rights act in the interests of big corporations rather than consumers.

[13:12] The three potential sources of property rights.

[14:33] What Stephan believes ownership principles should be based on.

[15:22] Contractual provisions that I always include in my client agreements.

[17:33] The challenges of enforcing IP rights.

[18:43] Why I am such a fan of Stephan Kinsella’s work.

[19:30] Stephan’s response to the fear that people have about the threat of AI.

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While I normally choose to keep my political views separate from my professional life, in this episode, I share why forming and defending your own political opinions is a very useful tool that can lead to the development of skills that will be invaluable to you as a financial-industry professional.

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Today's episode:

[01:03] Why I usually keep my political views separate from my professional life.

[02:44] Damage that can be caused by bringing political will into the financial industry.

[04:00] My thoughts on Dima Kats’ decision to expose corruption.

[06:17] The value of having strong opinions.

[07:24] Real-world examples of how my strong opinions have benefited me.

[11:58] My first introduction to Donald Trump.

[13:22] What I thought when I found out he was running for president.

[14:15] How I feel about his time in office.

[15:56] My thoughts on why so many people are negatively triggered by him.

[18:30] Lessons that I think we can all learn from him, whether or not we agree with the things he says.

[19:31] Skills that can be developed through the formation of solid political opinions.

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