Episode Guest:

Meagen Burnett is the Chief Financial Officer of Schroders plc, appointed in January 2025 after joining the firm as Chief Operating Officer in 2023. With over 25 years in financial services—including senior roles at M&G plc, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and KPMG—she now oversees Schroders’ finance, operations, technology, and corporate services functions.

Episode Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

0:46 Meet Meagen Burnett, CFO of Schroders

1:11 Meagen’s first job in a South African mine

2:59 Career advice to her younger self

3:43 How Meagen decides when to say no

5:36 Turning down mining for financial services

6:05 Walking through unknown doors at KPMG

7:05 Building curiosity in your career

9:40 The line between curiosity and intrusion

11:24 Embracing feedback and managing fear

13:18 The power of pausing before reacting

14:42 Career doubt and managing tough times

16:45 Is the grass really greener?

17:43 A missed startup opportunity

18:44 Meagen’s simple money tip to her 18-year-old self

20:05 Mental health in the workplace

21:48 Encouraging open conversations at work

24:37 Creating safe spaces and work communities

26:20 What Schroders does and Meagen’s CFO role

27:43 How Schroders manages people's money

30:00 Money tips for young people and beginners

32:31 Responsibilities of a Group CFO

33:47 Schroders’ global impact and client trust

34:53 Meagen’s favourite part of her job

35:03 What makes a great CFO today

36:13 From Kimberly to the FTSE 100

37:00 Meagen’s life lesson: never give up

38:22 Meagen’s duvet flip: running, learning, people

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Episode Guest:

Claire Darley is the Vice President of Go to Market and Sales EMEA at Adobe, where she leads strategic initiatives across the region with a focus on transformation and customer-centric growth.

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction – Meet Claire Darley, VP at Adobe

1:24 Humble beginnings – Hairdressing in Scunthorpe

3:40 Moving to London & landing an IBM internship

6:05 “It starts with a yes” – Overcoming fear & embracing change

8:30 Acting before you're ready – Career risks & regrets

11:00 Feedback fear – Why we resist it & how to overcome

14:15 Being super coachable – Asking for feedback with intent

17:05 How to reject feedback professionally

19:40 The ‘salesman’s pause’ & power of silence

21:20 What makes a great salesperson – Curiosity & listening

24:15 Questions over answers – Lessons in leadership

27:10 Preparing for business reviews – Zooming out with insight

29:45 Starting at Adobe – 16 interviews & instant culture fit

32:05 Defining company culture – Kindness, clarity & consistency

34:30 Becoming an internal activist – Leading change at Adobe

36:55 Launching Adobe Express – Side hustle to scale-up

39:10 AI for everyone – Accessibility, provenance & ethics

41:30 Future of creativity – Levelling the playing field

43:00 Staying energised – Disruption, excitement & impact

45:10 Claire’s invisible success – Driving change & creating followship

47:15 What gets Claire out of bed – Her kids, West Ham & purpose

49:05 Closing reflections – Ruthless kindness & career mindset

Episode Partners

✈️ easyJet

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📊 Compare the Market

Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

https://bit.ly/4i53Svj

Disclaimer:

The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.

Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared.

By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here:

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Episode Guest

Guy Kinnings is the CEO of the European Tour Group (DP World Tour), formerly Deputy CEO and Ryder Cup Director, with a three-decade career in golf leadership, including senior roles at IMG managing global golf operations and elite players. He played a key role in the PGA Tour strategic alliance and the successful 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.

Episode Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

0:48 Starting out in sport through law

2:11 The Mark McCormack story

3:44 Advice to young Guy

5:04 Why patience is a superpower

7:28 Balancing ambition with growth

9:40 Did Guy plan to be a CEO?

12:14 Overcoming imposter syndrome

14:32 How to gracefully pursue opportunity

16:22 Building confidence in your capability

18:00 Knowing your role as a leader

19:31 The power of asking questions

20:48 Key lessons from Guy’s first year as CEO

22:46 Delegating to empower your team

25:01 Balancing work and family in a global sport

27:33 Making golf more inclusive and modern

31:49 Career advice for aspiring golfers

34:10 Careers in sport beyond playing

37:03 Why diversity matters in golf

38:40 Guy's invisible keys to success

41:02 Career-defining principles

44:05 The power of honest self-assessment

46:50 Guy's duvet flip motivation

50:47 Closing thoughts and appreciation

Episode Partners

✈️ easyJetExplore exciting career opportunities at easyJet, one of Europe’s leading airlines. Whether you're passionate about aviation, customer service, engineering, or corporate roles, easyJet offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and growth.

https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS

📊 Compare the Market

Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK’s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they’re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.

https://bit.ly/4i53Svj

Disclaimer:

The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates.

The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.

Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.

If you’re struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/debt-advice

If you’re struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here:

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/