Flex and the City - Great leadership in financial services

Rachel Treece

Flex and the City is about bringing heart and soul back into financial services. Rachel Treece, CEO of fts global and The Henka Institute interviews some of the industry's great leaders talks with them as human beings, their leadership style and asks them what is going to make financial services great again. 

  1. Flex and The City with Georges Bock - Episode 80

    25/11/2025

    Flex and The City with Georges Bock - Episode 80

    Some leadership journeys do not start with a perfect plan. They start with a decision to jump. In this new episode of Flex and the City, I had the pleasure of speaking with Georges Bock, Founder and CEO of Investre S.A. and Moniflo. Georges spent decades in a senior leadership role at a Big Four firm. Successful. Respected. Comfortable. But he realised that comfort is not where transformation happens. So he took a leap without certainty, but with a strong sense of purpose. What followed was not just the creation of a company, but the beginning of a vision. To reimagine financial services as a more inclusive, transparent and human space. To help people not only grow their wealth, but also their freedom. To position money not as the problem, but as part of the solution. What stood out most in our conversation was Georges' honesty. He spoke openly about courage, failure and resilience. He reminded us that every meaningful career, whether entrepreneurial or corporate, includes setbacks and difficult decisions. The real difference lies in how you respond. You reflect, you learn, and then you stand up. Every time. In this episode, we explore: - Why entrepreneurship starts with courage, not certainty - How financial inclusion and sustainability belong together - Why failure is not the opposite of success, but part of the journey Georges' story is a powerful reminder that purpose and leadership are not titles. They are choices. They are acts of courage.

    40 min
  2. Flex and The City with Paul Chapman - Episode 74

    17/12/2024

    Flex and The City with Paul Chapman - Episode 74

    In the final episode of Flex and the City for 2024, I have the pleasure of connecting with the visionary Paul Chapman, Managing Director of HornbyChapman! 💼✨  Paul shares his invaluable insights on why the next generation of Financial Services professionals—especially Gen Z—must embrace AI and sharpen their sales skills to thrive in this dynamic industry.  Key Takeaways: Resilience wins: Your circumstances don't define your future. Paul's story is a testament to perseverance and embracing change, showing that life’s biggest shifts can lead to unexpected growth. ✨ Embrace innovation: Paul highlights the transformative power of technologies like AI, blockchain, and DLT to replace outdated systems. He encourages the new generation to adopt these tools and challenges older leaders to recognize younger workers’ strengths and fresh perspectives. 🔄  Be open to new beginnings: Moving beyond your comfort zone, whether it’s relocating or embracing new skills, can open doors you never imagined. Paul urges young professionals to prioritize sales skills, build trust-based relationships, and seek balance and happiness over money. 🌍  Focus and discipline matter: Drawing parallels between clay pigeon shooting and success in financial services, Paul shares his "traffic light system" for mental focus. 🔴 Red = Relax and enjoy life. 🟠 Amber = Prepare to focus. 🟢 Green = Fully commit and execute with precision. Mental health matters: Paul reflects on the growing awareness of stress and burnout, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy from leaders. Removing stigma and fostering healthier environments is key to long-term success. 😇  Paul's story is a powerful reminder that our past shapes us, but it doesn’t hold us back. Tune in for personal reflections, life lessons, and inspiration to keep pushing forward! 🎧 #Podcast #Leadership #Resilience #Innovation #LifeJourneys #FlexInTheCity #Inspiration

    29 min

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Flex and the City is about bringing heart and soul back into financial services. Rachel Treece, CEO of fts global and The Henka Institute interviews some of the industry's great leaders talks with them as human beings, their leadership style and asks them what is going to make financial services great again.