Embracing Comedy for Career Growth and Humour in Leadership with Mark Pagdin

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Take A Chance On You

Alexandra Forsyth

37 episodes

5 days ago

Season 1 podcast episodes produced by Bloomsbury Institute. Season 2 in collaboration with INSPO. Welcome to Take A Chance On You hosted by Alexandra Forsyth, cyber security expert, advisor, coach and public speaker. Following the success of her latest TEDx Talk inspired by the topic of community, Alexandra has created this podcast with the intention to create a space for emerging talent, visionaries and challengers to take a chance on themselves and share their path of discovery through storytelling.

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Embracing Comedy for Career Growth and Humour in Leadership with Mark Pagdin

Take A Chance On You

48 minutes 4 seconds

2 months ago

Embracing Comedy for Career Growth and Humour in Leadership with Mark Pagdin

Season 2 collaborator - INSPO social networking platform.

In this episode of the Take a Chance on You podcast, host Alexandra Forsyth interviews Mark Pagdin, founder and CEO of Onion Security. Mark shares his extensive experience in financial services and cyber security, discussing the importance of compliance, knowledge sharing, and networking in the industry.

Mark dives into how he enhanced his career through networking, emotional intelligence, connecting with people and his love for stand-up comedy; exploring life lessons, the importance of humour and how this transformed his leadership and business approach.

Mark emphasises the value of mentorship, work-life balance, and personal growth, as well as the impact of comedy on professional skills. The conversation highlights the significance of authenticity, emotional intelligence, and kindness in business relationships, and concludes with valuable resources for professional development.

Takeaways

Mark Pagdin has over 20 years of experience in financial services and cyber security.

Knowledge sharing is crucial for improving security practices across industries.• Networking is essential for personal and professional growth.

Mentorship can significantly impact career development.

Work-life balance is important for overall well-being and productivity.

Engaging in activities like comedy can enhance interpersonal skills.

Authenticity and emotional intelligence are key to effective communication.

Building relationships in business should focus on kindness and empathy.

The small to medium-sized business community is supportive and collaborative.

Continuous professional development is vital for career advancement.

Chapters

(00:00:00 - 00:05:00) Introduction to Mark Pagdin

(00:05:00 - 00:15:00) Mark's Career Journey

(00:15:00 - 00:25:00) The Role of Networking

(00:25:00 - 00:35:00) Embracing Stand-Up Comedy

(00:35:00 - 00:45:00) Empathy and Authenticity

(00:45:00 - 00:55:00) Continuous Learning and Growth

Resources

Federation of Small Businesses The MOM Test – Rob Fitzpatrick

Presence – Amy Cuddy

Darknet Diaries podcast

Krebs on Security website

The Rest of Our Lives – Ben Markovitz

Seven Principles of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey