Episode 45. Next Gen Legend: Chloe Giamadakis on balancing ambition, study and making your mark early
About Our Guest:
In this episode, Chloe Giamadakis shares her journey in the legal field, discussing her ambition, the importance of a supportive network and how she overcomes "imposter syndrome".
She emphasises the value of continuous learning and the significance of working in a meaningful industry to you.
Chloe also provides insights into regulatory work and offers advice for aspiring lawyers, highlighting the importance of networking and gaining practical experience.
Happy Birthday Chloe and enjoy planning your upcoming wedding! We love a #2026Bride
Key themes:
✨ Confidence through action: building visibility and self-belief by starting small with panels, podcasts and LinkedIn posts, then scaling up.
✨ Mentorship and support networks: how strong professional relationships and mentors accelerate growth and create confidence.
✨ Intentional career development: choosing roles and study opportunities that align with purpose and not prestige.
✨ Practical learning over theory: valuing short, targeted courses like the AICD Foundations program over additional university degrees.
✨ Life inside regulated industries: the realities of working in financial services law and the importance of good governance.
✨ Purpose and contribution: finding meaning in helping people achieve financial security and using legal skills to serve a broader social good.
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