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Courage to Say No: Transition from Deloitte Partner to Financial Mentor with Jacqui Clarke (Ep 15)

In this episode of the True Power podcast, Cassandra Goodman interviews Jackie Clark, co-founder of Maxima Private and author of 'Stop Worrying About Money.' Jackie shares her career journey, from climbing the corporate ladder at Deloitte to co-founding her boutique accounting firm. Discussing the challenges of staying true to oneself in high-powered roles, Jackie opens up about her personal life, including her experiences as a stepmom, mom, and cattle farmer. The conversation delves into the importance of financial independence as a form of self-care, how to manage authentic decision-making, and finding balance in personal and professional life.

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to True Power Podcast

00:53 Meet Jackie Clark: Australia's Best Kept Money Secret

02:39 Jackie's Personal Life and Career Journey

03:21 The Unexpected Cattle Farmer

04:45 The Tricky Business of Authenticity

08:20 The Courage to Say No

10:50 Leaving the Corporate Bubble

29:39 The Importance of Financial Well-being

34:31 Conclusion and Where to Find Jackie Clark

 

About the guest:

Jacqui Clarke is a distinguished Non-Executive Director and Chair, co-founder of Maxima Private, and author of the upcoming book *Stop Worrying About Money*. With a robust background in top blue-chip accounting firms, Jacqui now leads Jacqui Clarke Consulting, specialising in bespoke wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and families. Her mission is to demystify finance, offering straightforward advice and challenging clients to confront their financial realities. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Chartered Tax Advisor, and Justice of the Peace, Jacqui is also a trusted advisor and director for multiple ASX-listed boards and an advocate for financial independence and legacy building.

 

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