Marguerite Ward’s Post

Fintech journalists or data/tech reporters — this could be a great opportunity for you. DM me your resume if interested #journojobs #mediajobs #journalism #journalismjobs.

I am beyond thrilled to announce that I have joined JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Communications Manager, Vice President in Commercial Banking. I can’t wait to dive into the work ahead at the firm and learn from the best in the industry. I cannot overstate the gratitude. Yesterday, while commuting to my new office for the first time, I found myself thinking about the tortoise and the hare fable. In life I’ve always tried to adopt the tortoise mindset. There’s many iterations of this, dory’s just keep swimming from finding nemo, the adage, “one foot in front of the other,” the WWII mantra “Keep on keeping on,” ect. That mindset has brought me to this incredible opportunity. And I can’t wait to see where it brings me next as part of this new chapter at the world’s premier financial institution.

*Career Announcement + Notes on Career Pivots* Friday was my last day at JUST Capital, a leading firm working with Russell 1000 companies on business issues Americans care about most. (Think investing in worker benefits + advancement, reducing emissions, ect) To not bury the lede ... I am taking a new opportunity at one of the world's most important financial firms. More details to come. I am extremely grateful for my experience at JUST Capital and highly encourage you to take a deep dive. The C-suite case studies speak for themselves: https://lnkd.in/eQ8RnuJY Here are a few takeaways on CAREER CHANGE from my experience moving from full-time journalism to communications. In a time of the AI revolution + rapidly changing new business behaviors -- change is constant. Here's some helpful notes: 1) Don't be terrified of a career pivot. It might not be easy or instant, but focus on the *skills* you have. Practice how to SELL your skills to employers in the new industry. Learn their lingo, what do they call X? What do they call Y? Explain how you've been building those skills in your current industry. 2) Ask for help. That's really what lots of networking is about. Even if it's for encouragement or advice or venting, connecting with others will give you invaluable advice. Think big when casting your net. Thank them for their time. I like to give a coffee/gift card where appropriate, along with an open line of communication moving forward. 3) Be constantly learning. During my transition into comms from reporting, I was lucky to have multiple bosses/ mentors who guided me on what newsletters to read, what habits to form, how to interact in a different industry. Special shout out to Michelle Mullineaux, Sandy Maltzman, Rory Mackin, John Simons, Michele Vana, Amanda Coffee, Matt Bylis and several others for their insight over the years. 4) Chase opportunities that align that combine your skills (what you're good at) with your interests (what fascinates you? what are you passionate about?) 5) Take time to recognize your hard work. Spotlight your work even in informal career convos. That being said, I wanted to thank Martin Whittaker, Alison Omens, Tolu Lawrence, Michelle Mullineaux, Sandy Maltzman and my colleagues for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the following: During my time there as Director of Content + Communications, the team... -- Launched its 2024 Annual Rankings of America's Most JUST Companies -- Convened business leaders at the Nasdaq for a bell ringing and conference -- Produced multiple LinkedIn Lives with leaders of TIAA + Bank of America and several insight/research pieces -- Partnered with leaders to highlight stories at Verizon, PayPal, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Prudential Financial, and Avangrid -- Sustained a newsletter on ESG-related issues with outsized open rates https://lnkd.in/gr9VnMRc 6) Have faith. However you find that.

On Monday, the team at JUST Capital rang the Nasdaq closing bell for our 2024 Leadership Summit -- where we unveiled our Rankings of America's Most Just Companies and celebrated Hewlett Packard Enterprise No. 1 status. We then curated excellent conversations on-air and in person alongside CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and business leaders including Sushmita Banerjee of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Stuart Henderson of Accenture, Justin Lagasse of Avangrid, and HPE's Antonio Neri and Paul Tudor Jones. We were joined by many companies including leaders from Goldman Sachs, American Express, PayPal, Wells Fargo, Moody's Corporation, Walmart and many more. One of the huge takeaways: Many C-suite leaders are committed to doing right by all stakeholders including employees, consumers, communities, shareholders, and the environment. Thanks to all the companies who joined! For all the latest on JUST's business leadership content, exciting articles, and more sign up to our weekly newsletter https://lnkd.in/gr9VnMRc or to get involved reach out [email protected]

Tomorrow (Mon) is a big day for JUST Capital. Around 8am ET on CNBC, we'll be kicking off our 2024 Rankings Release -- our flagship research product [JUST's annual list of top companies performing well on the issues Americans tell us through our surveys that they care the most about.] Then we'll be ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq for our 2024 Leadership Summit, joined by CEOs and execs of many industries. In other words --- if you're interested in these 2 questions, I encourage you to follow along here and on CNBC. 1) What business issues do Americans from all backgrounds care about most right now? 2) Which companies are performing best on those issues? It's an exciting day from a narrative standpoint -- a chance to show the country which companies are performing best on the issues Americans (from all backgrounds) tell us matter to them -- from "pays a fair, living wage" to "provides benefits and work-life balance" and other worker, environment, consumer, community, and investor issues. Reporters across a number of beats at CNBC will be diving into the specifics online and on-air all week. Check out our website www.justcapital.com & sign up for our weekly newsletter with key takeaways and trends on the Russell 1000 regarding stakeholder business issues. https://lnkd.in/gr9VnMRc And stay tuned for more! #business #businessnews #investorshub

Recently laid off journalists, DM me if you’re feeling down and out. I don’t have much to offer, but I can keep an eye out for jobs that stand out if I know your interests. Here’s advice from a former full-time reporter — yours truly. 1) think big with your keywords — research, industry analyst, think tanks, nonprofits, communications, social media, jobs in your beat like tech. Expand your search. Check out companies that have always interested you, see where they’re hiring. Don’t limit yourself. 2) Consider upskilling in a new area — we are extremely quick learners. This could be a good pivot opportunity. Online certificates and free classes can set you apart. Perhaps an evening class at a local community college. The book “pivot” by Jenny Blake is a favorite of mine on this general subject. 3) lean on your network. Career setbacks or sudden changes are isolating. Reach out to people you know. Worst case you don’t get a reply. Best case, you get advice that helps you land a new job. 4) prioritize your mental health. I recently wrote a low-cost e-book on getting through hard times if you want to check out my website. More importantly though, if you need a break, a therapist, to move back home, take a different kind of job, do what you need to do. do not judge yourself. Share or comment for visibility. #journalism #journojobs #layoffs #careeradvice #careergrowth

This morning, my 60+page mental health ebook published. It’s called “The 3 Biggest Lies We Tell Ourselves,” and it’s priced at $4.99 to promote access, though its worth at least triple the cost. To simply be factual, it’s written by a highly skilled writer who’s had years of experience with different therapies who wants to help others. Here’s the backstory. This exact spot by the beach in westchester New York is where I did so much healing. Every day for at least two years, I would go on a daily run. It was my commitment to myself, to my mental health. When everything else was a blur, I ran. I pushed my body. I created momentum. Sometimes, out of breath, I would cry when I reached this spot by the water, consumed by my grief and trauma and sadness after losing my brother to an opioid overdose/fentanyl poisoning. Other times I would scream out into the grey abyss, the ocean’s fog blanketing the air around me. Holding me in its arms. Other times I would finally breathe deeply. Losing my brother in 2019 broke me. And it was through a daily run, lots of therapy, community, faith, and discipline that I rebuilt myself. So I think it’s only fitting that I came back to this spot to take photos of my most important accomplishment thus far — writing a mental health book geared towards young people. We have a crisis of addiction, suicide, overdose, and depression in this country. And this booklet is my contribution to helping people find solutions. “The 3 Biggest Lies We Tell Ourselves” is a 60+page ebook that can serve as a map for when you’re lost. It won’t give you the solution upfront to all your problems, but if you follow the path, you’ll find your way forward. I hope you can find some inspiration from this book. It’s simple, raw, and real. Link in below to buy ($4.99). Written in loving memory of Matthew Michael Ward, love you bro. #mentalhealth #selflovejourney #addictionawareness #mentalhealthmatters https://lnkd.in/eW8QDFpE

In September, Bank of America announced industry-leading increases to its minimum wage, impacting thousands of workers and laying out a plan for future growth. The bank's Chief Human Resources Officer Sheri Bronstein sits down with our CEO Martin Whittaker for an in-depth convo on that and more topics. Check it out here. https://lnkd.in/ecnht8Q3 Excited to have worked with Emily Bonta, Nick Masercola and Bank of America's excellent team to produce this interview. #chro #hrnews #hr #workforcedevelopment #financialnews $BAC