In the Suite
In the Suite is a podcast that shares amazing stories of women in business in the financial services and wealth management industry. The podcast features interviews with inspiring, top women leaders in business and some of the biggest names in the wealth management industry. In the Suite is where you’ll discover their best secrets and top strategies to grow a great business, build a strong brand, and lead teams in the 21st century. In the Suite podcast is hosted by Tina Powell, TEDx Speaker, former NYU Professor, Marketing Consultant and Partner, Chief of Community at Intention.ly
In the Suite
55. Leading with Emotional Intelligence and Creating Net Worthwhile with Heather Fortner, MS, IACCP®, Chief Executive Officer at SignatureFD
We feel so lucky and honored to have Heather Fortner In the Suite! Heather Fortner, MS, IACCP® is the Chief Executive Officer at SignatureFD, an award-winning multi-billion-dollar integrated wealth management and advisory firm in Atlanta that helps clients transform their net worth into "Net Worthwhile."
SignatureFD is ranked on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 Americas Fastest Growing Companies and was named one of Atlanta’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in 2021.
In today's episode, Heather shares some of the greatest leadership lessons learned throughout her career and her philosophies. She stresses the importance of asking for help, being curious, being a lifelong learner, being kind, and being compassionate: qualities that can also be applied to your personal life to help you become a better human being.
It is her humble attitude, proactiveness, and generosity that have led her to the success she's achieved today. And without a doubt, her words of wisdom throughout the podcast will leave an indelible mark on you.
Below is the show’s agenda:
- Being promoted Chief Executive Officer of SignatureFD (6:10)
- “We’re better in the community” (12:00)
- What does the ‘FD’ in SignatureFD stand for? (13:45)
- How SignatureFD bridging concepts revolved around life? (16:05)
- “…it starts with who you are” (22:10)
- The benefits of a Masters’s Degree in professional counseling? (25:00)
- What drives Heather? (35:40)
- About the podcast “Empower To In Power (38:30)
- The emotional intelligence toolbox (44:10)
- Best way to contact Heather (50:40)
- Heather’s Book recommendation (51:40)
Resources:
- Heather Fortner, MS, IACCP® - LinkedIn
- Heather Fortner, MS, IACCP® - Twitter
- SignatureFD Website
- "Empower To In Power," SignatureFD’s Podcast
“Double Blessing: Don't Settle for Less Than You're Called to Bless” on Amazon
- Kennesaw State University
- Schwab Executive Leadership program
- G2 Leadership Institute
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