Celebrating female talent in finance: Tips for success in the Women in Financial Advice Awards

'The outstanding entries for WIFA 2024 made judging a challenging task'

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Senior industry figure and Women in Financial Advice Awards judge Gillian Hepburn shares her insight on the judging process and her thoughts on what makes an awards entry stand out...

Over the past four years, I've had the privilege of serving as a judge for the Women in Financial Advice Awards. The continual growth of exceptional female talent across our industry is something to acknowledge and celebrate. The outstanding entries for the 2024 Women in Financial Advice Awards made judging a challenging task. Yet, one recurring theme found across many of the submissions was somewhat frustrating – I'll circle back to that after offering some practical hints and tips on showcasing your potential as a worthy winner. Firstly, consider the perspective of a judge. As a ...

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