The Gift of Mentorship with Ron Speaker

The Gift of Mentorship with Ron Speaker

From Connection is the Medicine by Eaden Shantay

January 27, 2026 · 1h 21m

About this episode

Ron Speaker shares his journey from intern to investment specialist, highlighting the importance of mentorship in his career.

Ron Speaker is a seasoned investment specialist, financial mentor, and dedicated husband and father. He began his career in the mid-1980s as a summer intern in the mail room at Janus Capital Group in Denver, Colorado. There, he came under the mentorship of finance legends Tom Bailey and Michael McGoldrick, who would become lifelong influences. Speaker rose through the ranks over 21 years at Janus, starting as a securities analyst—traveling internationally to research investments, eventu...

People in this episode

Guest: Ron Speaker

Topics covered

  • mentorship
  • finance
  • career development

Keywords

  • investment
  • financial mentor
  • Janus Capital Group

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Janus Capital Group

Places: Denver, Colorado

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