About this episode

David Beaty shares his unexpected journey from aspiring accountant to a successful banking career and leadership consultancy.

David Beaty never planned on becoming a banker. What began as "practice" for a job interview - while still planning to attend university and become an accountant - transformed into a remarkable 39-year career at Midland Bank and HSBC. David has since established Bali Consulting, using his experience to provide leadership coaching and consultancy. He was a school governor and trustee of a fast-growing Staffordshire multi-academy trust for over ten years. What makes a leader effective ov...

People in this episode

Guest: David Beaty

Topics covered

• leadership
• banking
• consultancy
• education
• career development

Keywords

• leadership coaching
• banking career
• consultancy
• school governor
• multi-academy trust

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Midland Bank, HSBC, Bali Consulting, Staffordshire multi-academy trust

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