A Midlife Pivot: From Journalism to Quantum with Karina Robinson
In this episode of Low to Grow, Karina Robinson, CEO of Redcliffe Advisory Ltd. and Non-Executive Director on the Board of Atlanti an Anglo-Swiss Fund Management firm amongst other roles, takes us through her extraordinary career pivot at midlife, from high-finance journalism to global security, and the cutting-edge world of Quantum and AI. She shares how curiosity, resilience, and compassion have shaped her working style and driven her to tackle some of the most complex challenges at the intersection of technology and international collaboration.
Karina also opens up about the personal lessons behind her professional journey, including navigating career setbacks, extending compassion to herself, and maintaining mental well-being while building influence in high-stakes environments. This conversation is both practical and inspiring, offering insights for anyone considering a bold career change or striving to lead with empathy in an evolving world.
What you’ll walk away with:
A reference map for navigating a major career transition while staying true to your passions
Practical lessons on building resilience through personal and professional challenges
Strategies for integrating compassion and mental health into leadership practices
Insights on the transformative potential of quantum computing in security and finance
Guidance for cultivating curiosity and lifelong learning to sustain growth and influence
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Chapters:
00:00 IntroducingKarina Robinson!
01:56 Liking this?
02:49 Introductionto Personal and Professional Challenges
03:10 Karina'sJourney from Journalism to Headhunting
04:01 NavigatingPersonal Tragedy and Professional Change
15:29 Karina'sreflections on personal change
17:50 TheCompassionate Core
20:28 Karina'sexperience extending compassion to herself
21:32 How Karinanavigate getting fired Five times
25:38 What keepsKarina going and learning throughout life
29:18 Reflectionsfor young journalists in the age of AI
30:45 Establishingan India UK Business Corridor
33:30 KarinaRobinson's one thing for better mental health
34:58 Follow@lowtogrowpodcast
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