About this episode
What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee? In this special crossover episode, Mike Richards switches sides of the microphone as a guest on Seth Marlowe’s – The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast podcast - sharing his journey, insights, and why the profession is anything but boring.Together, they unpack the myths, challenges, and evolving opportunities shaping the treasury profession today.Mike Richards is the CEO & Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company and host of the popular Treasury Career Corner podcast, which has nearly 400 episodes and more than 200,000 downloads. For over 25 years, he’s been connecting treasury professionals with career-defining opportunities, building world-class treasury teams, and sharing their stories with the wider profession.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeThe unexpected way Mike fell into treasury recruitment and why he never leftHow The Treasury Career Corner podcast grew from a 10-episode idea into nearly 400 episodes and 200k downloadsWhy treasury teams of just 2–3 people are often the hidden heroes in global companiesThe reality of moving from banking to corporate treasury, including pay cuts and steep learning curvesWhy professional qualifications (CTP, ACT and others) matter for long-term career growthThe evolution of the treasurer’s role toward becoming a deputy CFO and trusted partnerPractical advice for mid-level professionals: 30/60/90-day plans, celebrating wins, and documenting achievementsHow to approach networking the right way - whether at conferences or within your own organisationThe biggest myth Mike wants to bust: Treasury is not boring - it’s strategic, vital and coolYou can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn. You can connect with Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn. ---?? Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for ?Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for ?Apple Podcasts? Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD ch
