PE can look shiny from the outside. James spends his days helping funds and port-cos create real value, and we get into the parts you don’t see on LinkedIn: leadership, resilience and building a career you actually like.We talk about saying yes to the “weird and wacky” projects and opportunities that end up changing everything, what PE firms really look for when hiring ex-consultants (including Operating Partner roles), and whether ex-MBB leaders make great port-co CEOs.We also dig into balance, working hard without losing yourself, and how to stay adaptable when the ground keeps moving.🎧 Tune in for:• Practical advice for consultants curious about PE• A day in the life of a Bain partner advising PE clients• Why working and living abroad can sharpen your consulting edge• Why resilience, curiosity and self-awareness matter more than ever• The best and the worst career advice James has picked up along the way

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