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Videocast: Compliance & Culture: Building Trust with Kate Jones

In this episode of Oblig8Ed, host Ashrita Patel sits down with Kate Jones, Compliance Consultant, Co-Founder of KANA Consulting, and Co-Host of the Financial Services Compliance Forum.

Kate’s career is proof that compliance is far more than policies and regulations. Combining degrees in Management Science and Law, she intentionally pursued a career where legal knowledge and relationship-building come together. From leading Compliance functions across insurance and financial services to launching her own consultancy, Kate shares the experiences that have shaped her approach to leadership and business.

Together, Ashrita and Kate explore why Compliance should be seen as a strategic partner rather than a business blocker, how organisations can build a genuine culture of integrity, and why proactive compliance creates long-term value. Kate also speaks openly about balancing a successful career with motherhood, navigating imposter syndrome, and taking the leap into entrepreneurship.

The episode also explores:
What compliance really is and why it matters
Building a strong compliance culture from the top down
Why Compliance should enable business, not restrict it
The value of proactive risk management and trusted relationships
Balancing career ambition with family life
Overcoming imposter syndrome and believing in your abilities
Starting and growing a successful consultancy business
The power of coaching and sponsorship
Creating a career built on purpose, flexibility and personal values

Throughout the conversation, Kate shares honest reflections on the challenges and opportunities that come with leadership, entrepreneurship and working in Compliance. She shares the realities of building a business from scratch, the importance of supportive workplaces, and why creating a career that aligns with your values is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make.

Whether you’re considering a career in Compliance, looking to progress into leadership, or thinking about starting your own business, this episode offers practical advice and inspiring lessons from someone who has successfully navigated each stage of the journey.

After reflecting on this episode: what will you do to progress your career?

00:00 Welcome to Oblig8Ed
00:33 The Childhood That Shaped Kate’s Ambition
02:14 Why Kate Chose a career in Financial Services
03:52 Falling in Love with Compliance
05:03 What Does a Compliance Professional Actually Do?
07:23 The Secret to a Strong Compliance Culture
10:55 Why Compliance isn’t the “Business Police”
14:49 Building a Career in Financial Services
17:04 Can You Have a Senior Career and a Family?
25:25 The Leap Into Entrepreneurship
32:18 Battling Imposter Syndrome
34:48 Why Every Compliance Professional Needs a Network
38:02 What It Really Takes to Start a Business
42:39 Sponsors & Career Progression
44:03 One Final Piece of Career Advice

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