"Don't write off regional. You can have a rewarding, challenging career living regionally and be well-remunerated” with Felicity Taylor

Humans of Agriculture

Felicity Taylor is the Area manager at Rabobank Australia in Moree. In this conversation, she shares her journey from growing up in Moree to working in banking and the importance of being involved in the community.

Felicity discusses her role as a branch manager and the satisfaction she gets from helping clients achieve their goals. For anyone familiar with Flick you know she is incredibly involved in her local community from the tourism board, to the Young Aggies group through to the Triathlon and run clubs!

This episode is part of our partnership with Rabobank Australia.

Other things we discuss:

• Living in a rural community and being involved in the community is a responsibility and a way to have a vibrant lifestyle.
• Banking in rural areas requires empathy, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Felicity enjoys helping clients execute their dreams and supporting multi-generational farming families.
• Being involved in community organisations and volunteering is a way to leave a positive legacy and ensure succession.
• Felicity values the support and opportunities provided by Rabobank and encourages others to consider a career in banking.

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Moree

01:27 Felicity's Journey: From Sydney to the Netherlands and Back to Moree

04:19 The Impact of Droughts and Floods on Moree

05:37 Felicity's Career in Banking and the Role of an Area Manager

08:02 Felicity's Background in Farming and Choosing a Career in Banking

12:55 The Value of Lived Experiences in Banking

14:51 The Importance of Communication and Public Speaking Skills

15:20 Returning to Moree and the Role of an Area Manager

17:14 Challenges and Rewards of Managing a Team in Banking

18:38 A Day in the Life of an Area Manager

20:35 The Satisfaction of Helping Clients Achieve Their Dreams

22:57 Involvement in Young Aggies and Other Community Organizations

24:25 Balancing Involvement and Leaving a Positive Legacy

26:23 Advice for Those Interested in Banking and Community Involvement

Podcast Partner:
This episode of Humans of Agriculture is proudly brought to you by Rabobank. Together with the Rabo Client Councils, Rabobank is offering complimentary Succession Planning Sessions across Australia, equipping farming families with the tools to help deliver positive outcomes. Participants will explore important topics such as why family and business communication can be difficult and how to improve it, what makes a meeting work and how to manage differing family goals. Visit www.rabobank.com.au/community to register or learn more about Rabobank’s community initiatives.