Podcast 963: The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World with Dr. Jamie Weiner

My guest for this podcast is the co-founder of Inheriting Wisdom and the author The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World - Dr. Jamie Weiner. Jamie co-founded Inheriting Wisdom with his wife Dr. Carolyn Friend. Inheriting Wisdom is a specialty consulting firm focused on the human issues and concerns that impact high-net-worth families, their businesses and family offices. Jamie's training and professional experience as a clinical psychologist lend him a unique insight to understanding the complex dynamics that exist in families, businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Hence, throughout his career, he has designed structured programs and systems to address the broad range of challenges families and individuals face. He also came up with several books which one of those is The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Discover Their Unique Place in the World. This book is an essential read for anyone navigating the complex dynamics of accomplished families and is perfect for members of wealthy and accomplished families, as well as the people who advise them. If you want to know more about Dr. Jamie and his works, you may click here to visit their company website. You may also learn more about our featured book The Quest for Legitimacy by visiting their website linked here. I hope you enjoy this engaging interview with Dr. Jamie Weiner. Thanks and happy listening! THE BOOK Dr. Jamie uses the findings from his global qualitative research, conducted with the Rising Generation of prominent families from across the World, to explore topics like:

• ✦Developing your own sense of legitimacy.
• ✦Identifying your own path whilst recognizing the common phases of The Quest.
• ✦Understanding the impact that “breaking moments / transition points” will have on your life.

THE AUTHOR Dr. Jamie Weiner is a clinical psychologist with over 40 years experience. In addition to his work with individuals and families, he successfully designed structured programs and systems to address the broad range of challenges people face, and is credited to delivering over 100 lectures and workshops. He also has a Certificate in Family Business Advising and Family Wealth Advising from the Family Firm Institute and is the co-author of The Legacy Conversation: the missing gem in wealth planning.

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