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BREAKING GLASS

Tales from the Witch of Wall Street

BY PATRICIA WALSH CHADWICK

 
 
 
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WITH A DRIVE THAT EARNED HER THE MONIKER “WITCH OF WALL STREET”

Kicked out of a cult at seventeen, Patricia Walsh Chadwick started on the bottom rung of the ladder in the world of business and worked her way to the top—breaking through the glass ceiling to become a global partner at Invesco.

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“A “drama-filled...compelling memoir” from the “smartest woman on Wall Street”.”
— Kirkus Review
“The smartest woman on Wall Street.”
— Jack Welch, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric.
“We often remember the achievements of pioneers but know little about their personal stories. Chadwick shares an intimate perspective, as one of a small handful of women who paved the way for so many more on Wall Street.”
— Brian Rogers, Retired Chairman of the Board, T. Rowe Price.
“ The smartest woman on W all Street.” -Andra Watkins, New York Times bestselling author.png

Latest Blog Posts

 
 
Chadwick's Corner
Christmas Cards - Then and Now
Christmas Cards - Then and Now

Wikipedia may not be “Gospel;” however, I support it faithfully with an annual donation at this time of year, because it is an excellent and instantaneous resource. I find it of particular value when I’m researching matters of history. According to Wikipedia, “the first known Christmas card was sent by Michael Maier to James I of England and his son Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales in 1611…

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Thanksgiving – An Almost Uniquely American Feast
Thanksgiving – An Almost Uniquely American Feast

For more than fifteen years, during the 1980s and 1990s, I spent a considerable amount of time in the Citibank offices in Geneva, Zurich, Lugano, Paris and London, with occasional visits to Barcelona and Madrid. No less than a dozen times a year, I’d fly across the Atlantic for a seven-to-ten-day trip packed with meetings, and more meetings; wonderful meals and equally wonderful wine;, and great opportunities to shop (when the U.S. dollar was strong.) I never tired of those sojourns—wanderlust is part of my DNA.

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“The Time Has Come,” the Walrus Said.
Economics & Finance
“The Time Has Come,” the Walrus Said.
Economics & Finance

It is apt today, as we await with anticipation the decision next week regarding a possible reduction in the level of the Fed Funds’ rate, to replace “the Walrus” with “Jerome Powell,” the current chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Fed).

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Latest Interviews

 
Breaking Glass Interviews
The Good Witch of Wall Street: My Transformation from Cult Survivor to Empowered Leader
The Good Witch of Wall Street: My Transformation from Cult Survivor to Empowered Leader

In this episode of 'Out of the Box with Christine,' host Christine Blosdale welcomes Patricia Walsh Chadwick, author of 'Little Sister, a Memoir,' and 'Breaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street.'

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CSI Chat Podcast #20 - Patricia Walsh Chadwick
CSI Chat Podcast #20 - Patricia Walsh Chadwick

Her story is documented through her two fantastic books, "Little Sister" and "Breaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street". Patricia's story is absolutely incredible! We talk to her life about growing up in the cult and her rise up the corporate ladder within Wall Street.

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Women in Leadership Wave Group Interview Led by Susan Chung
Women in Leadership Wave Group Interview Led by Susan Chung

Women in Leadership Wave Group presents a conversation with author and former Amica board member Patricia Chadwick Led by Susan Chung, Sr. V.P. & Chief Investment Officer and Executive sponsor of the Woman in Leadership ERG

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Latest Press Coverage

 
 
Press
Community Spotlight - Breaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street
Community Spotlight - Breaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street

Nick Youngs interviewing Patricia Walsh Chadwick, Author of "BREAKING GLASS, Tales from the Witch of Wall Street.

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Read The Bull - Patricia Walsh Chadwick
Read The Bull - Patricia Walsh Chadwick

The 13th episode of Read the Bull is a fascinating conversation with Patricia Walsh Chadwick, author of "Breaking Glass, Tales from the Witch of Wall Street." Patricia enjoyed a 30-year career in finance and held roles as a research analyst, portfolio manager, director of research, and investment strategist.The book details Patricia's career, which began at a time where the majority of women in finance held administrative roles. Patricia explains that she had a long-held secret from her...

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Greenwich Sentinel - Breaking Glass
Greenwich Sentinel - Breaking Glass

Normally, I prefer to discuss the economy or to tell other people’s stories, but this month is a little bit different. This month I have news to share with you that I think is very exciting and I hope you will too. Here is the press release for my new book, being released next month.

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Patricia Chadwick on the Bandwidth Conversations podcast.
Patricia Chadwick on the Bandwidth Conversations podcast.

Listen to Patricia on the Bandwidth Conversations Podcast

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Inside Edition
Inside Edition

Please check my recent interview with InsideEdition.com about my life growing up within a Catholic Community called "The Slaves of The Immaculate Heart of Mary.

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See Patricia on CBS This Morning Saturday
See Patricia on CBS This Morning Saturday

See Dana Jacobson interview Patricia on CBS This Morning Saturday.

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