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

Creators & Guests

Host
Oli Le Lievre

What is Humans of Agriculture?

We're going behind the scenes to see and understand modern agriculture, because no matter whether you're in it or not, you probably don't know all the pieces to just how incredible, diverse and multi-layered agriculture is. We do this by uncovering the real stories, experiences and voices of modern agriculture.