60 Seconds with Dominique Burnett - Thought Leaders 4 Private Client Magazine

We are delighted that Dominique Burnett, Director in Private Client at Fairway has been featured in Thought Leaders 4 Private Client Magazine Issue 16, in the '60 Seconds Interview'.

Dominique Burnett is a highly skilled Private Client Director at Fairway. With her vast cross-jurisdictional experience, she successfully leads a private client team with responsibility for growing a global client base. Dominique's area of expertise are governance and risk and compliance from a trustee perspective. She also has a background in managed trust companies and private trust companies for high net worth individuals and their families.

Dominique fosters a positive and inclusive work environment, encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support among team members. 

Find out more about Dominique by reading the below interview:

Imagine you no longer have to work. How would you spend your weekdays?

I like to think I’d finally be getting round to finishing my collection of short stories for publication. I also enjoy swimming and walking, so would probably do a lot more of that.

What do you see as the most rewarding thing about your job?

The satisfaction of solving complex problems each day, whether these are client matters or internal to the business. I like a puzzle!

What book do you think everyone should read, and why?

Books are very much horses for courses, and I hate being told what to read.  But if someone was desperate for a recommendation, then I’d suggest the short story by Amy Hempel: “In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried”. I defy anyone to read it and not break their heart.

What legacy would you hope to leave behind?

I’m not sure I want a legacy to leave, but I hope to be remembered as someone who was good at what they did and nice to be around.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I make really good gravy.

What’s the most important quote you’ve heard that you have adapted to your personal or professional life.

“The attitude you have as a parent is what your kids will learn from more than what you tell them. They don’t remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are” - Jim Henson. I think this applies as much in the workplace as at home.

Is there anything you want to do/achieve that you haven’t already?

I’d like to put my experience from work into a philanthropic context.

What piece of advice would you give to your younger self?

Don’t be afraid of failing, life carries on.

Where has been your favourite holiday destination and why?

I absolutely loved a weekend break we had in Melbourne once – it’s a beautiful city with a great atmosphere, fun things to do and fantastic bakeries in Saint Kilda.

Dead or alive, which famous person would you most like to have dinner with, and why? 

Mark Twain – wise and funny, I’d love to spend an evening listening to him.

What’s your go to relaxing activities to destress after a long day at work?

If the weather is good, a walk in the sunshine; in winter, a glass of wine on the sofa and something funny on TV.

What brings you the most joy.

My children, who also bring me tears, frustration, huge love and strange insects they found in the garden.