Every organisation seems to be asking the same question. "How do we get AI to recommend us?" It's the wrong question. The better question is: What are we teaching AI about who we are? Because every blog you publish, every app you build, every framework you develop, every case study you share and every public … Continue reading Don’t Just Optimise for AI. Build the Capability AI Will Recommend.
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Are Banks Promoting the Right People?
When I was made redundant from RBS Group, I was told I was "not alpha male enough." At the time, I dismissed it as just another piece of corporate jargon. Looking back, it raises a much deeper question. What exactly do organisations mean when they reward people for being more "alpha"? Are they selecting for … Continue reading Are Banks Promoting the Right People?
Presenteeism Is Not Commitment. It Is Often Suffering in Disguise.
How Get Secure can help shift people from pressure and survival mode towards income security When people go to work sick, stay online after hours, miss social connection, and keep pushing through stress, it is often described as commitment. But increasingly, it may be something else. It may be fear. Fear of falling behind.Fear of … Continue reading Presenteeism Is Not Commitment. It Is Often Suffering in Disguise.
When Work Becomes Too Heavy: Why Mental Health Support Isn’t Optional
There are moments in life when everything stacks up at once. Pressure. Loss. Financial strain. Conflict. Uncertainty. And when that happens, work doesn’t sit separately from life—it becomes part of the weight. A recent article by Liz Twist highlights something important: Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death for people under 50 in … Continue reading When Work Becomes Too Heavy: Why Mental Health Support Isn’t Optional
Human Capital Is the Hidden Engine of Holistic Wealth
Lessons for Holistic Wealth Planners from the Human Capital–Gallup Correlation MapBy Steve Conley | Academy of Life Planning Holistic Wealth Planners already know that numbers alone don’t create wealth — people do. Johan’s insightful mapping between Dr Mahesh Daru’s Human Capital Framework and Gallup’s Microeconomic Pathway makes this truth undeniable. It shows, with data and … Continue reading Human Capital Is the Hidden Engine of Holistic Wealth
🌍 Meaning Is the New Currency of Recruitment
When Purpose Becomes the Bait There was a time when financial advice was sold as a career of prestige, profit, and professionalism. But not anymore. The new recruitment language of our industry has changed — and it tells us something profound about where society is heading. Last week, St. James’s Place — the UK’s largest … Continue reading 🌍 Meaning Is the New Currency of Recruitment
Flowing Around the Rock: Ethical Leadership in Financial Services
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists; when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” — Lao Tzu In the Age of Aquarius, leadership is no longer about dominance, extraction, or control. It’s about flow. About quietly influencing change not by overpowering the rock, but … Continue reading Flowing Around the Rock: Ethical Leadership in Financial Services
Psychopathic Traits in Financial Services: Prevalence, Impact, and Regulatory Responses
By Steve Conley, Founder, Academy of Life Planning Author’s Note: A Personal Prelude In December 2007, just months before the Global Financial Crisis erupted and Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) became one of the most infamous taxpayer bailouts in history, I was made redundant from my role as Head of Savings and Investments Strategy. … Continue reading Psychopathic Traits in Financial Services: Prevalence, Impact, and Regulatory Responses
5 Lessons from Businesses to Boost Your Personal Development
Businesses thrive when they focus on their strengths, adapt to change, and pursue opportunities with confidence. These same principles can transform your personal development and help you create a more fulfilling life. Let’s explore five key lessons from successful businesses that you can apply to your journey: 1️⃣ Identify Your Human Capital and Leverage It … Continue reading 5 Lessons from Businesses to Boost Your Personal Development
The Personal Development Cycle: From Creation to Manifestation
Life is a journey of growth, change, and renewal. The personal development cycle is a timeless framework that mirrors the ancient cycles of nature, guiding us from inspiration to manifestation. Just as the seasons flow seamlessly into one another, so too does the journey of personal and professional growth follow a productive, clockwise path—a cycle … Continue reading The Personal Development Cycle: From Creation to Manifestation
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