The struggles of today’s graduates are well-documented. Headlines highlight rising student debt, stagnant wages, and a lack of jobs that match the promise of university education. A generation of hard-working young people is caught in a cycle of effort without reward, a phenomenon described in China as neijuan, or "involution." It’s a treadmill that leads … Continue reading Graduates Deserve Better: A GAME Plan for a Purpose-Driven Life
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The Four Scenarios of Values Alignment for Financial Planners: Outcomes and Strategies
At the heart of every financial planning career lies a simple question: Are your values aligned with your work environment? This question often goes unasked, yet it profoundly influences your happiness, effectiveness, and long-term success. As we explore the four scenarios of values alignment, we’ll uncover how recognising and addressing this alignment can empower you … Continue reading The Four Scenarios of Values Alignment for Financial Planners: Outcomes and Strategies
Empowering Financial Professionals: Navigating Personal Growth and Purpose Through the Ego-Soul Journey
In the financial services industry, navigating the journey from ego-driven goals to soul-centred purpose can be both challenging and rewarding. Our latest article explores how professionals can embrace personal growth through the stages of individuating, self-actualising, integrating, and ultimately serving. Discover how aligning your career with your values can lead to a life enriched with … Continue reading Empowering Financial Professionals: Navigating Personal Growth and Purpose Through the Ego-Soul Journey
The GAME Plan vs. “Manifest and Grind”: A New Way to Empower Young People
Economic inactivity among young people is a pressing issue, and tackling it effectively demands more than traditional approaches. Alice Thomson’s article in The Times rightly highlights the need for greater support for the young. However, her proposed solution—a mix of tough love and systemic tweaks—still clings to outdated assumptions about work as drudgery and success … Continue reading The GAME Plan vs. “Manifest and Grind”: A New Way to Empower Young People
Finding Purpose in Retirement: An Encore Career for Whole-Person Well-Being
Retirement can be a thrilling chapter, yet for many, it brings a sense of emptiness. After years of work that define purpose, rhythm, and even self-worth, moving into retirement isn’t just about budgeting or relocating; it’s about building a new identity. For some, that might mean finding an "encore career"—work that doesn’t feel like work, … Continue reading Finding Purpose in Retirement: An Encore Career for Whole-Person Well-Being
Discover Your Core Values with the Schwartz Values Assessment: A Path to More Meaningful Life Decisions
Celebrating World Values Day 2024: Discover Your Core Values with the Schwartz Values Assessment Thursday, 17th October 2024 marks World Values Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and embracing the values that guide us. Values are the passions in our hearts, the motivations behind our actions, and the glue that binds us together as communities. … Continue reading Discover Your Core Values with the Schwartz Values Assessment: A Path to More Meaningful Life Decisions
Discover who you are and why you’re here, by Steve Conley
Question: “Subject: Who is Steve Conley? Hi Steve, I haven’t gone mad, but do you think you should put something out there about you ... No one who doesn’t know you, knows anything about you and what drives you to be the changemaker. Your story is an important one. Just a thought Steve… only a … Continue reading Discover who you are and why you’re here, by Steve Conley
Life Strategies: Creating Your Game Plan for Life
Introduction Imagine your life as a grand adventure, one where you are the hero charting your course through a landscape filled with opportunities, challenges, and endless possibilities. Much like a business needs a strategic plan to thrive, we need a game plan for our lives to ensure we're heading in the right direction. In the … Continue reading Life Strategies: Creating Your Game Plan for Life
AI Financial Coach vs. Human Financial Coach: Which One Wins?
Introduction In the fast-changing world of financial coaching, the introduction of AI has sparked a lively discussion about whether it can outperform human coaches. To frame this debate, we turn to an Indigenous American story about two wolves—one embodying fear, envy, and anger, while the other represents love, joy, and peace. The elder in the … Continue reading AI Financial Coach vs. Human Financial Coach: Which One Wins?
Redefining Learning at the Academy: A Call to Mastery
During a recent Town Hall meeting, I was asked about my motivation for writing. Is it a meticulously planned process, or do spur-of-the-moment inspirations guide me? My response was straightforward: inspiration often strikes in the heat of emotion, revealing profound lessons and insights. It's these strong emotions that lead me to explore deeper, seeking the … Continue reading Redefining Learning at the Academy: A Call to Mastery
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