Tag: personal-growth

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 →

Arthur C. Brooks: A Beacon for Finding Purpose and Fulfilment

At the Academy of Life Planning, we celebrate thought leaders whose ideas align with our mission of helping individuals and practitioners create balanced, purpose-driven lives. Arthur C. Brooks is one such inspiring figure, whose transformative work resonates deeply with our ethos and the principles of the GAME Plan framework. With a unique blend of academic … Continue reading Arthur C. Brooks: A Beacon for Finding Purpose and Fulfilment →

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 However, her proposed solution—a mix of tough love and systemic tweaks—still clings to outdated assumptions about work as drudgery and success … Continue reading The GAME Plan vs. “Manifest and Grind”: A New Way to Empower Young People →

Are Brits More Compassionate or Selfish? Unpacking Social Media’s Role in Shaping Perceptions

In today's digital age, social media platforms are powerful tools that shape our perceptions of societal values. Despite a significant majority of Brits—74%—placing greater importance on compassionate values over selfish ones, a staggering 77% believe their fellow citizens prioritise self-interest. This disconnect raises an important question: why do we hear more about selfishness than compassion … Continue reading Are Brits More Compassionate or Selfish? Unpacking Social Media’s Role in Shaping Perceptions →

Is there a universal law guiding our life’s pathway, and does following it bring ease and grace?

Is there a universal law guiding our life’s pathway, and does following it bring ease and grace? Many spiritual, religious, and philosophical traditions suggest that each of us is on a life path, one that is either chosen by our spirit before birth or guided by a higher power. This path is meant for our … Continue reading Is there a universal law guiding our life’s pathway, and does following it bring ease and grace? →

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 →

Telling Your Life Story: A Collaborative Journey with After Cloud

At the Academy of Life Planning, we are thrilled to announce our new partnership with After Cloud through our innovative Partner Parade initiative. This collaboration is designed to empower individuals, families, clients, and even businesses, to capture and preserve their life stories in meaningful, engaging ways. After Cloud offers a suite of digital tools—Timelines, Moments, … Continue reading Telling Your Life Story: A Collaborative Journey with After Cloud →