Planning, Stewardship & Generosity Podcast

This was an interview recorded when Chris was speaking on 1079 life fm   Maz asked the question - "should we discuss finances in front of children?" As usual, Chris and Maz enjoyed a thought provoking discussion - hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as Chris enjoyed discussing it. If you want to know more about Coach Chris then please head to the website Coach Chris.com.au

In this episode Chris talks through the recent federal budget announcement and what that means for investors who already have property and those considering entering the market. Please feel free to add your comments and if you want to know more about Coach Chris you can do that here and if you prefer to watch a you tube clip explanation you can view that here

We have all noticed the increased cost of living and making sure that you are living within a budget is more important than ever but what do you do when you want to enjoy taking the family out but there is no budget to do that - well you put your thinking caps on and you find a way. In this episode Chris gives some ideas for School Holiday fun on a budget and this can easily convert to family outi...

Have you ever felt like you really want something but you just don't know where to start? Well this episode will help you with that. Chris goes through the steps that take you from where you are now to where you want to go and teaches you how to plan so that you set yourself up to achieve. If you want to know about Coach Chris and how she help you, please visit the website Coach chris.com.au...

This was a discussion I had with "Maz" from Life FM  late last week and we were talking about planning and goal setting for the new year. So I thought I would share the conversation with you - please feel free to comment or send me an email and if there is a financial topic that you would like us to discuss on the radio - I will be heading into the studio again very soon - we usually put...

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! As is so often true at the beginning of a new year, we often turn our thoughts to thinking about what we would like to achieve this year. In this episode Chris talks about the importance of planning and how to plan. She goes through the 6 steps to change which you can also view on Coach Chris TV here and gives you both practical and knowledgeable insight into ho...

In this episode we discuss one result of bad stewardship. Have you ever signed one of those extremely long online agreements that entice you with "I Agree" and it seems to be the easy option to just tick the box and not bother to read the thousands of words that you are agreeing to? Well I did just that and it came back to bite me in the proverbial - so listen in and you may be surprised...

Last Friday, Maz and I had a great conversation about Stewardship - what is it and the "How To's" of stewardship. We went down a few rabbit holes so that the episode needed to be split in two parts but here it is for you to listen to all in one go. I had some great feedback from that segment so I thought I would upload it to my podcast! Let me know what you think and email any quest...

If you have been a faithful follower of Straight talk about money with Coach Chris - thank you. I hope that you have enjoyed our last 100 episodes!!!! Now it's time for a change. I have noticed that the majority of my following has come from the Christian community who really want to know how to manage or steward their money from a biblical perspective. So Planning Stewardship & Generosit...

We continue our conversation on savings tips in this "Part 2 " of my conversation with Maz on 1079 life FM radio Hope you enjoy it and please let me know if there is a financial topic you would like us to discuss on the radio spot

This was a conversation I had with Maz for the drive Home (1079 Life Radio) back in February this year. We were talking about how you can save and protect your savings from that terrible habit of "robbing Peter to pay Paul" Hope you enjoy the conversation and if you want to know more about me (Coach Chris) then you can find out more here. Happy Saving!

Sometime we wonder whether a little saved each week really does make a difference - in this  interview with Mary-Anne Maio or "Maz" as she is affectionately known, from Life FM, Chris explains the impact "little by little" has. This is part of a series of interviews that Chris has done with the host of the drive program on 1079 Life FM - you can find out more here and if you wa...

Chris is a regular guest on her local radio station "My Life Radio" you can learn more about that here and this episode was recorded on one such occasion. The new drive home host was interviewing Chris about how best to spend your tax return - we think you will enjoy this small window into their chat. If you want to know about how Chris can help you - have a look here We hope you enjoy t...

Chris gives an overview of what Jim Chalmers delivered to us on the 14th May 2024 - the proposed Federal Budget. What does it mean to everyday Australians - How much are we actually better off and concludes that even though it seems a relatively small amount of relief -if you use the money wisely it can be of advantage. Have a listen and if you have any questions or comments please email us at pod...

In this episode Chris explains in detail how to set goals that you will actually achieve. So many people make wishes rather than set goals and so Chris will go through the exact how to's of setting goals that you will achieve. For any questions that you may have please email Chris - podcast@coachchris.com.au If you want to receive the goals setting guide please follow this link To book your c...

Chris has been noticing that so many people are calling for help because they have received their Christmas Credit Card and so today's podcast centres around planning for the things that you want to achieve in 2024. This will be different for everyone but it is a great time to set some goals - have a listen and if you have any questions or comments please feel free to email me at podcast@coac...

We are hearing on the news that  banks & economists are predicting an 80% chance of another interest rate charge - so in today's podcast, Chris is going to explain how to prepare for an interest rate rise. You cannot bury your head in the sand and hope it all goes away - it will not and the result of that type of behaviour will see your funds in a mess. So listen in and if you have any co...

We keep hearing a lot about the cost of living rising and the predictions of a recession - so what exactly is a recession - well in this episode, Chris explains in simple terms so we can all understand and know what to look for. If you want to know more about what we do and how we can help you then visit us here we'd love to get to know you and see how we can help you

It has been a few weeks now since we gathered your questions together but here it is - your questions answered. Chris takes four questions that seem to keep coming up all the time and attempts to answer them in light of today's financial climate. Please be aware that no financial advice is implied or given - the information within this podcast is of a general nature and for any financial advi...

In this final episode in our series on "Getting Back to Basics" Chris goes over some important points that you need to address before you launch into a small business. So many times what started out as a great small business idea ends up costing money instead of bringing in those much-needed extra funds simply because we have not understood some vital information surrounding cash flow. D...

We are changing focus this week from how to reduce expenses to how to increase income. If you have gone through your budget and you see no way of reducing expenses or you simply don't want to reduce your expenses then you will enjoy today's podcast.  Chris gives you a few suggestions that hopefully will start you thinking and move you towards balancing your budget. Any feedback from toda...

In this 4th episode in our series on getting back to basics, Chris shares some practical steps to getting out of debt. In the war on rising costs, reducing the amount of debt you carry can in fact save you a lot of money. If you need further help please check out our online course "Getting out of Debt" here Or visit our website www.coachchris.com.au Or email us at podcast@coachchris.com....

This is the  3rd episode in our Back to Basics series and we are looking at practical tips on reducing those expenses which you have to afford - like your mortgage or your rent etc. All too often people feel like there is nothing they can do about those but actually, there is a lot you can do and that starts with you choosing to be in control of your budget. Have a listen and if I can help you fur...

The 2nd Episode in our series on Getting Back to Basics looks at the advantages of dividing your money up into different bank accounts. There are some great advantages but also some warnings - have a listen and let me know any questions you may have. Email me at podcast@coachchris.com.au If you want to know more about what we do you can take a look here

In this first episode of the new season, Chris explains why she felt it was necessary to take a break from podcasting and to provide something that people are needing right now. With her usual style, Chris takes us through what we need to do if we are struggling with rising prices and will help you to discover exactly what you have to work with. Any questions please send them to podcast@coachchris...