Planning, Stewardship & Generosity Podcast

I am sure you will find this interview very informative. Chris speaks with Dean a financial planner who describes beautifully what is the real value in team. "We need teachers, mentors, advisers, family and trusted friends who will challenge us and push us to do better....." During the interview Dean mentioned a link and said, " It is important to make sure you get advice from a fin...

The second person that we believe is a good fit for your financial team is an accountant. In this interview Chris talks with Michael an accountant that she works with and finds out the value he brings to a financial team. If you have any questions or comments please email us at podcast@coachchris.com.au Michael is part of the Van Dyk Newbold Accounting and Business Advisory Practice in McLaren Val...

In this first interview Chris talks with Amy, a mortgage broker who explains exactly what she does and the value of having a broker as part of your financial team Any questions that you have please direct them to podcast@coachchris.com.au and if you wish to connect with Amy here's her website

During a normal day in the life of a coach - Chris describes her witnessing first hand - the power of a team. There is a wonderful quote that really describes the value of having a team, "Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results" An this incident really highlights that very thing. When you have your own personal financial team - you get to look at a finan...

In this final episode in the series Chris talks to Bonnie a new business owner who has been severely affected by the lock downs and border restrictions. As a florist who works mainly in the florist and event business she has seen her income reduce majorly. Listen in on what Bonnie has learned and the things she has been grateful for. If you need help with your finances book in for a complimentary...

This is an interview that really highlights the value of preparation. We never know when an emergency will strike but Brenton and Vanessa clearly show that if we plan for the possibility of an emergency then we can go into one with the backing of some spare funds and the knowledge and skills of how to navigate the uncertain. Hope you enjoy it! Remember we love to hear your questions and comments s...

In this episode Chris does an overview about what we have been hearing so far in all of the interviews that we have heard over the last few weeks. We hope that you have been finding it inspiring and encouraging and you are learning lots. Some of the quotes mentioned in the podcast are: "A great attitude becomes a great life" - Unknown "Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change&...

In this third interview with people from within our community who have found themselves in the Covid Money Pit and survived, we speak to Julie a hairdresser who lives in South Australia.  Such a great conversation and as usual, Chris has come away feeling inspired and uplifted seeing that if we are willing to take stock and learn from life's experiences - we can rise above and come out better...

Continuing our series on interviewing those in our community that have been affect by the disruption of Covid 19  In this interview, Chris speaks with Mark, a local business man who has not only survived this unstable time but is rising above it If you have any questions or comments please email us at podcast@coachchris.com.au

This is the first in our series of interviews with everyday people who have faced the disruption of income and work and have found a way to rise above. In this interview, Tracy, who lives in Melbourne, tells of how she and her family have been affected by the many lock downs in their area, their loss of income, jobs and how they have personally risen above and come out still thankful. Tracy is an...

Have you noticed how Covid has impacted us! For many of us our lives have been restricted to staying home and we have lost many of the freedoms that  we once enjoyed. Well after having her own holiday cancelled due to an unexpected lock down - Chris decided that it was about time she faced this Covid monster and find a way to climb out of the Covid Money Pit that we have been forced into. This is...

After realising that retirement is moving closer than ever, Chris pondered the question of what she would teach her 20 year old self so that she was prepared for today. If you've ever wondered how you can prepare for tomorrow, today - This podcast could well be the starting point for a successful financial journey. We would love to hear your comments and the lessons you would teach your young...

In this episode Chris discusses the pitfalls of anticipating the annual tax refund and gives you some tips for avoiding that. Along with what to claim and what not to claim and the specifics of this financial year she also shares her dilemma of how long are we supposed to keep our tax records?? Some links from today's podcast: Tax offsets Working from Home  Enjoy! and if you have any question...

Many times a question comes in about what is normal, "Where should I be?" "How much should I have?" "What should we be spending on...?" In this episode Chris dives into the stages of an ideal financial journey whilst making sure you understand there is no such thing as normal because everyone's life is so different. Be encouraged as she gives you some stepping st...

In "Your Questions Answered" - Chris takes an in depth look at some of your most asked questions. This particular question loses its power as people realise that everyone struggles with the limitation of money as our lives change and our families grow but there is hope when we change our thinking - listen as Chris shares how to change from questioning how others are affording it to under...

In this episode Chris takes a look at 4 areas where we so often will spend without thinking in an effort to : Be better Look better Have more Present well.  It was was sparked by something Chris read recently. "Perhaps the greatest poverty is when we fail to realise what we have" - Lisa Bevere Take a listen and if you find yourself asking the question "Do I have enough?" then l...

Chris has been noticing a trend among our young people and it has alarmed her. It seems that the easy come credit world that we live in has allowed our most vulnerable to fall prey to those buy now and pay later schemes.  In this episode Chris talks about how we can debt proof our kids now while we can.

In this final discussion with our guest, Lee-Anne, we really hone into the importance of preparation on our journey to change. We hope you enjoy the helpful tips that are spoken about in this episode and if you want to have access to any of the materials that we speak out in this final episode on our behaviours surrounding money then please email us at podcast@coachchris.com.au and put "Matri...

In the 2nd part in our series on "why do we behave the way we do? Chris continues the conversation with Lee-Anne and specifically why do we respond the way we do financially in times of stress or extreme pressure. One of the greatest quotes that came out of it was, "Thriving in the thought of a new way of doing things - knowing that you have the capability of thriving in a new situation...

Join Chris as she interviews her guest regarding why we behave the way we do surrounding money. Sometime we can feel disappointed with ourselves when we are trying to change and improve and then we slip back - in this episode you will discover why that happens and I am sure you will enjoy this easy to listen to interview. Look out for some more upcoming enlightening interviews with Chris and Lee-A...

This is the introduction to what will be a series on human behaviour surrounding money.   Spring boarding from our last few weeks talking about the money masks that we wear - a few people have asked - How did Chris come up with those masks? Well, after 17 years of money coaching - Chris has noticed a few behaviours surrounding money and so in this first part she introduces her reasons for commenci...

This mask is the most sinister of the masks. If you can picture it - it is a transparent mask revealing a face behind it with no expression. So it could be thought that you that you are being very open and honest but in actual fact you hide behind a blasé attitude and you often make others feel guilty around you. For you to move forward and be the best version of you then money is something that m...

This is the second mask in our trilogy and the most stressful mask that you can wear.  It may appear that all is well on the surface but if you are spending sleepless nights tossing and turning in bed or arguing with your spouse behind closed doors over money - then you could be wearing this mask...

Chris begins to unpack the details of each mask and today she focusses on the poverty mask : Who wears a poverty mask What does a poverty mask look like Why do we put on a poverty mask How to take it off If you have any questions after listening to the podcast - Chris is available to chat - just email us at podcast@coachchris.com.au

In this episode Chris introduces this new topic regarding how we represent ourselves when it comes to our money world. Take a listen and see if you are masking the real you!!