Sharing More Than The Sheets

Jeff Horn is known to be ruthless in a boxing ring but this has not always been his reputation. Michael goes back to the 3 year anniversary of Sharing More Than The Sheets, Michael is joined by the former world boxing champion as he opens up on some personal experiences that motivated him to take up boxing in the first place and have driven him to developing a bullying program. He discusses the ro...

Are you robbing your future self? Your future children? Your future grandchildren? Michael reflects on some conversations that he has had with a client recently where they had wished they did things differently and their regrets. Whether it's being informed, investing, saving, or just not spending as much, there are things that we can all be doing differently so that our future self looks back and...

It's the age old question and a topic discussed regularly on this show. Does money equal happiness? In this episode, Michael uses a personal experience from a family trip overseas and shares what he learnt about the relationship between money and happiness. He shares some of his findings and provides some insight as to what we can all take away from the experience.     Sharing More Than The Sheets...

Most successful people have had or currently have a team around them to help them with their decisions. Michael uses this episode to highlight one of the keys of financial success that he sees over and over again with the wealthy: those that surround themselves with a team of professionals are more likely to succeed than those that don't. He shares some of the benefits in having the right people i...

Is Life Insurance a Rip-off? It's a great question and it's a question that financial advisers are asked regularly. Michael uses this opportunity of his Magic Money episode to provide his opinion and gives some context as to why some feel that life insurance may not be worth it as well as some ways to make sure you are getting good bang for buck.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show...

There are many misconceptions as to what a financial does and there are some very surface level assumptions. When you unpack what a financial adviser does for his or her clients, you start to realise that it is much more than just a few calculations and diagrams. Michael explains an analogy that he provided someone recently when they asked him what he did for work and he provides some insight on w...

We all know that 'nothing' or 'no one' is 'perfect' but it is so easy to fall into the trap of aiming to be 'perfect' or trying to make the 'perfect' decision - whether consciously or subconsciously. In this episode, Michael goes back to his take on the topic and the risks of being a perfectionist when it comes to personal or money decisions. He explains how the quest to make the absolute perfect...

While snacking may feel innocent and potentially healthy, it can have some detrimental health effects. Chloe Sacks, Dietitian and Nutritionist joins Michael to discuss how it can potentially be a good thing but also very risky if not managed well. She shares some tips and some real life examples as to when snacking habits can get dangerous. To get in contact with Chloe, visit https://www.chloesack...

In many relationships, one partner is usually more onboard and excited to discuss money than the other. Firstly, it's important to understand your partner's relationship with money but also to make sure you are both are going about the changes together in an effective and sustainable manner. In this episode, Michael Khouri provides some tips and strategies that you can implement to maximise the ch...

Your lifestyle can literally 'creep up' on you there are many ways to become aware of it, avoid it and deal with it. Sometimes it is enough to recognise that it has happened and sometimes it could involved getting help. Either way, it is happening to most people in one way or another and it could affect you and your family's financial future. In this episode Michael explains how to identify lifest...

Most people have their own version of financial success. For some it's a flashy car and to others it's working two days a week. In this episode, Michael discusses why it is important to understand what your definition is and why you and your partner should be on the same page. He touches on the risks of not having a plan and the risks of loosing sight of what financial success means to you.     Sh...

There are different types of stress and different ways to deal with stress. Some deal with it well and others usually don't know where to begin. Michael invites counsellor and high performance coach Zoe Slater to the show as she shares how to identity different types of stress, what warning signs to watch out for and how to deal with them. Her passion for personal growth and mental health is very...

The fear of investing is real and it is more common than you may think. Some have the fear as they have had a bad experience in the past, some don't understand investing and some have just heard enough bad stories and are basically spooked. In this episode Michael provides some strategies to overcome and manage your fear of investing so that you have the confidence to take the first step in buildi...

As we mature and become adults, we forget about all of the hobbies, sports and past times that used to give us energy. This can affect our lives in many ways and some of these areas may not be as obvious as you think. Join Michael as he discusses the importance of having an outlet as well as the significantly positive impact it can have on our lives from a emotional, physical and financial point o...

There are many reasons that money is neglected. Some are obvious and some not so obvious. One thing is certain: ignoring something doesn't mean that it will go away. In this episode, Michael Khouri highlights some habits and concerns that he comes across on a weekly basis and shares some ways to combat them so that you can be smarter with your money decisions.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a...

Volatility is regular part of investing. While most investors understand this when they sign up for investing, many loose sight of their strategy and get caught up in the noise and hype around a market up or down turn. Michael shares some insight into some of the approaches that successful investors take during periods of market uncertainty. He highlights the importance of strategy, diversificatio...

Whether you're buying a house for the first time or not, there are lots of mistakes that could mean that you miss out on buying the property that you want or maybe paying too much for it. This week, Michael invites Jono Betros from The Buyers Squad to discuss his role as a buyers agent and to share five big mistakes that property buyers make. You are sure to learn something or have a few tips that...

Some people feel like they don't need to budget, and others have tried, and it just really hasn't worked out for them. Having structure in our lives is very important, especially when it comes to our money. In this episode, Michael goes back to an episode where he talks about the benefits of having a budget and why we all need some sort of financial structure in the way they manage our money.    ...

While the title of this episode may get you confused, Michael really jumps into a topic that he's very passionate about. When it comes to our motivation, we all have different levels of motivation, and it's important to understand our personality type so that we can continue to make sure that we are growing and working towards our goals. He uses the analogy of different size candles and how they r...

To Save or Invest? That is the question. It is not as straightforward as one would think. There are pros and cons and there are so many things to consider when making the decision. Michael goes back to an episode a few years ago as he shares his thoughts, experiences and some tips and traps that may assist in making the decision.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples m...

We all have that one thing or those couple of tasks that we have been wanting to do for a while, but we just keep putting them off with the hope that we will finally get around to doing them. In this episode, Michael discusses some effective ways to tackle items that are being put off, as well as ways to become much more productive in your personal and financial life. He shares some tips and trick...

Risk can be scary and not understanding something enough is uncomfortable - and it should be. When it comes to investing and making money decisions, many just sit tight and do nothing and don't realise that sometimes there is a cost and a risk of doing nothing. Michael goes back to one of his favourite episodes as he shares a very important lesson that you should consider the next time you feel li...

If you have ever played Monopoly, you would know that there are different types of players. Some that are too conservative, some that may be too risky and those that have a strategy. Michael talks through and relates a game of Monopoly to our personal finance and reflects on what we should all be striving for when playing through the decisions of our own personal financial journey.     Sharing Mor...

Uncertainty is embraced by some and feared by many but it also can create opportunity if dealth with correctly. Michael goes back to an episode with high performance coach Ivor Lok to discuss some strategies with how to face uncertainty and to come out on top.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things tha...

We all have regrets, and nobody has a crystal ball. Many high income earners, or really anybody that's earning a decent income after a period of time, usually look back and wish that they invested more. Michael touches on the things that investors should look out for when starting their journey as well as some pitfalls to be aware of and some strategies to make the most of the experience while enj...