Professor George Callaghan

Personal finance expert

Qualified coach

I write, teach and coach in the area of personal finance. This experience enables me to provide impactful financial wellness webinars and transformational coaching. In terms of academic qualifications I have an undergraduate degree and a PhD. in Economics. In addition, I am Professor of Economics and Personal Finance at the Open University and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

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I have a Certificate in Coaching with Oxford Coaching and Mentoring, a Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring with the Institute of Leadership and Management and am also an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Finally, I have completed the introduction to Coach Mentoring Supervision with Oxford Coaching and Mentoring and am working towards a Supervision Diploma.

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I am motivated by helping others navigate the world of money and increase their capacity to build positive money habits.  The lightbulb moments in one to one financial and career coaching continuously refuel my enthusiasm for coaching and its ability to guide coachees in a more positive direction.

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As Stephen Covey once said “It doesn’t really matter how fast you’re going if you’re heading in the wrong direction”. The reflection and insight offered by coaching illuminate the next steps for clients