George Callaghan
Overcome imposter syndrome
Think back to the last time you succeeded, say you landed a new job or were promoted. Did any of these thoughts cross your mind: “How did...
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George Callaghan
Aug 8, 2022
Winter is coming: how financial education can help to keep you warm
The news headlines are (as usual) full of doom and gloom about how the economy is in trouble and dark times are ahead. Now while there is...
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George Callaghan
Jun 11, 2022
Going to Uni?
Going to Uni – is it worth it? 1986. The sheets were stiff with frost as I got out of bed, opened the valve, and pressed the ignition to...
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George Callaghan
Mar 29, 2022
Positive money habits
Financial coaching and life transitions This blog is the first in a series which encourages the creation of positive money habits. I...
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George Callaghan
Dec 22, 2021
Attention: Inflation!
For those of you short of time then here is this blog in summary: Prices are increasing Pay attention Act For those with more time, I’ll...
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George Callaghan
Nov 5, 2021
It's all in the mind!
This blog offers an invitation to begin to consider how mental biases might impact on how we think about and use money. I have chosen...
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George Callaghan
Aug 24, 2021
Whatever floats your boat: extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation
Motivation triggers action in numerous areas: educational achievement, career choice and financial behaviours to name but three. This...
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George Callaghan
Aug 2, 2021
Discipline equals freedom
Leadership expert and former US Navy SEAL Jocko Willink discusses in his writing and podcast several principles, values and habits which...
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George Callaghan
Mar 19, 2021
Positive money habits #1
Over three decades ago Professor Stephen Covey wrote the The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This book, which presents powerful...
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George Callaghan
Feb 16, 2021
A compelling case for compounding
Imagine the scene: it’s January the second and you have made a resolution to make healthier meals for yourself and the family. After a...
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George Callaghan
Jan 20, 2021
One day at a time
Busy minds are constantly at work, perhaps especially during the pandemic. When will the lockdown end? When will we go back into the tier...
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George Callaghan
Dec 3, 2020
Hurry up and wait
The title of this blog draws on an old military adage where one is encouraged to get through tasks quickly only to then stand around...
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George Callaghan
Nov 4, 2020
Inheritance: more than money?
One issue which grabs the headlines and causes concern for families is around passing wealth onto the next generation. How much, to whom...
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George Callaghan
Sep 27, 2020
Cash alert: Watch out for confirmation bias
Confirmation bias is a concept from the field of cognitive psychology which has important links to personal finance. It relates to...
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George Callaghan
Aug 17, 2020
Overcome money worries
Financial wellness Balances money emotions With practical skills These three short sentences (written in the style of a haiku poem) get...
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George Callaghan
Jun 13, 2020
Build your money boardroom
Boardrooms of companies and other organisations shape strategy, tactics and decision-making. They act as reservoirs of wisdom and insight...
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George Callaghan
May 11, 2020
Stay safe with a contingency fund
Start saving now Protect your Household Build contingency fund To quote Oscar Wilde “To expect the unexpected shows a...
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George Callaghan
Mar 31, 2020
How a small decision can turn your life around
This is your blog post. Great looking images make your blog posts more visually compelling for your audience, so choose media that really...
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George Callaghan
Mar 30, 2020
Re-set your finances
These are tough times, no doubt. But, as with any challenge we face, there are opportunities for growth and development. I’d like to...
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George Callaghan
Feb 28, 2020
The colour of money
I have written before about the power of words in shaping and informing how we think (or put off thinking) about money. In particular I...
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