Holly Mackay: Making Financial Advice More Human
The Century Plan Podcast
โYou are good enough. You do know enough. You just need to start.โ For the final episode in our summer series, weโre joined by the brilliant and refreshingly honest Holly Mackay, CEO of , to talk about the real barriers to financial confidence โ and why money is never just about the numbers. We dive into: โ Why women still feel โrubbish with moneyโ โ The behavioural edge female investors may have (even if they donโt know it) โ Why โjust doing nothingโ might be the best investment strategy โ The power of empathy in advice โ And how to make financial planning...
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Health is Wealth: The Other Side of Retirement Planning
The Century Plan Podcast
In our second special summer episode of The Century Plan, we step outside the world of finance, but only just. Dennis Hall and Sarah Steele are joined by Toby Swallow, a former world champion powerlifter turned strength coach, who now calls himself a health pension planner. His mission? Helping people build the physical reserves theyโll need for a longer, more independent life. We explore the powerful parallels between financial and physical planning, from building long-term reserves to avoiding crisis-driven decisions. Toby shares personal insights, practical steps, and a clear...
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The Soul of Wealth with Daniel Crosby Ph.D
The Century Plan Podcast
In the first of our summer specials, weโre joined by Dr. Daniel Crosby - psychologist, behavioural finance expert, and author of The Soul of Wealth. Danielโs work invites us to rethink wealth not as a number, but as something deeply connected to our values, our behaviour, and our vision of a meaningful life. We explore: Why we often know the right thing to do with money, but still donโt do it The hidden power of โEnough is a decisionโ Why women often outperform men as investors How the PERMA model helps us plan for fulfilment, not just freedom The small wins that make...
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What's Holding You Back?
The Century Plan Podcast
In this season finale of The Century Plan, we wrap up our exploration of what often holds people back from engaging in financial planning. Throughout this season, we've tackled several common barriers and uncovered ways to overcome them. Here are some key factors we discussed: Difficulty connecting with our future selves: Many people struggle to envision their future and prioritise present desires over long-term goals. Perfectionism: The fear of making the "wrong" decision or not having all the perfect information can prevent action. Lack of time: We explored whether people truly don't...
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Is Financial Planning Actually Worth It??
The Century Plan Podcast
In this episode, Sarah throws out a challenge to Dennis: Is financial planning actually worth it? Is she about to regret her question!? But it has to be addressed, because there are some who think itโs a waste of timeโbelieving pensions wonโt be there when they retire, their business or property will fund everything, or theyโll just keep working. But are these assumptions really true? In our latest episode of , we tackle the common myths that stop people from planning for their future. Financial planning isnโt just about numbersโitโs about making sure you have real choices...
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Understanding Cost, Demonstrating Value
The Century Plan Podcast
Our latest episode of The Century Plan explores a key question: How much does financial planning actually cost? And just as importantly, what value do you get in return? Financial planning fees can sometimes seem unclearโhourly rates, fixed fees, percentages, subscriptionsโso in this episode, we provide clarity. We explain how different charging models work, what to consider when choosing a planner, and how working with the right professional can help you make informed financial decisions that support your future. We also discuss: โ๏ธ The impact of fees on your long-term...
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Five Steps To Support Your Financial Future
The Century Plan Podcast
In this episode of The Century Plan, we discuss five essential steps to improve financial situations as the new year begins. Emphasising the importance of budgeting, understanding state and workplace pensions, creating a financial life pack for loved ones, and visualising retirement goals. The conversation highlights practical tips and strategies for effective financial planning, encouraging you to take proactive steps towards securing your financial future. Key takeaways: Budgeting is crucial for managing finances effectively. You can't manage what you don't measure. Pay...
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Nutritional Therapy and Financial Planning
The Century Plan Podcast
Which is more important: looking after your future health or your future wealth? In this weekโs episode of , we explore why the two are deeply interconnected. Whether itโs your health or your finances, working with a professional can offer invaluable guidance, support, and accountability. Weโre joined by nutritional therapist , who shares how she helps her clients achieve better health and well-being. Here's what we cover: Understanding nutrition's role in health and longevity Common nutritional issues and misconceptions The connection between nutrition and financial planning The...
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Autumn Budget Breakdown
The Century Plan Podcast
In this special episode, Dennis Hall provides his thoughts on the announcements from the Budget on the 30th October. Whilst some of the most feared things didn't happen, there were plenty of significant changes. We focus on: Capital Gains Tax Inheritance Tax Pension taxation The freeze on income tax and fiscal drag And how the changes will affect your financial plan. Listen now for a balanced and thoughtful summary of what you really need to know. Useful information Host: Host: Contact us:
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Purpose-Led Financial Planning - With Katherine Waller of Six Degrees
The Century Plan Podcast
Co-founder of purpose led financial planners Six Degrees, Katherine Waller, joins us on this episode. We invited Katherine on to talk about our shared approach to financial planning and to delve into how she helps people get the best financial outcomes. In this episode we explore: The importance of emotional intelligence in financial planning Vulnerability and trust in client relationships How life experiences shape our financial behaviour Overcoming financial fears and insecurities Balancing rational and emotional approaches Common obstacles in financial planning The role of purpose in...
info_outlineThe Century Plan is back!
After a summer of planning and preparation, we're thrilled to launch Season 4 of our podcast, where we move from theory to practice.
This season, we're tackling the big question: How can we inspire people to take action on the insights we've been sharing? And more importantly, what's holding us back?
In our first episode, we dive into a challenge we all faceโconnecting with our future selves.
How can we motivate ourselves to protect our futureโ20, 30, or even 40 years from nowโwhen it often feels like we're sacrificing our present?
Here's what we cover:
๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ: How it prevents us from taking necessary steps in our financial lives.
๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ: Why it's so hard and what we can do about it.
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ: The difficulty of thinking long-term and overcoming the fear of present-day sacrifice.
๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ: Strategies to beat instant gratification and stay on track.
๐๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: How envisioning our future can help us achieve our long-term goals.
This episode is packed with insights and actionable takeaways, plus some fascinating book recommendations you wonโt want to miss!
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Host: Dennis Hall
Host: Sarah Steele
Be Your Future Self Now by Dr Benjamin Hardy
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