My Story

Of the three critical forks in the road of my life, the choice I made on 13 July 2004 has had the most significant impact.

Before

Brought up in Yorkshire as an only child ►unwanted, unsupported and lonely

Unwillingly followed in my family’s footsteps ►undervalued, self-doubt, missed opportunities

Publicly humiliated after a grave error of judgment ►betrayed, afraid and insecure for two decades

Followed unrealistic dreams of fear and greed ►shame as income and assets dried up.

Awarded three university degrees ►realised learning is critical to personal growth

Found love, started a family and a business ►learnt from my mistakes, my greatest asset

Brought up by retired parents living a quiet life ►vowed to help others live with meaning and purpose

Recovered from a calamitous financial mistake ►driven to promote the importance of a good relationship to money

Experienced five directionless years after parenting ‘job’ ended ►pledged to support other empty nesters in the same boat

Qualified as the UK’s first registered financial life planner ►promoted the movement, published books, spoke at events

Found friends and colleagues who lived by compassion and service ►rewrote my values to live with integrity

Built a business founded on leading-edge life and financial coaching and advice ►helped clients live with understanding, security and purpose

Woke one morning knowing I had mastered my life and money ►realised compassion and service count for more than fear and greed

I am enough, and I have enough ►I am in a good place