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Digitally capturing client conversations – By Charles Blake
As we seek to elevate ourselves and our businesses out of the surreal fog of the COVID-19 pandemic, we correctly question ‘what is the best way to operate now?’. You
Power 7 with Olivia…
Olivia Sarah-Le Lacheur, General Manager Retail Distribution – Partnership Development, AIA Australia (incorporating CommInsure), has been the National Chair of the AFA Foundation for five years. During this time, the
Power 7 with Mark…
Mark Stubbings, Manager, Retail Advice, Sunsuper and AFA Communities of Practice Co-chair, reveals why having a plan is so important and who, lately, has made him smile. 1.Why is financial
Power 7 with Amie…
Amie Baker, AFA NSW Inspire Chair, Certified Money Coach and Director Rekab Advice reveals how financial advice improves people’s lives and why she never sweats the small stuff. 1.Why a
Helping your team transition from home to work
The past several months have been challenging for everyone. Since the arrival of COVID-19, we’ve all had to make a substantial amount of change in a short space of time.
Power 7 with Hayley…
Hayley Knight, AFA National Chair Pulse for Paraplanners and Managing Director Contract Paraplanning Services shares how she has used COVID-19 to fast track her business plus a touching moment that
Not just a Paraplanner – By Hayley Knight
I was in a meeting this week discussing our social media approach and it was mentioned that we need to avoid any ‘hot’ words such as busy, overwhelm, challenging and
The Do’s and Don’ts of Project Planning – By Charles Green
The Do’s and Don’ts of Project Planning The end of financial year has flown by again and with pension minimums, last minute contributions and the inevitable legislative curveball behind us,
Mental Health Means More Profit – By Vanessa Bennett
When I ask people in our workshops “what springs to mind when we say mental health” – the response is usually depression, anxiety and other negative connotations. Wrong. Mental health
Build your mental fitness to avoid mental ill-health and burnout – By Vanessa Bennett
It’s certainly been a testing time in financial services with mental health unfortunately being so challenged for so many. It’s now common knowledge that we are able to avoid many
Is your marketing helping in a time of crisis? – By Jenny Pearse
The media is in a frenzy at the moment. You and your client’s are feeling a range of emotions. We are witnessing great moments from selflessness and empowerment to the
Blowing the dust off your LinkedIn profile – By Jenny Pearse
I’m guessing you can recall setting up your LinkedIn profile but when was the last time you looked at it? I’m not talking about flicking through the newsfeed and occasionally
Six productivity hacks for busy people – By Kate McCallum
If you ask most people how they’re going, what’s the answer? Nine times out of ten, it’s “busy”. I don’t know about you, but as an adviser, business owner,
Networking – By Charles Green
Networking Just mentioning this word to some people can evoke feelings of dread. Don’t worry, I’m there with you! My hands are going clammy at the thought of self-imposed small
The Power 7 with Dawn…
Dawn Thomas, Executive Relationship Manager, Wealthwise & Winner of the 2019 AFA Female Excellence in Advice (FEIA) Award reveals how valuable winning the FEIA scholarship has been in her research
Taking it on the chin – By Hayley Knight
“I can see you’re really trying Hayley but it’s important that you flatten your back” said my Trainer as she likened my attempt at planking to the shape of the
Keeping fit whilst working from home
There are specific challenges that comes with working from home. Ferry Lee, one of Benestar’s onsite clinicians and with a background of working with athletes, encourages us to be prepared,
12 Signs of a healthy relationship
Great relationships allow for individuality, bring out the best in each person involved, and generate an environment that supports personal growth. But did you know that only a small percentage
4 ways to take the pressure down
Facing pressure is part-and-parcel of our everyday lives, at work, at home or even out in social settings. In times of pressure, it can be easy to lose our energy
Returning back to school
Are you concerned about how you are going to get yourself and your child ready for back-to-school time? Here’s our comprehensive 7-day back-to-school guide to inspire you to get into action, take the
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