Episode 127: Thinking Clearly About Money with John Dashfield

In this episode, the guys are joined by financial coach John Dashfield for a thoughtful conversation about money, mindset and decision-making.

John explains why our state of mind has such a powerful effect on the financial choices we make. When we are stressed, fearful or mentally busy, money can feel heavier than it needs to. But when the mind settles, we often find we are better able to make clear, thoughtful decisions.

The episode also explores the difference between intellect and insight, why money worries are not always about the money itself, and how creating a little space in our lives can help improve financial wellbeing.

Chris Budd – Founder of Ovation Finance, the Institute for Financial Wellbeing and author of the original Financial Wellbeing Books, you can view all three here

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A chat with John Dashfield, a former financial adviser who now works as a financial coach and transformation coach. John’s work focuses on thinking, particularly how our thinking affects our experience of money.

Light-hearted money saving tips, guaranteed to make you smile and think twice about your spending habits.

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• Challenging your own assumptions
• The role of thought in financial decisions
• Why money can feel so emotional
• Can we control our thoughts?
• Insight versus intellect
• Physics versus engineering
• Slowing down the busy mind

Reflecting on the interview, David says his key takeaway is that we need to create space for the mind to relax.

Tom reflects on the connection between John’s message and the recent conversation with George Kinder. Both point towards mindfulness, presence and the importance of giving the mind room to settle.

Chris adds that happiness takes work. We do not simply wake up one day with life perfectly arranged around us. We need to be proactive, especially when it comes to money, because money worries are one of the biggest sources of stress.

John Dashfield is a financial coach and transformation coach with a long background in financial services.

After beginning his career in the 1980s, John worked as a financial adviser before selling his practice and moving into coaching. He now works with financial professionals, business owners and individuals, helping them understand their thinking, improve decision-making and develop a healthier relationship with money.

Want to know more? Connect with John on LinkedIn