Get to know your coach…

As an Octopus Money coach I see myself as a Money Buddy. Someone to help with one of the major points of stress and worry – namely money! That’s something I love doing.

I have always had a keen interest in personal finance. From my childhood growing up in Birmingham I learnt that your attitude towards money can help or hinder your life. The power of planning and action in personal finance is something I’ve focused on in my personal and professional life.

Before Octopus my career spanned 30 years of working in the corporate world in senior leadership roles. I’ve also setup my own property development business which I still have an interest in, even getting hands dirty from time to time. Away from work I’ve helped set up and manage a local running club.

However, my major focus is my family and Chester my dog. With 3 teenage kids in the house, Chester is the only one who listens to me and I’m the only one who walks him. A symbiotic relationship if ever there was!

Financial wellbeing is a key driver of feeling in control of your life and achieving your goals. That’s something I help with by coaching people to plan for their future and then prioritise their actions.

The road to financial security can seem complicated and daunting. A money coach means you are not
on the journey alone!