Get to know your coach…

What I love most about being a Money Coach at Octopus Money is seeing the shift in people – from feeling overwhelmed or unsure about their finances to feeling calm, confident and in control. Helping someone turn confusion into clarity, and giving them a simple plan they actually believe in, is incredibly rewarding.

I’ve always been fascinated by how much emotion and stress can sit behind money decisions. Over time, I realised that most people aren’t “bad with money” — they just haven’t been taught how to manage it in a way that feels simple and practical. Working in financial services showed me that technical knowledge alone isn’t enough; what people really need is clarity, structure and someone who can translate complexity into plain English. I was drawn to coaching because it focuses on behaviour change, confidence and long-term habits rather than quick fixes. Becoming a Money Coach felt like a natural step – combining financial knowledge with empathy, communication and the chance to make a tangible difference in someone’s everyday life.

If you were to take me on as your Money Coach, I’d help you cut through the noise and build a clear, practical plan that fits your real life. We’d start by understanding where you are now and what actually matters to you – whether that’s reducing stress, getting on top of debt, buying a home, investing confidently, or planning for retirement. I’d translate complex financial concepts into simple steps, help you build strong money habits, and hold you accountable along the way. My focus isn’t just on numbers — it’s on helping you feel calm, confident and in control of your decisions, so you can move forward with clarity rather than confusion.

Working with a money coach gives you clarity and confidence without judgement. Instead of trying to figure everything out alone, you get a structured plan, practical guidance, and someone in your corner helping you turn good intentions into real progress.