🧇 The Weekly Waffle - This Week's Highlights at the Academy Town Hall - Friday Lunch Bunch, January 26th, 2024 📅
Hello, Dear Steve, 🌟
👋 Hello again to our fabulously chatty Friday Lunch Bunch at the Academy of Life Planning’s Town Hall. Grab your tea ☕ and get ready for the latest gossip, served with a side of Friday frivolity.
🚀 Taking the Big Leap in 2024
Caught the LinkedIn Live with Tony Fields? It's all about ditching the work grind 🏃♂️💼 and betting on buying happiness in retirement. Spoiler alert: it's about gaining control and diving into a sea of Ikigai income streams. 🌊💰 No bosses to butter up to, just you and your destiny.
🎓 Harvard Business Review’s Game Plan
Those brainy folks at Harvard have cooked up their own GAME Plan recipe. Sign up, do their version for free, and watch your life get the business treatment. It’s like they’re giving people a corporate makeover! 🤵♀️📈
🌴 Retirement Reimagined
Global thought-leaders are echoing our vibes (finally!). It’s the hundredth monkey syndrome 🐒 – ideas popping up globally, all at once. Their themes? Create income, assets, and well-being. No more hoarding old cash. Full details in the article.
📖 The GAME Plan Brochure
You asked, and we've delivered - the latest AoLP brochure is here. Get crafty with Canva and slap your logo on it. Because who doesn't like a bit of DIY branding? 🎨🖌️
🇦🇺 Retirement Matters
Down Under Happy Australia Day! 🎉 Let's crack open a cold one with the latest from the Aussie Actuaries Institute. They’re tackling pensions like pros. Grab our thoughts and their report for a good read.
👍 Thumbs up from UK Shareholders Association
The UKSA is all for what we're doing. Now, if only the bigwigs would listen and help bridge that pesky UK pension gap... More juicy details on our site.
🌆 Building Bridges, Not Just Bank Balances
It’s not just about fattening wallets; it’s about enriching lives. We’re on a mission to turn financial planning into a bridge-building bonanza. Think less Wall Street, more community street fairs. 🎪🏙️ We’re talking local projects that pack a punch: urban gardens that rival Eden, community hubs buzzing with workshops, and local economies that make the big banks look like playground bullies. 💪🏼🌻
Rollercoaster ride of high-risk investments 🎢💸
Picture this: one day, you're dreaming of sipping mojitos on a beach in retirement; the next, you're scouring job sites because your bank account's on a diet – a really strict one. Fintan's story turned from a retirement dream to a back-to-work nightmare, making him the poster pensioner for "What Not To Do" in investment. 🌴➡️🏢
💡 John KL's 3 Lamplighter Posts
John's lighting the way with his posts:
Talent-spotting guide 🕵️♂️
Eye-opening Stand Out Assessments 🤩
Mastering ongoing Game Plan reviews 🎮📚
🤖 How to Scale with AI
Simplify, automate, then scale. Check our guide for the secret sauce. 📊🚀
💵 What’s your Money Habitudes?
Take the “Money Habitudes” test to see your financial persona. I’m a “planner” – no surprises there! 📋💸
🌐 Holistic Financial Planning
We’re not just about counting coins; we’re shaping futures. Dive into what sets us apart from the traditionalists. 🌟📈
🗣️ How Different Generations Communicate
Decode the communication cryptex across generations. From boomers to Gen Z, we've got the lowdown. 📚🔍
❓ “Advice Gap” Misunderstood
Is it really an advice gap, or just a cry for help? Let's dissect this conundrum. 🤔🔬
🔄 How Paradigms Shift
Join our mission in making a mark on the world, one paradigm shift at a time. It's like yoga for your brain! 🧘♂️🌍
🔙 Last Week’s Waffle
Missed our last session? Catch up here for a double dose of waffle. 🥞🔁
📅 Join Next Week
Don’t miss out on the next Friday Lunch Bunch – Friday February 2nd 12:00 PM UK - click this link then (not now)! 📌🍽️
And that's your weekly scoop, served with a dollop of cheek and a sprinkle of emoji fun. Until next time! 🌟👋
Steve Conley
Founder, Academy of Life Planning
email: steve.conley@aolp.co.uk
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👋 Farewell for now!
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