In this episode Paula Hart joins us to talk financial patience, giving every dollar a job, setting your kids up for financial success and more. Quick disclaimer: No financial advice is given within this video. Hart Partners is not authorised to provide Financial Advice. For Financial Advice you should speak to a registered Authorised Representative of an Australian Financial Services Licensee. Intro - 0:00 Afterpay, Yay or Nay? - 2:15 Giving every dollar a job - 8:30 Nobody likes budgeting - 13:30 Teens earning financial independence - 16:00 Setting yourself up for success - 22:15 Wrapping up the lessons 31:00 Hart Partners - https://www.hartpartners.com.au/ Latte Factor: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertberger/2017/05/27/the-latte-factor-7-key-lessons-we-can-learn-from-a-cup-of-coffee/?sh=16fc17b6774b

Jonathan Lincolne is the founding director of Small Giants Advisory. He is a nationally registered psychologist, ANZI Master Coach, Fellow of the International Association of Facilitators and Certified SCRUM Master. Jonathan is recognized as a leading expert in the design and delivery of solutions that address human complexity in the workplace on the topics of safety, high-value teaming and human-centered design. Over the last 20 years, he has designed and delivered programs for a wide range of clients globally including Rio Tinto, BHP, Boeing, Boeing Aerospace, Ergon, Energex, QUU, ANZ Private Bank and Suncorp. Jonathan is an engaging facilitator and keynote speaker. He is the co-author of a book chapter on safety leadership and several research articles in peer-reviewed journals. Intro - 0:00 Parenting big-picture & noble roles - 2:30 Skills to help parents raise thinking kids - 7:00 Programming attention - 10:45 Motivation - Carrot and stick - 21:00 Learning by example - 24:40 Frustration and fatigue - 27:40 Responding not reacting and getting through to kids - 42:00 Brain development - 52:00 Meg Meeker cool dads TedTalk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ3Dkrt-8O4 Dr Adam Fraser: The Third Space - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpk_dssZXqs Dr Jill Bolte Taylor - https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight/transcript?language=en Hosted by Brad Matthews and Ali Pilling

Dr John Demartini joined us for an inspirational conversation sharing 8 Key Principles to Wealth! 💰 Dr. Demartini is a man on a mission, developing more than 75 courses covering multiple aspects of human development across relationships, wealth, education, and business. He has taught for the last 48 years and published 40 books in 30 different languages 🤯 Parents and teachers be sure to join us to learn insightful knowledge & wisdom to connect with children and teens. Intro - 0:00 The truth about financial wealth - 5:15 Leading by example - 7:00 What is money? - 9:00 What is the definition of fair exchange? - 11:15 Your net-worth is a reflection of your self-worth 12:30 Where does money fit on your list of values? 16:20 Accountability - Rags to riches, to rags 20:25 Self belief, shame, guilt, and squandering money - 25:20 Creating a legacy, an immortal savings account - 27:45 Living your highest values - 32:50 Where to learn more about Dr. Demartini - 35:00 Passion, purpose, and sharing that with youth - 40:40 Finding ideal people to work for you - 46:20 Values education for raising inspired children - 49:45 Authoring your life's master plan - 56:50 Hosted by Brad Matthews and Ali Pilling.

Fantastic episode with the insightful Don Tolman! In this episode we explore Don's 7 Key Principles of Health. Hosted by Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews. What is disease? Dis-ease. Learn about the 7 principles of health: Fresh air Clean water Sunshine is healthy Wholefoods Walk often Quality relationships And of course your PASSION Get those in order and you'll set yourself up for a healthy life, free from dis-ease!

In this episode we're joined by Kirri Wood, fitness coach, fitness model, wife, mother of 2 with a massive background in a variety of sports and nutrition. Kirri speaks about her approach to raising healthy kids. Parenting is one of the most challenging roles, hear Kirri's approach to raising different kinds of kids and in different situations. This episode involves lots of stories about helping and encouraging kids to make healthy choices, planting the seeds, getting jobs, and work experience, eating well and more. Unfortunately there are a few audio drops, but they don't last more than a few seconds. Learn more about today's guest: Kirri Wood Fitness: https://kirriwoodfitness.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/kirriwoodfitnessandtruth/ Down to Earth Convos Down Under - hosted by Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews.

In this episode, Damian ‘Doc’ Murdoch joins us to talk about the voices in our heads, both that help and hold us back. Mindset is a make or break factor in lifetime success, achievement and our ability to thrive. If you want your child or teenager making good decisions, this episode is worth a listen! Find out more about Damian ‘Doc’ Murdoch at: His website: http://www.worldclassfriend.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takingchargeofanxiety/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aflcoachquotes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takingchargeofanxiety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damianmurdochmindsetcoach/ Hosted by Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews

In this episode, Kari Sutton joins Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews to talk about resilience and mental health. It's no secret our kids, teens, and youth are struggling more than ever, but there are actions parents can take to help build mental fitness and shift mindsets for the better. What contributes to the issue and what can we do to help our kids and teenagers? Find out some ideas and strategies for both opening up conversations and avoiding burdening ourselves - and our kids - with excess worry and stress. Learn more about Kari at: 🔗 Her website https://karisutton.com/ 📘 And check our her book - Raising a Mentally Fit Generation https://www.amazon.com.au/Raising-Mentally-Fit-Generation-Science-based/dp/1922391336/

In this episode, Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews explore the power of an online portfolio for young people and how to build one to signal your value on the job hunt. We cover the importance of: - learning - writing -training each day - what you can write about - how to be a better writer - how to promote what you're writing so people actually read it - the importance of authenticity - writing to showcase professional skills - and how you can leverage your writing into video formats as well if that's more your thing.

Today Ali Pilling had the pleasure of meeting finance & investment expert, best selling author, speaker, Noel Whittaker and his lovely wife Gerry at their beautiful home. This episode focuses on Noel's Golden Rules of Wealth. If you're a parent raising a teenager or millennial, this episode is for you! Join us to hear an insightful, Down to Earth Conversation :— "Money Made Simple" - The title of one of Noel's 22 books! Noel has shared him wisdom for many years, transforming the lives of millions of people in both Australia and globally. Today was a conversation that you don’t want to miss. In this video lily pond metaphor, Noel explains the most important lesson you’ll ever learn - Compound interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgb5QOMI51s

In this episode Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews discuss the film / documentary The Secret (available on Netflix). Is Ask, Believe, Receive too good to be true? Is there another important component that is perhaps missing? What is the Law of Attraction - Do we really attract what we think about all day long? Hear our thoughts and find out ways we've experienced it in our lives. Dr John Demartini - https://drdemartini.com/ Dr Wayne Dyer - https://www.drwaynedyer.com/

In this episode Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews talk all things identity theft. Is it still a problem? Who's most at risk? What can be done to protect yourself, and your kids online? Heise Says: $51k con - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pa0qoHah1s Frank Abagnale - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=frank+abagnale James Veitch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiLS7U7YIdc&ab_channel=EisseCatherineWade

In this episode, Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews talk tips and strategies to have more money at the end of your month, rather than more month at the end of your money! Save more money using these ideas so you can enjoy what truly matters to you in life. When you save and invest, your money starts working for you, rather than you always working for your money. This isn't simple budgeting tips - spreadsheets and meticulous tracking is NOT our style. Instead, change the way you look at purchases and make purchasing decisions. We'll tell you how.

Today Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews bust 8 money myths that might be holding young people back financially. Do you need to go to university? Is the stock market worth investing in? Do you need a credit card? Is real estate a guaranteed win? Hear our thoughts on these questions and more.

In this episode Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews talk about empowerment versus entitlement, raising financially independent kids, and practical ways to make that happen in your family by helping your kids participate and contribute to the family home. The ultimate goal? Getting your kids off your payroll through empowering them to learn, see, and better understand their value. Strategies: Not providing the non-essentials to teens Kids making dinner, cooking, and preparing food Preparing the house for visitors Cleaning Bringing girlfriends to contribute and participate as well Show appreciation for contribution Telling stories Live your values - children and teens copy what is modelled Watch and pay attention to their values and interests - tap into those and connect through their values Follow Ali on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/familywealthcoach

In today's episode, Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews talk about how you can help your teens to start earning an income. The obvious answer is work - but quality questions will help you and your teen figure out what work to pursue. Tying in passion and purpose — what your kids naturally love, enjoy, and are talented at takes it to the next level.

In this episode Bella returns to discuss resourcefulness in the family with Ali and Brad. We cover a few aspects including teaching kids financial literacy along with changing life habits for the better.

Welcome to down to earth convos down under episode 9. In this episode Isabella Carter joins us to talk about learning in the real world and ways to do that whether you homeschool or not, as well as how to operate more consciously in our daily lives. Peter Grey - Free to Learn — https://www.amazon.com.au/Free-to-Learn/dp/B07C9BMB65/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=free+to+learn&qid=1614001129&s=books&sr=1-1 Alfie Kohn - Punished by Rewards — https://www.amazon.com.au/Punished-Rewards-KOHN-ALFIE/dp/0618001816 Ken Robinson - Do Schools Kill Creativity? — https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?language=en Bella Carter — https://www.facebook.com/BarefootAndConnected

In this episode, Damian ‘Doc’ Murdoch joins us to talk about anxiety — what it is, where it comes from, strategies to keep it at bay, and how to deal with it when it hits. Doc has a highly relatable story for many who experience anxiety - escaping the room before his turn to talk, and that spiraling into a smaller and smaller comfort zone leading to anxious feelings going to local shops. Mindset is a make or break factor in lifetime success, achievement and our ability to thrive. If you or your teenager struggle with anxiety this episode is worth a listen! Find out more about Damian ‘Doc’ Murdoch at: His website: http://www.worldclassfriend.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takingchargeofanxiety/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aflcoachquotes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takingchargeofanxiety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damianmurdochmindsetcoach/ Hosted by Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews

In this episode, hypnotherapist and rapid transformational therapist Jane Hall joins Ali and Brad to talk about the limiting and conflicting beliefs originating in childhoods that affect and hamper us going forward in life. Find out how you can breakthrough your money blocks and overcome financial beliefs that hold you back. Find out more about Jane Hall: Website: janehall.com.au

In this episode, Ali and I talk about the social dilemma, social media's many positive and many negative effects, and the importance of setting boundaries with kids and teenagers. The Social Dilemma - https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224

Today Ali and Brad talk balancing spontaneity and the creativity that comes with it, with scheduling out tasks so they actually get done. Also explored are thoughts on daily routines for productivity and fulfilment, how to find out what drives and motivates you, and setting goals effectively with intention. Power of Full Engagement - https://www.amazon.com.au/Power-Full-Engagement-Managing-Energy/dp/0743226755 Straighten Up App - https://www.chiro.org.au/patients/resources/health-initiatives/straighten-up/ Sitting is the New Smoking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2NHvpM9PWU&list=PLwwtuacta9K1rPAzfuHIMSFrxlWHNAogP&index=481&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

When you understand your why, the 'hows' look after themselves. Why earn money? Why get a job? Why work? Because you have plans for your future! In this episode, Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews talk about the conditioning around debt and spending, the property boom a potential trap for young players, and the benefits of saving and living within your means to reap larger rewards later on.

Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews talk about the importance of work, current job opportunities, and why it's important to make money by creating value (for yourself or an employer), and the unseen perils of unearned stimulus hand-outs. 17:15 Don't Do Stuff You Hate - https://amzn.to/3ovLgZH

Hosts Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews talk tips for school leavers, high schoolers, and recent grads on creating value and how to make smart career moves early to achieve financial success. Mentioned in this episode: 7:30 - https://crash.co/ 10:00 - You Dont Need a Job You Need Guts Ash Ambirge - https://www.themiddlefingerproject.org/you-dont-need-a-job-you-need-guts/

Hosts Ali Pilling and Brad Matthews introduce themselves and speak about events from their journeys that have lead them to where they are now. In this episode we explore the power of purpose — your WHY — in the context of each other and a small selection of events that had profound impacts on our lives.