Archive for April 2020
Why Reaching out to Both Partners Is More Important Than Ever for Financial Advisors
Many of you no doubt are redoubling your efforts to connect with your clients during this time of isolation. Of course that is exactly what you should be doing, but be careful — whether you believe it or not, if you manage money on behalf of a couple and you are only speaking to the…
Read MoreIt’s a Terrific Time for Advisors to Imagine Coming Back Stronger Than Ever
This pandemic started so suddenly that we’ve all been blind-sided. Now, in the thick of things, without a clear understanding of what will happen next it is hard to imagine a recovery, let alone plan for it. Yet this crisis will end and life begin again, albeit it may look different. With time on your…
Read MoreWhen the Going Gets Tough, It’s Often Women Who Get Going
Leadership and women According to a study published in Psychology Today last year, “people trust leaders who behave in “relational ways”, and especially so when the leaders are women and when there is a predictable path out of the crisis.” First let’s define “relational behavior.” It means thinking of oneself in relation to others and…
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our health – in more ways than one.
Like many of us, as financial advisors you too have little choice but to work from home during these difficult times. No doubt you can’t help worrying about your clients, their portfolios, as well as your own family’s health and income. That adds up to a lot of stress. With the markets as volatile as…
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