The Client-centred Blog
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This blog has its foundation in a new understanding of the human mind that gives you the ultimate platform for creating better results, thriving under any circumstances and living the life you want.
I invite you to explore the materials, reflect upon how it relates to you and your business and enjoy the benefits.
When is my client ready for deeper conversations?
A question that comes up from time to time from advisers is ‘When is my client ready for deeper conversations?’ A typical scenario is that the adviser has a transactional relationship with a client and wants to shift to a financial planning relationship. This question arises because there is a concern within the adviser about…
The best way to build unshakeable trust with clients
Many people experience a great deal of insecurity around their finances and feel apprehensive when faced with talking about the future. Therefore, engaging the services of a financial planner is not something that most people will take lightly. An experienced planner once said to me that it takes a great deal of courage for a…
The number 1 key to influencing your clients
Context is the meaning created within a situation and it makes a massive difference. A favourite story of mine is from Jacques Prevert, a French poet. He once walked by a blind beggar who had a sign next to him that read: “Blind Man Without A Pension” He asked the man how he was doing,…
Shoulder Taps
The impact you can have on another human being has a lot to do with how much you realise you can impact them. How do you see your role as an adviser? You can operate at the level of arranging transactions, you can see yourself as providing a service or you can realise there is…
Stop worrying about your value
Many practitioners seem to waste time worrying about their value. It is one of the reasons people take qualification after qualification. So they can feel worthy. I have often spoken with advisers who say things like, “I can’t go and speak to xxx (high net worth, professional connections, etc.) because I don’t have xxx qualification”)….
Should you take notes when in conversation with a client?
Should I take notes when in conversation with a client? This is a question that comes up regularly in my coaching sessions and group programmes and I think it is a good one. So, here are some thoughts on this. Clearly, an important part of the adviser and client relationship is the gathering and recording…