Introduction
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Host Steve Legler speaks with Kristin Keffeler about her recent book, The Myth of the Silver Spoon: Navigating Family Wealth & Creating an Impactful Life. They discuss how advisors to enterprising families and families of wealth can become resources to the rising generation of these families as they face challenges that are typically overlooked by society.
If you enjoy this episode and want to hear more from Kristin, don’t miss out on her presentation at Symposium 2023 in Ottawa, May 29 – 31.
Guest bio
Kristin Keffeler, MSM, MAPP
Kristin is a thought leader, speaker, and consultant at the forefront of a global shift in family wealth advising, known as Wealth 3.0. She guides affluent and enterprising families, rising gen, and the professionals who support them in embracing the positive power of wealth and doing the “inner work of money.”
You can learn more about Kristin Keffeler on LinkedIn and the Illumination360 website.
Key Takeaways
[:26] Steve Legler welcomes today’s guest Kristin Keffeler and asks her to talk a little bit about the impact her peak human performance and positive psychology background have had on her new book.
[9:08] Kristin shares her perspective on the myth of the silver spoon.
[12:20] Clearing the clutter is an analogy Kristin uses to give perspective to the rising generation. She breaks down the four kinds of clutter.
[15:30] Budgeting is empowering, even in a situation of plenty, Kristin explains why.
[18:37] The identity factors that made some rising gens systematically thrive.
[20:45] Kristin shares her tips for advisors to help families lay good foundations.
[25:15] Having some “skin the game” in their own life is a critical part of skill building for younger generations.
[26:50] Being born into wealth shouldn’t mean you are forced into any specific path in life.
[30:36] Kristin shares her book recommendation and a piece of advice for advisors.
[34:27] Steve thanks Kristin for sharing so much of her learnings and signs off until next month.
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The Myth Of The Silver Spoon: Navigating Family Wealth & Creating an Impactful Life, by Kristin Keffeler
Good Inside: Become The Parent You Want To Be, by Dr. Becky Kennedy
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