Relationships Rule Breaking the Cycle: Letting Go of Money Beliefs That No Longer Serve You with Sloan Wilkins | RR 316
What if talking about money felt more like connection than conflict?
My guest today, Sloan Wilkins, brings a calm, thoughtful approach to something that often feels heavy—money. Drawing from his own experience with childhood financial loss and a long career in banking, Sloan shares how mindfulness and intention can reshape the way we manage, talk about, and feel about money. Whether you're navigating finances with a partner or juggling personal and business expenses, Sloan offers practical ways to bring more clarity, trust, and ease into the conversation.
What I loved most was his take on how small, regular money conversations can ease stress and bring couples closer. We also talked about why he prefers the idea of a “spending plan” over a strict budget and how mindfulness can become a tool for both financial peace and personal growth.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by money or unsure how to talk about it, this episode offers a refreshing and gentle way in.
Highlights:
- 1. How Childhood Shapes Money Habits - Sloan shares why our early money memories still influence how we handle finances today.
- 2. Mindfulness as a Financial Tool - Learn how stress led him to meditation—and how that shifted everything.
- 3. The Power of Small Conversations - Find out why short, regular check-ins about money are more effective than big budgeting sessions.
- 4. Why Spending Plans Beat Budgets - Sloan explains how to make spending feel more purposeful and less restrictive.
- 5. Financial Peace in Relationships and Business - Hear how honest money talks can strengthen both your personal life and your work.
Resources Mentioned:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - https://a.co/d/4qhEoTN
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason - https://a.co/d/eig3ESs
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - https://a.co/d/3Oop4id
Happy Money by Ken Honda (Japanese money mindset expert) - https://a.co/d/2WapM9d
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://a.co/d/5goxeWu
Connect with Sloan:
Website: https://executivefinancialcoach.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sloan-wilkins
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExecutiveFinancialCoaching/
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