The Switch

Most of us were never taught how to manage our money. From budgeting to investing, financial literacy is a skill many of us are still figuring out - and Britain has one of the lowest rates of it in the developed world. So let’s get clued up on how money works.In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, better known as Mr MoneyJar to his followers, about how you can take control of your finances, grow your confidence and build lasting financial independence.Together they explore:➡︎ Why financial literacy is the ultimate life skill➡︎ Practical steps to budget, save, and invest more effectively➡︎ How to shift from money anxiety to money confidence➡︎ The mindset needed to make your money work for you💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy 📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/📱Follow Rotimi → https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneyjar/?hl=en 💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/ 🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/ #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyManagement #PersonalFinance #FinancialFreedom #Investing #Budgeting #MoneyMindset #FinancialIndependence #MoneyTips, #WealthBuilding #SwitchPodcast #CareerChange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling failed by the traditional career ladder? Looking for an alternative that’s not your standard 9-5? We’re told there’s only one way to succeed: climb the ladder, land the promotion, and keep chasing the next promotion. But what if there’s another way?In this episode of The Switch from St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, host Gee Foottit speaks to Molly Johnson-Jones, CEO & Co-Founder of Flexa Careers. Molly knows first-hand the cost of questioning the system. After being sacked just 10 days after asking to work from home one day a week, she turned that setback into the spark that launched her business.Now, she’s helping others rethink their careers and showing that you can find flexibility, fulfilment, and financial security without climbing the ladder and burning out.In this episode you’ll learn:➡︎ Why the “career ladder” isn’t the only path to success➡︎ How your money mindset shapes your choices and opportunities➡︎ What flexible working really looks like in practise➡︎ Practical steps to build a career on your terms💼Learn more about the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy → https://www.sjp.co.uk/academy 📷 Follow the Academy on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sjpacademy/📱Follow Molly Johnson-Jones → https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-johnson-jones/?originalSubdomain=uk 💬 Connect with our host, Gee Foottit → https://www.linkedin.com/in/geefoottit/ 🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production → https://www.ogpodcasts.co.uk/ #CareerChange #FutureOfWork #FlexibleWork #WorkLifeBalance #QuitTheCareerLadder #RethinkSuccess #MoneyMindset #CareerFreedom #WorkSmarter #FindFulfilment #SwitchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 24 years old, I built a business and now manage £400M—here’s what I learned…Ed Enver is an entrepreneur, director, and financial adviser who achieved this remarkable feat at a young age. Within a year, he became a Senior Partner at St. James’s Place and now oversees £400M in client assets. His journey is a true "sink or swim" story—diving in headfirst, facing the unknown, and overcoming imposter syndrome along the way.What does it take to build a thriving business from scratch without connections?Career hacks:·      Believe in yourself: Confidence is key. Trust your instincts, take risks, and push through self-doubt.·      Hard work trumps talent: Ed’s rapid success is a testament to his relentless dedication and drive.·      Support is crucial: Surround yourself with mentors and a network that can help you navigate challenges.Ed’s story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t given—it’s earned through effort, resilience, and bold decision-making. No matter your background, circumstances, or age, with self-belief and action, you too can rise above the odds—just like Ed did.Connect with Ed: Enver Wealth Management Ltd | Financial Adviser | LondonThe Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you manage and overcome self-doubt and personal adversity? Stamp it out. Meet Adele Cable, the top SJP Academy Graduate in 2023.After a successful corporate career, Adele was looking for something else, but wasn’t sure what – or if – a second career was even the answer. She knew she wanted more family time, opportunities to keep learning, and the chance to connect with people. When an SJP Adviser suggested that she become an adviser herself and join the SJP Academy, Adele made the switch.She overcame her doubts and fully embraced her passion for education and connection, driven by her ambition to reach the top of the industry. Adele now runs her own successful financial advisory business, and has recently earned the prestigious Founders Award as one of the top 10 Single Partner Businesses of 2023. Join us for actionable advice on how to stamp out doubts and fears, and confidently make a career change.The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke with Naomi de Barra, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, who is dedicated to helping both people and businesses become more productive by integrating psychology into the workplace. Naomi delves into personal intrinsic and extrinsic factors, focusing on uncovering people’s motivations and aligning them with job roles and environments to maximise career trajectories and fulfilment.Discover how understanding cognitive behaviour and integrating psychology can enable us to create positive, conscious, and sustainable change in both our work and personal lives. The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flexibility First: Lessons from the Founder of the UK's Largest Flexible Working CommunityKaty Fridman’s career initially followed a clear traditional trajectory as she worked her way up the corporate ladder to become Acting Director of Trade Marketing, EMEA at Microsoft Advertising. However, after becoming a mother, her career path quickly became ‘squiggly’ as she experienced first hand the challenges mothers face in balancing work and motherhood, and the lack of flexibility provided in the workplace.Her platform Flexible Working People has brought together over 90,000 women, all championing the same cause and message: flexibility in the workplace should be a standard for all, not a privilege for some.Learn how by investing in yourself and playing to your strengths, you can create a positive and successful bounce back in the face of adversity.The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insights from Gail Muller - adventurer, best-selling author, speaker and life coach - on overcoming adversity, finding the right paths, and celebrating the triumphs that define us.Told as a teenager that she'd likely be in a wheelchair by aged 40 due to musculoskeletal issues, Gail has lived with chronic pain for most of her life. She speaks to Gee about her unique and inspiring journey, the challenges she's faced, and the lessons she's learnt along the way. The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme. Connect with Gail: Gail Muller: Adventurer, Author, Speaker & Life Coach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegailmuller/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegailmuller/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connecting nature and finance: How to harness the flow of money to create financial wellbeing in a world worth living in. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the role played by money and how wealth can be used sustainably and responsibly to protect the balance of our natural world. Rob Gardner, CEO of Rebalance Earth, first UK boutique asset manager entirely focused on nature as an investable asset, speaks about money as a “force for good” for people and the planet. Rob shares his insights on creating financial wellbeing, giving back to nature, and the importance of financial literacy and education for all ages. Hear more from Rob Gardner: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjgardner/X: Robert Gardner (@robertjgardner) · XX (Twitter)https://twitter.com/robertjgardnerRebalance Earth website:https://www.rebalance.earth/The Switch is hosted by the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy, the UK's largest financial adviser training programme.Watch Rob’s “Money as a Force for Good” keynote on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sSvmUpythUs?feature=shared Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.