I Never Thought It Would Happen To Me: The Courageous Conversations We Avoid

None of us believe tragedy will happen to us…until it does.In this deeply meaningful episode of The Trailblazer Chronicles, Judy sits down with her dear friend and colleague, Jane Blaufus, whose personal experience with unexpected loss transformed her mission and her message. Today, she is passionate about helping individuals and families have the courageous conversations that most people avoid…about finances, planning, protection, and the practical realities of life.This conversation isn’t about fear. It’s about love.Together, they discuss why “not having enough time or not being ready to talk” is not an excuse, how avoiding difficult conversations often creates unnecessary chaos, and why preparing your family is one of the greatest gifts you can give the people you care about.This episode may just be the nudge someone needs to finally have the conversation they’ve been putting off. Bio- Jane is the author of the third edition of WITH THE [STROKE] OF A PEN: Claim Your Life. Her book and comprehensive planning binder have become acclaimed as two of the most actionable, personal and financial planning resources available today for families, individuals and business owners alike. She is on a mission to help advisors to get the ‘Courageous Conversations’ started with their clients to become their ‘advisor for life’.An international keynote speaker, Jane has delivered highly rated sessions at four MDRT conferences around the globe along with numerous keynote speeches across North America. She brings to the table 25+ years of insurance expertise as a financial advisor, sales manager and corporate executive. Today she is the Principal of The Blaufus Group Inc., based in Toronto, Canada and consults extensively into the financial services industry. Jane is a frequently sought after guest expert on Television, Radio and Podcasts. Her reputation and expertise make her an influential business coach to many financial services professionals around the world.