Mastering Communication to Get What We Want in Retirement with AmyK Hutchens

EP 027: Communication is hard. We were all born with a voice box, but it didn’t come with instructions on how best to use it. We see this in our financial planning sessions with clients ~ there are just some things they don't know HOW to say. We could be EMBARRASSED by feeling something or maybe we don't know how to navigate tough conversations without saying something we'll regret, giving our power away, or damaging relationships. Enter AmyK Hutchens - Master Communicator! She has consulted with The Home Depot, Starbucks Canada, Comerica Bank, Expedia, Lockheed Martin, Securian Financial, Walmart, John Paul Mitchell Systems, and hundreds more. She travels the globe sharing with executives, influencers, and go-getters on how to navigate their toughest conversations. With that, we wanted to have a REAL conversation with AmyK around Mastering Communication to Get What We Want in Retirement in Episode #27. Check it out and see why life happens one conversation at a time! Chapters: Welcome, AmyK! [2:03] What’s the biggest tip that AmyK can offer to us to approach life conversations? [22:13] What has the thought that “Life happens one conversation at a time” meant to AmyK throughout her life? [30:15] What advice can AmyK give people to overcome fears and anxieties about stressful conversations? [33:26] How would AmyK counsel someone to share their goals and aspirations throughout their life/relationships? [37:42] How can someone start a conversation to help repair a relationship that over time, has degraded? [45:18] What are some key takeaways from AmyK’s book, Get It: Five Steps to the Sex, Salary and Success You Want? [51:04] How is Retirement Success defined for AmyK? [54:36] Ben, Abby, and Curtis wrap-up the episode. [56:31]