Mental health conversations within Financial Planning - Robert Stringer

This week Sam is joined by Robert Stringer from Stringer Mann Chartered Financial Planners. Sam and Robert talk very deeply about mental health and the lack of open and honest conversations within the financial profession. Tragically Robert lost is son, Hector to suicide because he was struggling with his own mental health. Robert was able to turn this devastating event into something positive by setting up a charity, Hector’s House, which raises awareness of why it’s so important to look after our mental health, preventing other families from going through the turmoil that his endured. Sam is also very honest about his own struggles with mental health, including his issues with addiction and how he turned his life around. Sam explains that part of the solution was community, proving that not only is it okay to say “I'm not okay” but in fact it’s vital to recovery.  A powerful and inspirational episode this week for anyone who might be struggling with mental health and a very eye-opening conversation for those who aren’t. More information on Hector’s House can be found here: https://hectorshouse.org.uk We cover: The lack of mental health conversations in the male-dominated financial profession What is a good financial planner and how can they offer their clients peace of mind? Signs of depression and poor mental health What can be done to improve your mental health? Robert’s heart-breaking story of his son’s suicide Living with addiction and how Sam turned his life around  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to [email protected] or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out! Financial Planner Life is sponsored by Redmill AdvanceWhether you're starting out, already qualified, or building a training academy, Redmill Advance delivers expert-led learning, exam support and CPD from Level 4 to Chartered.✅ Trusted by top UK firms👉 www.redmilladvance.com/fplBe sure to follow Financial Planner Life on YouTube for extra content about  career development within Financial Planning. Reach out to [email protected] in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or podcast production. Want to appear on the Financial Planner Life podcast? Drop Sam a message.