The Wealth of Well-Being: Michelle Hoskin on Value and Resilience

How do you move from constantly fixing financial problems to making more intentional decisions about your money, work and future? In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed, Amanda Cassar is joined by Michelle Hoskin, Founder and CEO of Standards International and widely known as Little Miss WOWW!®. Michelle has spent her career working with financial planning professionals and businesses to improve standards, strengthen systems and build practices focused on operational excellence. Through Standards International and the WOWW!® philosophy, her work centres on helping financial services professionals create better processes, deliver meaningful client experiences and pursue continuous improvement. In this candid conversation, Michelle shares how her upbringing in rural Derbyshire shaped her work ethic and her belief in quality over quantity. Amanda and Michelle explore the power of the hustle, the habit of becoming a “chronic fixer”, and the importance of becoming more intentional about the choices we make. They also discuss the role financial professionals can play in recognising and responding to financial abuse. Amanda and Michelle worked together on the development and launch of the Financial Abuse Specialist™ training and certification programme, which is designed to help financial professionals build their understanding of financial abuse and coercive control and know how to respond appropriately when concerns arise. Whether you're a financial professional looking to build a better practice or someone wanting to develop a more intentional relationship with money and life, this episode offers a thought-provoking conversation about financial habits, professional excellence, purposeful decision-making and creating positive change. In this episode, we discuss: What it means to stop being a “chronic fixer” Creating greater intention around money and life decisions The difference between being busy and making meaningful progress Why quality can matter more than quantity Michelle's approach to building high-performing financial planning practices The principles behind WOWW!® and operational excellence Work ethic, habits and the power of continuous improvement The role of financial professionals in recognising financial abuse The Financial Abuse Specialist™ programme and why greater awareness matters Creating positive change for clients, businesses and communities About Michelle Hoskin Michelle Hoskin is the Founder and CEO of Standards International, a UK-based organisation focused on standards, certification, training and operational excellence within financial services and beyond. She is also known as Little Miss WOWW!® and is an internationally recognised author, speaker and coach with extensive experience working alongside financial services organisations. Michelle's work includes the WOWW!® by Design Development Programme™, which focuses on helping businesses develop clearer purpose, planning and operational practices. She is also a Financial Abuse Specialist Champion, reflecting her ongoing work to raise awareness and support better professional understanding of financial abuse. Connect with Michelle: 🌐 Standards International 💼 LinkedIn: Michelle Hoskin 📱 X/Twitter: @littlemisswoww About Financial Secrets Revealed Financial Secrets Revealed, hosted by Amanda Cassar, features conversations with financial experts, business leaders and people with diverse experiences. The podcast explores money, financial decisions, professional insights and the lessons that shape people's financial and personal journeys. Don't forget to subscribe to Financial Secrets Revealed for more conversations and collective wisdom from experts and guests around the world. Get Your Copy of Financial Secrets Revealed Financial Secrets Revealed: Collective Wisdom from Business Gurus, Financial Geniuses and Everyday Heroes brings together stories, insights and lessons from people with diverse financial and life experiences. Available through: Amazon Booktopia Barnes & Noble Other selected book retailers Or tune in to the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast on your preferred podcast platform. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute personalised financial, investment, legal or professional advice. Please consider your individual circumstances and seek appropriate professional advice before making financial decisions. Support the show