Ways to Wealth EP63: Wealth Beyond Money, with Richard Wilson

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Richard Wilson!Richard is a British entrepreneur who spent nine years in Brazil before relocating to New Zealand with his Kiwi wife and two sons. His international career spans renewable energy projects, oil and gas, and executive search. He now works with Voluntas, a firm dedicated to elevating founders and reimagining business impact.Richard and Charlie discuss the challenges of moving cultures—from Brazil to New Zealand—and the art of adapting to new social norms. They explore a broader view of wealth that includes family, relationships and spiritual fulfilment. Richard shares his concerns about global conflicts and their local effects, reflections on New Zealand’s multicultural and Māori-Pākehā dynamics, and the risks of social media addiction at all ages.He offers leadership lessons drawn from Warren Buffett’s humility, the power of focusing on strengths rather than flaws, and the importance of curiosity and adaptability in an uncertain world. Along the way he emphasises presence over productivity, the value of goodwill in business, and optimism despite global headwinds.Check out Voluntas Group here: www.voluntas.groupWatch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #GlobalEntrepreneurship #CulturalAdaptation #FamilyWealth #SpiritualWealth #Leadership #SocialImpact #PresenceOverProductivity #MulticulturalNZ #FounderMindset #WealthRedefined