Ways to Wealth EP65: Leading with Purpose and Humility, with Paul Cottingham

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Paul Cottingham!Paul is the Chief Operating Officer at Meredith Connell, with a 30-year career in professional services that spans PwC, KPMG, and major law and engineering firms. Originally from Newcastle in the UK, Paul now calls New Zealand home and brings a unique mix of sales-driven growth experience and values-led leadership.This episode dives into Paul’s broad view of wealth—not just financial, but also emotional, relational, and spiritual. He reflects on his journey from paper rounds and butcher shops to helping scale a business from $35 million to $275 million in six years. He shares a deeply personal story about volunteering at a Tanzanian orphanage, raising £7,000 to build a roof, and how that experience reshaped his perspective on purpose.Paul and Charlie discuss the health toll of unchecked ambition, the importance of work-life balance, and his philosophy of empowering others as a leader. Paul also outlines his long-term vision of splitting time between New Zealand and Europe as a non-executive director—where learning, relationships, and contribution stay at the centre of his life.Check out Meredith Connell here: www.mc.co.nzWatch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #LeadershipWithHeart #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #UKtoNZ #MeredithConnell #ImpactfulLeadership #PurposeDrivenCareer #EmpowermentOverEgo #RelationshipWealth #RedefiningSuccess #ServiceAndSuccess #StartUps