Episode 118 – Kindness with Dennis Harhalakis

Money isn’t just about numbers – it’s about emotions, habits, and the way we treat ourselves and others. In this episode the guys welcome Dennis Harhalakis, an experienced money coach, to explore the connection between kindness and financial wellbeing. Of course we have another round of Tight Ass Tommo tips as ever. This episode is packed with wisdom, humour and practical takeaways to help you bring more kindness into your financial life. Hit play and let’s dive in!

Welcomes & Introductions

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Producer Tommo – Director and Chartered Financial Planner at the award winning, employee owned and B Corp certified Ovation Finance! Fancy a chat with Tom Morris and the team at Ovation? Contact details here

Chris Budd – founder of the Institute for Financial Wellbeing. Gearing up to play at the 2025 IFW conference.

What’s on Today’s Podcast?

A chat with Dennis Harhalakis, exploring money coaching and kindness in connection with our finances.

Tight Ass Tommo

Featuring some rather morally grey money saving tips around umbrellas and kids meals!

Interview with Dennis Harhalakis

What is money coaching?

You can’t understand how to manage your money, until you understand your behaviour
Dennis Harhalakis

Common things Dennis has seen when exploring finances with couples

Internal self worth is better for long-term wellbeing – so what bring internal self worth? Kindness!

What is kindness?
The importance of being kind to yourself
How kindness is good for you
Money and kindness

Why do those with more money often give less to charitable causes?

Compersion, the opposite of schadenfreude

Conclusions from the Guys

Dennis Harhalakis has over 30 years experience in financial services. As a money coach he set up Cambridge Money Coaching – helping people understand and manage the money in their lives.

Want to know more – connect with Dennis on LinkedIn