Phil Slade is a behavioural economist and psychologist and the author of Going Ape S#!t! and founder of Switch4Schools. He works across digital innovation, strategy and cognitive bias. Phil holds a Bachelor of Psychology from The University of Queensland and a Masters of Organisational Psychology from Griffith University. Connect with Phil Slade on LinkedIn.
The surprising truth about work-life balance
The concept of work-life balance always confused my grandfather. He just had life balance, as was the case for much of history. So how did we mess it up so badly?
The hidden cost of financial envy
Feeling left behind as costs climb? Financial envy can quietly derail your money choices. Here's how to take back control.
Why the 21-day habit is a lie
It's 5am. It's cold and I can hear it raining. My shoes are laid out, I know where my running gear is, but a decision still needs to be made. To get up, or not to get up.
Why saving money feels so hard
Saving money is a simple idea, so what is going on in our brains to make it seem impossible? We reveal the psychology of saving.
How to emotionally recover from a financial loss
A significant financial loss can affect you almost as much as the death of a loved one, and it's important to give yourself time to grieve.
How to cope with your anxiety around interest rate hikes
If anxiety over soaring interest rates has you staring at your bedroom ceiling at 3am, you're not alone.
Why fear could be holding you back at work
While fear helps keep you safe, it could also be what is stopping you from reaching your potential in the workplace.
Financial trauma as a child affects how you deal with money
Phil Slade was only a teenager when a predatory franchise deal saw his parents go broke overnight, losing all investments and even the family home. Everything was gone.
Friends With Money #67: Don’t let the ape invest for you
What kind of role does emotional intelligence play in our ability to make financial decisions? Psychologist Phil Slade joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
How you can channel stress into a super power
Stress is bad, right? Except that a little bit of anxiety can make our brain more active, faster, more alert. It's our body's natural stimulant.
