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.
How to get back into investing after a loss
Investing after a loss is the same as dating on the rebound. It's unlikely to heal a broken heart, and could make things worse.
What to ask yourself before changing careers
If you are at a crossroads in your career where you feel an industry shift is necessary, it's time to reflect on your skills and your success.
The key to saving money is knowing what is enough
Comparing yourself to others is a fast track to feeling dissatisfied. The key to a content life? Knowing what 'enough' looks like.
Friends With Money #44: Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
Want to get ahead in your job? It's time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. We explore this on the latest episode of the Friends With Money podcast.
How to hack your brain and unlock your money motivation
Setting goals is the ultimate brain hack. You may not have set a goal of how much you want to be worth in 10 years, but how would it change your behaviour if you did?
Friends With Money #39: Riding the great resignation wave
What is the great resignation and is it really happening? We find out on the latest episode of the Friends With Money podcast.
Being likeable could be costing you tens of thousands of dollars
You only know how much you are worth if you learn how to negotiate - and being agreeable doesn't always pay.
Four questions you need to ask yourself before changing jobs
The Great Resignation is here, but before you make a dramatic Zoom exit or draft your LinkedIn resignation post, you need to ask yourself some hard questions.
Analysis paralysis: Why your brain can panic over a simple decision
Whether it's when to ask for a pay rise or which stock to buy, how often does the fear of making the wrong decision lead you to panic and freeze?
How to keep emotion out of managing your money
We might feel influenced by what we see on Instagram, but some of the biggest influences in our spending habits come from within.
