When a person feels empowered, they have influence over their own life, which leads to better judgment and actions in pursuit of his or her goals. Empowerment, on the other hand, must begin somewhere. Some people have had a sense of empowerment since they were young, while others have just experienced it as adults. It's wonderful to feel empowered all of the time, regardless of how you got it and there are many ways to do so.

In today’s episode, we will be joined by Fran Hughes. Fran authored her own hero's journey, one shaped by need, grit, and attitude. As a 14-year old finding herself in a financial predicament, Fran chose to fight, using her lateral thinking approach to rise above the fore. Paying her way through private school, she complemented school learning with financial education and in doing so, discovered her passion for financial planning. Today as an award-winning financial advisor, a business owner with 30 years of experience, Fran uses knowledge and communication skills acquired to educate and empower, ensuring clients are well-positioned to write their own success stories.

A well-respected active member of the community as the FPA Chapter Chair, future2 foundation ambassador, and finance columnist for the West Australian newspaper. In 2020 Fran was awarded FS Power Australia's Top50 most influential financial advisor and is currently the Director and Head of Financial Solutions Nexia Perth.

Listen to this episode now and learn how Fran has learned to empower herself in the best way!

Highlights:

• [01:33] Fran’s Definition of Empowerment
• [02:42] Did Fran felt empowered and confident growing up?
• [04:13] Fran’s greatest gift from her dad
• [07:56] When did Fran first realize and feel empowered?
• [11:47] What else did Fran do as an adult to feel more empowered and confident?
• [14:10] The importance of having business mentors or coaches
• [21:02] What are the things that keep on empowering Fran

Links:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.nexia.com.au
• Website: www.intuitivemoney.com.au
• LinkedIn: @franhughesfp
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franhughes_financialadvisor/?hl=en