113 The watchout signs of financial abuse, with Michelle Hoskin
We all know about physical, emotional and psychological abuse, and we all like to think that we could spot it happening. However, one type of abuse we rarely consider is financial abuse. This week, I am joined by my friend Michelle Hoskins, founder of Standards International, which sets standards across the globe for financial services. Over the past year, author and speaker Michelle has branched out into the areas of mental health and financial abuse. After a few personal events over the past couple of years, Michelle undertook a mental health course to gain the skill set to be able to spot and help those who might be suffering. She then went on to bring her passion to fight abuse into the field of finance, developing a course to teach financial planners how to spot financial abuse. In our conversation Michelle shares her motivations for wanting to be able to help anyone who might need it. She defines financial abuse and gives us ways in which we can all be there for our family and friends, business partners, or even a stranger.