Coaching Capability: Book Study

Join us in June for a 6-week book study of Breaking Money Silence by Kathleen Burns Kingsbury.

Begins June 2

In weekly 30-minute sessions (plus optional discussion), we’ll explore why money conversations are avoided, how silence impacts relationships and decision-making, and how to foster healthier financial dialogue.

Learn to identify money scripts, address generational and gender influences, reduce shame, and build client trust using practical behavioral finance tools.

Ideal for financial planners, coaches, and client-facing professionals.
Earn 30 experience hours for AFC® candidates. Help clients move from silence to confidence.

What you can expect:

Read the book Breaking Money Silence, join discussion group, and take quiz.

Learning Objectives:

LO1: Understand the concept of “money silence” and its impact on financial decision making, communication and client relationships.
LO2: Identify common money scripts, beliefs and taboos that can prevent clients (and professionals) from having open financial discussions.
LO3: Apply active listening and questioning techniques to help clients explore emotions, values, and motivations related to money.
LO4: Use practical strategies from the book to normalize money discussions and support clients in aligning financial choices with their goals and values.
LO5: Develop a personal action plan to model healthy money dialog in their own practice and create an inclusive, judgmental-free environment for clients.

Time Commitment:

Six weeks for 30 minutes each week. (15 minute optional continue the conversation after the 30 minutes)