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MEDIUM.COM

Women Leading The Finance Industry: Debbie Hancock On The 5 Things You Should Do To Increase Your Financial Literacy

In this interview with Medium.com, I discuss my journey—from excelling in math as a child to overcoming self-doubt and stepping onto the stage to empower others. Through my work in financial coaching and corporate finance, I’m on a mission to break down money myths, spark conversations, and help people take control of their financial future with confidence.

WORKPLACEWELLBEING.PRO

Debbie Hancock: Financial Stress and the Workplace – Strategies for Supporting Employee Wellbeing

In this article for Workplace Wellbeing Professional, I explore how financial stress is affecting employees and what employers can do to support them. With money worries impacting mental health, productivity, and overall job satisfaction, it’s crucial to create a workplace culture that encourages open conversations about financial wellbeing. I discuss the importance of fostering a positive money mindset, providing financial education, and offering the right support to help employees feel more secure and in control of their finances. 

YAHOO FINANCE

Five Ways to Be Less Stressed at Work in 2025

In a feature for Yahoo Finance, I shared my personal experience of how redundancy made me question my identity—and how I learned to separate my self-worth from my job. It’s easy to tie our sense of value to our career, but this can lead to stress, perfectionism, and fear of failure. Instead, focusing on core values like family, health, and creativity can bring a greater sense of fulfillment.

WE ARE THE CITY

Financial Freedom, Friend of Foe | How to Save for the Future While Living for Today

We all want to enjoy life’s little luxuries, but how do we balance instant gratification with long-term financial security? In this article, I share my personal experiences and practical tips on managing money in a way that allows you to live in the moment while also building a secure future.

Podcast Episodes Where I Have Featured as a Guest:

Ep. 25

Dream Business Dream Life with Emma Hine

Money is such a taboo subject, yet money is something that affects so much in our lives; in this episode we explore Debbie’s ‘money’ journey but we also delve deep into why we need to talk about money more openly.

Ep. 11

The Business of PT

Debbie shares some great tips, insights and knowledge all around the business of PT, from starting out, to charging and getting more from (and for) your PT clients, keeping on top of overheads, and important basics like bank accounts, dealing with HMRC, and systems. 

S2 Ep. 3

Conversations with Clubright

Wayne is joined by Debbie Hancock of Southbourne Accountancy to discuss how the current economic climate impacts businesses in the fitness industry. 

Debbie also gives some knockout advice on money mindset, breaks down cash forecasting and gives you some actionable steps you can take today to get back on top of your business finances. 

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