Embracing the energy transition, with Tom Holl from Blackrock Energy & Resources Income Trust
The world of energy is changing, with a dramatic shift towards sustainability.
At the same time, the price of wholesale energy went through the roof as the economy returned to normal levels of activity post-pandemic.
Joining Martin for this episode is Tom Holl, co-manager of the BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust plc and a member of BlackRockâs Natural Resources team.
Tom is responsible for the nutrition strategy, the gold and mining sectors, and co-manages a number of the teamâs gold and mining portfolios as well as income strategies.
Mining and energy companies lie at the heart of the global economy, helping fuel economic activity. Mining companies provide the resources to build new infrastructure, while energy companies drive growth.
The BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust invests in energy transition companies, which are supporting the move to a low carbon economy, as well as traditional energy and mining companies that are vital for economic growth and development, while also playing an important role in the decarbonisation of the economy.
In this conversation, Martin chats with Tom about the factors behind current high prices, the three transition âbucketsâ in the energy sector, and why the UK has some amazing opportunities during this transition.
https://icradio.co.uk/embracing-energy-transition/
How to Succeed in the New World of Work, with Kerry Hannon
Anyone who began working 20 or 30 years ago has witnessed astonishing changes in the workplace during their career.
When the global pandemic hit, older workers fortunate enough to retain their jobs once again had to navigate enormous upheaval, virtually overnight.
Working from home, often in isolation, over-fifties found themselves facing daunting technological and social challenges.
Martin's guest on the podcast today is Kerry Hannon, author of In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work.
Kerry Hannon is a leading authority and strategist who has spent more than three decades covering all aspects of careers, business, personal finance, and retirement as a columnist, editor, and writer for leading media companies.
https://icradio.co.uk/succeed-new-world-work/
Managing an âall-weatherâ global equity portfolio in 2022, with Matthew Tillett
How do you manage an âall-weatherâ global equity portfolio in 2022?
My guest on the podcast today is Matthew Tillett, Lead Portfolio Manager of The Brunner Investment Trust.
The Trust favours large, well-financed businesses with global reach, pricing power and brand strength.
In this conversation, we talk about what to look for in a superior business model, some of the key themes for change in the future, and how the war in Ukraine is affecting the portfolio.
https://icradio.co.uk/all-weather-global-equity-portfolio/
Life Lessons to Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness, with Keisha Blair
Imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others.
Thatâs what Holistic Wealth is all about.
My guest on the podcast today is economist Keisha Blair, the bestselling author of Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons To Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity and Happiness.
Keishaâs story started with tragedy, the sudden death of her husband in 2009.
Her experience became a viral article for Thrive Global, âMy Husband Died at 34; Here Are 40 Life Lessons I Learned From Itâ, and the basis for her excellent book.
Holistic Wealth teaches you how to find prosperity in key aspects of life, from financial stability and physical health to your emotional and spiritual connections with others.
Cultivating these strengths will build the mental toughness and grit you need to weather lifeâs inevitable storms and setbacks.
https://icradio.co.uk/holistic-wealth-keisha-blair/
How to Create, Sell and Buy Non-Fungible Tokens, with Matt Fortnow
I imagine youâve heard of NFTs?
Non-fungible tokens are the latest hot digital property, but what are they, how did they evolve, and why do they have value?
My guest on the show today is Matt Fortnow, entertainment lawyer turned entrepreneur.
Matt is co-author of The NFT Handbook: How to Create, Sell and Buy Non-Fungible Tokens.
Heâs become increasingly enamored by digital art and non-fungible tokens and has created the official NFTs for iconic brands such as The Three Stooges.
Last year Matt discussed NFTs on Marketing for the Now with Gary Vaynerchuk.
I entered this conversation with a degree of, hopefully healthy, scepticism. Regular listeners will be aware that I hold some strong views when it comes to all things cryptocurrency.
But Matt helped me overcome some of my fears about NFTs, and shared what I believe was a useful conversation about their value.
https://icradio.co.uk/non-fungible-tokens-matt-fortnow/
What happens when someone dies and their family disputes the terms of their will?
Martin's guest on the podcast today is Samara Dutton, a contentious probate litigator at Collyer Bristow.
In their conversation today, Martin chats with Samara about why so many people continue to put off making a will, what it is about second (and subsequent) marriages that can lead to inheritance squabbles, and the thorny issue of mental capacity when making a will.
https://icradio.co.uk/disputed-inheritance/
Anyone who has learned a financial lesson the hard way has probably thought, âI wish I knew that soonerâ.
Weâve all got financial regrets, some big and some small.
Martin's guest on the podcast today wants people to have access to the right financial information at the right time, before they do the wrong thing.
Sten Morgan is a Certified Financial Planner and founded Legacy Investment Planning as an alternative to traditional financial advisers.
Heâs on a mission to bring creativity back to the financial industry and to help as many people as possible avoid the financial regrets that come from wishing they would have known sooner.
https://icradio.co.uk/avoid-financial-regrets/
What has the pandemic taught us about wealth and what my guests today refer to as âfunded contentmentâ?
Martin is joined on the podcast today by two of his favourite people from the world of behavioural finance.
Brian Portnoy is one of the worldâs leading experts on the psychology of money. Neil Bage is an expert at bridging complex behavioral science with practical, tech-enabled application.
As experts in psychology, finance, technology, and learning, Brian, Neil and their colleagues at Shaping Wealth combine science and story to show people how to underwrite a meaningful life. Itâs what they call âfunded contentment.â
https://icradio.co.uk/funded-contentment/
The recent high-profile ITV documentary âKate Garraway: Finding Derekâ highlighted the severe issue of losing mental capacity.
This documentary is about Kateâs struggle to support her Husband Derek, in a year-long battle with Covid-19, has been only complicated by the lack of legal protections.
Kate has been unable to manage her husbandâs care or manage his finances. She did not even have the right to see his medical information.
But what happens when you or a loved one loses mental capacity, and you canât make financial or healthcare decisions on their behalf?
In today's new podcast episode, Martin chats with Emily Taylor, Partner at BDB Pitmans. Emily specialises in tax planning, trusts, estate administration and drafting of wills and powers of attorney.
In this conversation, Emily explains how a Lasting Power of Attorney works, why we are thinking more about this legal instrument in light of Covid, and the practical steps to follow when putting your LPA in place.
https://icradio.co.uk/lose-mental-capacity/
Businesses in England could stimulate the economy by as much as ÂŁ61 billion by 2025, if they proactively develop new wellbeing strategies and improve underperforming ones.
With many employees thinking about a return to the workplace in the coming months, wellbeing will be front of mind during this critical transition.
Martin's guest on the podcast today is Vicky Walker, Head of People at Westfield Health.
In this episode, we discuss the findings of the new report, Coping with Covid: The Hidden Cost to Businesses (and their People), which takes a look at business attitudes towards wellbeing and its role in the workplace.
https://icradio.co.uk/employee-wellbeing/
