Talk to the Elephant

Dec 19 2023 26 mins

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At like minds, we understand that people are unique, with different backgrounds and life experiences. The stuff we communicate about – like pensions, benefits, and money – can be complex and sensitive too.

It would be easier for us to avoid these complexities, but that’s not our style. Instead, we put people at the heart of what we do, making things like pensions and money stress-free and easy for everyone to navigate.

Talk to the Elephant tackles the topics and issues we encounter along the way - things that we might not naturally talk about or shy away from as an industry.

We’re not perfect, and this podcast is about learning, sharing inspiration and ideas. Why? Because we believe it could have a real impact on peoples’ lives and ensure that no member is left behind.

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9. The best bits from season one

Dec 19 2023 45 mins

As 2023 draws to a close, so does the first season of our Talk to the Elephant podcast.We've had some fantastic guests over the past 12 months, and so we wanted to take some time to reflect on the best bits.

8. Lost in Translation - communicating in a multi-cultural society

Sep 12 2023 30 mins

In this episode of Talk to the Elephant, we chat to Rachel Edwards, Senior Content Designer at Content Design London, to explore the importance of making communications accessible to those for whom English isn’t a first language – and ask: what are the risks of not considering language when we communicate about money and pensions? does plain and simple language as we know it re

7. Investing for good - aligning our investments with our values

Jul 11 2023 32 mins

In this episode of Talk to the Elephant, we chat to Edd Micklem, Head of Partnerships at Tumelo, to explore the responsibility pension schemes and trustees have to provide options that align with their members’ values – and ask:how can pension schemes get to know their members and their values better?how can we bring values-based investing to life for members?and is it easier o

6. Think, feel and do - the ethics behind behavioural science and financial decision making

May 09 2023 38 mins

In this episode of Talk to the Elephant, we chat to behavioural scientist, Joe Glassfield, to explore the ethics of behavioural science in the world of money – and ask:how important is it for communicators to have a good foundation in behavioural science?what are the positives and negatives of using behavioural science to inform the way we communicate about money and pensions?how

5. The hidden generation - understanding “pensioners” better

Mar 14 2023 35 mins

In this episode of Talk to the Elephant, we chat to Graeme McKenzie, Director of Let’s Talk Ageing, to explore the demographic groups in the 50+ age group and their varying cognitive, behavioural, and physiological characteristics – and ask: what are the risks of considering all pensioners as one group?what are the issues impacting older or elderly people that may affect how th

4. You don’t know what you don’t know - who’s responsible for financial education

Jan 17 2023 18 mins

When we communicate about pensions and money, we might spend time considering the words and delivery mechanisms we use, to ensure the relevant people get the message. But what happens if they simply don’t understand what they’re being told or overlook it because they don’t know what it means? We chat with Ola Majekodunmi, founder of All Things Money, and explore when financia

3. Financial freedom vs retirement with Lisa Conway-Hughes

Nov 23 2022 16 mins

The way we talk about saving for the long-term is changing, with many people rejecting the traditional model of ‘study, work, retire’ and aspiring for financial freedom. But what’s driving the movement? Who’s most likely to subscribe? And should the pension industry move with the times and talk about financial independence instead of retirement? We chat with Lisa Conway-Hug

2. The Gender Savings Gap with Sam Gould

Oct 05 2022 24 mins

The gender savings gap is arguably as much of an issue as the gender pay gap, with women having saved significantly less than men when it comes to retirement. But what’s the cause, what does this mean for women’s futures, and what can women and their employers do to help close the gender savings gap? We talk to Sam Gould, Head of PR and campaigns at NOW: Pensions, to find out..

1. The power of community with Pete Matthew

Aug 09 2022 24 mins

In this episode we look at being part of a community and the sense of belonging it offers. But could the power of community have a dangerous side too? How might the power of community influence the way we think and feel about money? And how do we communicate with hard-to-reach communities? We’re very excited to have the founder of MeaningfulMoney, Pete Matthew, on the podcast to

What's in our trunk?

Jul 29 2022 1 mins

It’s almost time to Talk to the Elephant!Each episode of this brand new podcast from like minds will tackle topics and issues we might not normally talk about in the pensions industry and will feature special guests from the world of finance and beyond. Look out for the first episode on 10 August!