Ann shares how reading the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill in 1979 was a pivotal moment that set her on a path of personal and professional growth. Her credentials are long and impressive. Above all, she has an abiding personal commitment to serve.

Summary of the Podcast

Introductions

The meeting begins with casual introductions and small talk between the three participants - Graham, Kevin, and Ann. They discuss Ann's background, her impressive construction career, and her work in personal development coaching.

Ann's journey and the power of goal-setting

Ann shares how reading the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill in 1979 was a pivotal moment that set her on a path of personal and professional growth. She explains her approach of helping clients get clear on their financial goals, create a plan of action, and hold themselves accountable through mastermind groups.

The 100-day mindset and continuous improvement

The group discusses the "Next 100 Days" concept that Kevin and Graham use, focusing on setting achievable short-term goals rather than just long-term visions. Ann emphasizes the importance of an ongoing journey of growth and improvement, rather than just aiming for a final destination.

Retirement, purpose, and leaving a lasting legacy

The group explores Ann's perspective on retirement, which for her means having the freedom to do what she wants, when she wants. She shares her vision of continuing to serve and impact lives well into her 90s, guided by a strong sense of purpose and mission.

Ann's mission to support Black women in construction

Ann shares her passion for creating opportunities and representation for Black women in the male-dominated construction industry. She discusses founding the National Association for Black Women in Construction to provide a supportive community and open doors for the next generation.

Recap and final thoughts

Kevin and Graham reflect on the key insights from the conversation, emphasizing the importance of having a clear dream or vision, and challenging listeners to identify their own dreams. They express admiration for Ann's work and the positive impact she is making.

The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-Hosts

Graham Arrowsmith

Graham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, where he introduces AI Agents that you can talk to, that increase engagement, dwell time, leads and conversions. Now, Graham is offering Answer Engine Optimisation that gets you ready to be found by LLM search.

Kevin Appleby

Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com