Do you need to have an important money conversation? Perhaps with your spouse, or your kids?

How we present ourselves physically, through our tone, body language, and especially our eyes, makes a significant difference when discussing essential matters, such as money.

Too little eye contact, and it can feel like you're avoiding the topic. Too much, and the conversation can feel intense or even intimidating. The sweet spot? A kind, steady gaze that communicates openness and trust.

We don’t always realise how vulnerable money conversations are. They bring up family history, self-worth, fears about the future. That’s why showing someone you’re truly present is so powerful.

At Succession Financial Planning, we see this in every client meeting. It’s the moments when someone realises they’ve been heard – really heard – that breakthroughs happen. It's not just the strategy that changes, it's the sense of relief, clarity, and courage they walk away with.

So whether you're sitting down with your partner to plan a budget, having a check-in with your financial planner, or supporting a friend through a financial decision… your eyes say more than you think.

Be present. Stay kind. And remember: every conversation about money is really a conversation about life.