About the Author

Gavin Park is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society with nearly two decades of experience helping individuals and families make thoughtful financial decisions.

Alongside his work in financial planning, Gavin has a longstanding interest in behavioural psychology, wellbeing, and personal development. He studied Finance as an undergraduate and has undertaken further studies in Emerging Markets in Poland and Leadership and Philosophy in the United States.

Gavin is also a Level 3 Diploma-qualified personal trainer, reflecting his wider interest in the connection between health, habits, mindset, and long-term decision-making – themes that feature throughout this book.

Through years of conversations with clients, colleagues, friends, and family, Gavin became increasingly aware that financial decisions are rarely just about money. They are often shaped by emotions, priorities, relationships, confidence, and the way people experience different stages of life.

Change by Planning – Making Thoughtful Financial Decisions brings together daily reflections designed to help readers think more clearly, act more intentionally, and build a life that aligns with what matters most to them.

Outside of work, Gavin adores his family, loves all things health and fitness, is a decent golfer on a good day, and enjoys reading and writing.