In this episode, Brian C. Adams is joined by Emily Bouchard, head of PNC Private Bank Hawthorn's Institute for Family Success. They discuss topics involving blended families, multi-generational dynamics, family meetings, next-generation engagement, and resilience-building. Emily draws on over 20 years of experience coaching affluent families to provide insights and best practices around the intersection of wealth and communication. [00:00 - 08:50] - Emily's Background Emily has a Master's in social work and specializes in family systemsGot into the field by working at a therapeutic camp and children's hospitalsRecruited by a family office services firm 20 years ago [08:51 - 15:52] - Working with Blended Families Blended families face complex step-family dynamicsCreating a "family code of arms" can help define values when togetherBringing people together and supporting each other through shared experience and challengesRegular, open conversations about finances is key [15:53 - 28:09] - Holding Productive Multi-Generational Meetings Mix strategic talks with enjoyable activitiesNeed an agenda but also a "cooler" for parking issues to address laterAddress unexpected topics using a "yes and" approach.A professional facilitator aids effective communication [28:10 - 42:52] - Building Resilience and Engaging Next Gens Rising generations tend to have higher emotional intelligenceUse curiosity, not judgment, when they share vulnerable perspectivesGive them responsibility matched with empathy and support Key Quote: "When you have an agenda, you want to have an agenda ahead of time, and you want to look for input from everybody who's attending and give everybody a chance to put their input in." - Emily Bouchard Connect with Emily Bouchard! Website: https://www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking/private-bank/hawthorn.html LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-bouchard-5a9a049/ This episode is sponsored by Mack International, a specialized executive search and human capital consulting firm serving the family office/wealth management markets. Please visit their website here for more information. Download our FREE Strategizing for Inflation Guide here: https://www.excelsiorgp.com/download/ Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/ (LinkedIn) LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.