For families with great wealth, financial capital is just table stakes. The real challenge is the human element—how families relate to each other across generations. In this conversation, Aileen Miziolek provides concrete strategies for helping family members better communicate, resolve conflicts, and build partnerships. Aileen Miziolek helps families use their wealth intentionally, with meaning, purpose, and direction to create the fulfilling lives they desire. She is a guide to business-owning families and families of means who are navigating the unique opportunities and challenges of inter-generational wealth transfer, business succession planning, estate planning, and philanthropy. Aileen brings a multi-disciplined and integrated approach to her work, including 20 years of experience in complex financial and estate planning, family systems coaching, and family business consulting. She is the co-author of Inspired Wealth, Financial Leadership for the 21st Century, and believes that all families can learn the skills to flourish at the intersection of wealth, personal well-being, and positive family relationships. [00:01 - 06:44] Early Days and Evolution of Aileen’s Work  Started as an entrepreneur during the Great RecessionBecame a financial planner focused on family businessesWrote the book Inspired Wealth about integrating coaching and mindset work [06:45 - 20:25] The Power of Systems Coaching and Relationship Skills Systems coaching works with the whole family, not just individualsTeaches critical relationship skillsFocuses on co-creating, adapting togetherManaging conflict and staying curious [20:26 - 34:21] Working with Sibling Teams Define partnership, create a shared visionUtilize complementary strengthsEstablish trust and belief in each otherValidate differences but nurture collaboration [34:22 - 44:00] Coaching Program with a Financial Planning Process Creating a process for people to understand their financial goalsFacilitating communication in familiesThe mission to grow wealth sustainability Key Quote: “The fastest way to destroy wealth is conflict in families.” - Aileen Miziolek Connect with Aileen Miziolek! Websites: https://aileenmiziolek.com/ and https://www.thefbcg.com/  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.