149. How to Make Financial Progress Visible

Money Made Human Podcast · Apr 16, 2026 · 22m

Coaches are really good at helping clients build plans, organize their money, set goals, and adjust their behavior. These are excellent things.

But something that comes up in almost every coaching relationship, usually several months in, is this: “I think things are okay. I mean, we're getting by. But I don't really know if we're ahead or behind.”

The client is still doing the work. Still showing up. Still trying. But the enthusiasm isn't what it was, and they can't quite tell whether any of it is actually paying off.

This week, we’re sharing the Progress Number, a single percentage that…