Ep #44: HOW TO ASK FOR A PAY RISE

Asking for a pay rise is never easy, but there are some simple ways to maximise your chances of success.

In this episode, Canna Campbell - a financial planner for more than 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Fear & Greed co-founder Adam Lang.

As a former media company CEO and now an executive coach, Adam has seen it all, and delivers a masterclass in how to ask for a pay rise... including what to do if the boss says no.

HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. Check out the full catalogue of episodes on APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Ep #44: HOW TO ASK FOR A PAY RISE
Asking for a pay rise is never easy, but there are some simple ways to maximise your chances of success.
In this episode, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/">Canna Campbell</a> - a financial planner for more than 20 years - and <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a>'s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/">Michael Thompson</a> are joined by Fear &amp; Greed co-founder <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammcclurelang/">Adam Lang</a>.
As a former media company CEO and now an executive coach, Adam has seen it all, and delivers a masterclass in how to ask for a pay rise... including what to do if the boss says no.
HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear &amp; Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. Check out the full catalogue of episodes on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

BONUS - How Do They Afford That?

Monday 27 July 2026

Investors could be in for a rocky week on the back of rising oil prices and critical inflation numbers. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is talking to Anthropic about getting access to its super-powerful AI model
ETF issuance is set to surge
The US levies tariffs on 60 countries
Chinese mathematicians solve two separate century old maths puzzles, and in doing so, win The Fields Medal

 

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Monday 27 July 2026
Investors could be in for a rocky week on the back of rising oil prices and critical inflation numbers.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is talking to Anthropic about getting access to its super-powerful AI model</li>
<li aria-level="1">ETF issuance is set to surge</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US levies tariffs on 60 countries</li>
<li aria-level="1">Chinese mathematicians solve two separate century old maths puzzles, and in doing so, win The Fields Medal</li>
</ul>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a>, exploring the financial advice that doesn&rsquo;t work anymore. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Oil, inflation to rock markets; Albo bids for AI model; ETF issuance surges

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/70e82896-9485-4254-9e7a-b49300d5109d/transcript

This week:
CPI figures for the June quarter (and the monthly report for June) - will it put more pressure on the RBA to hike rates?
Building approvals
House prices

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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This week:
<ul>
<li>CPI figures for the June quarter (and the monthly report for June) - will it put more pressure on the RBA to hike rates?</li>
<li>Building approvals</li>
<li>House prices</li>
</ul>
Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1785502655046021&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hiDvTMo4pscKXTABRryzI">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at what to expect. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1785502655046021&amp;usg=AOvVaw2JaR873c4Gb6cA74MgfJvp">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 27 July 2026

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There's a lot of negativity and bad news out there. Today, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson explain why the economy really isn't as bad as you might think.

Got a topic you'd like to see explored one Sunday? Get in touch here.

There's a lot of negativity and bad news out there. Today, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson explain why the economy really&nbsp;isn't&nbsp;as bad as you might think. Got a topic you'd like to see explored one Sunday? Get in touch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/contact&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1785325918551046&amp;usg=AOvVaw3eZwdMlSA-HairFOyrlAqk">here</a>.

Q+A: Why the economy's not as bad as you think

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BONUS - How Do They Afford That?

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