About the academy
Informing people better about money, with attention to its softer side. That is our mission.
Why we exist
The Financial Well-Being Academy is an initiative of Stijn Derynck, managed by Het Financieel Huis. We believe in conscious behavioural change and action-oriented work: you make a plan yourself and take action.
“Financial well-being is not only about wealth. It is the freedom to live on your own terms, make your dreams come true and secure your future.” – Stijn Derynck
- Active in financial education since 2009
- GelukkigeBelgen 2019 laureate
- Honestly: we do not sell financial products
What we do
Online courses
Short lessons, assignments, quizzes and tools about money, behaviour, saving, pensions and life planning.
Coaching
Conversations and writing coaching with a coach who suits you.
Coach training
The professional Budget & Financial Well-Being Coach training, after an intake and a motivation interview.
For organisations
Keynotes, workshops and individual support for employees.
What we believe in
Behaviour is the key
Knowledge helps, but what you do determines the result. That is why we work on habits and behaviour.
Honest and independent
We do not sell financial products and do not give personal financial advice.
Anyone can learn it
Clear, without jargon, at your own pace and without judgement.
Where a coach stops
We inform and we coach. Personal advice and specialist help we leave to those who are recognised for it.
Giving information
Explaining in general how something works, the same for everyone.
“What is an emergency buffer and why does it help?”Coaching
Guiding someone to gain their own insight, choose a goal and change behaviour. The client decides.
“What do you want from your money? Which small step will you try this week?”Advising
A personal recommendation for a concrete financial, tax or legal choice. That is reserved for recognised professions.
“Which product do you pick, how do you file your return, what should you sign?”Here the coach stops
A coach who refers on does not do less: they make sure you end up with the right person.
Our method: behaviour change by doing
Knowledge alone changes little. What changes is what you do. That is why our approach is mainly about doing: you try small steps in your real life and learn from what works. Insight grows along the way, from what you map out and try.
Take stock
First map what is there: income, spending, debts, buffer and habits. Facts, without judgement.
Analyse
Think about what you see. What stands out, where is there room, what do you do on autopilot? This is where insight grows.
Choose and plan
One workable goal and a small first action, with calculators and a “what if?” scenario as support.
Do it
You try it out in your real life with an assignment or a small experiment.
This is where change happensAdjust and keep going
Look back at what worked, adjust and repeat until it becomes a habit. A coach can support you in this.
Then you start again with the next small step. That is how habits are built.
Take the flyer with you
An A4 on who we are, who we are here for and how learning by doing works.