Haydn Brooks

What is your average day like:‍

I’m a morning person, so I like to get up early and beat the traffic into London. I’ve found that I do my best thinking in the morning, so I make a habit of tackling the most challenging or technical tasks first, when my focus is sharp and distractions are low. I leave the more routine or collaborative work for the afternoon, when the pace naturally slows. One non-negotiable in my day is exercise. If I’m in the office, I’ll always carve out time to move. It’s a mental reset and keeps me sharp for the rest of the day. I aim to have three meaningful meetings each day, whether that’s with a long standing client, a new prospect, or one of our younger advisers who I’m supporting through their development. I especially enjoy meeting clients in person. It’s where the real value comes from: stronger relationships, deeper trust, and a much better understanding of someone’s personal goals and priorities. Once I’m home, that’s family time. I don’t check emails in the evening. Instead, I focus on being fully present with my daughters and making sure we end the day with as much fun and laughter as possible.

I started in the industry in 2011, so it’s been 14 years now. For the past eight, I’ve been helping to build and run Lathe & Co, where my focus has been on combining high quality advice with a down to earth, relationship driven approach.