Expert Instructors Leading the Way
Meet the experienced professionals who'll guide your learning journey through complex financial landscapes. Our instructors bring real-world expertise from decades in finance, economics, and education.
Featured Instructors
Each instructor brings unique perspectives shaped by years of navigating economic changes, market fluctuations, and helping individuals understand financial complexities. They've seen how inflation affects different sectors and can share practical insights you won't find in textbooks.
Margot Flemming
Senior Economic Analyst & Educator
- Macroeconomic policy analysis and consumer impact assessment
- Inflation modeling and historical trend interpretation
- Personal finance adaptation during economic transitions
- Small business resilience planning and cost management
Margot spent fifteen years at the Reserve Bank before transitioning to education. She's particularly skilled at explaining how central bank decisions trickle down to everyday expenses. Her approach combines statistical analysis with storytelling that makes complex concepts accessible.
18 Years Teaching
Winifred Ashworth
Market Strategist & Financial Educator
- Asset allocation during inflationary periods
- Fixed-income securities and real return strategies
- Currency fluctuation impacts on international portfolios
- Behavioral finance and decision-making under uncertainty
After managing institutional portfolios through multiple economic cycles, Winifred brings practical market experience to her teaching. She witnessed firsthand how the 2008 crisis and recent inflationary pressures affected different investment approaches, giving her unique insights into timing and strategy.
12 Years Teaching
Persephone Blackwood
Research Economist & Policy Specialist
- Supply chain disruptions and price transmission mechanisms
- Housing market dynamics during inflationary cycles
- Labor market adjustments and wage-price spirals
- International trade impacts on domestic price levels
Persephone's research background spans academic institutions and government advisory roles. She's authored several papers on inflation expectations and their self-fulfilling nature. Her teaching style emphasizes understanding the interconnectedness of economic systems rather than memorizing formulas.
14 Years TeachingUpcoming Learning Opportunities
These courses are designed around real economic conditions we're experiencing. Each session builds practical understanding rather than theoretical knowledge, helping you develop skills that remain relevant regardless of economic conditions.
Inflation Impact Fundamentals
Understanding how economic pressures affect personal finance decisions, from housing costs to investment choices. We'll examine current inflation drivers and develop practical frameworks for financial adaptation during periods of economic uncertainty.
Led by Margot Flemming
16-Week ProgramInvestment Strategies During Economic Transitions
Exploring how different asset classes perform during inflationary periods, with emphasis on building resilient portfolios. This course covers both traditional and alternative approaches to maintaining purchasing power over time.
Instructed by Winifred Ashworth
12-Week IntensiveEconomic Policy and Personal Finance
Analyzing how government and central bank policies influence household finances. Students learn to interpret policy announcements and understand their potential impacts on everyday financial decisions and long-term planning.
Taught by Persephone Blackwood
10-Week Course