Q What would you do if you suddenly had a windfall of $1 million?

A I would invest 50 per cent to leave as a legacy for my son, maybe in property. The balance would be for charity and business investment.

Q If you suddenly had only $100 to your name, what would you do with it?

A I would spend it carefully on bare essentials (such as simple meals and public transport) while immediately focusing on rebuilding.

Money comes and goes, but skills, experience and resilience stay with you. With decades in the industry, I’m confident I could re-enter the workforce or be headhunted if I made myself available. For me, $100 would not be the end, it would be the starting point of a comeback.