Ever feel like your to-do list just keeps getting longer, no matter how much you get done?

Or that the emails, deadlines, and last-minute requests are pulling you in a hundred directions at once?

What if I told you that it doesn’t have to be this way?

In this week’s podcast episode, I'm diving into how you can shift from feeling overwhelmed and reactive to being proactive and in control of your day.

And yes—there’s science behind it!

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Overwhelm Of Information Overload
✅ The Power of Being Proactive
✅ Your Brain’s Role in Taking Back Control of Your Time
✅ How to Use the Power of Being Proactive
✅ Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: From Overwhelmed To In Control
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the brain science behind taking back control of your time.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn to take back control of our time so we can have more time for the things and the people we love.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Podcast HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

As accountants, we’re experts at solving financial problems, but what happens when we face personal challenges?

Whether it’s juggling deadlines, managing client expectations, not having enough time, or balancing work and family life, it can feel overwhelming.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing a powerful tool that will help you approach both personal and professional challenges with clarity and confidence.

This episode will show you how to shift your perspective and tackle problems head-on, using a tool that you can apply immediately.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Formula Behind Every Solution
✅ Getting Started With Solving Any Problem
✅ The Brain’s Role in Problem-Solving
✅ Using The Formula To Rewire Your Brain for Better Problem-Solving
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Learning To Solve Any Problem
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about solving your problems with more ease and control.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn to solve our problems so we can have more sustainable accounting careers.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

Have you ever found yourself hesitating to set ambitious goals or try new things because of the fear of failing? Or giving up before you know you should?

If so, you're not alone, but I have some good news for you!

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving into a topic we all face but rarely talk about: failure. But not just any failure—I'm talking about the difference between escape fails that hold you back and worthy fails that propel you forward.

By the end of this episode, you'll see failure in a whole new light. You’ll learn how to identify when you're holding yourself back with escape fails and how to embrace worthy fails as essential stepping stones on your journey to success.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Fear of Failure

✅ The Hidden Value in Failure

✅ Your Brain's Role in Escape Fails vs. Worthy Fails

✅ Understanding Escape Fails Better

✅ Understanding Worthy Fails Better

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Knowing The Difference Between An Escape Fail And A Worthy Fail

✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the difference between an escape fail and a worthy fail.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

Do you ever find yourself saying "yes" to every request, project, or favor that comes your way?

As accountants, we're known for being reliable and dependable, but this can sometimes lead us down a path of overwhelm and burnout.

That's why I want to dive into why it's so hard for us to say no and what the consequences are when we don't set healthy boundaries.

When we're always the go-to person, it can feel like we're being helpful, but the truth is, it's not sustainable in the long run.

You can't be at your best if you're running on empty.

In this episode I'll be introducing you to a simple yet powerful approach to pushing back without conflict. This method helps you protect your time while still maintaining your reputation for reliability and professionalism.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Consequences of Always Saying Yes
✅ Your Brain's Role in Pushing Back
✅ The Best Method for Pushing Back
✅ Practical Examples Using The Method
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Pushing Back With The "Yes...AND..." Method
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about pushing back to protect your time.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

Ever feel like you’re juggling a million things at once, both at work and at home? You’re not alone.

We’ve all been there—trying to keep up with an endless list of tasks, only to end up feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin.

But what if doing less could actually help you achieve more?

In this episode, I dive into why we tend to take on too much and, more importantly, how you can start regaining control.

If you’ve been feeling like you’re constantly running on a treadmill, this episode is your invitation to step off and find a smarter way.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Why We Try to Do Too Much
✅ The Brain Science Behind Focus
✅ The Role of Time Management in Effective Focus
✅ How to Achieve More by Focusing on Less
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Learning To Achieve More By Focusing On Less
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about how to achieve more by focusing on less.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

We've all been there—those moments when we realize we've made a mistake and the wave of stress and self-doubt that follows.

As accountants, the pressure to be perfect can sometimes make these moments feel overwhelming. But here's the truth: mistakes happen to everyone, and what really matters is how we handle them.

That's why I want to dive into the realities of making mistakes in our profession.

The less ashamed or frustrated we are when we make a mistake, the easier it will be for us to bounce back from one.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Understanding the Pressure of Perfection
✅ 9 Reasons Why Mistakes Happen
✅ The Brain’s Role in Dealing with a Mistake
✅ How to Bounce Back After Making a Mistake
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Successfully Bouncing Back From A Mistake
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about when you need to bounce back from a mistake.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

This week's episode dives into a topic we’ve all encountered: gossip. But this isn’t just about idle chatter—it’s about how gossip might be affecting you more than you realize, especially as an accountant.

Whether you realize it or not, there are some surprising ways that gossip can impact your mind, your relationships, and even your work performance.

As an accountant, it's important to understand why we’re so drawn to gossip, recognize how it trains our brains to focus on negativity, and how we can break free from the habit and create a more positive, productive environment around us.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Why We Gossip
✅ Your Brain's Role in Gossip
✅ How Gossip Affects Your Accountant Brain
✅ The Hidden Dangers of Gossip in Your Accounting Career
✅ How to Reduce Gossip
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Reducing Gossip
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about how gossip affects your accountant brain.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant 5-minute Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

Let’s be honest, most of us would rather discuss numbers than ourselves.

But when it comes to job interviews, being able to articulate your skills, experiences, and fit for a role is essential.

And it's not just about impressing your potential employer—it's about evaluating if the company is the right fit for you, too.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Your Brain’s Role In The Interview Process
✅ Preparation for the Interview
✅ A Better Type of Interview Prep
✅ Managing Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
✅ My Secret Weapon - Managing The Interviewer’s Mind
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Nailing That Job Interview
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about how to nail that job interview.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE