Have you ever caught yourself avoiding a conversation because you’re just not sure how to handle it?

Or maybe you’ve wondered, “How can I bring up this issue without causing friction?”

If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating before a tough talk—whether it’s with a client, colleague, or boss—you’re not alone.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into why these conversations are so challenging—and how to approach them in a way that makes them feel more manageable, even productive.

Imagine how much smoother your day would be if you could tackle sensitive topics without the dread, the awkwardness, or the fear of conflict.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Play 1: Understand the Brain Science Behind Tough Conversations

✅ Play 2: Prepare Your Mindset

✅ Play 3: Set the Stage for Collaboration

✅ Play 4: The Power of Words

✅ Play 5: Master the Art of Listening

✅ Play 6: Close with Confidence

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Examples Of Mastering Difficult Conversations

✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about mastering difficult conversations for accountants.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers. We deserve it!

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

Have you ever felt like you start January with so much motivation, only to watch it disappear by February?

Why is it so hard to stick to our plans—even when we know they’ll make our lives better?

Here’s the truth: It’s not because you’re lazy or undisciplined. It’s because of how your brain works.

In my latest podcast episode, I break down why your brain resists change and how you can work with it instead of against it to make real progress next year.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Brain Science Behind Why We Struggle to Plan Effectively
✅ The Smarter Year Framework: Step-by-Step with Brain Science
✅ Why This Framework Works Better Than Traditional Goal Setting
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: The Smarter Year Framework In Action
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about setting yourself up for success next year.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers. We deserve it!

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

What if tax season didn’t have to be stressful?

Or if the pressure you feel as an accountant isn’t a necessary part of the job, but something we’ve been taught to accept?

Imagine how different work could feel if we questioned these beliefs.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into the stories and mindsets that have shaped the accounting world as we know it—and why it might be time for a rewrite.

Whether it’s “tax season is always stressful” or “more hours mean more success,” these old narratives often go unquestioned, creating an environment where stress and burnout seem inevitable.

But what if they’re not?

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Tribe Mentality: How We Mirror Those Around Us
✅ Challenging What We Think We Know
✅ Why the 'Old Ways' Have to Die Out for a Sustainable Future
✅ The Choice to Change the Narrative
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: How I Changed My Narrative
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about changing the narrative in the accounting profession.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers. We deserve it!

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

Have you ever had one of those days where you know what needs to get done, but somehow you still end up jumping from task to task, putting out fires all day?

Maybe it's an email that pops up, a client's sudden request, or a deadline that seems to sneak up out of nowhere.

By the end of the day, it feels like you’ve been in a whirlwind of activity, but your most important work is still sitting there untouched.

Sound familiar?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into why this happens—and more importantly, what you can do to stop urgency from hijacking your day.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running in circles—constantly busy but not making real progress—this episode is for you.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Mere Urgency Effect Explained
✅ The Brain Science Behind Why Everything Seems Urgent
✅ How the Mere Urgency Effect Shows Up in Daily Life
✅ What to Do About the Urgency Effect
✅ Practical Strategies to Manage Urgency
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Getting A Handle On Urgency
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about why everything seems urgent and what to do about it.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers. We deserve it!

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

How many hours have you lost to your inbox this week? If you’re like most accountants, the answer might surprise you.

Have you ever considered how much time slips away as you manage email after email, especially when you’re already juggling client demands and deadlines?

In fact, on average, professionals spend over 11 hours a week on emails alone. Imagine what you could accomplish if you could reclaim even a fraction of that time!

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into the habits that make inbox management such a challenge and, more importantly, how you can turn it around.

Ever wonder what it would feel like to start your week with a clear, organized inbox that doesn’t leave you feeling overwhelmed? Tune in to this episode and find out how to make that a reality.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Brain Science Behind Inbox Overload
✅ Three Email Habits Getting In Your Way
✅ How to Take Back Control of Your Inbox
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Getting Control Of Her Inbox
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the inbox makeover every accountant needs.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers. We deserve it!

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

Have you ever felt like your work has become more than just a job, but a huge part of your identity?

Do you find yourself working longer hours, pushing through exhaustion, and putting your personal life on hold just to keep up?

If so, you might be caught in something called work martyrdom. But don’t worry—you’re not alone.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into this all-too-common mindset and how it’s holding accountants back.

If you’ve been feeling trapped in the grind, this episode is for you. It’s time to rethink the way we work and live.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Why Work Martyrdom Is a Problem For Accountants
✅ The Brain Science Behind Work Martyrdom
✅ Signs of Work Martyrdom You Need to Pay Attention To
✅ How to Stop Work Martyrdom
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Letting Go Of Work Martyrdom
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about work martyrdom.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers. We deserve it!

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

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You worked hard to become an accountant, but have you ever wondered if there's a way to be both successful and happy in your career?

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the grind, always chasing more without really enjoying the success you're working so hard for?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing a story that changed the way I look at work and life.

My mentor, who’s one of the most successful businesswomen I know, revealed something in a multi-millionaire mastermind group that stunned the room.

And, let me tell you, her secret had nothing to do with working more hours or harder days.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Thing Most Accountants Ignore At A Cost To Themselves
✅ The Brain Science Behind Happy, Successful Accountants
✅ Using The Secret Weapon
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Becoming a Happy, Successful Accountant
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the hidden secret behind happy, successful accountants.

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

Have you ever taken one of those personality tests—like DISC, Myers-Briggs, or the Enneagram—and thought, “Well, that explains why I do what I do”?

But let me ask you - Do you think your personality is set in stone, or is there room for change?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m exploring the surprising truth about how your personality isn’t as fixed as you might think.

I'm diving into why those labels from personality tests—like “Introvert” or “Perfectionist”—might be holding you back, and how you can start to reshape who you are over time.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Your Personality is Not Set in Stone
✅ The Role of Your Brain in Shaping Personality
✅ Becoming the Architect of Your Personality
✅ Overcoming Obstacles to Change
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Showing That Your Personality Isn’t Permanent
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about changing your personality if you want to.

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 HERE