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

Have you ever felt like everything is piling up, and no matter how hard you try, it feels impossible to stay on top of it all?

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I should have it all together by now,” but instead, you’re juggling more than you can handle?

If so, you’re not alone—and this week’s podcast episode is just for you.

In the latest episode, “How to Be Okay When Things Aren’t,” I’m sharing practical steps on how to navigate those tough moments when it feels like everything is going wrong.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Understanding How Your Accountant Brain Processes Emotions
✅ The Pitfall of Forcing Positivity
✅ Steps to Take When Life Isn’t Going Your Way
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: My Story Of Being Okay When Things Aren’t
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about how to be okay when things aren't.

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 find yourself crossing things off your to-do list all day but still feeling like you’re falling behind?

Do you ever wonder if you’re really getting the right things done, or just staying busy without making progress?

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and that’s exactly what I’m tackling in my latest podcast episode.

In this week's episode, I dive into some of the biggest misconceptions about to-do lists that I see accountants struggle with every day.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Not Everything On Your List Is Yours To Do
✅ Your Brain Gets Automatically Overwhelmed By To-Do Lists
✅ Crossing Things Off Your To-Do List Is NOT Time Management
✅ Not All Hours Are Created Equal
✅ If You Don’t Know How to Manage Your Mind, You Don’t Know How to Manage Your Time
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Getting A Better Handle On Time Management
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about everything you need to know about to-do lists.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn to take manage our time better so that we can have sustainable accounting careers.

You can read the 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 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