The Smarter Accountant Podcast

As accountants, we are smart people doing smart things.  But when was the last time you really assessed how effective you are?  

You might be juggling the demands of your accounting career and managing your personal life, but is the life you're living the balanced, successful, and happy one you dream of? If you’re being completely honest, I’m going to bet the answer is no.

That’s why I think it's time for us all to take a look at our personal and professional effectiveness. 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ How To Recognize Ineffectiveness In Your Life 

✅ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Accountants

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Accountants In Action

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the 7 habits of highly effective accountants. 

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

Have you ever wanted to do something new but found yourself hesitating before taking a leap, saying, "It’s probably not going to happen, so why bother," or "I don’t know if I can do it"? 

Well, join the club!

As accountants, it's practically in our job description to play it safe. 

But here’s the thing: what if playing it safe is the very thing holding us back from unlocking our full potential?  

What if the thing you want is just one nail-biting decision away?

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ The Comfort Zone Valve 

✅ Navigating The Fear Of Failure

✅ The Downsides Of Failing Ahead Of Time

✅ Practical Tips to Stop Failing Ahead of Time

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Overcoming The Habit of Failing Ahead of Time
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about overcoming the habit of failing ahead of time.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

Do you ever find yourself staring at a seemingly endless to-do list, wondering how on earth you'll get it all done? 

Or maybe you've experienced the frustration of wanting to finish a task sooner rather than later but end up waiting until the last minute?

If you can relate, you're not alone.  In the fast-paced world of accounting, the struggle with time management and procrastination is shared by most of us, whether we’re in public or private accounting.  
 

I want you to know that it’s not your fault.  It has nothing to do with your capabilities and everything to do with your accountant brain. 
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ Understanding What Motivates You 

✅ Brain Management For Time Management

✅ Why Is Parkinson's Law Important?

✅ The Benefits Of Parkinson's Law

✅ Applying Parkinson's Law

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Parkinson's Law In Action
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about how accountants can successfully use Parkinson's Law.  

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant Time Management Personality Quiz HERE

We all experience those days when motivation seems impossible, but what happens when those uninspired days turn into weeks and months? 

Navigating through extended periods of low motivation can be particularly challenging, especially for accountants.
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ Understanding The Motivational Triad

✅ The Pleasure Principle in Accounting

✅ The Pain Avoidance Instinct

✅ The Conserving Energy Motivator

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Using The Motivational Triad To Your Advantage
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the importance of The Motivational Triad.  

You can read the full show notes HERE.

You can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE.

As accountants, we've all come across clients who are hard to handle, especially if you’re in public accounting. Some might not realize that their demands exceed their budget, while others expect us to work magic with incomplete information or jump at their every beck and call.

The issue is that, if we don't handle these situations well, we risk losing clients, the referrals they may bring, and our sanity. It might seem unfair, but dealing with difficult clients is a common part of being an accountant, especially in a service-based industry like ours.

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ Understanding Different Types of Challenging Clients

✅ Your Brain’s Role In Understanding Stress with Difficult Clients

✅ A Game-Changing Tool for Navigating Difficult Clients

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Effectively Dealing With Difficult Clients
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about dealing with difficult clients.  

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

Have you ever found yourself standing at the crossroads of a decision – big or small?

Whether it's choosing to pursue a new job, navigating the complexities of work-life balance, or even deciding what to have for dinner, decisions are an integral part of our daily lives. 

Yet, it's not uncommon to experience a wave of doubt and regret after making a choice.

In this episode, I discuss: 

✅ Understanding The Snow Globe Effect

✅ Snow Globe Moments

✅ Navigating the Snow Globe - What to Do About It

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Successfully Handling The Snow Globe Effect
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the snow globe effect.  

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant 5-minute quiz HERE

You can purchase "The Smarter Accountant" book HERE

As the demand for skilled accountants continues to grow, individuals from various backgrounds are stepping into the field, each with their unique strengths and qualities. 

One often overlooked group bringing invaluable skills to the table is introverts.

Contrary to the common belief that success in the business world hinges on extroverted traits, as introverts we possess a distinct set of strengths that are not only beneficial but crucial in the accounting profession. 

As a classic introvert myself, I have a lot to share on this subject.
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ Understanding Introversion In The Accounting Profession

✅ Building a Strong Foundation

✅ Navigating The Workplace As An Introvert

✅ Excelling In Introvert-Friendly Roles

✅ Professional Development For Introverts

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Overcoming Introvert Challenges
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the introvert's guide to a successful accounting career.  

You can read the full show notes HERE

To find out if and how you are underutilizing your accountant brain, take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the challenges of being an accountant are real, and they deserve an open dialogue. 

While there are countless resources on general career advice, I’m here to address 3 particular skills that will help make you a better accountant.  

I'm here to share insights and strategies that resonate with all accountants, recognizing the shared experiences that connects us.
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ Skill #1 - Improve Your Time Management And Productivity

✅ Skill #2 - Improve Your Analytical Skills

✅ Skill #3 - Improve Your Confidence

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant - Putting The 3 Skills Into Practice
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the 3 skills that will make you a better accountant. 

You can read the full show notes HERE

If you haven't taken The Smarter Accountant Quiz yet, you can take it HERE

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or anxious in your role as an accountant?

Have you or your colleagues ever felt pressure to conform to certain expectations or norms within the accounting profession?

How do you personally manage stress and anxiety in your professional and personal life?

The truth is that no matter how much we’ve normalized stress and anxiety in our lives, mental health is a vital aspect of our well-being, and in the accounting profession, it's a challenge that needs attention.
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ Understanding Anxiety

✅ The Overworking Dilemma

✅ Fitting Into The "Accountant Mold"

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Practical Steps for Anxiety Management
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about accountants and anxiety. 

You can read the full show notes HERE.

If you haven't taken The Smarter Accountant Quiz yet, you can take it HERE.

As smart accountants doing smart things, we can unfortunately get stuck in the habit of overthinking.  

When not addressed, this can quietly slip into our work and personal lives, making it harder for us to grow professionally and personally.

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ The Impact of Overthinking On Your Accounting Career

✅ Identifying Common Signs of Overthinking

✅ Strategies to Stop Overthinking

✅ Overcoming Overthinking Challenges

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Sharpening Your Decision-Making Skills to Overcome Overthinking
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about overcoming overthinking for a smarter accounting career. 

Have you taken The Smarter Accountant Quiz yet?  It only takes 5 minutes!  You can take it HERE

You can read the full show notes HERE

Whether you're in public or private accounting, on a scale of 1 - 10, how busy are you?  Have you noticed that busyness is almost like an expected part of the job, almost as normal as having a computer or a calculator?

Do you feel like being busy has become a badge of honor, a way to showcase your hard work and dedication?
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ The Busyness Illusion

✅ Why Language Matters

✅ The Power of Intentional Thoughts

✅ Rewiring Your Brain For Productivity

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: How To Win The Battle With Busyness
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about winning the battle with busyness. 

As mentioned on the podcast, you can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

If you're struggling with any aspect of being an accountant, you can schedule a free 30-minute coaching session HERE

Once the holidays pass, it’s that time of the year again, where performance evaluations take center stage. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your accounting career, the year-end review is like the grand finale of your work-year performance.

But here's the thing – I’m not just going to be talking about the review itself; I’m going to be diving into how important it is to understand your accountant brain when it comes to year-end reviews, feedback, and criticism.  
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

✅ The Impact of Year-End Feedback for Accountants

✅ Your Brain as the Feedback Filter

✅ Your Brain’s Role In Deciphering Feedback Versus Criticism

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: How To Navigate Year-End Reviews
 

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about your brain's role in navigating year-end reviews. 

Have you taken The Smarter Accountant Quiz yet?  You can take it HERE.

Do you know your time management personality as an accountant?  You can find out HERE.

You can read the full show notes HERE

Have you ever wanted to work less but still get everything done without stress and overwhelm?

Are you unsure of how you can make that dream a reality, especially as an accountant?  

I've been working a 30-hour workweek for decades and I'm sharing some of my secrets.

In this episode, I discuss:
 

• The Myth Of Longer Hours
• The Neuroscience Behind Productivity
• Intentional Time Management
• Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Creating a 30-Hour Workweek
   

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about my secrets to a 30-hour workweek. 

Have you taken The Smarter Accountant Time Management Personality Quiz yet?  You can take it HERE.

Have you ever felt like something wasn't fair? It happens to all of us, and figuring out why we feel that way can teach us a lot about ourselves.

How does thinking something is unfair make you feel? Does it affect your mood or how you act? Sometimes, feeling that things are unfair doesn't just stay in that one moment; it can sneak into how we feel and act in other parts of our lives.

In this episode, I discuss:
 

• Why Things Seem Unfair
• What Happens When Things Seem Unfair
• What To Do When Things Seem Unfair
• Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Asking Powerful Questions
   

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about what to do when things seem unfair. 

You can read the full show notes HERE

Have you taken The Smarter Accountant Quiz yet?  It only takes 5 minutes!  You can take it HERE.

If time management is important to you, take The Smarter Accounantt Time Management Personality Quiz HERE. 

As an accountant, you most likely agree that learning never stops in our profession. We are constantly on the hunt for new knowledge, updated regulations, and innovative tools to refine our craft.

But let me ask you a question - Have you ever considered that in your pursuit of knowledge, there might be things you need to unlearn, especially when it comes to time management?
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

• Unlearning The 9 to 5 Mentality
• Unlearning The Downside Of Multitasking
• Unlearning Perfectionism
• Unlearning Technology Time Wasters
• Unlearning The Procrastination Cycle
   

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the top 5 things for accountants to unlearn. 

If better time management is something you’re interested in, I suggest taking The Smarter Accountant Time Management Personality Quiz.  You’ll gain some valuable insights into your particular time management personality and how to leverage that to get more done in less time.

Simply go to www.thesmarteraccountant.com/personality-quiz and as a bonus, you’ll also receive “The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide for Accountants.”  This guide is a must-have for any accountant who wants to improve their time management.

You can also read the full show notes HERE

Do you find yourself hitting the snooze button every morning, or are you up with the birds, ready to conquer the day? 

Do you consider yourself a multitasking expert, or do you prefer to take things one step at a time? 

Are you the kind of accountant who always lends a helping hand and thrives on collaboration? 

Or do you prefer to tackle tasks solo?
 

The truth is that we all have distinct time management personalities that influence how we navigate our daily grind.
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

• The Early Bird personality.
• The Multi-Tasker personality.
• The Deliberator personality.
• The Helper personality.
• Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Making the most of your time management personality.
   

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about your time management personality and why it matters. 

To discover your time management personality, take The Smarter Accountant Time Management Personality Quiz HERE

You can read the full show notes HERE

How do you currently feel about your work environment as an accountant, whether you're a leader or an employee?

Have you noticed any specific challenges or issues in your workplace that affect your job satisfaction or productivity?

Do you believe that creating a better work environment is solely the responsibility of the organization, or do you recognize your own role in shaping it?
 

Whether you are a boss or an employee, you do have control over creating a better work environment.
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

• Creating a better work environment: When you are a Boss/Leader.
• Creating a better work environment: When you are an employee.
• Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Creating the best work environment you can.
   

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about creating a better work environment.

You can read the full show notes HERE

Have you ever found yourself wishing for more hours in a day? 

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with your workload? 

How do you usually cope with it? 

The truth is that your struggle with time isn't unique to you; it's a universal challenge within the accounting profession. 

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your accounting journey, the battle against the clock is real. 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

• Your relationship with time (you'll be surprised at how important that is).
• How To Create More Time - The GPA System.
• Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Tackling time wasters to create more time.
   

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about how to create more time.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to make a choice, and it felt like you were lost in a maze of uncertainty?

Why is it that we can confidently follow traffic rules but struggle with something as simple as picking a meal? 

The reason is that decision-making can be complicated, and we often find ourselves caught in a web of doubt and hesitation.

Unfortunately, the fear of making the wrong decision can lead to confusion, and sometimes, we end up not making any decision at all.

In this episode, I discuss:
 

• The origin of confusion.
• Tackling decisions in advance (the "before" stage).
• Avoiding regret (the "after" stage).
• Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Mastering the art of making better decisions
   

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about how to master the art of making better decisions.

You can read the full show notes HERE.

You can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE.

What if I told you that a seemingly simple question could be the key to unlocking your full potential as an accountant? Are you curious?

Good! Because in this episode, I’m going to unravel the mystery behind this important question that most of us accountants tend to brush aside. 
 

In this episode, I discuss:
 

• The most important question.
• The brain's impact on emotions.
• The power of self-awareness.
• Emotional Intelligence in accounting.
• Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Practical tips
   

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the most important question every accountant needs to ask, every day.

If you haven't already taken the Smarter Accountant Quiz, you can take it HERE.