Coaches Corner

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Have you noticed that, even with the decline of COVID-19 in the US, we're still meeting virtually rather than in person? This episode will help us brush up on our virtual presence, including:

• The importance of a strong virtual presence

• The 5 elements of virtual presence and how to improve them

  • Appearance

  • Lighting

  • Camera

  • Background

  • Sound

References

• https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/business/how-to-look-good-on-zoom-what-to-wear-and-where-to-sit

• https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/04/11/zoom-meetings-go-better-these-6-tips-look-your-best/5125980002/

• https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/how-to-look-professional-on-zoom-video-calls/

• https://remotebliss.com/how-to-look-good-on-zoom/

• https://www.theprintablepair.com/how-to-look-more-professional-on-your-zoom-calls/

• https://www.seattletimes.com/life/how-to-look-good-on-zoom-basic-tips-that-will-help-you-appear-more-professional-while-video-conferencing/

The Coach is back to discuss the importance of collaboration, including:

• The benefits of collaboration

• How to develop a culture of collaboration

• How to avoid collaboration killers

• How to improve meeting efficiency

To learn more about this episode, be sure to check out the "4 Benefits of Collaboration" course in the Coach Recommends catalog of UHY University.

We round out the busy season preparation with a focus on physical and mental health, including:

• How busy season impacts physical & mental health

• Importance of strong physical and mental health

• Staying physically healthy

• Staying mentally healthy

References

• https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2020/jan/managing-stress-at-work.html

• https://aicpa.pcps.org/news/health-wars-dark-side-busy-season

• https://blog.aicpa.org/2017/03/4-simple-ways-to-squeeze-in-exercise-during-busy-season.html#sthash.NZD47J2O.dpbs

• https://thriveglobal.com/stories/stressed-accountants-the-mental-health-impact-as-practices-adapt-to-a-new-reality/

Is it possible to have work-life balance during busy season? Yes! This episode focuses on:

• What is meant by "work-life balance"

• How to find balance during busy season

• Reframing busy season as just that - a "season"

References

• https://www.intuitiveaccountant.com/in-the-news/people-and-business/how-to-maintain-your-work-life-balance-during-busy-season/

• http://www.iuwib.com/blog/2018/10/8/the-truth-about-work-life-balance-at-a-big-four

• From <https://www.fastcompany.com/3057493/what

Welcome to Season 2 of the Coaches Corner! In this week's episode, we talk about overcoming barriers to time management as you head in to busy season, including:

• Handling incoming phone calls

• Managing interruptions throughout your workday

• Creating a plan to complete your work

• Setting boundaries with your clients on when you are available to help

If you'd like to learn more, be sure to check out the Overcoming Barriers to Time Management course on UHY University.

Season finale: as we close out 2021 and prepare for 2022, it's time we revisit goal setting. In this episode, we discuss:

• The history of SMART goal setting.

• The SMARTER goal setting method.

• How to achieve your SMARTER goals.

After you listen to the episode, be sure to check out the Get SMARTER with Goals course inside UHY University. You can use this link or find it in The Coach Recommends course catalog inside UHY University.

We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season. We'll see you in 2022!

This week's episode is all about gratitude. We'll look at three articles that discuss:

• How to foster a culture of gratitude

• Using the two most important words: thank you

• Giving a meaningful "thank you"

After listening to the episode, be sure to check out the Gratitude course inside UHY University to read each article in-depth.

This week, we look at some of the principles David Allen discusses in his book "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity". David sat down for an interview and talked about how to:

• Simplify your tasks

• Manage your actions

• Maintain a work-life balance

If you'd like to learn more, follow this link to enroll into the course inside UHY University.

This week's episode focuses on bottom-line email communication. Specifically, we'll talk about:

• What it means to bottom-line your message

• The five (5) questions to help you bottom-line your message

• The benefits of bottom-lining your message

After you listen to this episode, be sure to check out the E-Learning Get to the Point: Bottom Line Your Message in the Coach Recommends catalog of UHY University.

We're back like we never left and with a new format! Moving forward, episodes of the Coaches Corner will release weekly with a focus on specific soft skill courses from UHY University. Each week, we'll review a specific course available inside UHY University and discuss its key points.

On today’s episode, we learn how to organize our e-mail and increase our productivity, specifically:

• How to create a productive environment

• Tools to maintain your inbox

• How to maintain your newly organized inbox

• Create a to-do list that actually works

After listening to the episode, be sure to check out the Organize E-Mail and Increase Productivity course inside UHY University. You can find it under “The Coach Recommends” catalog inside The U.