Jo and Phoebe talk about the various routes to FD and why it’s important to choose roles that will enable you to enjoy the journey.

They also talk about the dilemma many ambitious women face in their twenties and thirties. And how they have seen women hold themselves back from fulfilling their potential because of biases and ‘what ifs’.

Jo shares how she built confidence over the years and why its important to leave your comfort zone and say yes to things that scare you!

We hope you enjoy this chat, if you do don’t forget to subscribe!

Welcome to Season 2 of Joining the Dots, an Accountancy and Finance career podcast, brought to you by Dot Recruit! 

In Episode Six of Joining the Dots, hosted by Sofia Merraoui, we feature guest David Ramsay, Talent Acquisition Partner at Armstrong Watson. David has spent all of his 14 years of recruitment experience purely in the accountancy market, so he has seen and learned a lot along the way when it comes to challenges and mistakes hiring managers and candidates make. 

He started out working in agency recruitment with Hays and Reed, but has since worked in Big 4, Top 10 and now Armstrong Watson a Top 30 Practice dominating the Northern market. So if you are thinking about a job move one day, or you are hiring for your firm, either way you are going to learn something from David's experiences and insights over the years!

For any feedback or questions, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]. Additionally, find us and the rest of our team on LinkedIn!

Welcome to Season 2 of Joining the Dots, an Accountancy and Finance career podcast, brought to you by Dot Recruit! In Episode Five of Joining the Dots, hosted by Sofia Merraoui, we feature guest Dale Pollitt, Director of Ryan's Chartered Accountants in Bolton.

In this episode, we talk about how he has gone from a young AAT apprentice after leaving college half way through A-Levels, to now ACA and CTA qualified, becoming joint Partner of Ryan's Chartered Accountants just before his 27th birthday. Now, at aged 31, he is successfully running the firm alongside his business Partner, as well as always looking to get involved in other ventures in the North West to expand his entrepreneurial portfoilo. Dale is much more than just your typical accountant, and definitely an episode to tune in to if you aspire to be more than just an 'accountant.'

For any feedback or questions, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]. Additionally, find us on LinkedIn!

This week, Phoebe was joined by the AWESOME leadership coach, Cheryl Thompson to chat about :

- Feminine and masculine leadership explained and how a great leader channels both.

- The benefits of operating from an abundance mindset, there’s plenty to go around!

- Conflict communication, how we gaslight ourselves and how to set boundaries in the workplace.

- How to respond when on the receiving end of poor leadership, structuring difficult conversations and self management.

- Reframing imposter syndrome and why it’s essential for our growth to welcome those uncomfortable feelings.

We would love to know what you learned from this episode so please find us on LinkedIn and share your thoughts! You can also connect with Cheryl at http://linkedin.com/in/cherylthompsoncoaching

Welcome to Season 2 of Joining the Dots, an Accountancy and Finance career podcast, brought to you by Dot Recruit! In Episode Three of Joining the Dots, hosted by Sofia Merraoui, we feature guest Chris Brown, Founder and Partner at Fylde Coast firm, Brown & Co. 

In this episode, we talk about how he progressed through the early days of his career in Accounts, Audit and Tax, moving from local firms to Big 4 KPMG.  We talk in great detail about how and why he decided to set up on his own nearly 10 years ago now, the challenges tackled, the acquisitions, the recruitment, the technology, the social media, and much much more! 

For any feedback or questions, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]. Additionally, find us on LinkedIn!

Welcome to Season 2 of Joining the Dots, an Accountancy and Finance career podcast, brought to you by Dot Recruit! In Episode Two of Joining the Dots, hosted by Sofia Merraoui, we feature guest Christine Richards, Partner at local and well established Preston firm, McDade Roberts.

In this episode, we talk about how she has progressed within the same firm right from college leaver to now shareholder Partner in 2020, still in her early 30's! We talk about any challenges she's faced along the way, what she thinks a good employee, or a good Manager, looks like within the business and the main differences of being a shareholder compared to being a regular 'employee.'

For any feedback or questions, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]. Additionally, find us on LinkedIn!

Welcome back to season 2 of Joining the Dots! 

This week Phoebe was joined by Helen Pretty, a CIMA Qualified Accountant and ACCA/CIMA exam coach who supports qualifying Accountants to passing their exams with confidence! In this episode we discuss how resitters can find the motivation and to keep going, why exam technique and a solid, structured revision plan is so important! 

We also chat about how to rebuild confidence after a knock and the value of your qualification and the rewards in the Accounting world and in your career.

Don't forget to connect with Helen on Linkedin for more tips and advice - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenprettycoach/

Welcome to Episode Thirteen of Joining the Dots, a podcast brought to you by Dot Recruit.

Hosted by Phoebe Stowe-Forbes, and featuring Jane Campbell - the latest addition to the Dot Recruit team!

In this episode, we introduce our lovely Jane and talk a little about her background in generalist recruitment and the benefits to Accountancy and Finance clients and candidates of working with a specialist recruiter. We chat about Jane's goals for 2022 and the challenges of juggling Motherhood and career and why she is absolutely determined to be a great role model both to her son and other working Mums.

For any feedback or questions, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]. Additionally, find us on LinkedIn!

Welcome to Episode Twelve of Joining the Dots, a podcast brought to you by Dot Recruit.

Hosted by Sofia Merraoui, and featuring Chris Johnson, Partner at Top 100 Lancashire Firm, PM+M.

In this episode, we discuss the reasons he has remained with PM+M for all of his career to date, how he can spot future talent within his team, and the differences between being an employee compared to when he became Partner. We also talk about his diverse client based from SME to large corporate and international businesses, why setting up on his own wouldn't have been for him and future plans for him and the business.

For any feedback or questions, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]. Additionally, find us on LinkedIn!

Welcome to Episode Eleven of Joining the Dots, a podcast brought to you by Dot Recruit.

Hosted by Phoebe Stowe-Forbes, and featuring Jess Harcourt, Finance Manager at Social Chain.

In this episode, we discuss the unconventional route that Jess took to climb the ladder from Accounts Assistant to Finance Manager within 5 years, the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way.

We also talk about why work life balance is so important and the key to juggling everything, why Jess invests time in building her personal brand on LinkedIn and the lack of representation for Women in Finance.

For any feedback or questions, feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]. Additionally, find us on LinkedIn!