Stuart Brodie is currently a VAT Partner for a tax consultancy and he possesses a wealth of experience working in professional services across the big4, mid-tier and independent consultancies. As a VAT specialist, Stuart has advised many businesses and he covers some of the positive impacts his advice has had on clients.

Topics discussed include his love for moulding the future which is why he has made the career moves he has, his belief that the best performing and balanced teams are those where people’s strengths are sharpened and the benefits of meeting clients face to face. 

We also cover the importance of being authentic as an advisor and his niche hobby outside of work.

Outline of timings:

00:00-11:14: Intro, background and career journey 

11:15-12:29: Assessing whether a change of employer is a risk worth taking

12:30-16:23: Making a significant impact on a business by being an advisor 

16:24-20:39: Why there is no real substitute for meeting and dealing face-to-face 

20:40-23:12: Why should we be authentic at work?

23:13-27:19: building balanced and high-performing teams by focusing on each individual's strengths 

27:20-28:07: Not needing to be a Partner but taking opportunities to get there 

28:08-31:51: Reciting Robert Burns poems across the world 

31:52-34:38: Personal and professional goals for the next 12 months 

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