Have you ever stopped to wonder what kind of energy you’re bringing into your workspace? 

When you walk into a meeting, are you the calm presence that sets the tone—or does your stress ripple out to everyone around you?

How often do you notice your team mirroring your mood, whether it’s steady and focused or tense and frazzled?

The truth is, as a leader (or even as part of a team), your energy has more power than you realize. What if the difference between a chaotic, overwhelmed team and a focused, productive one came down to you?

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Why Emotional Contagion Happens ✅ The Brain Science Behind Calm Leadership  ✅ Why Calm Is a Leadership Superpower ✅ The Hidden Costs of Stressful Leadership ✅ How to Cultivate Calm as a Leader ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Creating My Own Calm in the Midst of Chaos ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the surprising reason why calm leaders create forcused teams.

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 completely overwhelmed by everything on your plate? Like no matter how hard you work, there’s just too much to handle?

What if I told you that even in the most challenging moments, there’s a way to handle it all without burning yourself out? What if I told you that you could learn to work smarter, not harder, starting today?

In my latest podcast episode, I’m sharing one of the most personal and transformative experiences of my life—my recent journey through a cancer diagnosis and six months of chemotherapy. 

But this episode isn’t just about me. It’s about YOU and what my journey can teach you about becoming a Smarter Accountant.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Lesson 1: Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource ✅ Lesson 2: Health Is the Foundation for Productivity ✅ Lesson 3: Time Management Starts with Mind Management ✅ Lesson 4: Smarter Doesn’t Mean Harder ✅ Lesson 5: Gratitude Changes Everything ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Where I’m At Now ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about what my recent cancer diagnosis can teach YOU about being a Smarter Accountant.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn to to have more sustainable accounting careers, without the struggle.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can download the article “Cancer Is a C - The Tool That’s Helping Me Deal With My Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment” HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly running out of time? Do you start the day with a packed to-do list, only to wonder where the hours went by the time you close your laptop?

Or maybe you’re bouncing from task to task—emails, client demands, meetings—feeling busy but ending the day with the nagging thought, "What did I even accomplish?"

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. As accountants, the demands on our time can feel relentless.

But here’s the thing: being busy doesn’t always mean being productive. And if to-do lists aren’t cutting it anymore, it might be time to try something different.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Why Time Blocking Is Worth It ✅ The Brain Science Behind Time Blocking  ✅ Prepare Your Foundation ✅ Prioritize and Plan ✅ Create Your Schedule ✅ Refine and Reflect ✅ Quick Start: Time Blocking Lite for Beginners ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Successfully Using Time Blocking ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about a fool-proof time blocking process for accountants.

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

You can download The Smarter Accountant Tax Season Survival Checklist HERE

Do you ever find yourself putting off tasks, thinking you’ll get to them “later”?

Do deadlines sneak up on you because you’ve delayed starting a project, hoping to work better under pressure?

What if procrastination wasn’t about being “lazy” but something deeper?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving into the real reasons accountants procrastinate and helping you learn how to turn procrastination into productivity. 

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Brain Science Behind Procrastination ✅ Understanding Procrastination vs. Avoidance ✅ The Concept Of “Permission-Giving Feelings” ✅ The Smarter Accountant Procrastination Framework ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Overcoming Procrastination ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about everything you need to know about conquering procrastination.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Tax Season Survival Checklist HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast HERE

Do you feel like the quality of your work has grown, but your rates haven’t caught up?  

Have you ever hesitated to raise your rates because you’re worried about how clients might react? Or do you feel like you’re putting in more hours and effort than your current rates reflect?

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. Raising your rates can feel like one of the hardest decisions to make—especially in a relationship-driven profession like accounting.

But here’s the thing: raising your rates isn’t just about money. It’s about recognizing your worth, valuing the expertise you’ve built, and making decisions that serve both your clients and your well-being.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Why Raising Your Rates is Essential This Tax Season ✅ The Mindset Shift Needed to Raise Rates  ✅ The Brain Science Behind Rate Increases and Confidence ✅ Understanding Client Pushback and Why It’s Normal ✅ Setting Goals for Your Rate Increase ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Raising Her Rates With Confidence ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about raising your rates with confidence this tax season.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quize HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

Have you ever caught yourself avoiding a conversation because you’re just not sure how to handle it? 

Or maybe you’ve wondered, “How can I bring up this issue without causing friction?” 

If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating before a tough talk—whether it’s with a client, colleague, or boss—you’re not alone.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into why these conversations are so challenging—and how to approach them in a way that makes them feel more manageable, even productive. 

Imagine how much smoother your day would be if you could tackle sensitive topics without the dread, the awkwardness, or the fear of conflict.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Play 1: Understand the Brain Science Behind Tough Conversations

✅ Play 2: Prepare Your Mindset

✅ Play 3: Set the Stage for Collaboration

✅ Play 4: The Power of Words

✅ Play 5: Master the Art of Listening

✅ Play 6: Close with Confidence

✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Examples Of Mastering Difficult Conversations

✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about mastering difficult conversations for accountants.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers.  We deserve it!

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

Have you ever felt like you start January with so much motivation, only to watch it disappear by February?

Why is it so hard to stick to our plans—even when we know they’ll make our lives better?

Here’s the truth: It’s not because you’re lazy or undisciplined. It’s because of how your brain works.

In my latest podcast episode, I break down why your brain resists change and how you can work with it instead of against it to make real progress next year.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Brain Science Behind Why We Struggle to Plan Effectively ✅ The Smarter Year Framework: Step-by-Step with Brain Science ✅ Why This Framework Works Better Than Traditional Goal Setting ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: The Smarter Year Framework In Action ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about setting yourself up for success next year.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers.  We deserve it!

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

What if tax season didn’t have to be stressful? 

Or if the pressure you feel as an accountant isn’t a necessary part of the job, but something we’ve been taught to accept? 

Imagine how different work could feel if we questioned these beliefs.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into the stories and mindsets that have shaped the accounting world as we know it—and why it might be time for a rewrite. 

Whether it’s “tax season is always stressful” or “more hours mean more success,” these old narratives often go unquestioned, creating an environment where stress and burnout seem inevitable. 

But what if they’re not?

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Tribe Mentality: How We Mirror Those Around Us ✅ Challenging What We Think We Know ✅ Why the 'Old Ways' Have to Die Out for a Sustainable Future ✅ The Choice to Change the Narrative ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: How I Changed My Narrative ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about changing the narrative in the accounting profession.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers.  We deserve it!

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant 5-minute Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

Have you ever had one of those days where you know what needs to get done, but somehow you still end up jumping from task to task, putting out fires all day? 

Maybe it's an email that pops up, a client's sudden request, or a deadline that seems to sneak up out of nowhere. 

By the end of the day, it feels like you’ve been in a whirlwind of activity, but your most important work is still sitting there untouched.

Sound familiar?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into why this happens—and more importantly, what you can do to stop urgency from hijacking your day.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running in circles—constantly busy but not making real progress—this episode is for you. 

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Mere Urgency Effect Explained ✅ The Brain Science Behind Why Everything Seems Urgent ✅ How the Mere Urgency Effect Shows Up in Daily Life ✅ What to Do About the Urgency Effect ✅ Practical Strategies to Manage Urgency ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Getting A Handle On Urgency ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about why everything seems urgent and what to do about it.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers.  We deserve it!

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take The Smarter Accountant 5-Minute Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

How many hours have you lost to your inbox this week? If you’re like most accountants, the answer might surprise you. 

Have you ever considered how much time slips away as you manage email after email, especially when you’re already juggling client demands and deadlines?

In fact, on average, professionals spend over 11 hours a week on emails alone. Imagine what you could accomplish if you could reclaim even a fraction of that time!

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving deep into the habits that make inbox management such a challenge and, more importantly, how you can turn it around.

Ever wonder what it would feel like to start your week with a clear, organized inbox that doesn’t leave you feeling overwhelmed? Tune in to this episode and find out how to make that a reality. 

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Brain Science Behind Inbox Overload ✅ Three Email Habits Getting In Your Way ✅ How to Take Back Control of Your Inbox ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Getting Control Of Her Inbox ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the inbox makeover every accountant needs.

And thank you for being a part of this community. Let's all learn how to have happier, more sustainable accounting careers.  We deserve it!

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