Episode 74

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16th Dec 2021

Here's What Works on Mental Resilience for Accounting Professionals and CPAs

Episode 74. In today's practical episode, "Here's What Works on Mental Resilience for Accounting Professionals and CPAs."

Key takeaways from this episode include:

★ Why mental resilience for accountants is such a critical topic right now

★ The emergence of a new role in professional firms - the mental health first aider

★ How reframing one's attitude is a building block of mental resilience for accountants and CPAs

★ The wisdom of not praying for less problems but praying for more skills to cope with those problems

★ How accountants can react better to situations and setbacks, particularly to things they cannot control

★ What professionals can learn from their mistakes and how it helps build mental strength

★ The importance of fun and laughter in any tough, demanding and serious job

★ The value of sharing experiences and vulnerabilities to develop a culture of openness, support, even though it is counter-intuitive

★ Why counting one's blessings and being grateful for things can build mental toughness

★ Why accountants and CPAs do now have to be deadline chasers - there are alternatives

★ Why not all business is good business, not all clients are good clients and not all work is good work

★ How a lot of stress for accounting professionals comes from their own idea of what they are supposed to be and do

NOTE TO LISTENERS:

Every Thursday the show gives you a practical 'here's what works' tips concerning a key challenge, need or strategy for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay current and keep your skills topped up.

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Accounting Influencers Podcast

Host Rob Brown shows accounting professionals and leaders how to be more influential, grow their personal brand and be more authoritative, relevant and high profile in their roles..

The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, is a must-listen for accounting professionals looking to strengthen their leadership presence, stay informed on disruptive forces in accounting and build credibility within their firms. Geared toward firm leaders, managers, partners and influencers, the show covers key topics like career development, influence, personal branding and interpreting the evolving trends impacting the accounting world. Rob brings his expertise to each episode, offering insights and guidance on how to grow your personal brand and stay strategically important in a rapidly changing profession. Whether you're aiming to influence within your firm or expand your reputation outside of it, this international podcast offers practical advice and forward-thinking insights that will keep you informed and prepared for the future.
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Rob Brown

Rob Brown hosts the multiple accounting podcast and chair conferences, panels and events globally for the accounting and fintech profession. He is co-founder of Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR) which helps vendors, experts and influencers serve the accounting and finance world. He is a dynamic speaker and accomplished expert on trust, reputation, employer brand, talent, career development, succession, gen z/generations, employee advocacy and executive presence. Rob is author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and his TEDx talk ‘The Personal Brand of You’ has been viewed 400,000 times on YouTube. He is a stroke survivor, has epilepsy, is a committed Christian and has a black belt in kickboxing. He is based in Nottingham UK, home of Robin Hood, plays chess and backgammon, loves orange chocolate and is allergic to grapefruit.