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