Hopes for 2023: Addressing change fatigue, making creative connections
A leader in the accounting profession shares hopes for the new year, discusses what’s next for remote work, and explains why change fatigue should be addressed.
Well-Being
Future of Finance takeaways: Hopes for the workforce in 2023
A keynote speaker at two recent AICPA & CIMA conferences shares her talent development-related hopes for 2023 in this podcast episode with transcript.
Quiet your inner critic
Here are ways to control that judgmental voice in your head that makes you question your abilities and achievements.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Advice to help ‘calm the storm’
Amber Setter, a former accountant and an International Coaching Federation-accredited professional certified coach, talks about signs someone may need to consider speaking with a professional about their mental health and what you can do if you notice these signs in someone else.
Burnout’s telltale signs and how leaders can better understand them
Burnout can feel like stepping on the accelerator but going nowhere. Hear more about how properly recognizing burnout can improve mental health in this podcast episode with transcript.
Mental health matters: How asking the right questions can help
A CPA explains how a tough time in her life helped make her more aware of the importance of mental health.
The 3 components of burnout, and why they are heightened now
Author Britt Andreatta, Ph.D., explains why change is difficult and why now is the time for leaders to spend even more time focusing on employee well-being.
Say ‘yes’ to saying ‘no’
Turning down requests isn’t easy, but it’s necessary for protecting your time.
How CPAs and employers can support mental health
The pandemic has exacerbated struggles with anxiety and depression that require colleagues and management to respond with empathy and care.
Power naps from home: Are Zzzzs on the clock OK?
Here are some ways to squeeze in a refreshing catnap without risking your boss’s ire.
4 tips for telling your boss you don’t want to return to the office
To ensure that discussion goes as smoothly as possible, aim to tailor your approach to your manager, focus on the positive, and remain open to creative compromise.
Set better boundaries between your work and home lives
Build a convincing case for greater work/life balance by demonstrating that more defined boundaries can help both you and your employer.
Prioritization tips, sticky-note strategy, and The Princess Bride
Marie Brilmyer, CPA, shares advice on prioritization, how she uses sticky notes to stay organized, and her sleeper pick for a top line from one of her favorite movies.
How to effectively support working parents during a crisis
Helping employees maintain health and efficiency during a crisis requires flexibility, empathy, and consistent communication. Employers can follow these tips to help employees during a crisis.
Signs you or a colleague could use mental health support
Amber Setter, a former accountant and an International Coaching Federation–accredited professional certified coach, talks about signs someone may need to consider speaking with a professional about their mental health and what you can do if you notice these signs in someone else.
Resilient accounting students suffer less burnout
A study of accounting students revealed that more resilient students had stronger mental health and were less likely to experience burnout. Kenneth J. Smith, CPA, one of the study’s authors, observes that resilience is a skill that can be learned.
Managing your personal energy for success
ENGAGE 2021 speaker Rhonda Peterson, an Ohio-based executive coach and trainer, shares how accountants and financial professionals can manage and grow their personal energy to improve their careers, businesses, and lives.
3 ways to defeat imposter syndrome — and build executive presence
Feelings of “intellectual fraud” could affect an estimated 70% of the U.S. population. For finance leaders, adopting a questioning style and making a specific plan can help.
These are the snacks powering CPAs during tax season
Here are some ways CPAs and their firms are keeping their bodies — and brains — fed during this extended tax season.
5 tips for overcoming your pandemic screen addiction
This article offers tips on using technology in healthier ways.
