Have you ever felt like the day just runs out of time?

• Do you look at your to-do list at the end of the day and wonder where the hours went?
  
• Do you find yourself constantly putting out fires, only to realize you didn’t make progress on what really matters?
  
• Have you tried every productivity hack out there, only to feel like nothing ever really works?

If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. As accountants, juggling deadlines, client meetings, and endless emails can make it feel like time is slipping through our fingers.

But here’s the thing: the solution isn’t working harder or wishing for more hours in the day.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ Why Time Always Feels Out of Reach
✅ The Sneaky Time Traps Stealing Your Day
✅ The Brain Science Behind Time Traps
✅ Practical Ways to Create More Time in Your Day
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Learning How To Create a 26-Hour Day
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the secret to creating a 26-hour day.

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 wondered why some days feel impossible, while others flow effortlessly?

Why does one deadline leave you feeling motivated and in control, while another makes you feel completely overwhelmed?

And here’s the big one: what if the pressure you’re feeling isn’t the real problem? What if it’s actually the key to unlocking your best work?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest challenges we face as accountants: pressure that feels like it’s running the show.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Brain Science Behind Pressure
✅ Warning Signs of Unhealthy Pressure
✅ The Root Cause of Unhealthy Pressure
✅ How to Switch from Unhealthy to Healthy Pressure
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: The Game-Changer of Transforming Unhealthy Pressure
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about how what no one ever taught us about pressure.

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 wondered what would it take to feel focused and motivated every day?

Or how much more could you accomplish if you weren’t constantly stressed or overwhelmed?

If you’ve asked yourself questions like these, you’re going to love this week’s podcast episode: How to Get More Done in Less Time.

Here’s the truth: being productive isn’t about working harder, crossing off every task, or magically finding more hours in your day.

It’s about learning how to work with your brain and emotions to make every minute count.

In this episode, I discuss:

✅ The Power of Productive Emotions
✅ The Brain Science Behind Productivity and Emotions
✅ How to Tap Into Productive Emotions to Get More Done In Less Time
✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: My Experience With Getting More Done In Less Time
✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item

Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about how the brain hack accountants need to get more done in less time.

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

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