Podcasts by Change Your Mindset
Welcome to Change Your Mindset (formerly known as Improv Is No Joke) where it is all about believing that strong communication skills are the best way in delivering your technical accounting knowledge and growing your business. The way of building stronger communication skills is by embracing the principles of applied improvisation. Your host is Peter Margaritis, CPA a.k.a. The Accidental Accountant, will interview financial professionals and business leaders to find their secret in building stronger relationships with their clients, customers, associates, and peers, all the while, growing their businesses.
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S5E8: Great Leaders are Active Listeners from 2022-02-21T00:00
“Learning how to listen effectively is a critical part of communication and building stronger connections.” Peter Margaritis Being an active listener creates many advantages in life and work. Howe...
ListenS5E7: The Benefits to Flat Organizational Structure with Rod Collins from 2022-02-14T00:00
“If you are leveraging collective intelligence, respecting diversity, and inviting dissenting ideas, you are going to uncover the unknown unknowns more quickly and likely come up with better result...
ListenS5E6: Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Flat Organizations from 2022-02-07T00:00
“Everyone should be involved in developing solutions to customer problems.” Peter Margaritis The traditional hierarchy organizational structure has been around since the 1950s, and so have many of ...
ListenS5E5: Nostradamus of the Accounting Profession w/ Jody Grunden from 2022-01-31T00:00
“The type of person that we had to look for to be a virtual CFO is completely different than the type of person that we looked forward to being an accountant.” Jody Grunden My guest today is Jody G...
ListenS5E4: What Does Your Body Language Say to Others from 2022-01-24T00:00
Leaders need to remember that all eyes are on them at all times. They are being watched for how they manage pressure and conflict. Leadership in action is setting the fear, panic, negative and reac...
ListenS5E3 : Tom Wadelton: The Virtual CFO from 2022-01-17T00:00
“Your clients will like you better if you just show that you know them, and you're listening to them more than telling them how much you are an expert.” Tom Wadelton My guest today is Tom Wadelton....
ListenS5E2: CEO fires 900 employee on Zoom from 2022-01-10T00:00
Sometimes we have a hard time defining what good or great leadership is, but we also know what bad leadership is. I believe in Improv leadership, which is more about the team and less about an indi...
ListenS5E1: Keeping It Human with Kathy Klotz-Guest from 2022-01-03T00:00
"When we have compassion and empathy for ourselves, we will radiate that to other people." Kathy Klotz Kathy Klotz-Guest is a speaker, author, comedian, and founder of Keeping It Human. Kathy start...
ListenS4E48. Taking December Off from 2021-11-29T11:00
For the first time since I launched Change Your Mindset in 2016, I’ve decided to take the month of December off to pause and reflect. This podcast is very near and dear to me, and I want to put the...
ListenS4E47. The Wisdom in Creating a Culture-First Firm with Joey Havens from 2021-11-22T11:00
“When you see a turtle on top of a fence post, chances are he did not get there on his own.” Joey Haven starts off a recent blog post with this old saying to illustrate how leaders only get to wher...
ListenS4E46. Why is Customer Service So Difficult? from 2021-11-15T11:00
Growing up, I worked in a family restaurant – I am Greek American, after all. My father took a different approach and purchased a liquor store. In both cases, providing excellent customer service w...
ListenS4E45. How Good Leaders Navigate a Crisis with Kon Apostolopoulos from 2021-11-08T11:00
Kon Apostolopoulos is the founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions, a human capital management consulting group that provides performance improvement and training solutions to help organizations deve...
ListenS4E44: The Story of Off Script: Mastering the Art of Business Improv from 2021-11-01T10:00
Today’s guest is… Peter Margaritis! Huh? That’s right, we’re turning the mic around with a special guest host, Kate Colbert, President of Silver Tree Publishing, to celebrate the release of “Off Sc...
ListenS4E43. Ignoring Your Instincts with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky from 2021-10-25T10:00
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts and the author of several books, including Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best ...
ListenS4E42. You Need to Ask the Right Questions from 2021-10-18T10:00
One of the key features of improvisation is the ability to listen. When we listen, we park our ego and our agenda, and strive to understand what the other person is trying to say. It’s about listen...
ListenS4E41. The Great Resignation: Why So Many People Are Saying “I Quit” with Brian Comerford from 2021-10-11T06:00
Brian Comerford is a digital leader and serial entrepreneur – notably co-founding RadioValve.com, one of the first generation of online radio stations. He served as an adjunct professor at The Univ...
ListenS4E40. Manage Your Stress with a Dose of Humor from 2021-10-04T10:00
I’ll be the first to tell you – improv isn’t all about comedy and making people laugh. However, improv can be a great tool for humor and is how most people are introduced to it. My own introduction...
ListenS4E39. The “What Now?” Movement & Overcoming Procrastination with Eric M. Twigs from 2021-09-27T10:00
Eric M. Twigs is the Chief Executive Officer and President of The What Now Movement, a group dedicated to building up high-performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals to be ready fo...
ListenS4E39. The “What Now?” Movement & Overcoming Procrastination with Eric M. Twiggs from 2021-09-27T10:00
Eric M. Twiggs is the Chief Executive Officer and President of The What Now Movement, a group dedicated to building up high-performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals to be ready f...
ListenS4E38. How Do You Eat an Elephant? from 2021-09-20T10:00
Has anyone ever asked you the question: “How do you eat an elephant?” This question – and its answer – provides a powerful metaphor for learning and development for all professionals. And that answ...
ListenS4E37: The Shocking Secret Behind Business Potential from 2021-09-13T10:00
Don’t be fooled by name, the hair color, or the crazy shoes – Michael Sherlock is serious about business. She’s dedicated to creating positive, productive, and profitable workplaces, and helping in...
ListenS4E36. It’s All About the Attitude We Choose from 2021-09-06T10:00
It was bizarre not traveling most of 2020 due to the pandemic. Going from an average of 130 days over the past ten years to only traveling five in all of 2020 was a shock to the system. At first I ...
ListenS4E35. Adopting the Velocity Mindset with Ron Karr from 2021-08-30T10:00
Ron Karr has worked with leaders on six continents to help them eliminate risk, gain buy-in, and achieve more with what he calls “the velocity mindset.” Over the past 30 years, Ron’s presentations ...
ListenS4E34. Six Key Skills Every Accountant Needs to Learn from 2021-08-23T10:00
At a keynote address welcoming the Masters of Science & Accounting students at Oklahoma State University to the Fall 2021 semester, the dean of the school shared five skills every accounting studen...
ListenS4E33. Making Education Entertaining with Bob Dusin from 2021-08-16T10:00
Leaving the corporate world 15 years ago, Bob Dusin started his own business focused on training, coaching, and facilitating leadership workshops for organizations nationwide. In addition to his wo...
ListenS4E32. We Are All Project Managers with Ann Campea from 2021-08-09T10:00
Whether you have the title of Project Manager or not, we all manage projects in our day-to-day lives. Until we recognize that, it’s hard to improve. Project management is not a one-size-fits-all pr...
ListenS4E31. My Writing Process for Off Script from 2021-08-02T10:00
Since starting work on my new book, I’ve received a number of questions about the writing process. I don’t have a degree in English, literature, or journalism – yet here I am, about to publish my 3...
ListenS4E30. Making Accounting Education Accessible & Fun with Toby York from 2021-07-26T10:00
Do you think accounting can be fun? Is there a way to make it less boring and more engaging? Do you believe that learning accounting is easy and something everyone should do?
Toby York wants to...
S4E29. How White Castle Built an Iconic, Memorable Brand with Jamie Richardson & John Kelley from 2021-07-19T10:00
Guess who turned 100 years old in 2021? White Castle, the famous hamburger restaurant.
One thing is true: those who love White Castle will always have a story to tell. Jamie Richardson, VP of M...
S4E28. Creating a Team of Psychological Safety with Steve Morris from 2021-07-12T13:42:07
Steve Morris started his career designing multi-million dollar racing yachts and building and coaching high-performing teams to help his clients win the most demanding races. He ran and grew a smal...
ListenS4E27. How to Utilize Virtual Assistants to Better Focus on Your Business with Rachel Luther from 2021-07-05T10:00
Attention, entrepreneurs: are you working in your business… or on your business? What could you outsource so you can focus just on growth? Do you think you’re the only one that can do your job?
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S4E26. Take Your Communication to the Next Level with John Sanchez from 2021-06-28T10:00
Have you ever challenged yourself to get out of your comfort zone and try something new – like working on your communication skills? If you could pick one thing to work on today, what would that be...
ListenS4E25. Living a Life of Adventure with Terri Lechton from 2021-06-21T10:00
Have you ever challenged yourself to leave your comfort zone and try something new or different? Terri Lechton is a speaker, writer, and educator who believes that everyone can live a life of adven...
ListenS4E24. Being in the Relationship Business with Will Hill & Paul Miller from 2021-06-14T10:00
What business are you in? Whether you’re a CPA, CEO, lawyer, banker, entrepreneur, or anything else – the truth is you’re in the people business.
Will Hill and Paul Miller are the hosts of the ...
S4E23. Improvisation is Adaptation with Avish Parashar from 2021-06-07T10:00
Avish Parashar performed improv all through high school, but he stopped in college so he could focus on his studies – a decision greatly supported by his parents. That decision lasted only a few mo...
ListenS4E22. Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” was Improvised from 2021-05-31T10:09:11
I love a good challenge. Convincing business leaders that improv is a leadership method has been one of the most difficult. I have to dispel the myth that those who improvise are just "winging it” ...
ListenS4E21. Building Satisfied Employees & Teams with David Veech from 2021-05-24T09:56:24
As a leader, do you help your employees feel satisfied in their work or are you just focused on KPIs? Do your employees feel like they are doing something meaningful? Are you keeping your employees...
ListenS4E20. Negotiation Tips from 2021-05-17T10:00
In Season 4, Episode 4, 'Successful Negotiations in Corporate America,' the conversation centered around how the principles of improv can help you become a better negotiator. Let's take that discus...
ListenS4E19. 4 Steps to Create a Black Tie Experience for Your Customers with Bob Pacanovsky from 2021-05-10T10:00
How do you define hospitality concerning your customers or clients? Does your organization offer a "black tie" experience — or is it more business casual?
Bob Pacanovsky has been an entrepreneu...
S4E18. Flawless Presentation from 2021-05-03T10:00
Have you ever given a presentation only to realize, once you’ve finished, that you left out a critical detail? Or that you mispronounced a word, or someone’s name? Maybe you lost your train of thou...
ListenS4E17. Bouncing Up Instead of Bouncing Back with Mj Callaway from 2021-04-26T10:00
Mj Callaway is a former corporate sales trainer and the only female sales executive to rank number one for a national builder. She knows, firsthand, the disruptions that leaders, managers, and exec...
ListenS4E16. It’s Time to Change the Way We View Innovation from 2021-04-19T10:00
Innovation requires the acceptance of all ideas in order to move forward and be effective. Ego-driven leaders who shoot down ideas from their team stop innovation in its tracks. True creative innov...
ListenS4E15. The Difference Between Significance & Success, with Lauren Schieffer from 2021-04-12T10:00
What is your definition of success? What is your definition of significance? And what’s the difference between the two? Lauren “The Colonel's Daughter” Schieffer is returning to the show to answer ...
ListenS4E14. Empathy from 2021-04-05T10:00
What do you think about when you hear the word “empathy?” As a leader do you feel like you are empathetic with your team — or are you sympathetic? And why should you care? The better you treat and ...
ListenS4E13. Become a Rainmaker in Your Business, with Ed “The Rainmaker” Robinson from 2021-03-29T10:00
Do you think of yourself as a salesperson? Do you subscribe to the notion that we are all in sales? Would you like to become a “rainmaker” for your organization or firm?
Ed “The Rainmaker” Robi...
S4E12. Change: The Xerox Management Story from 2021-03-22T10:00
There are only a few things in life that we are confident of — death, taxes, and change. Do you look at change as an opportunity or something you would rather not experience? Do you expect that the...
ListenS4E11. Burn Ladders & Build Relationships with Dr. Alan Patterson from 2021-03-15T10:00
Have you been successful in climbing the corporate ladder? What have you sacrificed during your ascension?
Dr. Alan Patterson has more than three decades of international consulting experience ...
S4E10. Psychological Safety Is a Must if You Want Your Organization to Succeed from 2021-03-08T11:00
Have you ever been in a meeting and your boss asks you a question about your ideas on a particular subject? After you share your thoughts, your boss responds with negativity and dismissal. When you...
ListenS4E8. Financial Leadership from 2021-02-22T11:00
Why is it that CFOs so often struggle to be understood?
First, CFOs speak in the foreign language of accounting. If they are not able to translate accounting jargon into English, then the peopl...
S4E7. Choose Respect Over Drama with Lauren Schieffer from 2021-02-15T11:00
Do you want to dump the drama, increase production, and lift morale? Do you want to have more engaged employees or members? How well do you handle conflict within your organization? Are you and you...
ListenS4E6. Six Stress Busters That Work from 2021-02-08T11:00
Stress is part of our everyday lives, and it can come from so many sources: the daily frustrations of life, our jobs, our relationships, or just the ubiquitous challenges of living through a global...
ListenS4E5. Illuminating Women’s Financial Wellness with Heather Ettinger from 2021-02-01T11:00
Heather Ettinger is the author of “Lumination: Shining a Light on A Woman’s Journey to Financial Wellness.” As a champion for women and girls for over 30 years, Heather is widely recognized for her...
ListenS4E4. Successful Negotiating in Corporate America from 2021-01-25T11:00
What do you feel when you hear the word, negotiate? Dread, Anxiety, Excitement? Do you believe that negotiation skills can be taught? Do you agree with this statement – “we negotiate all the time?”...
ListenS4E3. Accounting Doesn’t Have to Be Confusing with Adam Wilkinson from 2021-01-18T11:00
Have you ever taken an accounting course for non-accountants and left the workshop even more confused? Would you agree that accounting has an image problem? Would you be interested in learning the ...
ListenS4E2. Dealing with the Peanut Gallery That is Your Inner Critic from 2021-01-11T11:00
Let’s have a conversation about that voice in your head. You know the one. The voice that keeps coming back with the warning, “don’t say that idea out loud because people will think you are stupid ...
ListenS4E1. Making Our New Normal Better with Roxanne Kaufman-Elliott, Brian Comerford, and Nick Lozano from 2021-01-04T11:00
This has been a wild year for all of us. From a leadership perspective, we have to be cognizant of all of the changes that are occuring—as well as how they are affecting our team. We have to be awa...
ListenS3E35. Improv Exercises to Build Stronger Teams from 2020-12-28T11:00
We all have been on a dysfunctional team. And, when we are, we dread driving to work or zooming in; we dread being part of the team meeting because everyone is talking over each other; we dread dea...
ListenS3E34. Finding Your Intrinsic Value with Jeff Koziatek from 2020-12-21T11:00
Do you have value issues in your professional and personal lives? Do you derive your value from what you do? Do you say yes to everything?
Jeff Koziatek is a nationally recognized speaker, cert...
S3E33. 4 Questions Every Effective Leader Needs to Answer from 2020-12-14T11:00
Over the past two years, I’ve been doing research on the topic of improvisational leadership. In the book “Getting to Yes And” by Bob Kulhan, he discusses that effective leaders can answer four que...
ListenS3E32. Creating an Aggressive Retirement Plan with Rachel Richards from 2020-12-07T11:00
At the age of 27, Rachel Richards quit her job and retired, living off of $15,000 a month in passive income from her 40 residential rental units. She’s the author of “Money Honey” and “Passive Inco...
ListenS3E31. 8 Tips to Make Sure Your Virtual Presentations & Meetings Don’t Suck from 2020-11-30T11:00
We were all thrown into this virtual world kicking and screaming—virtual meetings, virtual presentations, and virtual happy hours suddenly becoming the norm. There are a few things to keep in mind ...
ListenS3E30. How to Cut the Right Expenses & Make Your Balance Sheet a Fortress with Ken "Mr. Biz" Wentworth from 2020-11-23T11:00
Would you describe your balance sheet as a fortress? Are your products and services properly priced at a profit or are they actually the silent killer of your business? Would you consider yourself ...
ListenS3E29. Taking an Innovative Approach to Communication in the Corporate World from 2020-11-16T11:00
What makes a company or corporation great? What makes them truly stand out amongst their competitors? The answer is excellent, innovative, and effective communication. This kind of communication pr...
ListenS3E28. Kindness is the Key with Allison Clarke from 2020-11-09T11:00
When was the last time you performed a random act of kindness?
Allison Clarke is a certified speaking professional and an expert in leadership and influence. She’s helped thousands around the w...
S3E27. Inspiration, Motivation, & Creativity: The Improv Mindset from 2020-11-02T19:52:21
What challenges do you have in building your team? Is your team focused solely on completing tasks? Is the group cohesive together and work together as a well-oiled machine?
The landscape of bu...
S3E26. Building a Community & Audience Through Storytelling with Jordan Kahana from 2020-10-26T10:00
Have you ever thought about being an entrepreneur and your business model is documenting your life with your girlfriend and two dogs—and earning a living? Sounds crazy, maybe even impossible… but i...
ListenS3E25. All Ideas Are Important Ideas from 2020-10-19T10:00
Are you looking for a new way to generate ideas to solve your problems? Do you have the culture in place that accepts that all ideas are important ideas? Do you think of yourself as a creative pers...
ListenS3E24. The Challenges of Remote Work with Don Craig from 2020-10-12T10:00
Have you ever decided to take a new job during a chaotic period—like a pandemic? How do you transition a team from working in an office to working from home? How determined are you to meet your goa...
ListenS3E23. Let Go of My Ego from 2020-10-05T10:00
Everyone has an ego. Some are underdeveloped, others are well developed—and then there are the overdeveloped egos. An overdeveloped ego can, in some cases, ultimately transform into narcissism.
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S3E22. Change Your Money Mindset with Isaiah Goodman from 2020-09-28T10:00
Isaiah Goodman, chief financial advocate at Becoming Financial and founder and CEO of MoneyVerbs, is going to take you on a financial journey to help those who need to better understand the complex...
ListenS3E21. Awakened to Change! An Improviser's Journey from 2020-09-21T10:00
Racism is something you learn over time through your family, your culture, and your environment. The reality of it is that—as hard and shameful as it is to admit—at one point in my life, I was a ra...
ListenS3E20. Small Town Leadership with Natalie Siston from 2020-09-14T10:00
What can we learn about leadership from someone who grew up in a small town?
Natalie Siston is the founder of Small Town Leadership. She takes the lessons she’s learned from small town living a...
S3E19. Being More Present: 3 Exercises to Make You a Great Leader from 2020-09-07T10:00
We all get distracted when we need to be focused. In improv, being present is critical to the success of the ensemble, and in leadership, being present is critical to the success of the business. I...
ListenS3E18. Raising Sensational Children with Sensory Processing Differences with Eric & Rebecca Scott from 2020-08-31T10:00
Eric and Rebecca Scott are a married couple with the perfect combination of math and writing skills. Eric is a licensed CPA in Kentucky and is a Tax Senior Manager at Ernst & Young, focusing on a w...
ListenS3E17. Listening to Understand Vs. Listening to Respond from 2020-08-24T10:00
Do you listen to respond… or do you listen to understand?
In my introduction to improv, I realized I was not that great of a listener. This was largely due to my inflated ego. To be a good list...
S3E16. Buying and Selling CPA Firms with Brannon Poe from 2020-08-17T10:00
Brannon Poe, the founder of Poe Group Advisors, has been facilitating advisors’ successful accounting practice transitions throughout the US and Canada since 2003. He’s also the creator of Accounti...
ListenS3E15. Leadership in Hyperdrive: Powered by Improv™ from 2020-08-10T10:00
Leadership and improv are not opposing forces—in fact, improv is a strategic component of good leadership. It’s been proven by science. The key principle of improv is these two powerful words: “Yes...
ListenS3E14. Making Marketing More Human with Jürgen Strauss from 2020-08-03T10:00
Is your marketing strategy centered around clicks, funnels, artificial intelligence, and driving traffic to your website? Shouldn’t marketing be more human-centric? Instead of funnels, maybe we can...
ListenS3E13. Getting LEAN in Leadership with David Veech from 2020-07-20T10:00
Do you put the needs of your team before yours? Do you engage with them or just deliver orders? Do you encourage them to do their best in a non-threatening matter? Do you get mad and let it fester ...
ListenS3E12. How to Focus on Deep Work Without Distraction with Jake Kahana from 2020-07-06T10:00
Are you having trouble finding the time to focus on your most important work in order to move your business forward? Jake Kahana is a designer, entrepreneur, and teacher — and he’s going to address...
ListenS3E11. Leaving a Legacy You Are Proud Of with Ruben Minor from 2020-06-22T10:00
Do you want to inspire friends, family, and strangers for the greater good? What impact are you making on your community? How do you rise when you fail? How do you deal with change in an uncertain ...
ListenS3E10. The Therapeutic Value of Improv with Margot Escott from 2020-06-08T10:00
Would you believe that improv is used in the medical world? Margot Escott is a clinical social worker, licensed therapist, and professional speaker who has presented workshops and seminars on the t...
ListenS3E9. Artificial Intelligence is the Future of Accounting with Jody Padar from 2020-05-25T10:00
Can artificial intelligence enhance your accounting practice? It absolutely can. Jody Padar is the VP of Strategy with Botkeeper, a company that combines artificial intelligence and machine learnin...
ListenS3E8. We Need Laughter Now More Than Ever with Brian Walter from 2020-05-11T10:00
Brian Walter is the co-founder of Extreme Meetings Inc, and for over 25 years, he has specialized in transforming meetings from boring to exciting. Brian is also the past president of the National ...
ListenS3E7. The Funny Thing About Stress with Kay Frances from 2020-04-27T10:00
Kay Francis is a professional keynote speaker and the author of the book The Funny Thing About Stress: a Seriously Humorous Guide to a Happier Life. Laughter is one of the best coping mechanisms in...
ListenS3E6. How to Recover from Disaster Faster with Jennifer Elder from 2020-04-13T10:00
In times of heightened stress, one way of coping is to reach out to the experts that know how to deal with disasters effectively. One such expert is Jennifer Elder, the self-proclaimed “Diva of Dis...
ListenS3E5. An Improviser's Approach to COVID-19 with Jay Sukow from 2020-03-30T10:00
We are all dealing with the stress of the unknown circumstances regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Improv has always been an incredibly impactful way to deal with the daily stressors of life and —...
ListenS3E4. Being an Authentic Leader with Christopher R. Jones from 2020-03-16T10:00
Christopher Jones speaks, coaches and advises leaders to become the type of leader others want to follow — as he calls them, authentic leaders. The very first time Christopher was put into a leader...
ListenS3E3. Making Accounting Come Alive with Peter Frampton from 2020-03-02T11:00
Peter Frampton has found a way to make accounting come alive. Peter is a financial literacy advocate. He's a Co-Founder of Color Accounting International, which teaches finance to non-financial peo...
ListenS3E2. We Are The Sum of Our Experiences with Dino Tripodis from 2020-02-17T11:00
Dino Tripodis spent twenty-four years as the morning co-host on WSNY 94.7 FM, nicknamed Sunny 95 in Columbus, Ohio. He is also a headlining comedian, podcaster, actor, producer, writer, published a...
ListenS3E1. Ego is Getting in the Way of Empathy with Brian Comerford&Nick Lozano from 2020-02-03T11:00
Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano are co-hosts of the Lead.exe podcast, which covers topics ranging from leadership, emotional intelligence, design thinking, and many more. Brian is a digital leader ...
ListenS3E1. Ego is Getting in the Way of Empathy with Brian Comerford&Nick Lozano from 2020-02-03T11:00
Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano are co-hosts of the Lead.exe podcast, which covers topics ranging from leadership, emotional intelligence, design thinking, and many more. Brian is a digital leader ...
ListenS2E46. Looking Ahead at Season 3 from 2020-01-20T11:00
Happy New Year! 2019 was a very good year for this podcast. The show was originally titled Improv is No Joke and on April 30, 2018, the name was changed to Change Your Mindset with Peter Margariti...
ListenS2E45. How to Retain Employees Longer with Cara Silletto from 2020-01-06T11:00
How do we keep our best and brightest employees? What is the true cost when an employee leaves the company? Are we at risk of losing some of our most talented, tenured, and loyal employees? Is a qu...
ListenS2E44. Becoming a Better Leader with Roxanne Kaufman-Elliott from 2019-12-23T11:00
Roxanne Kaufman-Elliott is the founder of Roxanne Leadership. Roxanne is a warm, down to earth, authentic person who is dedicated to helping others become the best of themselves. She is passionate ...
ListenS2E43. Learning New Skills by Getting In The Game with Darren LaCroix from 2019-12-09T11:00
Darren LaCroix is the only speaker in the world who is a Certified Speaking Professional, an Accredited Speaker, and a world champion of public speaking. He's also the co-host of Unforgettable Pres...
ListenS2E42. Being a Strategic Partner for Businesses with Ken “Mr. Biz” Wentworth from 2019-11-25T11:00
Ken "Mr. Biz" Wentworth is the host of a successful radio show, B2B Radio, which focuses on helping business owners. He’s developed expertise during 20 plus years in leadership positions while risi...
ListenS2E41. From Fear of Public Speaking to TedX Through Improv with Dr. Mihaela Jekic from 2019-11-11T11:00
Dr. Mihaela Jekic is a money coach, author and TedX Speaker. Mihaela helps professionals and entrepreneurs transform their money mindset, help them get unstuck financially, and build a business and...
ListenS2E40. Get The Sleep You Need by Breathing Right with Tara Clancy from 2019-10-28T10:00
Tara Clancy is a speaker, author, and sleep expert. Tara is also a member of the National Speakers Association and currently serves as the President of the Connecticut Chapter. Tara has a lot of gr...
ListenS2E39. Raising Self-Esteem Through Improv Techniques with Eileen Kahana from 2019-10-14T10:00
Eileen Kahana is the Founder and CEO of a Chicago nonprofit, Room to Improv, a non-profit dedicated to raising the self-esteem of students, veterans, and seniors, and, ultimately, empowering them t...
ListenS2E38. Entering the Niche Realm of Forensic Accounting with Chrissie Powers from 2019-09-30T06:00
Chrissie Powers is the Founder of Powers Forensic Accounting LLC. Chrissie's experience includes investigations involving diversion of corporate assets, fraud examination and investigation, forensi...
ListenS2E37 - Ralph Picano | Adapting to New Technology in a People-Focused Industry from 2019-09-16T06:00
Ralph Picano is the CFO and a member of the board of directors for Wade Trim, an almost 100 year old engineering firm. As a CFO, the thoughts that keep Ralph up at night are the ones related to his...
ListenS2E36 - Kevin McCarthy | Uncover Your Blind Spots to Make Better Decisions from 2019-09-02T11:00
My guest today is Kevin McCarthy, author of the bestselling book, Blind Spots: Why Good People Make Bad Choices. Kevin works globally with industry leaders to reveal blind spots to unleash the pote...
ListenS2E35 - Dave Caperton | Using Humor to Open People Up to New Mindsets from 2019-08-19T10:00
My guest today is Dave Caperton. Dave is an author, speaker and thought leader on ways that joy drives success. Dave uses humor to teach corporations, associations, individuals, and groups how livi...
ListenS2E34 - Bill&Don Tomoff | From Compliance Learning to Lifelong Learning from 2019-08-05T10:00
My guests today are Bill and Don Tomoff, who are both CPAs who like to say they aren’t your typical accountants. Bill Tomoff is currently a CFO for InstallNET International and a consultant with In...
ListenS2E33 - Jay Sukow | Teaching Improv to Businesses, Actors,&Everyone Else from 2019-07-22T10:00
Jay Sukow believes that the world will be a better place if everyone takes just one improv class - and I agree! Jay is trying to make that world a reality as the founder of Today Improv, where he t...
ListenS2E32 - Dr. Gleb Tsipursky | Never Go With Your Gut from 2019-07-08T11:00
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is a disaster avoidance expert with over 20 years of experience dramatically empowering leaders and organizations to avoid business disasters by addressing potential threats, max...
ListenS2E31 - Brian Wagner | A Radical Vision: Eliminate Your Blind Spots to Gain Clarity from 2019-06-24T11:00
My guest today is Brian Wagner, Founder and CEO of A Radical Vision, an organization with a powerful mission statement: "It took a crippling disease for us to understand that we have no vision. Lo...
ListenS2E30 - Robin Thieme | Creating a Virtual, Outsourced CFO Solution from 2019-06-10T11:00
My guest today is Robin Thieme, the Founder of KBS CFO, which is an outsourced CFO and accounting department solution for growing sustainable and profitable businesses. She has over 30 years of fin...
ListenS2E29 - Phillip Lovegrove | Becoming a Needs-Based&Hands-On Personal Service for Your Clients from 2019-05-27T06:00
My guest today is Phillip Lovegrove, who's a partner in the personal financial planning firm of Vorisek Financial Corporation. Now, many of the financial planners that I've interacted with in the ...
ListenS2E28 - Amy Franko | Cultivating The Modern Seller Mindset&Skill Set from 2019-05-13T11:00
My guest today is Amy Franko, who is a strategic sales expert, author, and keynote speaker. Amy had a successful business-to-business sales career with global technology companies like IBM and Leno...
ListenS2E27 - Samantha Bowling | MindBridge: Making AI Accessible to Small Accounting Firms from 2019-04-29T10:00
My guest today is Samantha Bowling, who's an Audit Partner at the accounting firm of Garbelman Winslow in Maryland and the current Chair of the Executive Board of the Maryland Association of CPAs. ...
ListenS2E26 - Kimberly Ellison-Taylor | Community, Mentorship,&Adaptability: The Ingredients for a Better Future from 2019-04-15T10:00
Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, a powerhouse in the accounting profession whose drive, energy, and passion is unparallelled. Kimberly is currently a Global ...
ListenS2E25 - Cara North | Networking&Opportunity: Cultivating a Growth Mindset from 2019-04-01T10:00
Cara North is a learning experience designer at THE Ohio State University and the President of the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association for Talent Development. However, I did not invite her to b...
ListenS2E24 - Lucy Hayhurst | How to Avoid the Busy Season 10 (Pounds) from 2019-03-18T10:00
I've been out of public accounting for a number of years, but one thing I remember vividly was the busy season 10: the additional 10 pounds I gained because of all the pizza, the fast food, and the...
ListenS2E23 - Jennifer Elder | What, So What, Now What: How Accountants of the (Near) Future Will Add Value from 2019-03-04T11:00
Jennifer Elder works with financial leaders to become more strategic, stay ahead of the competition, and be more successful. As a consultant and keynote speaker, Jennifer is known for being energet...
ListenS2E22 - Bill Sheridan | Becoming Future-Proof from 2019-02-18T09:00
Bill Sheridan is the Chief Communications Officer at the Maryland Association of CPAs and the host of Future-Proof, a podcast in which Bill has interviewed a wide variety of leading thought leaders...
ListenS2E21 - Gary Zeune | The Pros&The Cons: Why White Collar Crime Happens (&How to Prevent It) from 2019-02-04T11:00
We would like your feedback on today's podcast by answering this quick two-minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MS2T6P6. Thank you so much for your support. My guest today is a gentleman...
ListenS2E20 - Jennifer Briggs | Indiana’s Competency-Based CPA License Renewal Law, One Year Later from 2019-01-21T11:00
Jennifer Briggs is the CEO of the Indiana CPA Society, and we talked about a year ago about the State of Indiana’s House Bill 1467, which allows competency-based learning through professional devel...
ListenS2E19 - Allen Lloyd, Boyd Search,&Chris Jenkins | Roundtable Discussion: The Future of the Associations, Technology,&Fellowship from 2019-01-07T11:00
Happy New Year, everyone! As I thought about 2019, I wanted to get off on the right foot – and I wanted to try something a little different. So today, I interview three wonderful guests at the same...
ListenS2E18 - Karl Ahlrichs | Multitasking is a Myth from 2018-12-24T11:00
We, as humans, are not wired to multitask – but we’re also addicted to it! So today, we’re going to learn about why multitasking doesn’t work and then some strategies we can use to be more producti...
ListenS2E17 - Stephanie Feger | Color Today Pretty from 2018-12-10T11:00
Stephanie Feger is a passionate communicator who believes that a shift in perspective can help people live truly fulfilling lives. After working in the public relations and marketing industry for...
ListenS2E16 - Carrie Sechel | You Have the Power to Pivot&Permission to Love from 2018-11-26T11:00
Carrie Sechel is an entrepreneurial business consultant, speaker, and the bestselling author of BASE Jump: Finding Yourself in an Unfulfilling Professional World. Before creating her business, Carr...
ListenS2E15 - Sean Kenny | How PrepLink Plans to Transform Public Accounting from 2018-11-12T11:00
Sean Kenny is the Co-Founder of PrepLink, a platform that allows accounting firms to work with freelance CPAs remotely, flexibly, and on demand. He is on a mission to transform the landscape of pub...
ListenS2E14 - David Krebs | Making Tax Law Fun from 2018-10-29T10:00
Have you ever laughed out loud at a tax seminar? Do you wish that you could understand complex tax law in simple terms? Would you like to make more money with great tax planning strategies? You ma...
ListenS2E13 - Kristen Rampe&Jason Lieu | Slide Deck Improv: Practice Presentations, Build Confidence,&Have Fun from 2018-10-15T10:00
I recently started facilitating an experimental new professional development program called Slide Deck Improv, and today I am excited to introduce you to two of partners in crime in this venture, K...
ListenS2E12 - Courtney Kirschbaum | Give Humanity a Seat at the Table from 2018-10-01T10:00
My guest today is Courtney Kirschbaum, who I had the pleasure of speaking with after her keynote address at the Georgia Society of CPAs’ Southeastern Accounting Show in Atlanta. Courtney’s keynote ...
ListenS2E11 - Kate Colbert | Think Like a Marketer from 2018-09-17T10:00
My guest today is Kate Colbert, the Founder&President of Silver Tree Communications and Silver Tree Publishing and the author of the newly released book Think Like a Marketer: How a Shift in Mindse...
ListenRebekah Brown | The Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: Why the MACPA&BLI Want to Train Every CPA to be Anticipatory&Future-Proof from 2018-09-03T10:00
Rebekah Brown is the Director of Development for the Maryland Association of CPAs and the Business Learning Institute. Rebekah frequently presents to groups both locally and nationally on the futur...
ListenS2E9 - Byron Patrick | Staying Ahead of Technology: Trends You Need to Know&What You Can Do to Protect Yourself from 2018-08-20T10:00
Overwhelmed by trying to stay current with the rapid change in technology? Have sleepless nights because you fear that someone will #hack into your company? Just need IT help? Then this episode is ...
ListenS2E8 - Owen Wyss | The Value of Volunteering (For You&Your Community) from 2018-08-06T10:00
Owen Wyss is the Financial Controller at Thompson Concrete Construction, and he can best be described by a quote he gave in a recent AICPA article titled “Tired of Getting After-Hours Work Email?” ...
ListenS2E7 - Cara Silletto | Why Your Employees Leave&How to Keep Them Longer from 2018-07-23T10:00
Cara Silletto is a retention guru who works with companies all around the country, in all different industries, to help them reduce employee turnover. To accomplish that, she bridges the generation...
ListenS2E6 - Jennie Scheel | How to Translate Accounting: Communicating the Story Behind the Numbers from 2018-07-09T10:00
My guest today is Jennie Scheel, CFO of Five Nines Technology Group and a previous attendee of my Financial Storytelling seminar. After the seminar, she sent me an email with a nice compliment abou...
ListenS2E5 - Rich Stang and Brad Hoffman | The Future-Forward Culture Behind DeLeon&Stang from 2018-06-25T10:00
My guests today are Rich Stang and Brad Hoffman, who are partners in the Maryland accounting firm DeLeon&Stang – and it is not your average firm. I have included a case study on DeLeon&Stang in my ...
ListenS2E4 - Dr. John Molidor | The Science Behind Brain-Friendly Presentations from 2018-06-11T10:00
My guest today is Dr. John Molidor, a Professor of Psychiatry and Community Assistant Dean at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine as well as a past president of the National Speaker...
ListenS2E3 - Eddie Turner | Facilitated Collaboration: Stay Ready (So You Don’t Have to Get Ready) from 2018-05-28T10:00
Collaboration is a buzzword in business today. Everyone talks about it. But how do you do it? Well, today’s guest, Eddie Turner, thinks he has the secret sauce to collaboration: “It should be faci...
ListenS2E2 - Michelle Sopp, Jennifer Oleksa, Chris Fleck, and Bret Johnson | The Future of Professional Learning&Development from 2018-05-14T10:00
Today I sit down with four incredible guests – Michelle Sopp, Jennifer Oleksa, Chris Fleck, and Bret Johnson – to discuss our major takeaways from the 2018 National CPE Educators conference held ea...
ListenS2E1 - Amy Vetter | The Future of Accounting: How Firms Need to Change&Why We Need to Become Cherished Business Advisors from 2018-04-30T10:00
This is an exciting time to be in the accounting profession – we are at a turning point, and the profession is recognizing that just counting beans is not going to get us into the next century (or ...
ListenEp. 99 - A Very Special Announcement About the Next 100 Episodes from 2018-04-23T10:00
Today I’m celebrating my 100th episode (because I technically started this show with episode 0) – and I have a special announcement for all of you. First, I’d like to thank all of the guests who ...
ListenEp. 98 - Scott Palmer | Improvisation in the Workplace: Disarming Angry Customers&Remembering How to Communicate from 2018-04-16T10:00
Scott Palmer is the Executive Director of Adult Education at Butler Technology and Career Development Schools, and he joins me to discuss how the principles of improvisation have helped him create ...
ListenEp. 97 - Kay Frances | Lighten Up&Stress Less with America’s Funniest Stressbuster from 2018-04-09T10:00
Kay Frances is a motivational humorist who has shared her message to “lighten up, stress less and take care of ourselves” for over 30 years. Kay is “America’s Funniest Stressbuster” – and she even ...
ListenEp. 96 - Bob Pacanovsky | Develop a Black Tie Mindset&Discover the Power of Hospitality from 2018-04-02T10:00
Bob Pacanovsky is what you might call a “Wow!” expert – with 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, primarily in the hospitality space, he has learned how create engagement, retention, and loyalty...
ListenEp. 95 - Kristen Rampe | Another CPA Who’s All Things Improv Shares a New Training Tool for Speaking Success from 2018-03-26T10:00
Kristen Rampe, Founder of Kristen Rampe Consulting, returns to the show to discuss how CPE educators can get the best out of their presenters and subject matter experts and a new training tool for...
ListenEp. 94 - Chris Loehrer: Creativity, Collaboration,&Innovation in Traditional Business Environments from 2018-03-19T10:00
Chris Loehrer is a right-brain person living in left-brain world, meaning he is extremely creative, has a BFA in animation and film, but currently operates in a leadership role within The Ohio Stat...
ListenEp. 93 - Ted Janusz: What You Need to Know About Online Marketing&Social Media in 2018 from 2018-03-12T10:00
Ted Janusz is a speaker and marketing guru, and he’s here to help you get the most out of your online presence. We discuss how you can set your organization apart from the competition, how to get y...
ListenEp. 92 - Mary Foley: Don a Red Cape, Be Bodacious,&Take Charge of Your Life from 2018-03-05T11:00
Mary Foley energizes female entrepreneurs with the clarity, confidence, and tools to attract, engage, and win more clients. She is an author, energizing keynote speaker, business mentor, host of th...
ListenEp. 91 - Jim Canterucci: Finding Your Purpose Story&Automating Organizational Change Management from 2018-02-26T11:00
Jim Canterucci is a catalyst for growth leadership change. He is the Founder of Transition Management Advisors and Constituent Hub, the author of Personal Brilliance: Mastering the Everyday Habits...
ListenEp. 90 - Laura Stoll: Using Improv to Develop Internal Talent&Manage Change from 2018-02-19T11:00
Laura Stoll is the Talent Development Consultant at Ernst&Young, and she has a fascinating perspective on how you can develop top talent within your organization that is influenced by her backgroun...
ListenEp. 89 - Jon Petz: Laugh Louder, Perform Better,&Achieve More from 2018-02-12T11:00
Jon Petz is born to be on stage – so much so that he left his highly successful career as a corporate vice president to fulfill his purpose and passion by helping others laugh louder, perform bette...
ListenEp. 88 - Jody Padar | The Roadmap to the New Firm from 2018-02-05T11:00
Jody Padar, AKA The Radical CPA, is a leader driven by a passion to foster real change in the accounting profession. She represent the next generation of accounting professionals, leading the vangu...
ListenEp. 87 - Marilyn Sherman: How to Overcome Obstacles That Keep You from Achieving Your Goals from 2018-01-29T11:00
Marilyn Sherman is a speaker and author who has spent years motivating and inspiring audiences to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life, and this is the perfect time of the...
ListenEp. 86 - Keith Harmeyer | SmartStorming: How to Innovate&Why We Need To from 2018-01-22T11:00
Keith Harmeyer is all about ideas! He is an expert in innovative thinking, creative problem solving, and idea generation who spent over two decades coming up with great ideas for some of the world’...
ListenEp. 85 - Merle Heckman | Intentional Storytelling&Applying it in Business from 2018-01-15T11:00
Today’s guest, Merle Heckman, truly understands the power of storytelling – and why it is needed in all aspects of business today. You see, Merle works with engineers, but he’s not an engineer (h...
ListenEp. 84 - Antonio Ocampo-Guzman: Designing Improv Classes for Business&Computer Science Students from 2018-01-08T11:00
I’m really excited to introduce you all to Antonio Ocampo-Guzman, an actor, director, author, and theater teacher originally from Bogotá, Colombia. He is an Associate Professor at Northeastern Univ...
ListenEp. 83 - 2017: A Year in Review from 2018-01-01T11:00
Happy New Year! To celebrate the beginning of what is sure to be another interesting year, I’ve gone through every episode from 2017 and pulled out a quote that I found impactful. Inspired by one...
ListenEp. 82 - Tim Sinclair | Business Development: What Makes Your Business Unique&Different? from 2017-12-25T11:00
Tim Sinclair is the Industry Consulting Director at the accounting firm WebsterRogers, and he has worked with more than 350 companies across the U.S. and in a variety of industries. He is passionat...
ListenEp. 81 - Jerry L. Esselstein: How Professionals Can Prepare for the Changing Business Environment from 2017-12-18T11:00
Jerry L. Esselstein specializes in strategic planning, implementation strategies, personnel development, and performance measurement for private company owners, executives, and other senior managem...
ListenEp. 80 - Boyd Search | Transforming Corporate Culture in a Changing Profession: Transparency, Trust,&Leadership from 2017-12-11T11:00
Boyd Search is the President&CEO of the Georgia Society of CPAs. Our conversation centers around how he approached changing the organization’s corporate culture, and the impact that the George Soci...
ListenEp. 79 - Ryan Parker: Adding Value to Your Organization (as You Grow as a Leader) from 2017-12-04T11:00
Ryan Parker is the President&CEO of Endicott Clay Products and the newly installed chair of the Nebraska Society of CPA’s executive board. Our conversation focuses on the process of adding value ...
ListenEp. 78 - Jay Sukow: Teaching Improv to Businesses, Actors, and Everyone Else from 2017-11-27T11:00
Jay Sukow believes that the world would be a better place if everyone took just one improv class – and I agree! Jay is trying to make that world a reality as the Founder of Today Improv, where he t...
ListenEp. 77 - Colin Blalock | It’s Not What You Say That is Heard: Why Reading Body Language is Fun&Profitable from 2017-11-20T11:00
Colin Blalock, a shareholder with Jones and Kolb, is a CPA with a very unique set of skills: Colin has developed a talent for understanding the nonverbal messages that people are saying. That's rig...
ListenEp. 76 - Dr. David Brobeck: How FUN Increases Engagement&Retention from 2017-11-13T11:00
Dr. David Brobeck (AKA The Problem-Solving Professor) is a professional speaker and a professor of graduate education at Walsh University. His current academic focus is researching various means to...
ListenEp. 75 - Jack Park&Maureen Zappala: Writing Buckeye Reflections from 2017-11-06T11:00
What do a cow, a snapping turtle, and a goat have in common? Ohio State Football (really, we’re not kidding)! This is just one of the fascinating anecdotes you’ll find in the new book Buckeye Refle...
ListenEp. 74 - Jennifer Briggs: Indiana Passes Competency-Based CPA License Renewal Law from 2017-10-30T10:00
Jennifer Briggs is currently the Senior Vice President and COO of the Indiana CPA Society, and she will be the CEO of the society beginning January 1, 2018. On July 1st, 2017, the state of Indian...
ListenEp. 73 - Dr. Alan Patterson: How to Go From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader from 2017-10-23T10:00
Dr. Alan Patterson is the Founder of Mentoré, a consulting practice specializing in leadership and organizational development, and a thought leader at the Business Learning Institute. Dr. Patterso...
ListenEp. 72 - Bill Sheridan | Human Work in the Age of Machines: How to be a Future-Ready CPA from 2017-10-16T10:00
Only 8 percent of CPAs believe that the profession is future ready, according to CPA.com’s study Welcome to the Fast Future. This is a rather concerning statistic because the future is coming, and...
ListenEp. 71 - The Accidental Tour Guide: Peter’s Favorite Places to Eat in the U.S. from 2017-10-09T10:00
We’re doing something a little different today: Peter shares his favorite places to eat all over the country. He was inspired by former guest Clarke Price, who keeps a record of every restaurant he...
ListenEp. 70 - Annie Conderacci: Facilitating Growth&Positive Change with Improv from 2017-10-02T10:00
Annie Conderacci is a change management consultant and a passionate student of improv. She studied and performed improv at The Second City, Annoyance Theater, and IO Chicago, and she performs impro...
ListenEp. 69 - Byron Patrick: Be Selfish&Get Involved With Your Local Association from 2017-09-25T10:00
Byron Patrick, Managing Director of CPA practice at Network Alliance, is a nationally-known industry thought leader and a multi-recipient of the CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40 award. Byron has...
ListenEp. 68 - Greg Conderacci: Supercharge Your Spiritual Energy from 2017-09-18T10:00
We’re talking to returning guest Greg Conderacci, the energy management expert who wrote Getting Up!: Supercharging Your Energy and, at the age of 66, rode his bicycle across the United States in ...
ListenEp 67 - Tom Hood | The Anticipatory CPA: How to be Aware, Predictive,&Adaptive in a Changing World from 2017-09-11T10:00
Tom Hood, CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs and the Business Learning Institute, is on a mission to help CPAs make sense of this changing and complex world. Tom and I spoke on the third episo...
ListenEp. 66 - Karen Eddington | Dealing with Pressure: Comedy, Communities,&Self-Care from 2017-09-04T10:00
Karen Eddington is a comedian, speaker, researcher, and the author of Understanding Self-Worth. She uses her experience in stand-up comedy and improv to teach laughter as a form of self-care. ...
ListenEp. 65 - Debbie Peterson: RACE to Change Your Mindset&Results from 2017-08-28T10:00
Debbie Peterson is a certified trainer of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and mindset expert who works with companies to increase bottom line results through greater clarity in communication and...
ListenEp. 64 - Chris Shirer: JoinMyTable is Bringing the Party Back to the Dinner Table from 2017-08-21T10:00
Chris Shirer describes herself as a devoted champion of all things food, beverage, and guest experience… and she got my attention at “food!” Chris is the Founder of two companies: Madison + Fifth,...
ListenEp. 63 - Bob Dean | The New CPE: Collaborative Learning Experiences. from 2017-08-14T10:00
Bob Dean, Founder of Dean Learning and Talent Advisors, returns to the show to talk more about virtual learning. Our conversation is framed around ThinkTank, collaboration, and an article that we w...
ListenEp 62 - Patrick Donadio: Communicating with IMPACT from 2017-08-07T10:00
Today our guest is Patrick Donadio, MBA, CSP, and MCC. For the past three decades, he has guided leaders and their organizations with powerful presentations and one-on-one business communications c...
ListenEp. 61 - Chris Jenkins: Why Associations Need to Stop Treating Members as Customers&Start Fostering Fellowship from 2017-07-31T10:00
Chris Jenkins, CEO of the South Carolina Associations of CPAs, joins us today to discuss how you can better engage an audience of any size when you are speaking, and to discuss how we can improve a...
ListenEp. 60 - Roxanne Kaufman Elliott: How to Inspire Leadership, Develop Leaders,&Transform Cultures from 2017-07-24T10:00
Our guest, Roxanne Kaufman Elliott, has spent much of her professional life exploring what makes the difference between failure and success – and she’s found that it comes down to exemplary leaders...
ListenEp. 59 - Karl Ahlrichs | Storm Clouds&Silver Linings: The Future of HR (and a Coffee Table Book) from 2017-07-17T10:00
Today’s returning guest, Karl Ahlrichs, is a human capitalist consultant and a far-thinking and future-planning individual. Back in episode five, we discussed some of the storms he sees coming on t...
ListenEp. 58 - Allison Estep: Why Improv Education Should be Mandatory (and How it Helps in Every Aspect of Life) from 2017-07-10T10:00
Today’s interview is love at first improv. Allison Estep is a former Creative Services Associate for the Indiana Society of CPAs and a graduate of the conservatory program at Second City in Chicag...
ListenEp. 57 - Jason Michaels: You Can Do The Impossible, Too! from 2017-07-03T10:00
Today’s guest, Jason Michaels, is a professional entertainer, speaker, and author with astounding experience in the arts of deception. A storyteller by heart, Jason loves to blend impossible myster...
ListenEp. 56 - Clarke Price | The Leadership Problem: How Social Media is Making Organizations Risk-Averse from 2017-06-26T10:00
In this episode we are talking to Clarke Price, a retired CEO of the Ohio Society of CPAs and the very first guest on this podcast one year ago. We discuss how the prevalence of social media (and t...
ListenEp. 55 - Cody Boyce: The Power of Podcasts for Lifelong Learning&Networking from 2017-06-19T10:00
Today we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the Wizard of Pod(casts), Cody Boyce, Founder of Podcast Masters. Cody and his team produce podcasts for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and other or...
ListenEp. 54 - How Allen Lloyd Went from Executive Assistant to CEO Using the Principles of Improvisation from 2017-06-12T10:00
Today's guest is Allen Lloyd, the new CEO of the Montana Society of CPA's and the former Senior Manager of the Board of Executive Operations at the Ohio Society of CPA's. In this interview, you wil...
ListenEp. 53 - Cathy Paessun: How to Recognize&Adapt to Diabetes from 2017-06-05T10:00
Today’s episode is about something very close to me: diagnosing, managing, and informing others about Diabetes. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes later in life, and my son was diagnosed at the a...
ListenEp. 52 - Gregory Lainas: Networking for Business Development (and How To Talk Your Way into a Novel) from 2017-05-29T10:00
Today’s returning guest is Gregory Lainas, Senior Vice President and Division Director of Robert Half Management Services, a division of Robert Half International. Greg is an incredible networker –...
ListenEp. 51 - Erin Daiber: Making Leadership Development a Competitive Advantage with a Recovering Accountant from 2017-05-22T10:00
Today’s guest, Erin Daiber, is a recovering accountant who now devotes herself to helping professionals become their best selves. As the Chief Possibility Officer of Erin Daiber Coaching&Consultin...
ListenEp. 50 - Finding Happiness in Your Life with Reverend Susanna Goulder from 2017-05-15T10:00
Today’s guest, Reverend Susanna Goulder, is a life purpose coach and President of Live Your Good Life Coaching. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs and professionals quiet their minds to align...
ListenEp. 49 - The Science of Charisma with Thaddeus Rex from 2017-05-08T10:00
Today’s guest, Thaddeus Rex, is a Brand Strategist and Charisma Trainer. Before he was a brand expert, he learned about communication and storytelling as a musical artist, cast member of an Emmy Aw...
ListenEp. 48 - Build Your Brand with Ria Greiff, Host of NPR’s You Inc. from 2017-05-01T10:00
Today’s guest, Ria Greiff, is former therapist turned editor, writer, model, speaker, and public radio host. She hosts two NPR shows on WCBE 90.5, You Inc. and You Tune, and her mission is to eleva...
ListenEp. 47 - Jody Padar: The Future of Public Accounting from 2017-04-24T10:00
Jody Padar is a radical CPA, the CEO&Principal of New Vision CPA Group, and the author of The Radical CPA: New Rules for the Future-Ready Firm. Later this year, she will release The Radical CPA 2.0...
ListenEp. 46 - Spotting Energy Vampires F.A.S.T.&Using the S.T.A.K.E. - with Greg Conderacci from 2017-04-17T10:00
This week we’re talking to returning guest Greg Conderacci, the energy management expert who wrote Getting Up!: Supercharging Your Energy and, at the age of 66, rode his bicycle across the United ...
ListenEp. 45 - Rosemarie Rossetti: 5 Lessons for Adapting to Adversity&Living With Conviction from 2017-04-10T10:00
Today's guest, Rosemarie Rossetti, is an international speaker, consultant, writer, and publisher who walks her talk. She’s also the most adaptable person I have ever met. We have an inspiring conv...
ListenEp 44 - How to Pursue a New Career With Passion, Purpose&Yes, And | with Courtney Kirschbaum from 2017-04-03T10:00
Courtney Kirschbaum is a human development and high performance expert who specializes in helping young professionals choose the right career and achieve mastery in it. She also successfully comple...
ListenEp 43 - Cathy Fyock - The Biz Book Strategist from 2017-03-27T10:00
Cathy Fyock is an author of eight books and a book coach, and she hates to write. In spite of that, she wrote most of her books in just six weeks! In this episode, Cathy shares a number of excelle...
ListenEp 42 - Rik Roberts: Provider of Clean Comedy, Keynotes and Laughter from 2017-03-20T10:00
Today I’m excited to share a conversation with the hilarious Rik Roberts, who provides clean comedy and creative keynote presentations. Rik also provides excellent comedy education in the School o...
ListenEp. 41 - John Kelley: Chief People Officer at White Castle Systems from 2017-03-13T10:00
Today we’re excited to have returning guest John Kelley, Chief People Officer at White Castle Systems. We discuss how the skills of improvisation relate to change management, and how being a family...
ListenEp. 40 - Phil Kim: Associate Professor of Business at Walsh University and Founder of Ideapath Consulting from 2017-03-06T11:00
Korean Proverb Shijaki banida: “The start is half the task.” Today’s guest, Phil Kim, is a highschool dropout turned accidental accountant turned tenured educator and professional speaker. He shar...
ListenEp. 39 - Maureen Zappala: Founder and CEO of High Altitude Strategies from 2017-02-27T11:00
Today’s guest, Maureen Zappala, is a rocket scientist turned professional speaker. She shares how we can get over the fear of public speaking and the Imposter Syndrome. The Imposter Syndrome is a ...
ListenEp. 38 - Lisa Ryan: Founder and CEO of Grategy from 2017-02-20T11:00
Did you know that… when a customer stops doing business with a company, 68% of the time it's because they feel ignored, underappreciated, or taken for granted?when an employee quits, 67% of the t...
ListenEp 37 - David Crone: Comedy Ventriloquist and Corporate Speaker from 2017-02-13T11:00
Today’s guest, David Crone, is a corporate entertainer, ventriloquist, speaker, and sometimes IT guy. He’s on the show to share his hilarious stories and teach us why work should be fun. David’s p...
ListenEp 36 - Jeff Jackson: Recovering Accountant who understands the power of sales from 2017-02-06T11:00
Jeff Jackson is a husband, a father, a speaker, a salesman, a published author, a superhero in training, an accidental accountant, and a daddy blogger. His blog, Daddy is Best, was named one of the...
ListenEp 35 - Greg Conderacci: The Author of the Book 'Getting UP! Supercharging Your Energy' from 2017-01-30T11:00
Do you know the difference between time management and energy management? If you’re a CPA, accountant or anyone that's entering their peak revenue season, this podcast is a must-listen. We have a ...
ListenEp. 34: Matt Horan: Professional Development Consultant from 2017-01-23T11:00
Matt Horan is a professional development consultant with experience in engineering, practicing law, the Navy and management. In this episode, he explores why we need to be teaching people leadershi...
ListenEp. 33 - Greg Kyte: Founder of Comedy CPE from 2017-01-16T11:00
We talk about how learning improvisational skills can be a valuable tool in your continued professional education (CPE) all the time. Today, we’re learning how other comedy skills can help hone dif...
ListenEp. 32: Randy Nelson: CEO of Gold Dolphins, LLC and author of “The Second Decision” from 2017-01-09T11:00
Today’s guest, Randy Nelson, is CEO of Gold Dolphins, LLC author of "The Second Decision: The Qualified Entrepreneur.” It’s a wonderful book that has changed the way I lead my own business. The fi...
ListenEp. 31 - Bob Dean, Founder of Dean Learning&Talent Advisors LLC from 2017-01-02T11:00
Bob Dean is a collaborator, innovator and talent developer. His firm, Dean Learning&Talent Advisors LLC, consults with companies on learning and development, talent management and customer experien...
ListenEp. 30 - Peter Margaritis: The Host’s Year In Review from 2016-12-26T11:00
2016 flew by faster than a european swallow, or maybe that's an African swallow? Well, in any case, on June 27th this podcast was launched with the intent to help my audience strengthen their comm...
ListenEp. 29 - Dr. Jay Young: Founder of College Bound Advantage from 2016-12-19T11:00
Today’s guest, Dr. Jay Young, just launching College Bound Advantage to provide more value and information to any college applicants, and their families, in the Ohio area. At College Bound Advanta...
ListenEp. 28 - Jamie Richardson: VP of Government and Shareholder Relations at White Castle Systems, Inc. from 2016-12-12T11:00
Today’s guest on the show is Jamie Richardson, the Vice President of Government and Shareholder relations at White Castle Systems, Inc., the Chairman of the Ohio Restaurant Association, and a famil...
ListenEp. 27 - Janis Cohen, The Intuitive Therapist from 2016-12-05T11:00
Today on Improv Is No Joke I am talking to Janis R. Cohen, a licensed clinical social worker and author of The Intuitive Therapist. She has been a practicing therapist for the past 25 years, but e...
ListenEp. 26 - Ashley Matthews: Senior Manager at Rea&Associates from 2016-11-28T11:00
I spent 10 years in higher education, with eight of those years at The Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio. One of the great benefits of being a professor is seeing your students graduate a...
ListenEp. 25 - Bill Sheridan: Chief Communication Officer at the Maryland Association of CPAs from 2016-11-21T11:00
Welcome to the Improv is No Joke podcast. Today’s guest is Bill Sheridan, the Maryland Association of CPAs’ Chief Communications Officer, editor, and resident social media cheerleader. He is creato...
ListenEp. 24 - Brette Rowley: The Career Coach to Millennials from 2016-11-14T10:55:29
Welcome to the Improv is no Joke podcast! Today’s guest, Brette Rowley, is a coach, educator, marketer and entrepreneur. She spent five years as a marketer before starting her own business, Brette ...
ListenEp. 23 - Claudia&Tom Trusty: 30 Years of Marketing, Communication and Design at Trusty&Company from 2016-11-07T11:00
In today’s episode I sit down and talk to two long-time business partners, great friends and excellent marketers. Claudia and Tom Trusty are the co-owners of Trusty&Company, a full-service marketin...
ListenEp. 22 - Greg Lainas: Senior Vice President and Division Director of Robert Half Management Resources from 2016-10-31T10:00
Today we are talking to very special guest Greg Lainas, Senior Vice President of Management Resources at Robert Half and President of the Connecticut Society of CPAs. He is also a character in the ...
ListenEp. 21 - Greg Kozera: A Writer&Speaker with Extensive Knowledge of Valuable Subjects From Leadership Skills to the Science Behind Fracking from 2016-10-24T10:00
Today I’m excited to be speaking with Greg Kozera. He is a leadership expert, a wonderful speaker, a leading authority on fracking, and the author of two books – Learned Leadership and Just The F...
ListenEp. 20 - Lisa Anderson: Partner At Morse&Company In Tulsa, Oklahoma from 2016-10-17T10:00
On today’s episode I’m talking to an extremely passionate CPA, Lisa Anderson, a partner at Morse&Company. In addition to being a CPA in tax, she is also Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and C...
ListenEp. 19 - Judy Carter: Keynote Speaker, Coach,&Author Of “The Message Of You” from 2016-10-10T10:00
I’m extremely excited to bring you today’s guest, Judy Carter. She is a keynote speaker, an incredible author, and an effective coach. She is also retired from an impressive career as a stand-up co...
ListenEp. 18 - Mark Wyssbrod: CPA, Local Capitalist&President of Small Business CFO, Inc. from 2016-10-03T10:00
Today we’re speaking with Mark Wyssbrod, founder of the special firm Pro@ctive CPA and a local capitalist. He also invests in small businesses in a CFO role through a firm called Small Business CFO...
ListenEp. 17 - Dan Swartwout: Standup Comedian, Councilman&Attorney from 2016-09-26T10:00
Today I am excited to bring you a great conversation with Dan Swartwout. Dan is a stand-up comedian, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, host of the show cbuzz, a City Council Member, and an all-aro...
ListenEp. 16 - Kristen Rampe: Founder&CEO of Kristen Rampe Consulting from 2016-09-19T10:00
I’m sitting with Kristen Rampe today, an expert in the soft skills of public accounting. Kristen founded Kristen Rampe Consulting, a company that elevates CPA and professional service firm practice...
ListenEp. 15 - Hayden Williams: CFO&Former VP Of Education At the Washington Society Of CPAs from 2016-09-12T10:00
Today I’m excited to be talking with Hayden Williams, a national leader in CPA education. Hayden is Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Education at the Washington Society of Certified Pu...
ListenEp. 14 - Tami Gaitten: Founder&CEO Of Gaitten Wellness, LLC from 2016-09-05T10:00
Today’s guest is Tami Gaitten, an integrative nutritional health coach with over a decade of experience in the IT field. I didn’t know anything about integrative nutrition health services before th...
ListenEp. 13 - Jack Park: Certified Speaking Professional, Corporate Advisor, Football Radio Commentator&Best-Selling Author from 2016-08-29T10:00
I’m really excited to sit down and talk with Jack Park, Certified Speaking Professional, Corporate Advisor, Football Radio Commentator and Best Selling Author. He has some powerful thoughts about w...
ListenEp. 12 - Bret Johnson: Director Of Channel Management&Development at AICPA from 2016-08-22T10:47:49
My guest this week is Bret Johnson, Director of Channel Management and Development at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). For the past 20 years, he has worked to build p...
ListenEp. 11 - Jennifer Elder: President At the Sustainable CFO from 2016-08-15T10:00
I’m excited to have my long-time friend and colleague, Jennifer Elder of SustainableCFO.com, joining me today. With her on the show, you’re guaranteed to walk away with many nuggets of wisdom. At ...
ListenEp. 10 - Professor In Sport, Health&Exercise Sciences At the University Of Stirling, Scotland from 2016-08-08T10:00
I’m excited to have an old school friend on the podcast today – we’ve known each other for nearly 50 years! Kevin Tipton is a professor of Sport, Health and Exercise Science at the University of St...
ListenEp. 9 - John Barlow: Principal Engineer At Honda R&D Americas, Inc. from 2016-08-01T11:32:35
I’m very happy to introduce my friend John Barlow today. He is a brilliant thinker, an empathetic automotive engineer and a masterful practitioner of the “Yes, and,” mindset. John is an accidental...
ListenEp. 8 - Pam Devine: Director of Business Development At the Business Learning Institute from 2016-07-25T12:23:31
Pam Devine has graced her presence as the guest on today’s show. She is from New England but now has her life in Baltimore. Her favorite quote is from Tom Hood that is, "L is greater than or equal ...
ListenEp. 7 - Karen Young: President&Founder of HR Resolutions, LLC from 2016-07-18T10:00
I’m happy to have Karen Young of HRResolutions.com on the show. She’s a purposeful HR person who believes in creating drama-free workplaces through purposeful communications and a “Yes, and…” appro...
ListenEp. 6 - Steve Sacks: CEO&Founder of Solutions to Results, LLC from 2016-07-11T10:00
Steve Sacks is a right-brain thinker in the left-brain world of accounting. I first met him when he attended one of my workshops in Las Vegas, and since then we’ve had many spirited discussions cen...
ListenEp. 5 - Karl Ahlrichs: Senior Consultant at Gregory&Appel Insurance from 2016-07-04T10:00
I always enjoy speaking with Karl Ahlrichs, a human capitalist consultant and a far-thinking and future planning individual. He comes on the podcast today to discuss some of the storms he sees comi...
ListenEp. 4 - Ed Mendlowitz: Partner At the Accounting Firm Withum Smith&Brown from 2016-06-22T10:04
Ed Mendlowitz is a long-time CPA and a partner of prestigious Withum Smith+Brown. He’s also a member of many CPA societies and has taught financial and accounting courses for 11 years. He’s a firm ...
ListenEp. 3 - Tom Hood: CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs&Business Learning Institute from 2016-06-22T10:03
Tom Hood was a wonderful guest on today’s show. He’s a great forward-thinking leader in the CPA world and delivered great value to the audience with his insights into technologies and trends for th...
ListenEp. 2 - Mike Sciortino: Founder&CEO of Gratitude Marketing from 2016-06-22T10:02
I’ve been looking forward to this conversation with Michael Sciortino for a very long time. He has over 30 years of experience in the area of marketing, is a keynote speaker and trainer and is the ...
ListenEp. 1 - Clarke Price: Former CEO of the Ohio Society of CPAs from 2016-06-22T10:01
It was great having my longtime friend and mentor, Clarke Price, on the show with me today. He’s retired now, but he led The Ohio Society of CPAs for 40 years and has been a not-for-profit voluntee...
ListenEp. 0 - Welcome To Improv Is No Joke! from 2016-06-22T10:00
Welcome to the Improv Is No Joke podcast! Please enjoy this short introduction episode where I explain the purpose of this show, and the value I hope to provide to my listeners throughout a series...
ListenEp. 0 - Welcome To Improv Is No Joke! from 2016-06-22T10:00
Welcome to the Improv Is No Joke podcast! Please enjoy this short introduction episode where I explain the purpose of this show, and the value I hope to provide to my listeners throughout a series...
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