All Things SPICE

In this episode I'm sharing a few things accountants wish non-accountants knew, just for awareness. You might catch yourself in one or two of the common misconceptions. I bet the first one is that all accountants are boring (I promise, not all are!)

I recently finished reading this book by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy and couldn’t keep it to myself! In this episode, I share some insights from the book. The BIG question is “Who?” not “How?”

Soldiering on. Keeping the peace. Doing it alone. Overloading. Pretending to be fine. We glorify these things as strength, and more. In actual fact they could be the avoidance of rest, hard conversations, asking for help and being honest with what we’re carrying. This is me personally reflecting out loud, and also I’m in your business. Let’s have an honest chat!

Have you or someone you know dealt with high blood pressure? Even if not, this episode is still applicable as we’ve probably all faced unexpected situations. The sign was there but I was still caught by surprise 10+ years ago. Looking back, it’s taught me way more than I expected. God remains faithful.

5 reflections from my recent June adventure of hiking Snowdon. There’s a lot to talk about, but I’ve stuck to 5. I promise, the episode is not as long as the hike!

Decision fatigue is real! From seemingly small decisions like 'What's for dinner?' to big decisions like career shifts, navigating options can be exhausting. Join me as I share personal experiences and practical insights around this topic.

Life skills we all need! Yet so many adults struggle with. Let’s get real about talking things through and asking for help through avenues such as therapy and board of advisors. Is it worth it?

Getting out of the weeds of the details- especially if it’s chaotic- allows for a different perspective and a better view. Join me as I discuss this including some practical tips. *Episode inspired by the Eiffel Tower experience*

Happy new month! I know you’re keen for a challenge so don’t miss out. Listen to the short 10 min video about a recent travel experience and try guessing which country. I’ve made a short video with just a few of the highlights and this can give you some clues.

Spoiler alert! It’s not a typo. Right in time for the Easter break. Join me as I discuss a different perspective on this commonly used phrase “Just let it go”.

It’s easy to forget about kindness especially when life gets busy. Remember to be kind to yourself and others. Join me on today’s episode and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on a recent unexpected encounter that I share!

Left, right, left right…sounds familiar? We are in March and yes, we are marching! Join me as I discuss 4 key insights.

Reflecting and celebrating! The shortest episode (less than 10mins) yet packed with so much emotion. Thanks for tuning in!

Why the heart? How do we guard our hearts? Join the heart to heart conversation! Heartache, therapy and testimonies. Time does not heal. Then what or who does? Lets explore this further together.

"What if?" can take us into three different mindsets: The past, the present and the future. All three have their pros and cons. Join me as I discuss this and also share some thoughts on hosting a personal strategic meeting.

As we are heading to a close of this year, it is important to reflect on what aspects of our lives call for redirection. My view is that it is problematic to tell people to "never quit" without a proper understanding of their context. "Some things have to end for better things to begin".

Join me as I discuss my trip to the "Yuwessi". Pre-trip right through to post trip, from activities to discoveries and more!

Conversations on the podcast always have gems! On this episode I am joined by a friend that personally inspires me. Tune in as we speak about life, travel and leadership.

Join me as I discuss "question types" and what they can potentially reveal. I explore the five fundamental questions - Who, What, Why, When, Where" and examine how our preference for certain types of questions can reveal aspects of our personalities. Let's pay attention to the types of questions we ask and use questions as tools for learning and personal discovery. Keep question...

Feeling stuck is uncomfortable - "the pits" - but it is the reality that we sometimes face at certain points in this journey of life. In this episode I discuss some practical ways to deal with this, specifically relating to careers.

Last episode of the year! Lets wrap up the year with considering our intake, in all aspects.

December is approaching fast. Some questions from an online questionnaire that help us to reflect on: attitude towards spending, saving, planning, managing money. I also discuss some suggestions from 22seven app on ways to manage money during the festive season.

Boundaries are often portrayed as putting up walls, but I believe this is not the case. Join me as I brainstorm on some different perspectives on what boundaries are. I also discuss the link between boundaries and our values. The different types of boundaries, how to set them, some personal experiences and navigating times when our boundaries are challenged.

Reflecting is important. Let's discuss: what? why? and how? *Side note: references to "adjective" might just be "noun" but that does not take away from the main points I discuss.

You will probably agree that the easier route is avoidance. But we know that it's a trap. So lets talk about navigating uncomfortable situations.