Conversations with.... A Morison Global podclass

What makes a conversation at work productive, honest and worth having? Im this episode, Georgie Baker talks with Dik Veenman, founder of The Right Conversation about the habits that help or hinder dialogue between leaders and their teams. Tune in, and look out for more from our new collaboration with The Right Conversation in the coming months.

In this episode of our Leadership series on Conversations with, we are joined by Martin Brinch Therkelsen from Danish member firm Tal & Tanker as he shares personal insights on how he approaches Leadership

This episode we are joined by Ignasi Contreras from Spanish firm Avincla as he shares his insights and perspective on the qualities and characteristics that make effective leaders and how to foster a culture of trust and innovation in a team.

Leadership doesn't have one voice. It has many, shaped by different careers, different pressures, and different people along the way. In this episode we talk wtih Simone Wick, Dierkes Partner and she shared what leadership costs, what it teaches, and what she would like to share with emerging leaders as they.

In the second episode of our Leadership series, we sit down with Leonel Villamar from ACOFI in Guatemala leaders and hear his insights on characteristics of a great leader, what if anything has shaped or changed his approach to leadership and what qualities are helpful when faced with challenges.

Conversations With: Leadership, Six Ways Ask fourteen leaders the same question and you'll get fourteen different answers. Ask the same fourteen questions to six different leaders across Morison Global, and something more interesting happens — you start to see leadership not as a single definition, but as a pattern of choices, repeated differently by every person who takes it on. For this episode,...

Time is the one resource we can never get more of, o why does managing it still feel so hard, even for the most experienced professionals? In this episode, Georgie sits down with Louise Conner from Mercia, to unpack the real, lived experience of time management and prioritisation across their careers. From a quick look at the history of time-management thinking, to the pressures they've each faced...

Welcome back to Conversations With , a podcast brought to you by Morison Global. We are once again joined by keynote speaker, Success Coach, Performance Trainer, and "Stress-Defense Expert": the wonderful Sue Wedsworth. In our last conversation on the podcast Sue shared her insights on why busy season didnt have to mean simply pushing through, and share ideas of what it actually took to sustain hi...

Manzil began as one woman's vision for her community in Pakistan, and grew into something far bigger than she ever imagined. In this episode of Conversations With, we sit down with Manzil founder and CEO Shazia Mirza and Farrukh Junaidy, partner at Morison Global member firm, Junaidy Shoaib Asad Chartered Accountants and Manzil board member, to trace the school's journey from idea to impact. Toget...

In this episode, Sue Wedsworth, Success Coach, Performance Trainer, and self-described "Stress-Defense Expert", shares her insights on why busy season doesn't have to mean simply pushing through, and what it actually takes to sustain high performance without burning out.   Drawing on more than 35 years across business, banking, organizational development, and education, Sue reframes stress not as...

Most firms think they have a generational diversity problem. Oonagh O'Reilly and Marie Clare McGreevy think differently. In this episode, the founders of Mel join us to dismantle some of the most persistent myths in professional services leadership, from succession as a single event, to rainmaking as a mystical gift, to accountability tipping into micromanagement. They also name the quiet pipeline...

Permanent establishment risk used to be a “big structure” issue. Today, it’s often created by something that looks harmless. Join Izabela Suchomska, Nyman Libson Paul, Simone Wick, Dierkes Partner and Isabelle Strecker-Haan, Aplitec as they unpack what’s changing, what’s driving disputes, and what businesses should do now.

In this episode, Ryan explains the shift from traditional top-down planning to a bold, bottom-up approach powered by members. He shares examples of ideas that started with member input and are already driving change within the Association. And it’s not just about outcome, it is about ownership. What happens when members don’t just follow the strategy, but build it? This conversation tackles how th...

What is a company really worth when the pressure is on? In this episode of 'Conversations with' we go beyond theory and into the reality of pricing deals. Midge van Dijk is joined by valuation specialists Rens Gamers from Hoek en Blok, and Charlie Metzig and Randy Feld from Boyum Barenscheer, we unpack how methods like DCF hold up in live M&A situations, where uncertainty, negotiation, and mar...

In this episode, Mary Margaret Prange, and Coco Wang from Calibre CPA share their insights and experiences of mentorship beyond formal structures. While corporate programs create valuable frameworks, some of the most meaningful mentorship happens informally—through proximity, shared experience, and what we call professional osmosis. This kind of organic mentorship can be especially powerful. It re...

Join Rayane Mohand and Midge van Dijk as they discuss how Canovia approach M&A .

Professional services are often described as a “people business”. In this episode of Conversations with , Georgie Baker is joined by Laurence Fishman, Partner at Nyman Libson Paul to explore the intersection of human connection and brand - and why neither can succeed without the other. Together, they discuss how authentic relationships play a vital role in long-term success and how to foster trust...

In this episode of Conversations With , Ryan speaks with valued Morison Global member, Charlie Metzig, Managing Partner at Boyum Barenscheer, about the future of mid-sized accounting firms. Charlie shares his career journey, how his firm is embracing AI and new technology, and why innovation is now essential rather than optional. The conversation also explores value-based pricing, talent attractio...

Poland remains Central and Eastern Europe’s standout M&A market. Over the last decade its economy has grown more than twice as fast as the EU average, even heavily outperforming the EU during crises such as the 2020 pandemic.  Join Jan Ciuhak, Senior Consultant at Grupa Strategia in conversation with Midge van Dijk, Corporate Finance Advisor at Hoek en Blok as they explore why investors can in...

 AI is transforming the way we work, but are we truly ready? In this episode, Ryan Piper is in conversation with Luca Rai, from Rai e Partners in Italy, and they explore what readiness really means, how professionals can build confidence with AI, and why trust and judgment still matter more than ever. From early experiments to ethical collaboration across firms, they unpack the opportunities and c...

In this episode, Georgie Baker chats with Maria Villamar, industrial psychologist and director of HR at ACOFI an HR on her passion for building workplaces where people truly thrive. From the rise of holistic wellbeing to the concept of “emotional salary” Maria shares her insights into what really drives fulfilment at work, beyond traditional pay and perks.

Over the past decade, the world of professional services has transformed dramatically, especially when it comes to attracting, developing, and retaining talent.  In this episode, Georgie Baker is in conversation with Hetal Mistry and Emma Woolard from Nyman Libson Paul to explore how their firms is rethinking what it means to build thriving teams in a changing landscape. From flexible working and...

What’s something really worth — and who gets to decide? In this episode, we unpack the complex world of valuation from three expert perspectives. Midge van Dijk, Hoek en Blok, is joined by Izabela Suchomska from Nyman Libson Paul, Luca Rai from Rai e Partners and Emma Flin from Sovereign Capital.  Together, they explore what valuation truly means — how it guides decision-making, where theory meets...

The “war for talent” has been a headline for years, but what makes it different today? In this episode, Andy Minifie and Ryan Piper explore how shifting workforce expectations, rapid advances in AI, and evolving professional pathways are reshaping the accounting and advisory landscape. They share insights on: How today’s talent challenges differ from five years ago Lessons from past talent cycles,...

In this episode Andy Minifie, Independent Director and Ryan Piper explore whether tariffs are a threat, an opportunity, or the ultimate test of how firms stay ahead in turbulent times.   Together they unpack the global ripple effects of shifting trade tariffs and what they mean for professional service firms worldwide.  This conversation examines whether these changes present a threat or an opport...