Jamming with Jason Mefford

How do you assess the value of learning opportunities? Perhaps you may look at it as a cost per hour type of expenditure.  Well in today's episode I'm here to discuss how that is a flawed mindset and in what ways one should be looking at the various opportunities that are out there. Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

Many professionals get caught in a CPE mindset when it comes to professional development. A CPE mindset will not get you promotions or new positions. In the knowledge revolution, we have to become lifelong learners - those concerned with learning and growing each day, week, and month - not just completing hours of random CPE each year. Find out how to switch mindsets, increase your likelihood of h...

We're going to be talking about how sometimes we get stuck in some "self-talk" and how talking with other people and getting outside input can lead you to answers that are actually helpful to you! Hal Garyn will be joining us for this podcast to also shed some light onto what many CAEs have been telling him regarding what they have been going through.   Not only are a lot of people becoming a litt...

Most people do just enough to get by... But what can be achieved with just a little bit of extra effort? In today's episode I share some real life stories along with a story regarding "The Greatest of All Time". The people in these stories got results, and with a little application you can too! Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

With technology rapidly becoming more advanced, along with a rapidly changing economy, what do we as humans bring to the table when it comes to doing work? Due to this proliferation of technology in the workplace, what kinds of things can you be doing to stay relevant and ahead of this technological curve? We are joined with Greg Hutchins, an engineer who has been dedicated to studying the future...

In today's #jammingwithjason #podcast episode we are going to talk about how overthinking and getting into your own head may be one of the worst things that you are doing.  There are certain things that you can do in order to improve your habits which will in turn improve your outcomes in life.  So join me here on the podcast where I will share some of these little life "hacks" with you so you can...

Are your audit reports effective? Are you communicating your findings in a clear and concise manner?  Sometimes our reports can be written in a watered down way that ends up diluting the points we're trying to make.  In today's #jammingwithjason #podcast episode we speak with Sara James who can shed some light on how we can better utilize the words we use in our report writing.   Sara has a backgr...

Ultimately you are the one responsible for your career advancement. Recent surveys show employers are investing less in the training and development on their employees (e.g. 80% of employees state their employer does not offer training, and 86% of workers feel their manager is not skilled in developing employees). Ouch! The truth is, what got you to where you are now, won't get you to where you wa...

In today's episode we take a look at the generation before us. We have a lot that we can learn from our forebears, and I even sing about a certain "old man". But why are we talking about our elders?  Well there's a specific man by the name of Warren Buffett that we discuss, along with his value of certain certifications. Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

With the removal of the work / life compartmentalization the world of covid can affect our productivity quite a lot. From finding workspace at home, raising children, internet bandwidth issues, and dealing with life in general, adaptability is key.  Today we're joined by Dawn Vogel who will share tips with us on how to handle this added stress of working at home.  Listen in at: http://www.jasonmef...

In today's episode we discuss how professional associations are becoming a thing of the past.  These Associations, like The Shriners or Rotarians... Or a certain Internal Audit related one... Are not meeting the needs of the public and membership is waning.  To join a consistent, confidential community of Chief Audit Executives mentioned in this episode, visit: https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/ca...

The Beatles were right when they said "I get by with a little help from my friends." In fact the only way we get by is with help from our friends. Sometimes we get the idea we need push forward and do everything ourselves. I get it. We are taught to be independent and do things ourselves. This was engrained in me my whole life. The truth is, we all need the help of others and need to be there to h...

A man who has been on both sides of the fence, as well sitting on the fence itself when it comes to fraud investigation, Guido Van Drunen has a great wealth of experience with plenty of information to share in today's episode! From running investigations in South Africa, Madagascar, Greece, United States, The EU and more we cover a vast list of mistakes to avoid and helpful tips to use while runni...

This week's episode is a little different. We talk about baseball and having community in your life. We aren't talking about networking: shaking hands, passing business cards, and then leaving. We are talking about making real human connections that develop into friendships and a sense of community that is there to support each other. If you don't have a sense of community in your personal and pro...

There are some common problems and mistakes holding most #chiefauditexecutive back from elevating #internalaudit in their organizations, and moving into executive presence where they are perceived as a #trustedadvisor. In this #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast I discuss these mistakes and how #CAE can take action to move their career and the profession of internal auditing forward. If you ar...

I'm talking with my friend Bruce Turner again about his recent book "Team Leader’s Guide to Internal Audit Leadership" in this #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast. The role of #internalaudit team leaders is being reshaped to accommodate the recognition of Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) as trusted advisors within the C-suite. This requires team leaders to transition to a higher level by providin...

In todays episode we're joined with Robert Berry to discuss how to ask better questions. By asking better questions we will end up getting better answers which will allow us to perform better audits.  From overcoming the fear of looking stupid or the fear of failing, to taking an interest in the people around you, you will be able to communicate better with others and thus ask better questions and...

As we move forward in our career it's easy to wake up one day and realize we haven't really invested in ourselves in years. I know, cause I've been there too. We get so busy dealing with the day-to-day stresses on our job, trying to balance life-work commitments that we don't take time to invest in ourselves. We become dependent on our employer to provide or pay for training, and when that doesn't...

You're in an echo chamber and probably don't even realize it. In this #JammingwithJason #podcast episode we look into how your echo chambers are probably holding you back in realizing your potential, and how you can break free. I'm also sharing some thoughts on the recently released 2021 North American Pulse of #InternalAudit report. Take a listen and then read the report for yourself. Choose what...

Have you ever worked for a horrible boss? If you are like most people, a couple of faces just popped into your mind. We've all worked with horrible bosses who didn't use Intuitive Leadership, Neural Influence, or Mental Mastery... and it's HARD to be a leader without them, and painful for the people you work with if you don't. I'm talking about #leadership in this #jammingwithjason episode. Techni...

With the removal of the work / life compartmentalization the world of covid can affect our productivity quite a lot. From finding workspace at home, raising children, internet bandwidth issues, and dealing with life in general, adaptability is key.  Today we're joined by Dawn Vogel who will share tips with us on how to handle this added stress of working at home.  Listen in at: http://www.jasonmef...

In order to really learn we need knowledge, skills, abilities and experience. Abilities come from taking knowledge and skills we acquire and through reflection and application figuring out how to apply them to our situation and circumstance for our benefit. We then fully learn through repetition and experience actually doing those things. In this #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast episode I d...

Where does Internal Audit report? How does this affect your independence and how can you use this to be able to lead an effective internal audit group? Getting a seat at the table is built upon what value you bring to the organization as well as what percieved future value you will bring as well.  Professional relationships are going to be one way that we can raise awareness to the value that we p...

Have you had a conversation this last month that just didn't go the way you expected??? If you're like most people I'm sure you have. Might have been at work, might have been in your personal life ... and I'm guessing with the holidays coming there are some conversations you aren't looking forward to with family, friends, or maybe that staff member you need to deliver a difficult message to about...

In today's episode we speak with Mike Joyce. We learn about volunteer opportunities that can gain you useful knowledge in your audit career, along with interdepartmental symbiosis that can allow for a much smoother audit process.  If you still want even more. Then you will definitely want to tune in to hear Mike's advice to newer auditors, or his pointers for auditors that are aspiring to become C...