Live & Linking with Ashley Leeds

Curly Wurly Top 100 reveal Every week until Accountex I am speaking with the movers and shakers of the Biggest Accountancy Exhibition in the World! Only 6 weeks to go and this week I was so excited because I finally got to interview Jeri Williams. What a delightful and humble lady.  She was joined by Hayley Lucas and Dermot Hamblin who are also doing great things on LinkedIn But we kicked off when...

TAX Special Show Every week until Accountex we’ll be chatting with the movers and shakers of the Biggest Accountancy Exhibition in the World! Only 7 weeks to go and this week I was dreading the interview because I thought that I would be out of my depth, but oh no, not at all. Rebecca and Paul were two of the nicest people you could wish to meet and although they know rather a lot about tax. We di...

BOOKKEEPERS Special Show Every week until Accountex we’ll be chatting with the movers and shakers of the Biggest Accountancy Exhibition in the World! Only 8 weeks to go and this week I cannot believe my luck. Three superstars who are doing amazing things to big up our wonderful bookkeepers. Starting off with Caroline Hobden, the portfolio director of Accountex we share some exciting news about wha...

Transforming Narratives with Nick Elston Every week until Accountex we’ll be chatting with the movers and shakers of the Biggest Accountancy Exhibition in the World! We are gearing up for Accountex 2024 This week I chat to Nick Elston, an inspirational speaker who shares his lived experiences to highlight the profound impact of mental health on personal and professional lives.  Through heartfelt a...

Episode Title: Overcoming Adversity with Optimism: A Conversation with Richard McCann Host: Ashley Leeds Guest: Richard McCann, Motivational Speaker and Author Episode Overview: In this inspiring episode of our podcast, host Ashley Leeds sits down with the remarkable Richard McCann, a motivational speaker whose life story is a testament to the power of resilience and optimism. Richard shares his j...

Accountex TakeOver - Episode 1: Caroline Hobden This is the first edition of this brand-new podcast. We are gearing up for Accountex 2024 And in this episode,I talk to the wonderful,  Caroline Hobden, Portfolio Director. We talk about how Accountex is the world's biggest conference for accountants and Bookkeepers where they bring innovation, community, and growth. Caroline gives us an exclusiv...

Welcome back to Episode 7 of our podcast series, extracted from our 109th edition of the 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers LinkedIn Live Show, which was broadcast on LinkedIn on 21 February 2024. This episode, we had the pleasure of having Tom Jonathan from Bots for That join us. Tom's company is at the forefront of integrating AI and bots into the accountancy sector, offering a gli...

Here’s Episode 6 of my podcast series, taken from my 108th 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers LinkedIn Live Show, which aired on LinkedIn on 14 February 2024. This week, I'm thrilled to welcome Rebecca Williams, a visionary entrepreneur and chartered accountant, who has carved a niche in demystifying the complexities of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for accountants and bookkeepers. Wit...

Here’s Episode 5 of my podcast series taken from my 107th 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers  LinkedIn Live Show which aired on LinkedIn on 7 February  2024 This week I am joined by Richard Bertin and Claire Evans from All in Place.  They help Accountants & Bookkeepers to have more meaningful relationships and conversations with their clients. We had a jolly good chat about why this...

Here’s Episode 5 of my podcast series taken from my 106th 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers  LinkedIn Live Show which aired on LinkedIn on 31st January 2023 I got to speak about Profit First with Tim Seymour, a beacon of hope for accountants and bookkeepers feeling overwhelmed by their busy practices. Tim shared his transformative journey from running a "monster business" that...

Here’s Episode 4 of my podcast series taken from my 105th 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers  LinkedIn Live Show which aired on LinkedIn on 24th January 2023 I got to sit down with James Gosling, a seasoned expert in Mergers and Acquisitions from AJ Chambers. James, with a rich background in the music industry and now leading the M&A division, shares invaluable insights into the intr...

Here's the Third episode of a short series of just 4 podcasts where I am speaking with Gary Jones from Grow Radio, a podcast professional. I’m launching a new podcast and Gary will be helping me over the next four weeks and you can listen in and find out how easy it really is to start a podcast.  Join us live on YouTube each Tuesday at 12:30pm GMT to get involved and ask your specific question...

Here's the Fourth and Final episode of a short series of just 4 podcasts where I am speaking with Gary Jones from Grow Radio, a podcast professional. Whether you're a podcasting novice or looking to elevate your existing show, this episode is a goldmine of practical tips and real-world examples. Gary's expertise, combined with lively discussions, makes this a must-listen for anyone pas...

Here’s Episode 3 of my podcast series taken from my 105th 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers  LinkedIn Live Show which aired on LinkedIn on 10th January 2023 This week I get to speak with entrepreneur and accountant Ben Westerby.  We find out about his journey from the corporate world to founding his own business. Ben specializes in offering part-time financial director services to small...

Here’s Episode 2 of my podcast series taken from my 104th 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers  LinkedIn Live Show which aired on LinkedIn on 10th January 2023 This week I get to speak to Elaine Godley who has moved from senior roles in large organisations to transition to helping our Accountants & Bookkeepers. In the chat, Elaine shares her personal struggle with cancer and a kidney d...

Here’s Episode 102 of my podcast series taken from my 103rd 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers  LinkedIn Live Show which aired on LinkedIn on 3rd January 2023 In this podcast we discover the transformative impact of personal branding when I talk with my guest,  Amanda C. Watts. We talk about the fundamentals of personal branding, and understand its role in differentiating individuals in...

Here's the second episode of a short series of just 4 podcasts where I am speaking with Gary Jones from Grow Radio, a podcast professional. I’m launching a new podcast and Gary will be helping me over the next four weeks and you can listen in and find out how easy it really is to start a podcast.  Join us live on YouTube each Tuesday at 12:30pm GMT to get involved and ask your specific questio...

Here's the first episode of a short series of just 4 podcasts where I am speaking with Gary Jones from Grow Radio, a podcast professional. I’m launching a new podcast and Gary will be helping me over the next four weeks and you can listen in and find out how easy it really is to start a podcast.  Over the next four weeks we'll be helping you to get started too. Join us live on YouTube each...

Here’s Episode 101  of my podcast series taken from my Special LinkedIn Live Show where we discussed Vision Boards and goal planning. This week I got to speak with Tracy Irwin, a seasoned expert in productivity and time freedom, to explore the intricacies of goal setting.  We kicked off with the evolution of New Year's Resolutions into strategic business goals, emphasizing the challenges we al...

I have created 100 podcasts in 2023 Not bad in my first year as a podcast host, but I am chaging the format for 2024 ad in this short episode you'll find out more. I also share my first 4 podcasts as I'll be working with Gary Jones from Grow Radio to help you to get podcasting too. What to know more? How to Connect:  Email: ⁠gary@growradio.uk⁠   Website: ⁠ https://growradio.uk⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠...

A Visit from St. Nicholas BY CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I...

I’ve made many friends with what I do on LinkedIn and I’m privileged to know so many awesome people and one of those superstars is my very special guest today in the last show of the year.. Here’s Episode 99 of my podcast series taken from my 102nd 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers  LinkedIn Live Show which aired on LinkedIn on 20th December 2023. Rather than the normal formatted show w...

Here’s Episode 98  of my podcast series taken from my 123rd LinkedIn Live Show 15 minutes behind the profile live show. Every Tuesday at 12:30 pm BST I  chat with a LinkedIn personality to find out about them, what they do and why they love this incredible platform. I cannot believe who I have as my guest this week. None other than Mark Ormrod In this captivating episode, I had the privilege of ho...

As a coach to Accountants & Bookkeepers I love talking to other coaches in this space too. Here’s Episode 97 of my podcast series taken from my 101st 15 Minutes for Accountants & Bookkeepers  LinkedIn Live Show which aired on LinkedIn on 13th December 2023. Our guest today, Shane Lucas, opens up about his personal life, sharing the joys of a 25-year partnership with his wife, Jenny, and th...

Here’s Episode 96  of my podcast series taken from my 122nd LinkedIn Live Show 15 minutes behind the profile live show. Every Tuesday at 12:30 pm BST I  chat with a LinkedIn personality to find out about them, what they do and why they love this incredible platform This is a little different this week because we talk about SEX!! Well more about sex and relationship education with the delightful PJ...