The CPA MOMS Podcast

Before I explain why believing new things is important, I would like you to consider something for just a minute:   Everything that we have created in the history of human existence started with a thought Nothing has been shipped from another planet All the materials for everything we have has always been here Really consider that   Whether it's a candle or a lightbulb, a piece of paper or an iPho...

As a working mother you are probably juggling more balls up in the air than most circus clowns.  If you've ever done a Google Search on how to multi task you probably discovered over 6 million hits offering to help you figure out how to get everything on your to-do list done.   If only there was a way to focus on one thing at a time that would actually shrink your to-do list.  It would be great to...

However, sometimes the idea of feeling justified or offering a justification isn't as dramatic, as in the example of laying on the horn of your car when someone cuts you off.  No matter what comes to mind when you hear or use the term justified, it's a pretty common feeling.    When I work with clients, I often get asked "Is that normal?" when they are trying to justify a negative thought, feeling...

Whether it's to raise your children, to be the caregiver for aging parents or any host of reasons, hitting the "pause" button on your career may be something you've considered.  The concept of pausing the trajectory of your career by working a reduced schedule or leaving your career entirely with the plan to return at some later point can come with a lot of questions and concerns.   Thankfully thi...

For women, money is one of the last taboos.  Women are often more comfortable talking about personal details of their sex life than they are talking about money.   In order to eliminate shame and build confidence around money you have to be willing to take a look at your beliefs.  The results you currently have in your relationship with money are due to some unconscious programming that needs to b...

I'm sure we can all agree that rejection doesn't feel great.  In fact most of the time, it sucks.  Whether it's in your professional or personal life, rejection can destroy your self-esteem, create anger and fear, as well as take up precious brain space.   If only there was a way to be willing to experience rejection without it stopping you from being, doing or having what you want; a way to be se...

So many women wear the badge of "people pleaser", especially mothers.  On the surface using the term people pleaser seems so nice.  It seems like all you want to do is make people happy and what's wrong with that? You may not even label yourself as a people pleaser, you just consider yourself a nice person.  Doing for others allows you to feel loved and valuable.  You also may believe that pleasin...

If you are a high achieving woman and feel you need to always be producing at a high level, then it's safe to say you may not know how to enjoy time off.   If you can't stop thinking of work when you are off, you are not alone.  Many hard working moms, and accountants in general, have the same pattern of thinking.   This week I'm going to explore why you may be resisting enjoying time off and what...

Have you ever experienced that insidious feeling that you're out of your league, not good enough, that you are only in your position because you got lucky or that sooner or later you will be found out? It doesn't matter if it has to do with your profession, with your ability as a mother or any other area of your life, imposter syndrome can creep in at any time. This week I'm going to discuss what...

I have to admit that my inner judge and jury is quite a bitch!  How about yours?   The issue is between making judgments and being judgmental.  One is discerning and feels empowering and the other feels defensive, fearful and often justified.  One gets you the results you desire and the other gets you a whole lot of emotional pain.   This week I'm going to discuss why you are judgmental, how it's...

By learning that the results you create in your life are within your control, you can create the awareness that "problems" are just neutral Circumstances that you get to solve with your thoughts about it.   This week I'm going to discuss the Manage Your Mind Model and how to use it to solve any problem.

Is there something you need from someone else in order to feel better?  If you have unmet needs at work or in your relationship with a partner or your children then I've got some great information to share with you.   This week I'm going to discuss the issue with wanting others to meet your needs and the secret to ending that struggle.

Becoming aware of the questions you ask, how you phrase those questions and looking at the default answers you've been getting, is how you can start making some big changes in your life.   This week I'm going to discuss the problem with dead end questions and how to ask better questions so you can get better results.  

Drama has become somewhat of an addiction just like the overuse of alcohol to numb your feelings or the overuse of social media to escape your life.    If you identified with any of these statements, you may want to keep reading.  Even if you don't think you are full-blown addicted to drama, you may be affecting your children without even realizing it.   This week I'm going to discuss why drama is...

The issue isn't that you feel good when you are paid a compliment from others; the issue is when you desperately need other people's positive opinions to create your own self-confidence.  You want other people to compliment, approve of or validate you because you haven't been able to provide it for yourself.   This week I'm going to discuss why you may be seeking validation and how to create self-...

This week I'm answering Jackie's question about feeling better when her husband isn't acting the way she wants...

If you are like me, overwhelm can become, well…overwhelming.  It can feel like being on the proverbial hamster wheel with no relief in sight.  Your feeling of anxiety seems to be playing tag with your feeling of overwhelm and you can't make those feelings take a time out and watch TV instead.   This week I'm going to discuss what causes overwhelm and how to overcome it so it so you can get back to...

A listener asks about the podcast on difficult people and wants to know how to deal with a coworker that drives her crazy...

There's a story about a man riding a horse, galloping quickly.  It appears that he's going somewhere very important.  A man standing along the roadside shouts, "Where are you going?"  The rider replies, "I don't know.  Ask the horse!"  This is the story of most people's lives; you're riding the horse of your habits, with no idea where you're headed.  The results you have in your life are created b...

As a female accountant you can probably relate to struggling with different areas of your professional life.  This week is all about improving your time management and productivity, improving your analytical skills and improving your confidence. Sound good?  Great....come join me!

Imagine how different life would be if it wasn't possible to take things personally.  Your mother-in-law's comments about your house wouldn't affect you, your co-workers not mentioning they were going out for drinks wouldn't be an issue and your child's teacher sending home a note encouraging parents to send healthier snacks into school wouldn't be a personal attack. It would be great if you could...

Let's face it, life would be so much easier if you could hand everyone instructions on what you need from them in order for you to be happy.  If only there was an instruction manual that you could give your significant other, your boss or your children that would tell them in detail what to do so you can feel better.   This week I'm going to discuss how you already have instruction manuals for the...

I'm sure you would agree that finding out about the latest celebrity drama and sharing it with a friend or a coworker is just part of our culture today.  It may not feel like such a big deal to let a trusted friend know what you heard about that difficult mother in the PTA.  Gossip can be a little exciting at first and maybe you feel a little bad afterwards but in the grand scheme of things it's n...

As a working woman there can be many layers of comparisons that can lead to questioning whether you are good enough. You may feel the pressure to do well in all areas of your life and exhaust yourself with trying to figure out where you fall on the ladder of "enough-ness".   In trying to balance it all, the area that is often the greatest struggle is being a good mom.  There are so many opinions a...

As a working mom with an accounting career you know a lot about hard work and trying to balance your career with your family.  Sometimes it can seem like it's just not possible to do it all and especially to do it successfully.   There may come a point where you want to consider working a reduced schedule but aren't sure how it will affect your career.  You want to be successful in your career but...