Have you ever signed up for a CPE course just because it was free?

Or filled your calendar with webinars, telling yourself it was the “smart” thing to do—when deep down, you were actually avoiding something else?

You're not the only one.

This week on The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough: how continuing education can become a sneaky form of avoidance—and why it’s keeping so many accountants stuck.

Sure, we all need the credits. And of course, learning is valuable. But if you’ve ever wondered why all the learning still doesn’t make you feel more confident, more capable, or more in control—this episode explains why.

What Most Accountants Get Wrong About Continuing Education is one of those episodes that might challenge the way you think—but in the best possible way.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You’ve ever said, “Once I finish this course, then I’ll feel ready.
  
• You keep chasing certifications but still struggle with confidence.
  
• You’ve taken tons of CPE but don’t feel like you’re moving forward.
  
• You’re tired of checking boxes and want real growth that actually sticks.
  
• You’re curious if there’s a smarter, more intentional way to learn and lead.

Here’s to growing on purpose—not just collecting certificates.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant’s Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

Ever notice how at the end of a long day, even the smallest email feels like a fire drill?

That’s not you being dramatic—it’s your brain on low fuel.

When mental energy is depleted, the part of your brain that helps you prioritize goes offline. What’s left is the primitive brain, which sees everything as urgent.

That’s why you wind up reacting instead of deciding, and ending the day more scattered than focused.

The smarter move? Learn how to reset your brain in under a minute so you can see clearly what actually matters.

Have you ever had to work with someone who just makes everything harder?

Maybe a team member who doesn’t follow through…
A client who pushes your buttons…
Or even a coworker who always seems to have an attitude?

You try to stay calm. You try to be professional.
But inside, you’re thinking, Why is this so hard?
Why won’t they just do what they’re supposed to do?

If any of that sounds familiar, you’re going to want to listen to this week’s episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast.

You’ll hear why managing people gets so frustrating, what your brain is doing behind the scenes, and how to take back control—even if nothing around you changes.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You feel drained by certain people at work
  
• You’ve been blaming yourself (or someone else) and it’s not helping
  
• You want to manage your team—or your clients—with less stress
  
• You’re open to a smarter way that puts you back in charge of how you show up

I promise—it’s not about changing others. It’s about finally understanding what you can control… and what happens when you do.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant’s Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

Ever feel like you’re being super productive when you’re bouncing between emails, client calls, and spreadsheets?

Here’s the catch: your brain isn’t multitasking—it’s task-switching.

Each switch drains your working memory and scatters your focus. The result? More mistakes, less clarity, and the feeling that you worked all day without real progress.

In this week’s Smarter in 5 Minutes, I’m sharing what multitasking actually does to your brain—and a simple 5-minute way to protect your focus.

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Why can’t I just get it together?”

Like no matter how hard you try, you're still behind—and maybe it’s your fault?

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone.

But when everything feels overwhelming, it’s easy to blame yourself first.

That' why this week's episode is one I really want you to hear.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You always feel behind, even on your busiest days
  
• You beat yourself up when something falls through the cracks
  
• You think you need more motivation to fix your time management
  
• You’re stuck reacting instead of planning
  
• You’ve ever thought, “I should be better at this by now”

This episode will explain what’s really going on in your brain when things still feel hard, even when you're doing everything you can.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant’s Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

Ever notice how you end up doing small, easy tasks instead of the important ones?
It’s not procrastination—it’s brain wiring.

Your brain is built to conserve energy, so it automatically looks for the path of least resistance. That’s why email feels more tempting than starting a complex project.

But here’s the problem: when your brain keeps choosing easy, progress stalls and frustration builds.

In this week’s Smarter in 5 Minutes, I’m sharing why your brain defaults to easy—and how planning for hard in advance lets you finally follow through on the work that matters.

Have you ever been told to “just keep your head down and do good work”—and everything will work out?

Did you follow that advice… only to find yourself stuck, overlooked, or wondering why no one seems to notice how hard you’re working?

If so, you’re definitely not alone.

This week on The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I’m sharing the worst career advice I ever got—and what it wound up costing me.

It’s the kind of advice that sounds smart on the surface, especially for accountants. But when you dig a little deeper, you realize how it could be quietly holding you back.

Here’s the truth: Being the hardest worker in the room doesn’t always get you ahead. Sometimes, it just makes you the most exhausted.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You’ve ever wondered why others get ahead while you’re still waiting to be noticed
  
• You feel like your work speaks for itself, but no one seems to hear it
  
• You want more opportunities but feel uncomfortable putting yourself out there
  
• You’ve ever thought, “Why doesn’t anyone see how hard I’m working?”

If any of that hits home, you’re going to want to hear this one.

ou can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant’s Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

Have you ever said “yes” and instantly wish you hadn’t?

It’s not a willpower problem—it’s brain wiring.

Your brain is designed to avoid social rejection, and saying yes feels safer than risking disapproval. But that “safe” choice can lead to resentment, burnout, and overwhelm.

In this week’s Smarter in 5 Minutes, I’m sharing why your brain does this on autopilot—and how to catch it before you commit to something you’ll regret.