THE LATEST FROM AMY’S BLOG
INSIGHTS ON LEADERSHIP, WELL-BEING, AND JOY
Creating a Magnetic Business Culture: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent
A loveable business is built on purpose. It's that simple and that complicated.
Employees and customers will love being a part of your business if it has a "why," a reason for existing that runs deeper than profits and sales goals.
The Mindful Deadline: Navigating Time Pressures with Intention and Awareness
Deadlines. They loom over the professional world like perennial storm clouds, often igniting a frenzy of last-minute work marathons.
Monotasking vs Multitasking: Unlocking Business Efficiency One Task at a Time
Research confirms that monotasking—not multitasking—is the secret to getting things done.
Mindful Tech: Navigating the Digital Age Without Losing Our Humanity
The digital revolution promised to change our lives in ways we couldn't have imagined. And in ways, it has.
From our professional endeavors to our personal connections, technology is intertwined in virtually every facet. But with its vast advantages come challenges that beg us to ask: How do we use technology without losing ourselves?
Embrace Failure and Strategize Success: How to Innovate and Drive Business Growth
Failure is inevitable in business. It's a lot of trial and error to get something right whether it be for your internal processes or systems with staff, which is the stuff your customers don't see, or whether it be with your product or service, what you provide to your end customer.
Leading with Purpose: How to Become a Connected Leader in Your Organization
We've all experienced it—ascending the corporate hierarchy, achieving objectives, and receiving the well-deserved praise that accompanies these milestones.
The Fall Equinox: A Time of Transformation for Business, Balance, and Bliss
When autumn leaves start their vibrant transition, it's not just a visual spectacle—it's the universe's cue for us to embrace cycles of renewal, balance, and transformation.
Cherished Advisors: Emphasizing People Skills in an Age of Automation
Despite AI advances in streamlining numerous functions, the need for real human connection remains strong. This is particularly true in business, where seasoned leaders recognize the value of relationships and the art of understanding beyond numbers.
Mindfulness and Connected Leadership: Transforming Business Culture in Modern Times
Today’s complex business landscape requires more than traditional skills and strategies. Leaders are now recognizing the vital importance of not only intellectual but also emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and human connection.
Navigating the Sales Cycle: Effective Strategies for Accounting Firm Leaders
The lifeblood of any successful accounting firm is its ability to attract, convert, and retain clients. Central to this is understanding the sales cycle—the process from identifying a potential client to closing a deal and beyond.
Lead the Change: Enhance Your Client Onboarding Experience
Leadership and client onboarding—two concepts that, at first glance, may not seem connected, but delve a little deeper, and you'll discover that they are intertwined more than you'd think.
Maximizing Your Marketing ROI: The Essential Driver for Sustained Success in Your Accounting Practice
Running an accounting practice is no walk in the park; you know that as well as I do. In an industry constantly shifting and fiercely competitive, it's not just about number-crunching.
Mindfulness in Leadership: Building a Vibrant Company Culture
Are we truly present in our work? In the pursuit of success, the transformative potential of mindfulness often gets overlooked. This concept, central to becoming a Connected Leader®, can revolutionize leadership and company culture.
Mastering Your Personal Narrative: The Power of Ego and Empathy
Every day we craft narratives and tell stories about events at work, home, and everywhere in between. We take our experiences, thread them together, and add our unique interpretations.
The Power of Self-Inquiry: Reevaluating the Beliefs that Shape Us
Have you ever been intrigued by the idea that as we journey through life, we are, to a great extent, the product of the beliefs we've formed? Many of these beliefs, ingrained in us since childhood, function like invisible scripts.
Transforming Habits: Your Bridge to Becoming a More Connected Leader
As leaders, our journey isn't just about navigating change but personal evolution. Changing our actions and mindset is at the core of this evolution.
The Power of Prioritizing Process Over Results
Let’s dive into working for results versus process. In a results-oriented world, we become high on outcomes. Think of sales; the ringing of the cash register becomes the anthem of success.
Connect, Collaborate, and Care: Key Learnings from Expensicon
I recently had the opportunity to attend Expensify's ExpensiCon in Puglia, Italy, as a speaker and participant. The event brought together accounting professionals, technology partners, and consultants for an all-expense-paid experience provided by Expensify.
Relational Accounting: Your Competitive Edge in a Data-Driven World
When we think of accounting, we often imagine rows of numbers, spreadsheets, and data analysis. Indeed, the power of data analytics has revolutionized the industry, offering profound insights and precision. But, as AI and machine learning evolve, crunching numbers is no longer a unique selling point for accounting firms. So, what sets your practice apart from everyone else?
Transform Your Client Relationships: How to Deliver an Unforgettable Experience
Fostering passionate and loyal client relationships can be a tricky task. Just like any other relationship, they require a steady dose of care, attention, and nurturing. The key to success isn't solely based on your expertise but also on your ability to genuinely connect with clients personally.
