Sam is joined by Christian van den Bosch, Organisational Leadership Coach and Change and Efficiency Advisor, to talk about the need for sustainable learning in the work environment and the difference between a service mentality and a peer mindset.

Sam identifies the issue facing so many businesses in the current climate, of attracting and retaining the right staff. She also looks at the question of leadership and emphasises the importance of tackling issues early and head on, for the benefit of all parties.

Sam delves deeper into Leadership Fatigue Syndrome and explores how the process of aligning ourselves internally and really understanding who we are and what drives us is the key to resolving the mental exhaustion that plagues so many leaders in business today.

Sam highlights the epidemic of leadership burnout that has been prevalent for decades and now with COVID is increasing exponentially. Sam draws on her own experience to discuss this important topic with compassion and honesty.

Sam delves further into the need for clearly defined values to drive both individual and business success. As one of the biggest learnings on her own path, Sam looks at why values are more than just a marketing ploy to hang on the wall.

Values and mission statements have long been an important part of business strategy in the corporate world. Typically these values are the product of a leadership seminar or conference, disseminated throughout organisations with minimal thought into the connection to people’s lives.

“Lead with love not fear”. That’s just one of the mantras that David Woods applies in his unique approach to accounting and tax planning at Active Accounting Group in Newcastle. In episode 66, Sam explores this philosophy and more as she speaks with David on why it’s imperative to make personal connections and develop collaborative relationships with clients.

In Episode 33, Sam explores the concept of Brave Leadership. She covers what brave leadership is, how to get started and why it's such a crucial part of being an In Demand Accountant.

Sam explains why you are a leader even if you don’t have a leadership role at work, plus the 5 attributes of brave leadership. These 5 attributes of a brave leader are: being accountable, having difficult conversations, never compromising values, putting resources where your mouth is and giving your job away.