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The Balanced Mind

Kim Searle

Welcome to "Balanced Mind," the podcast where we dive deep into the inner workings of the accounting and bookkeeping world with your hosts, Kim Searle of Emotional Mastery and Richard Brewin of Progress.

Join us as we journey through the intriguing intersection of behavioural, mental, and emotional well-being, and uncover how these factors profoundly impact our professional outcomes.

Imagine if the key to unlocking your true inner potential isn't found in the latest shiny tool or trend, but within your own mind. That's the premise of "Balanced Mind."

Beyond the spreadsheets and bottom lines lies a treasure trove of untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. Here, we're not just crunching numbers; we're exploring the human side of accounting, acknowledging the challenges, fears, and doubts that often accompany the quest for excellence.

We're here to empower you to truly set yourself apart by tapping into the power of your mind.

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49 episodes

  1. I'm Just an Accountant" – The Hidden Cost of Undervaluing Yourself 28:20
  2. You Don’t Have to Be Extraordinary to Be Inspirational 30:34
  3. When Doing More Isn't the Answer: The Power of Pausing 31:25
  4. Lessons from Teaching 39:32
  5. Leadership Learnings from England's World Cup 0:17
  6. Expectations: The Hidden Cause of Stress in Accountancy 32:49
  7. Be More Water 33:23
  8. From Resistance to Resilience: Understanding the Change Curve 31:49
  9. Turning Emotional Setbacks into Wisdom 29:31
  10. Who Cares? 31:25
  11. Mindset, Risk, and the Mirror: Why Firm Change Starts with the Leader 31:57
  12. No Plan Survives First Contact: Moving from Checklists to Real Strategy 28:55
  13. Pause, Prioritise, Breathe - Practical Ways to Overcome Overwhelm 33:43
  14. The Mirror Test: Why Every Solution Starts With You 34:04
  15. The Strategy of Kindness 30:53
  16. Episode 34 - 2025 Review 34:18
  17. The Gut Brain Connection 31:26
  18. "What's the Plan Stan?' 30:52
  19. Episode 31 - Clickbait - The Hidden Impact of Social Media on Our Mental Wellbeing 30:25
  20. The 3 AM Conversation: Why Your Brain Wakes You Up 34:50
  21. Episode 28 Rebuilding the Trusted Advisor Role 0:17
  22. Episode 27_Be More YOU - Building a Business That Reflects You 0:17
  23. Episode 26 - JFDI - A Guide to Decision Making 33:31
  24. Episode 25 _ Valuing Yourself 34:17
  25. Episode 24 - Keep Calm and Carry On 34:48
  26. Episode 23 Accountant-Tech Dilemma – Bridging the Gap 33:19
  27. Episode 22 The Balanced Mind - Are You an Accountant or A Business Owner 39:29
  28. Episode 21 Shattering Limiting Beliefs 38:45
  29. Episode 20_Goals and Objectives 32:40
  30. Episode 19 _ Monday Morning Mindsets 32:10
  31. Episode 18 - Silly Season 31:24
  32. Episode 17 Sales Conversations With Phil Sayers 34:11
  33. Episode 16 - Why 2 Ears and 1 Mouth Ratio Works 29:05
  34. Episode 16 - Why 2 Ears and 1 Mouth Ratio works 28:34
  35. Episode 15: Importance of Being Happy 31:03
  36. Episode 14: Addressing Confidence Issues 30:48
  37. Episode 13: Creating a Competitive Advantage with an Age Diverse Team 39:47
  38. Episode 12: How to Handle Mistakes 36:11
  39. Episode 11: Addressing the Fear of Failure 27:40
  40. Episode 10: How To Inspire Others 29:50
  41. Episode 9: Engaging Others: Unpacking the Art of Bringing People Along 30:07
  42. Episode 8 Why Your Vision Matters 30:09
  43. Episode 7: Imposter Syndrome 28:35
  44. Episode 6: Managing Stress 30:03
  45. Episode 5: Managing People 30:31
  46. Episode 4: Time and how we perceive it 31:36
  47. Episode 3: Systems and Processes 32:38
  48. Episode 2: The Reptilian Mind 30:24
  49. Episode 1: Introduction 26:44