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Human Too Podcast

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41 episodes

Accountants are human too y'know. In the Human Too Podcast we chat to industry leaders, qualified accountants, coaches and education professionals about their careers and how they've overcome challenging times.

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We chat about exams (and exam failures), wellbeing, inclusion, careers and what the future of the finance industry and business world might look like.

Episodes

  1. Episode 41 with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox (Thought Leader, Author, Consultant)

    · 51 min · S1 E41

    Hannah speaks with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox about the future of work through the lens of longevity, gender balance, and culture. Avivah shares why organisations need to rethink talent beyond the old career model, how 'Q3'…

  2. Episode 40 with Edel Walsh (Founder/Exam Success Coach)

    · 36 min · S1 E40

    Most accounting students and professionals overlook the emotional and mindset hurdles standing between them and exam success — until now! Edel Walsh shares her journey from a Big4 tax career at KPMG to pioneering a…

  3. Episode 39 with Gareth John (Director of Policy at First Intuition)

    · 53 min · S1 E39

    Gareth John is the Director of Policy at First Intuition, with over 20 years’ experience transforming accountancy education and training. Gareth dives into the importance of resilience, the lessons from overcoming…

  4. Episode 38 with Krutika Adatia (Digital Delivery Lead ACCA)

    · 55 min · S1 E38

    In this episode, Krutika Adatia shares her journey from growing up in India to becoming an accountant and educator in the UK and then Digital Delivery Lead at the ACCA. She discusses the importance of empathy in her…

  5. Episode 37 with Rajesh Shah (Fractional Finance Director)

    · 45 min · S1 E37

    In this episode of the Human Too Podcast, I interview Rajesh Shah, a seasoned finance professional with over 31 years of experience at Costco. We discuss Rajesh's journey from his early career in accountancy to his…

  6. Episode 36 with Manj Kalar (Public Sector Consultant)

    · 53 min · S1 E36

    Manj is a consultant in the public sector, having had a varied career spanning 30+ years which has included senior roles at ACCA and CIPFA as well as the civil service. She’s also a CIPFA Apprentice Coach and, as you…

  7. Episode 35 with Andrew Fitzsimmons (Commercial Director at Kaplan)

    · 41 min · S1 E35

    In this episode of the Human Too Podcast, host Hannah Macdonald chats with Andy Fitzsimmons about his unique journey from a chemistry degree to becoming the Commercial Director at Kaplan. Andy shares insights into his…

  8. Episode 34 with Libby Walklett (The Ethical Bookkeeper)

    · 58 min · S1 E34

    In this episode of the Human Too Podcast, I chat with Libby Walklett, known as The Ethical Bookkeeper. We discuss Libby's journey from her early career in various jobs to becoming a qualified accountant and business…

  9. Episode 33 with Nikki Richmond (Tax Exam & Career Coach)

    · 30 min · S1 E33

    In this episode I talk to Nikki Richmond, who is a Tax Exam Coach (on the AH platform), Career coach & Accounting, Maths & VAT Tutor! She’s also a Voiceover artist and she’s hosted a radio show. After many years’…

  10. Episode 32 with Zoe Tanner (Founder & CEO of Sytrus)

    · 43 min · S1 E32

    Zoe Tanner is Founder and CEO at Sytrus, and a dabbling Angel Investor. Zoe, decided not to go to university and instead studied AAT then went on to complete her ACCA studies. In this episode we discuss exam fails,…

  11. Episode 31 with Matt Adamson (Burnout Coach)

    · 54 min · S1 E31

    Matt Adamson is a Burnout and Career Coach, and features on the Accountancy Hub platform. He specialises in helping professionals achieve success sustainably in all areas of life, with his 20 years of corporate…

  12. Episode 30 with Ben Wilson (ACCA Expert Tutor)

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E30

    In this episode, Ben Wilson shares his career journey to becoming an an ACCA Expert Tutor with his own tuition business focusing on helping students pass the Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) exam. We chat about the…

  13. Episode 29 with Natasha Weller (Career Coach)

    · 52 min · S1 E29

    In this episode, we chat to Career Coach Natasha Weller, who shares her journey from a corporate career to coaching. Natasha discusses the importance of workplace culture, how to navigate job hunting, and common themes…

  14. Episode 28 with Andrew Mower (ACCA AFM Tutor)

    · 43 min · S1 E28

    In this episode, host Hannah speaks with Andrew Mower, an ACCA AFM tutor with a background in forensic accounting at PwC. Andrew shares insights on the pressures of early career life, the importance of mindset for…

  15. Episode 27 with Dr Jim Rogers (Education & Business Consultant)

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E27

    Dr Jim is an education and business consultant. He specialises in 'resilient' leadership development, organisational culture and performance. He is a Principal Education Advisor for Education Development Trust, a…

  16. Episode 26 with Mary Gernon ( Associate at EY )

    · 49 min · S1 E26

    Mary is an associate at EY, specialising in both audit and consulting within the Commodities sector. Prizewinner at the inaugural EY Foundation Enterprise Competition in 2024, and in 2025 taking on the additional role…

  17. Episode 25 with Tom Clendon (ACCA SBR Online Lecturer and Podcast Host)

    · 45 min · S1 E25

    In this episode we chat to Tom Clendon, ACCA SBR Online Lecturer and Podcast Host. Themes include: • Top tips for passing ACCA exams • His dyslexia diagnosis • Treating your job like an extended job interview •…

  18. Episode 24 with Max Whiteley ACA (Product Domain Expert at DEXT)

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E24

    After finishing school at 16 years old Max started an accountancy apprenticeship with a small accountancy proactice in Altrincham. He studied AAT and then went on to become an ICAEW chartered accountant. After working…

  19. Episode 23 with Andy Murray MAAT (Accountant & Mental Health Advocate)

    · 47 min · S1 E23

    Andy is an AAT & ICB qualified Accounting professional. He has over 10 years of related experience and is currently studying towards his CIMA qualification. Andy is a huge advocate of the AAT and actively involved in…

  20. Episode 22 with Francesca McClory (MD of Future Cloud Accounting)

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E22

    As a single mum of two, Francesca decided 13 years ago that she wanted to create a better life for herself and her children so she went back into education to study her AAT Level 4 and trained at a top accountancy…

  21. Episode 21 with Gill Whitty-Collins (Author of Why Men Win at Work)

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E21

    If women have equal leadership ability, why are they so under-represented at the top in business and society? Find out in this special episode with author, consultant and NED Gill Whitty-Collins. Website…

  22. Episode 20 with Gary Bandy (CPFA, Author and Consultant)

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E20

    Gary Bandy has been a chartered public finance accountant since 1990. His career was mostly in local government and included 3 years as the Chief Finance Officer of a metropolitan council. Gary has also taught public…

  23. Episode 19 with Jeff Narweh (Accountant at the Premier League)

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E19

    "Football's Chartered Accountant". ACCA Accountant Jeff Narweh talks to us about hitting rock bottom during his journey to qualification, how to secure a role at the Premier League and what it means to have a growth…

  24. Episode 18 with Sunny Yang (EY Apprentice in Corporate Tax Advisory and ICAEW/CTA trainee)

    · 59 min · S1 E18

    Sunny Yang was the youngest and first ever Chinese Chair of the Chartered Accountants Student Society of London (CASSL). He's currently working in Corporate Tax Advisory at EY under an apprenticeship and studying to be…

  25. Episode 17 with Sarah Beale (CEO of AAT)

    · 41 min · S1 E17

    In this episode I talk to Sarah Beale who is CEO of the accountancy qualification AAT (the Association of Accountancy Technicians). We discuss what it means to be a leader, workplace culture, inclusion and diversity…

  26. Episode 16 with Deborah Harris FCA (Non-Executive Director and founder of Lean In UK)

    · 1 h 13 min

    Deborah has over two decades of board level leadership, chairing audit committees for many notable organisations. In 2016 she founded Lean In UK Network - growing from six women to over 8,000. She is also a Fellow of…

  27. Episode 15 with Camilla Rogers (Founder of Fifty50)

    · 35 min · S1 E15

    Camilla Rogers is the Founder of Fifty50 Coaching which partners with organisations wanting to invest in their people and their mental health in the same way they do physical health. Fifty50 blends high-performance…

  28. Episode 14 with Will Holt (Managing Director of Education & Training at ICAEW)

    · 57 min · S1 E14

    Will Holt is the head of the ICAEW exams! We discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity to the ICAEW, trust in the finance industry and what the future holds for accounting, as well as challenging times in his…

  29. Episode 13 with Priya Mohal (Business and Careers Coach)

    · 36 min · S1 E13

    From a 10-year Corporate career in Banking, Priya saw that more needs to be done to support women and those from diverse backgrounds to enable them to have fulfilling careers. She now coaches on a range of topics to…

  30. Episode 12 with Grace Hardy (Practice Owner, Speaker and Accountant)

    · 33 min · S1 E13

    In this episode I chat with Grace Hardy of Hardy Accounting! She's a 21 year old accountancy practice owner who started her accountancy career on a school leaver apprenticeship. We talk about not going to university,…

  31. Episode 11 with Luke Greasley (M&A Lead at LADbible)

    · 49 min · S1 E11

    In this episode I talk to the very cool Luke Greasley (M&A Lead at LADbible) about his career journey, moving from practice to industry during Covid, the future of the finance industry and what he'd tell his younger…

  32. Episode 10 with Ronnie Patton (President of ACCA)

    · 38 min · S1 E10

    In this episode I speak to the President of the ACCA, Ronnie Patton. We have a lovely chat about his career journey, inclusion in the finance industry and how he copes with challenging times in his life. p.s Spotify…

  33. Episode 9 with James Perry (Exam Coach and Accountancy Lecturer)

    · 57 min · S1 E9

    A totally wonderful conversation with accounting exam and career mentor James Perry. He talks us through his journey to accountancy, his training experience, career advice and some of the main challenges facing the…

  34. Episode 8 with Caroline Monk (Managing Partner at Beever & Struthers)

    · 30 min · S1 E8

    We have Caroline Monk on the podcast who is a Managing Partner at Beever & Struthers, a firm of Chartered Accountants specialising in audit, tax and financial planning. She openly talks about how she became an…

  35. Episode 7 with Bilal Hussain (Corporate Finance Manager)

    · 23 min · S1 E7

    In a candid and honest conversation, Bilal Hussain (Corporate Finance Manager) talks about his ACA journey, exam resits, his opinion on exam policies and how he finds some sort of balance in a full-on corporate finance…

  36. Episode 6 with Janet Graves (Coach, Mentor and ex-BBC Radio Producer)

    · 11 min · S1 E6

    This is a mentoring special. What is mentoring? Where did it originate? How do you become an effective mentor? Janet Graves is our mentoring expert, and just so happens to be Hannah's mum! Let us know what you think…

  37. Episode 5 with Jannice Jones (Neurodiversity Coach)

    · 34 min · S1 E5

    In this episode I talk to my incredible coach Jannice Jones! She's a neurodiversity and breathwork specialist who coaches entrepreneurs, accountancy trainees and professionals in all sorts of industries. Hope you enjoy!

  38. Episode 4 with Maria Allen-Fernandez (Author and Finance Manager at Amazon)

    · 27 min · S1 E4

    Today I have Maria Allen-Fernandez on the podcast! She talks about her decision to study the ACA as a school leaver rather than going to university, and her role now as a Finance Manager for a large tech and retail…

  39. Episode 3 with Aldair Vitoriano (Senior at UHY Hacker Young)

    · 21 min · S1 E3

    In this episode I talk to the wonderful Aldair Vitoriano who had a tough old journey with the ACA but he's now qualified and building a successful career in corporate finance - go Aldair!! We discuss how he stayed…

  40. Episode 2 with Harriet Jones (Manager at Grant Thornton)

    · 19 min

    My good friend Harriet Jones joins me for a chat about ACA exam fails (and what happens after), wellbeing, and life as a People Consultant at a top 5 firm of accountants!

  41. Episode 1 with James Parsons (Senior Manager at BDO)

    · 18 min · S1 E1

    In this opening episode we discuss ACA exam failures, BPT, and James Parson's financial reporting role at BDO.

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