Heart of the Bookkeeper: Recent Episodes
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A Podcast about Bookkeepers helping Bookkeepers helping Business.
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Professional Bookkeeper Nicole Sweeny from regional South Australia, and owner of Revolution Consulting, is our guest in this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper.
Gaining an appreciation for Small Business at a very young age, assisting her Grandpa amongst the dirt and grease of a mechanics shop, Nicole almost from the start knew that her calling would come eventually in her own time to Small Business ... she just didn't know where and when. A chance trip overseas, followed by some dark times facing a form of Domestic violence, finally saw Nicole emerge stronger and more convicted than ever to create her own pathways in the form of a Bookkeeping practice. The highs, the lows and the uncertainties of Nicole's journey, come through strongly in her story to where she finds herself today. Innovation through tech, drives Nicole and her Bookkeeping business currently and we get to examine this, in this wonderful episode. Don't miss having a listen.
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Often, for those in business, finding self value and worth can be a great challenge, one that can lead down a number of pathways. This episode explores the learnings of someone who has confronted those challenges in business (and in life more generally) and has learned to believe in themselves along the way and to forgive what they don't know. Jo Tindale is the owner of In Control Bookkeeping, based in the Great Southern region of Western Australia and expresses with refreshing honesty, how she has had to confront plenty over her years in her growing as a Bookkeeper. Moving countries, a battle with Cancer, dealing with disappointment in others, finding boundaries in business and how she has emerged from much of this and now looks to inspire younger women and young Mums fighting for their families by working in business ... well ... it just simply is a great listen. We reckon you will enjoy this one.
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It would be safe to say that a large percentage of Australia (and the Worlds) population, do not dream of becoming a Bookkeeper as an occupation. Renae Petersen originally from Taranaki in New Zealand and now based in Melbourne Australia, is not one of those people. In fact, Renae was thinking Bookkeeping from a lot younger age than most and made sure that at every turn over the past few decades, she has been working towards her dream of creating and owning, her own Bookkeeping business. It is how Renae achieved that and the adversity she had to go through as part of that journey, that makes this episode of Herat of the Bookkeeper, a very special listen and one that many will find inspiring.
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Highly experienced and well respected Bookkeeper, Elizabeth Haverfield from Bookkeeping and Consulting firm, Lime Results in Melbourne Victoria, is our guest today on Heart of the Bookkeeper. Having been and around the Bookkeeping Industry for over 25 years and still going strong, Elizabeth brings a wealth of insights and revelations to this episode that will have you reaching for the notebook and pen. Elizabeths longevity can be seen and heard in phases of her life and with each passing season of her journey, new and different challenges have had to be confronted and overcome and new discoveries made. This is the heart of a bookkeeper on full display for all to hear. Falling from the sky, food that you may have never eaten or tried and curly questions are all part of todays fantastic episode with Elizabeth. Don't miss out.
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How do you know if Bookkeeping is something that you could learn to love and want to do and be a part of, in your every day? Well, this episode is one that you will want to listen to and discover the answer to that question. Ness Hartge from regional NSW is our guest on this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper and is the owner of "In Order Business Solutions". The journey of Ness is one of somewhat "accidental" and somewhat "destiny", but the end result is a journey that will inspire many who are possibly on a similar pathway right now or even someone who has "been there and done that". COVID challenges, nappies, polocrosse and ultra marathon running all get discussed in this episode as Ness's Bookkeeping Practice growth has unfolded over many years. You are absolutely going to love this very enjoyable, bright and passionate episode.
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Pam Taylor has seen both ends of the spectrum as a Bookkeeper. After being described as a "Trailblazer" by colleagues when she first entered the world of Bookkeeping at a very young age, suddenly thrust into a very male dominated environment and practice, Pam soon discovered challenges and adversity that led to her requiring a "starting again" phase and a season of rebuilding. Pam currently is the founder and owner of Greenspace Bookkeeping in Cockburn Western Australia, a bookkeeping practice that is innovating and constantly finding new ways to lead and grow. Pam is also a Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and has a huge passion to see the Bookkeeping Industry in Australia continue to grow and prosper and see new talent emerge. This is an episode that you will find is very honest and at times vulnerable, but with many learnings and take outs for all to benefit from.
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"Women can do anything" is a motto often used by Sandies Menzies, Gold Coast Bookkeeper and co-owner of Australian Bookkeeping franchise success story, Shoebox Bookkeeping and Tax. And it is in this episode that you will come to understand why Sandie uses that statement with such confidence these days, because this episode is one of undeniable and intense adversity that required strength and resolve to endure, that will both shock you and inspire you at times and yet Sandie's revelations will make you understand why she believes strongly in the "women can do anything" mantra. What Sandie has had to work through in her life, to get to where she is now, is simply almost unbelievable. But as you will hear, there can truly be a pathway of endurance through trials and tests in life ... you just have to find a way and often, it can only be your way. No more teasers on this one, this is a "must listen". Enjoy.
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Debbie Roberts is a Bookkeeper, an author, an entrepreneur and in many peoples eyes, simply an inspiration in the Bookkeeping Community of Australia. Debbie has ridden the high points and the low points of Bookkeeping for more than 3 decades and in this episode, we get to hear that journey with so many lessons learned and takeaways. The inspiration of Debbies Mum shines through, who almost single handedly brought her up and 5 other siblings of Debbies, after the sad and very early loss of her Dad. Debbie describes her early attempts to build a Bookkeeping practice and how that spiralled out of control and so very nearly ran herself into the ground. And then a chance connection with one of the biggest selling authors of the 20th Century, changed everything and turned "working in your business" into "working on your business" and a whole new approach to living life and getting immense happiness from it as well as new found joy in doing Bookkeeping. We delve into how a brush with a significant health scare, made her very aware that, just when Debbie thought she had done all she needed to do in Bookkeeping, revelation came that she in fact has a whole lot more to give and that the challenges so many Bookkeepers have on a daily basis in Australia, are the same challenges that continue to drive her to help those who reach out and the chance to unlock ways to overcome and achieve amazing things. A wonderful story ... a wonderful listen. And as promised in the episode ... below is the discount code and the link to use, to purchase Debbies amazing book - "The EMyth Bookkeeper, at a very special "Heart of the Bookkeeper" price ...
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"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity." This is the quote of someone who clearly understood our guest in this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, Natalie Drazil, owner of NJD Bookkeeping based in Adelaide, South Australia. Natalie has had to do things often "the hard way" as she has balanced challenges in her life whilst trying to grow a "sole trader" Bookkeeping practice, but the "something worthwhile" that she has managed to achieve despite these challenges, is worth tuning it to hear. Nursing's loss has been Bookkeepings gain and Natalie, with great heart, explains how she came into an acceptance of certain circumstances that fell her way across a journey, that may not have been exactly what she thought may play out when much younger. The positive influence of family, a resuscitation dummy and unique ballroom dancing shoes, are all part of the Natalie Drazil Bookkeeping story. Take time out of your day to have a listen to this wonderful interview. You will be glad you did.
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It is the EOFY 2023 and with that brings many extra stresses and time pressures for Bookkeepers and Business owners. This episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper may well just be the perfect way to get de-stressed and re-motivated as we hear the the story of Perth based Bookkeeper and Business Advisor, Jen Pryor. Jen knows all about the pressures of Bookkeeping as well as not to mention simply, the pressures of life in general. Jen has had to work in some cases, harder than many to get herself to where she finds herself today in Bookkeeping and this episode chronicles that journey ... to which many of you will find yourself cheering Jen on. Jen Pryor doesn't hold back in announcing that she is proudly a woman ... "hear me roar' and her approach to going about things is somewhat unique in many instances and yet for Jen, she believes it is just naturally who she is. This is a great tale of resilience against many odds and how, when determination kicks in, almost anything can be achieved. Take time out this EOFY to be inspired and get kick started into a new Financial Year ... by tuning into this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper.
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A new generation of young Professional Bookkeepers are on the rise here in Australia, and Katie Williams from The Vault Bookkeeping, based out of the Maitland region of NSW, is leading the charge of this exciting new group. In this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we get a clear glimpse of the future of Bookkeeping and how the embracing of technology will play such a critical piece in that journey. Katie is already shaking things up, as we will hear in this episode, and her vision and her passion for what she is doing now and has planned for the future, is inspiring and in so many ways, enlightening to listen to. Age Diversity is a key ingredient to Katies structure of her Bookkeeping practice and she explains why this has been so important in her journey to date. Working in an Industry when you are the young up and comer, when all around you are way more experienced ... and the challenges that brings, also has a lens put on it in this episode. Bright, energetic, refreshing and driven ... Katies story will bring you plenty of take outs, no matter at what stage you are at in your own Bookkeeping pathway. Sit back and enjoy.
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Hayley Kalms of Navwealth Bookkeeping Resources ... based around the beautiful Sydney coastlines of NSW, is our guest in this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper. Leading the charge of a younger brigade of Bookkeepers rising up in Australia right now, Hayley has had to battle the age old challenge of "work, life balance" with a young family and a dependancy at times to hold that together. And all of this during one of the most difficult times in our current generations recent history and through a pandemic that has consistently thrown up some very confronting moments. Hayley has found a way through much of this to date and continues to find a way, which is a feature and what is so inspiring to hear in this episode. Hayley's desire to lift the profile of the "Professional Bookkeeper" shines through in this episode and you will hear of her approach as to how she is achieving this. Some famous Tennis players, Border Collies and the benefits of partnership also get a light shone on them, as we unpack Hayley's journey to the present. It is however the future, that Hayley is looking most towards and we encourage you to settle back and grab the vision and passion for Professional Bookkeepers, that is very much the essence of Hayley Kalms.
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This is a very special and yet somewhat sad episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper. Rick Freitag from Mount Buller in Victoria and of BizEducation Pty Ltd, was to be our first guest on the Podcast for 2023, however, in the final week of January 2023, Rick very sadly suddenly passed away. Rick Freitag will always be remembered as one of the "giants" of the Bookkeeping Industry here in Australia and in this episode, 4 associates of Rick share the Bookkeeping journey of his life, with us. It is inspiring to hear from our 4 guests of the incredible generosity, wealth of knowledge and massive numbers of Bookkeeping resources that Rick had created over many decades and was so willing to share with others in the Bookkeeping World. Rick was one of only a handful of Life Members of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and also in September 2018, at the MYOB Partner Conference held in Melbourne, Rick received his 25 Year Service Award as one of the original MYOB Certified Consultants in Australia. Please take the time to honour the life of somebody who shaped the very landscape of Bookkeeping in Australia, as we hear the fabulous story of Rick Freitag.
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An award winning and passionately Rural Bookkeeper - Sarah Parkinson, is our guest in this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper. This is an absolute fabulous and heart warming story from a Bookkeeper based in a tiny (and extremely remote) farming area of Western Queensland, that calls out the challenges for Bookkeepers that are many and varied and how Sarah has overcome most of these to create a Bookkeeping practice that now employs multiple numbers of staff and a team that kicks goals every day. Sarah has a strong desire to see Women in Bookkeeping succeed and in particular, she has a real heart for Rural Women who are looking to make Bookkeeping a successful career. Pink Pubs, Bean Ninja's as well as juggling kids, a husband, a household and a farm all are part of the journey we go down with Sarah in this episode. An inspirational episode and one that we strongly encourage you to sit back and enjoy listening to ...
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Carmen Morris is an innovative, competitive and passionate Bookkeeper based in Melbourne and is the owner of On the Money Bookkeeping. Finding the positives in the many challenges of Bookkeeping, especially through the recent tougher times, is something that Carmen explains, actually in many cases drives her business and the opportunity to tackle challenges head on is embraced. Carmen outlines her approach to dealing with skills and number shortages in the Bookkeeping Industry here in Australia as well as how her upbringing led to her becoming very much an allrounder with her knowledge across multiple industries and sectors, which she believes has become important in growing out her Bookkeeping practice. There are plenty of great life lessons (including how Ballroom Dancing has helped Carmen through the challenges of Bookkeeping) as well as valuable insights into how someone may like to consider and approach running their Bookkeeping business and how some of these insights may just be a game changer in an existing practice. Episode 20 of Heart of the Bookkeeper is a great listen. The story and journey of Carmen Morris.
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Bookkeepers across Australia, face new challenges and confront confusing situations, nearly every day. Bookkeeping support and the resources to assist in that support is the theme of this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, as we hear the story of ICB Senior Support Supervisor, Pauline Walton. Pauline is somebody who is familiar to many in the Australian Bookkeeping Community, as a regular voice and face to countless Technical Webinars, Workshops and Annual Conferences. However, in this episode, we hear the journey and a side of Pauline that many haven't heard before potentially and in the process, we discover the real "Heart of this Bookkeeper". This is the story of somebody with an incredible passion and drive, to make sure the Bookkeeper Membership of ICB and broader, are up to date daily and fully resourced to run a modern Bookkeeping practice in Australia. From English origins, all the way to the red dirt and heat of northern WA and then onto the bright lights of Melbourne, this is a great listen with many wonderful insights. Enjoy the story of Pauline Walton.
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John Birse is one of the pioneers and legends of Bookkeeping in modern times here in Australia and it is Johns journey that we examine in Episode 18 of Heart of the Bookkeeper, a journey that is very much like a history lesson in how the Bookkeeping profession has grown here in Australia. In this episode, we hear Johns passion for education in Bookkeeping and why he believes it is so critical to the its existence, survival and growth, moving forward. Johns other passions, including family, volunteering, community, animals, tractors and especially caring for the Land, are strong themes throughout this exceptional episode. Most of all though, Johns vision for a strong and robust Bookkeeping profession into the future, based on what his eyes have witnessed across a long period of time and the challenges he has been through along the way, are inspiring and essential listening. A wonderful man, a wonderful servant of Bookkeeping, please enjoy the story of John Birse.
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Powerful, brave and passionate ... these are 3 words that come through strongly in Episode 17 of Heart of the Bookkeeper. Our guest is Melinda Van Dyk, co-owner of MproV Bookkeeping & Consulting, based out of Adelaide, South Australia. Melinda's story starts with a line of royalty from a powerful Eastern European Country through to the toughest of battles, facing down Cancer and coming out the other side. This is an inspiring story of a Bookkeeper who just keeps on smiling and keeps on Bookkeeping and gives amazing insights into how to keep doing both, whatever might be thrown at you. Sit back and let the story of Melinda Van Dyk, resonate with you.
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In Episode 16 of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we get to hear the very brave and inspirational story of Martine Hoosen, an award winning Professional Bookkeeper from Perth in Western Australia. Having been subject to domestic violence as a child, Martine's journey takes us through some very difficult times to get to where she is now, but talks of a journey that also demonstrates how things in life can be turned around for the better. In April this year, Martine was named as of one of the top 50 women in Accounting in Australia and her Bookkeeping practice - Bookwiz, is going from strength to strength. This episode captures the reasons why Martine has become one of the best in the business, with plenty of great tips for those who are on their own journeys at the moment and is absolutely worth tuning into. We also talk music and art in this episode, as well as the passion Martine has to help women understand the importance of financial freedom and independence in their lives and as Bookkeepers and Business Owners. We also talk the huge importance for Martine when it comes to family. This episode will indeed inspire you. Enjoy.
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In this episode of our amazing Bookkeeping Podcast, we hear the heart of a Bookkeeper who has been on a very journey of discovery, including across two continents, to really land where she finds herself today. Michele Grisdale has done things the hard way to achieve her goal of providing a Bookkeeping Service and Practice that is now kicking goals, in a major way. In this episode we hear of Michele's journey from the USA to Australia and how to come to terms with a whole different part of the World and the different ways and processes for Bookkeeping. We hear how it was to be both Mum and provider to her family and the adapting and pivoting Michele had to go through, to set up her Bookkeeping practice. Her focus on how to be a successful Bookkeeper as a "solo Bookkeeper" is inspiring and insightful. We also hear Michele's unique way to get through BAS time. This is an episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, that many people will benefit from listening to. Enjoy.
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In this very special episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we have managed to capture some "once upon a time" sounds that have been sadly all too absent over the past few years ... the sounds of the ICB Annual Bookkeepers Summit and the face to face interactions and networking opportunities that make it what it is. Sit back and immerse yourself in some amazing audio that will bring back great great memories for many, of Conferences and Summits past and also allow you to look forward with anticipation to a new World of events of the future. This episode also features a great interview with a man who has a real passion for the Bookkeeping Community here in Australia and also around the World, but not necessarily as a Bookkeeper himself. Trent McLaren is a former "Accounting Thought Leader of the Year" and is the current Head of Strategic Channels, for DiviPay ... a new startup App that is grabbing everyones attention here in Australia and adds another exciting new dimension to the Bookkeepers toolkit. This episode has it all, so enjoy "The Sounds of Summit 2022"
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We kick off 2022 with season 2 / episode 13 of Heart of the Bookkeeper, featuring a fabulous and long standing Bookkeeper, based out of Tasmania, Debra Jeffrey. In this episode we explore Deb's journey to becoming a Bookkeeper and examine many of the challenges she faced along the way in establishing the right mix for her practice. We hear the various ways that Deb has learned to pivot, numerous times in her career as a Bookkeeper and the importance of continuing to be willing to do that on an ongoing basis. Most importantly, we hear in this episode about a very serious incident that occurred in February of 2021, that completely floored Deb's Bookkeeping Practice and spiralled into a situation, that every Bookkeeper and Business owner should listen to and gain learnings from. This is an outstanding episode that all will gain plenty from.
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Very much "the voice" of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers "Tech Webinars" over the past decade, Deborah Thompson is a Bookkeeper who has lived an amazing life to date and is the focus of this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper. Deb's story covers much of the modern journey of Bookkeeping here in Australia and her knowledge and understanding of how the Bookkeeping landscape was formed, is fascinating to hear. The recounting of the life of Deb's Mum and how she tackled the male dominated workplaces of the 1950's and how this shaped Deb and her life moving forward, is also amazing to hear. Margot Robbie, Rebecca Gibney and a host of other Australian movie stars get a run in this episode, along with the challenges Deb faced through the years with some major health issues and loss in her life. One of the gems of the Australian Bookkeeping Community is revealed in this episode, and if you think you may know Deborah Thompson, you may get a few surprises by having a close listen. Enjoy the wonderful story of Deborah Thompson.
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In episode 11 of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we delve into the life and journey of ICB Non Executive Director and long time Bookkeeper in Practice, Melissa Foote.
Melissa has an amazing and extremely positive story to tell, despite her many and at times, very significant challenges as a Bookkeeper and in her life, generally.
Melissa shares her battle with a major health issue, the recent loss of her husband and life partner and of a disease rarely spoken about in Australia.
There are many great lessons shared in this episode, both from a Bookkeeping perspective and from a life perspective, also.
Be inspired by a Bookkeeper, helping Bookkeepers, helping Business.
Looking at life through a glass half full could easily be the headline of this episode and we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the fabulous story of - Melissa Foote.
November 2021 will see the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, globally, celebrate 25 years of existence. In that time, ICB has changed the face of how Bookkeepers see themselves and how the business world views Bookkeepers and Bookkeeping. In this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we meet the couple who started it all, way back in 1996. Business people themselves at that time, Garry & June Carter recognised that a gap existed in most enterprises in the United Kingdom and a conversation with a Prince and others associated with Financial services, convinced them that Bookkeepers could fill that void. And the rest, as they say, is history. This episode delves into how it all began, what shaped Bookkeeping in the UK and further a field in the past 25 years and what the Carters believe Bookkeeping will look like in the years ahead. This is a fascinating insight into many aspects of the world of Bookkeeping, including what it is like to be a Bookkeeper in modern day UK and what are the differences between our compatriots overseas and the Bookkeeping landscape here in Australia. If you are a Bookkeeper of any description, student, employed or in practice, or simply have a genuine interest in the question of "why Bookkeeping", you absolutely do not want to miss this episode. This is an episode to "raise a cup" to Bookkeepers everywhere. Sit back and enjoy.
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This episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper highlights the incredible story and journey of Tim Reed. Tim is the current President of the Business Council of Australia. He is also the former CEO of MYOB, having led one of Australia's most incredible Company success stories for over a decade, an organisation that arguably defined a generation of Bookkeepers here in Australia. We delve into how Tim discovered his passions for Business as a young man and in particular, his desire to understand the world of Business change. We follow Tim through his time in Silicon Valley in the USA during the heady days of the 1990's when technology was changing and being redefined faster, than anytime in history. Tim gives great insights into why he believes Bookkeepers are so important in the Australian Business landscape, along with how an Accounting Software company like MYOB viewed their connection with Bookkeepers during his time at the helm. Tim expresses his views on where Australian Business is headed, post pandemic, along with how Bookkeepers will play a vital role in that future. This episode is a fantastic opportunity for you to hear from somebody who never practiced as a Bookkeeper himself, but has in many ways, played a significant role in guiding Bookkeeping to where it is today in Australia. This is a great listen. We encourage you not to miss this one.
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Our guest in this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper - Episode 8, is somebody who has lived the journey of a Bookkeeper, longer than many here in Australia and is arguably the "Bookkeepers, Bookkeeper". Pam Chilman has been a strong advocate and educator in the Bookkeeping space for many decades now and has some incredible insights to share, to go with her clear passion for Bookkeeping. This episode is a must for new or developing Bookkeepers, wherever you may be and is a story that will also resonate with more experienced Bookkeepers as Pam outlines the highs and lows and challenges of being a "Professional Bookkeeper" and "Professional Business Woman" in Australia, both present and past. Pam is both a Life Member and Fellow of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and we encourage you to soak up her incredible knowledge and wisdom regarding the profession, in this episode. Enjoy.
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Episode 7 of Heart of the Bookkeeper, features an amazing guest who has had to overcome some major challenges and adversities to become one of Australia's most successful Bookkeepers and innovators in the Bookkeeping space. Brooke Arnott is based in Perth, Western Australia and is the founder and owner of Brookes Books and more recently, the incredibly successful new approach to Bookkeeping and all things that encircle it, known as The Small Business Lounge. Brookes story is one that will empower and inspire you, whether you are simply pedalling away as an employed Bookkeeper or doing the books in your own business, just starting out in your own Bookkeeping practice or have been on the journey for a while and are looking to go to the next step. Brooke discusses in this episode, her battle to become a Mum, something she had always desired to be and the emotional and difficult IVF journey she had to go on to get there, only to have her partner leave her unexpectedly right when she needed support the most. Brooke candidly shares her heart as to how she had to resurrect herself at that point to establish her Bookkeeping Business, simply to support herself and her newborn twin girls and how she struggled and had to fight through that time in her life. We also have a look at how Brooke rose from doing "Vegie Maths" in High School to leading the charge here in Australia, to make Bookkeeping "sexy and cool" This episode has it all, including Mens fashions and having tea with the Queen and the best thing you could do right now, is to put on Heart of the Bookkeeper, Episode 7 and be inspired by the fabulous story of Brooke Arnott.
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Alexi Boyd is our guest in this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper. Alexi has an exceptional passion for Small Business in Australia and is a thought leader and an innovator in this space. Alexi has used the opportunities within Bookkeeping over the years to connect with many Small Businesses, however, leveraging off these connections, it is Alexi's inroads into providing thinking and insights via the mediums of Radio and Podcasting, that sets her apart from many. Alexi's very popular Podcast, "Small Biz Matters" has unpacked many gems over multiple years and in this episode, we explore some of those moments. Alexi also shares and relives in this episode her very personal battle with Post Natal Depression as well as another significant battle over many years with Imposter Syndrome. Alexi has recently been appointed to the position of interim CEO of COSBOA, an organisation that is kicking same major goals here in Australia, by giving Small Business a voice that for many decades has been at times, missing in action. Put your headphones on, crack out those AirPods or simply turn on the bluetooth in the Car and tune into an episode we are certain you will engage with ... Episode 6 of Heart of the Bookkeeper - Alexi Boyd.
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Episode 5 of the Heart of the Bookkeeper, takes a deep dive into the life and times of Mel Power, a well known and greatly respected member of the Bookkeeping Community in Australia and the founder of melaniepower.com and Command the price you deserve. Mel's story is one of inspiration, encouragement and engagement and this episode looks at how she now combines all three of those aspects of her own life plus so much more, to bring opportunity and prosperity to the lives surrounding her, throughout the Bookkeeping Community. This episode will bring revelation in many ways and Mel's enthusiasm is both palpable and infectious. We encourage you to grab a drink, find a quiet corner, sit back and be prepared to be encouraged as you enjoy Episode 5 of Heart of the Bookkeeper - with the wonderful Mel Power.
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In this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we examine the life and times of Bookkeeping wonder woman and Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers - Leanne Berry. Leanne is very well known in the Bookkeeping Community of Australia, being somebody who has the most amazing bookkeeping knowledge base, of which she is more than willing to share with all. However, this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper examines not only Leannes journey with Bookkeeping and so much of the history that she has been a part of, but also her very personal journey, including her fight for womens equality in the workplace, her early years growing up and the very sad and heart wrenching loss of her husband Ian ... plus so much more. You may think you know Leanne Berry, but you may well be surprised to hear much of what she shares in this Podcast. So sit back and enjoy ... Heart of the Bookkeeper Episode 4 - Leanne Berry.
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Join us in this Episode 3 of Heart of the Bookkeeper as we explore the life of former Australian Tax Office Assistant Commissioner - Colin Walker. Colin takes us on a journey of discovery and insight into how the ATO operated back as far as the 1970's and how he became a integral cog in the shaping of the introduction of the GST here in Australia, the introduction of the BAS Agent regime and the beginnings of Online Services for Agents amongst many other significant moments in the history of the ATO of the past 50 years. Colin talks of his time overseas, guiding the evolution of Tax systems in a number of countries, many of which will amaze you. Colin also explains his heart for the Bookkeeping Industry and why it plays a crucial part in so many facets of business and compliance right at this time in history. Colin is a current Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and he outlines his desire to see the Bookkeeping Industry continue to progress and advance in the years to come. Enjoy the amazing journey and life of Colin Walker in this episode.
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In this bonus episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, the normal host of the Podcast, Rob Marshall, goes behind the other side of the microphone and becomes the interviewee. Rob is interviewed by Fox Sports Broadcaster, Mark "Howie" Howard, also know for his award winning Podcast "The Howie Games". Howie unpacks Robs journey in Sport and Small Business, losing millions of dollars in a failed Business venture, the loss of a son, a major health crisis that nearly finished Rob's life, but mostly, Robs Bookkeeping story across 3 decades and the successes and failures that have come through that journey.
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In this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we examine the life and times of the Executive Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers - Matthew Addison. Matthew doesn't need a lot of introduction to many in the Bookkeeping Industry, being somebody who has arguably made one of the most significant contributions to the Industry here in Australia, over the past 3 decades. However, this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper examines not only Matthews journey with Bookkeeping and so much of the history that he has been a part of, but also his personal journey, early years growing up, his love and passion for his home town Melbourne, challenges with lockdown during Covid and a lot more. Many who think they know Matthew, may well be surprised to hear much of what he shares in this Podcast. So sit back and enjoy ... Heart of the Bookkeeper Episode 2 - Matthew Addison.
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In Part B of episode 1 of Heart of the Bookkeeper, ICB CEO Amanda Linton continues her story and journey within the Bookkeeping Industry and the many lessons learned along the way. Amanda also takes a close look at how she views where the Industry is currently placed and where it is headed into the future. Some fascinating insights from one of the leaders within the Bookkeeping Industry in Australia.
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In this first ever episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we are so fortunate today to have the CEO of the ICB – Amanda Linton joining us. Amanda is someone who totally understands the Bookkeeping Industry and what the challenges are, to be successful. Amanda has more than 20 years experience either working in the Bookkeeping Industry as well as owning and establishing Bookkeeping businesses. In this episode Amanda will not only share her Bookkeeping story, as you will hear, but also her often at times, extremely difficult and debilitating journey with anxiety and depression and how she has had people come into her life, that have changed her ways of dealing with her challenges and what a difference that has made. If you think you know Amanda Linton, then perhaps think again as Amanda shares her heart and her passion for what she has achieved, what she currently achieving and her hopes and dreams for the future of the Bookkeeping Industry. I am so thrilled to be talking with Amanda, so sit back and settle in for Heart of the Bookkeeper episode one – Amanda Linton.
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