The IAB Podcast

David Taylor Podcast - Upskilling & Upselling

In support of National Careers week we are talking about Upskilling and Upselling!

The IAB is all about bringing new skillsets to our members and the finance profession in line with market demands.

As side from the obvious qualifications we thought it would be interesting to outline some of the skills we think are vital for both existing and prospective finance professionals – today and in the future!

The IAB have a range of courses that can help you build the digital skills that David has outlined available at the IAB shop.

Having an understanding of how you can express yourself digitally you can use your existing skill set in an entirely new way.

Dexter Simms & Javed Laher - Diversity and Inspiring the Next Generation

Diversity and inspiring the next generation with Dexter Simms & Javed Laher

Award-winning entrepreneurs sharing their story of growing up in a rough part of South London and coming back together 23 years later to form SuitsnTracksuits to inspire the next generation that success isn't dictated by your background.

 

Visit their website here

Janette Beetham - Neurodiversity and Neuro-Inclusion in Today‘s World

In today's business world we need to be more inclusive, not just with different races and genders but with different abilities too and being neuro-inclusive is one of them.

Janette Beetham, the founder of Right Resources – a qualified business professional experienced in the delivery of business advice, personal development and support services in relation to 'processing differences' such as; Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyscalculia, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC/ASD) and Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder).   
​Janette is Dyslexic/neurodivergent. 

Find out more at https://www.right-resources.org.uk/

Martin Baines - How to Generate More Sales

How to generate more sales with Martin Baines, expert sales trainer. In this interview, Martin shares with us the 4 key things we need to cover in order to close a sale.

With over 25 years of sales experience in a variety of different industries and sectors, and a team of highly trusted and reputable associates you can be certain you will get a wealth of knowledge, skills and measurable results when you work with us.

 

Watch the video of the interview here

 

Visit Martin's site here

Penny Power OBE - Getting Real in Business

In this interview we talk about being sensitive, being enough and the money monster.

Penny Power - known for building Ecademy the precursor to LinkedIn the first social network for business back in 1998 with a global membership of over 650,000 members.

In 2014 penny received an OBE for services to business. Penny is a role model for entrepreneurship.

 

Watch the video interview here

 

You can find out more about Penny on her site here

Andy McGhee - Mindset and Motivation

In this interview, I'm speaking to Andy McGhee . Soldier, Athlete, Coach and Speaker, for what seems like two lifetimes. 

Andy served in the British Army and after 14 years of service left to become a strength coach, which he has done for the last decade, opening two gyms and coaching some of the best sailing athletes in the world. 

Coaching has always been his passion, starting as a canoe and kayaking coach then leading the British Army’s first descent of the Pyrenees. 

Representing GB as an age group athlete, running and cycling from Morocco to Southampton are some of his achievements. Still, he feels surpassed by the passion for raising children’s charities by undertaking ultra-endurance challenges. 

Life as a soldier, becoming a leader, a businessman has enabled him to pass on his experiences, ups, and downs to facilitate life-long change.

 

You can find Andy on his website here

Why we need more inclusivity - The Mark Freed Interview

In this episode, I'm speaking to Mark Freed co-founder of E2W an organisation that is focused on supporting and helping women in their financial services careers and helping financial institutions to attract, recruit and retain them.

In 2021 frustrated at the slow pace of change and recognising that we needed more men (white ones!) actively involved in the journey Mark co-founded Men for Inclusion.

Mark is passionate about diversity and inclusion and believes we now have the opportunity to drive lasting change.

 

Mark can be found online at www.e2w.co

Friday Roundup from the IAB 24th September 2021

Friday Roundup from the IAB – 24th September 2021
Janet Jack CEO
Sarah Palmer COO
Simon Jordan Creative Director

 

Simon

• Talks about our guest on this week’s coffee morning
  • Steve Evans Accountest
  • Jill Poet ORB

 

Janet

• Update in the charity bike ride!!!
• IAB Blue and Module 7 AML course realised
• Sage Courses are also now available
• Bookkeeper Magazine will be on your doorstep next week

 

Sarah

• HMRC updates

 

Simon

• Join an ambassador group
• #IABstories

 

 

 

Jim Read - Coming back from Attempted Suicide

From breaking his back and losing everything to attempted suicide this interview with Jim Read is all about triumphing over adversity and building reliance.

Jim Read is 34 year old an ex mechanical engineer of 15 years who between 2015 - 2017 broke his back twice and then lost everything. Suffering with huge mental health issues, he attempted suicide but then came back stronger and filled with gratitude to be the man he is today.

 

Listen in to this very open and honest interview.

 

Jim can be found on Instagram here

 

Michelle Carvill - The Importance of Making Time to you

The world is covid weary and we've carried on working through it all but to what detriment to your health.

In this episode, I'm speaking to Michelle Carvill the author, speaker and entrepreneur about her initiative The Preventative Health Care Service after she burnt herself out and found a way back.

Some of the questions I ask her and discuss are

What happens when we don’t give ourselves space and rest

Seeing the gift in the stress

The collective actions that we can take to help us

The domino effect that can lead to more stress and ill-health

Watch what you’re consuming

Why breathing is so important and how to do it properly

 

Michelle Carvill is a strategic marketer, digital agency founder, consultant, CIM Course Director for Social Media Strategy and Sustainable Marketing - and five times published author and business book awards finalist in the  marketing, digital and social media space. In 2002 she founded digital agency, Carvill Creative. In 2018 she founded a social enterprise, focused on preventative healthcare - The Preventative Healthcare Service and in 2019, an online training provision, The Online Digital Academy.  In Jan 2021, Michelle was recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Inspirational Business Women by Small Business Britain. In March 2021, shortlisted as Digital Woman of the Year. And also cited by Business Insider as Top 10 UK Experts in Social Media.  Michelle continues the conversation around digital leadership and sustainability via her podcasts, The Connected Leader Podcast - and Can Marketing Save the Planet.