Season 2 Episode 4: Resilience in the Chartered Accountancy profession
Join Us for a Special episode of Difference Makers Discuss Live: Resilience in the Chartered Accountancy profession
Hosted by Dee France, Wellbeing and Support Lead at Chartered Accountants Ireland and Chair of the Chartered Accountants Worldwide Wellbeing Taskforce, this episode will take an in-depth look into insights gleaned from nearly 700 Chartered Accountants worldwide.
Key Highlights Include:
- The strengths driving success in the profession: curiosity, altruism, and adaptability.
- The challenges professionals face: multitasking, worry, and sleep deprivation.
- Practical strategies for building resilience: monotasking techniques, cognitive behavioural strategies, and resilience training.
Dee will be joined by expert guests:
- Brad Hook, Author, Partner & Head of the Resilience Lab who authored the report
- Declan Scott, Chartered Accountant and Senior Consultant from the Resilience Institute
Together, they’ll discuss how these findings can shape the future of Chartered Accountancy, empowering professionals to thrive while prioritising their well-being.
Global well-being report on the state of the Chartered Accountancy profession
This report examines the state of resilience and well-being within the Chartered Accountancy profession, drawing on insights from a global survey of 697 Chartered Accountants. While Chartered Accountants play a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity, their work often entails significant stress and complexity.
Meet the Speakers
Brad Hook
Author of Start With Values (Penguin) Head of Resilience Lab @ Resilience Institute Speaker & Podcast Host
Brad Hook is an internationally recognised author, speaker, and innovator in human performance and well-being. As the head of the Resilience Lab at the Resilience Institute and founder of the Values Institute, he develops frameworks that enhance resilience, mental clarity, and personal growth. His work has helped people and organisations thrive amid change. Brad’s books, including Start With Values (Penguin Random House), focus on practical tools for growth and balance. He’s also a contributor to Entrepreneur magazine, the director of the documentary Waves of Freedom, and the founder of Surfd, a leading action sports publication. As host of The Brad Hook Podcast and The Resilience Podcast, Brad engages with thought leaders to uncover actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. His mission is to inspire meaningful change and provide pathways to fulfilment.
Declan Scott FCA
Founder and CEO at Spirited Business®
Declan is the founder and CEO of Spirited Business®, an organisation that supports leaders build extraordinary teams through collaboration and resilience. Declan’s passion is creating magic and challenged routine ways of thinking – helping people think outside the box and shift deeply entrenched mindsets.
Our Host: Dee France
Wellbeing and Support Lead at Chartered Accountants Ireland & Chair of the Chartered Accountants Worldwide wellbeing taskforce
Dee France is Wellbeing Lead at Chartered Accountants Ireland, managing Thrive Wellbeing Hub, and CA Support, the Institute’s registered charity set up to provide financial assistance supports to members and students. With over 25 years’ experience working in multi-nationals in both London and Dublin, she is well placed to understand the challenges, as well as the enjoyment, of working in high-pressure environments. Dee brings her natural empathy and passion for hope-orientated mental health, stress management and holistic wellbeing solutions to her role at the Institute.
Watch Past Episodes On Demand
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