The Joyful Accountant

Helping accountants to conquer burnout and thrive in an ever changing world.

What you'll learn
Consider your outward appearance to the world.
Reimagine the role of technology in your life.
Unite with colleagues to forge positive partnerships.
Network with heartfelt intent.
Cast off behaviors that do not serve you.
Adopt the habits of truly joyful people.
Requirements
None
Description
My course, “The Joyful Accountant” is for anyone in the accounting industry who finds themselves feeling overwhelmed, detached, and simply surviving the day to day demands and deadlines. We’ll be challenging perceptions of the industry and learning small steps to take to enact change and help ALL accounting professionals improve their lives.This course provides you with 6 keys to set you on a continual path of self-improvement and a happier way of life in our profession. We tackle everything from stereotypes to generational differences, self-destructive habits to uplifting behaviors. We’ll cover technology, work science, workplace culture, value propositions, selling, and excelling. My promise to you is that after you complete my course, you will create more free time for yourself and your family. You will have more self-confidence and a greater connection with others. You will become an agent of change for the better.Frank Castillo is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the accounting profession, with a focus on tax and financial planning.  He is an author and producer of over 300 continuing professional education courses across various fields of study including accounting, taxation, personal development, regulatory ethics, economics, technology, and finance.Frank, his wife Andrea, and three children enjoy coastal life in Hilton Head Island, SC.

Overview

Section 1: Prologue

Lecture 1 Prologue: The Joyful Accountant

Lecture 2 What Troubles Us

Lecture 3 Professionals

Lecture 4 Leadership

Lecture 5 Everyone

Section 2: Introduction

Lecture 6 About Me & Course Overview

Section 3: Chapter 1: Consider your outward apperance to the world

Lecture 7 Accountants: Who Are We?

Lecture 8 Social Behavior & "Selling"

Lecture 9 Body Language

Lecture 10 Burning Out

Lecture 11 Stereotypes

Lecture 12 A Way Foward & Recap

Lecture 13 Chapter 1: Slide Deck

Section 4: Chapter 2: Reimagine The Role Of Technology In Your Life

Lecture 14 Introduction

Lecture 15 The Golden Age of Technology

Lecture 16 The 4th Industrial Revolution

Lecture 17 The Technology Paradox

Lecture 18 Email Overload

Lecture 19 The Broken Promise

Lecture 20 Overtime Science & Recap

Lecture 21 Chapter 2: Slide Deck

Section 5: Chapter 3: Unite With Colleagues to Form Positive Partnerships

Lecture 22 Introduction

Lecture 23 Develop And Embrace Your Unique Company Culture

Lecture 24 Address Individual Burnout

Lecture 25 Retain and Support Top Talent

Lecture 26 Resist SALY

Lecture 27 Bridge the Generation Gap & Recap

Lecture 28 Chapter 3: Slide Deck

Section 6: Chapter 4: Network With Heartfelt Intent

Lecture 29 Introduction

Lecture 30 Share Your Authenticity And Approach

Lecture 31 Set Expectations

Lecture 32 Know Your Audience Inside And Out

Lecture 33 Deliver Beyond The Norm

Lecture 34 Maintain Consistent And Thoughtful Connection

Lecture 35 Final Consideration & Recap

Lecture 36 Chapter 4: Slide Deck

Section 7: Chapter 5: Cast Off Behaviors That Do Not Serve You

Lecture 37 Introduction

Lecture 38 Self Awareness And The "Zone"

Lecture 39 Behaviors: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Lecture 40 Triggers, Habits, & Other Rationalizations

Lecture 41 Behaviors: The Big Picture & Recap

Lecture 42 Chapter 5: Slide Deck

Section 8: Chapter 6: Adopt The Habits Of Truly Joyful People

Lecture 43 Introduction

Lecture 44 Happiness Is A State Of Mind

Lecture 45 The 3 Components Of Joy

Lecture 46 Group Activites & Work Related Tips

Lecture 47 Life Walkaways & Recap

Lecture 48 Chapter 6: Slide Deck

Section 9: Summary

Lecture 49 The Joyful Accountant: Summary

Lecture 50 Summary: Slide Deck

Individuals (particularly accountants) seeking to conquer burnout and thrive in an ever changing world.