AAT - Balancing ambition

Building trust

It’s never been more important to build trust with your clients and colleagues. In the third episode of Balancing ambition, we explore why trust is so vital to the accountancy profession and the positive micro-behaviours that can help you demonstrate integrity and build credibility.

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Human skills you need in an AI world

Whether you think AI is a friend or foe, there’s no denying it’s shaking up the accountancy industry. From critical thinking to communication, technical knowledge and real-world experience, the second episode of Balancing ambition explores the skills people need to focus on as they look to start and grow their careers. Guests Ali Jaw, founder and director of Severn Accounting John Toon, chartered accountant, speaker, consultant and investor

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Finding success without a straight line

A move away from traditional life stages and career paths mean it’s increasingly likely people have “squiggly” careers which don’t follow the linear ‘join a company and rise through the ranks’ progression. Our guests explore why this is happening, what advantages and challenges it brings and how to make the most of a squiggly career. Guests: James Green, founder of Vox Partners Ellis Harris-Boulter, founder of FieCo Accountancy & Marketing, AAT Tutor of the Year 2026

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Launching July 8

The first episode of Balancing Ambition will be live 8am July 8. In our first episode, Finding success without a straight line, our guests will be exploring the topic of squiggly careers and how to make the most of all the transferable skills you've picked up along your career path.

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