Much of the stress people experience is caused by the thoughts and stories we tell ourselves … which are usually un-founded. Taking a pause to think critically, to really assess our situation, and using cognitive flexibility will reduce our anxiety. Not sure what cognitive flexibility is and how to develop it? Check out the episode. …
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E28: Internal Audit’s Role in System Implementations Case Study with Tom Harris
There are various roles internal audit can play in major system implementations and one of the most common is post-implementation reviews. Some things can’t be changed, or are very expensive to fix, after a go-live. Instead of coming in and bayoneting the wounded at the end of the project, there are several other approaches we …
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Fire & Earth Podcast: E40 How to Turn Your Pain into Your Gain with Peter Bedard
We are joined again by our good friend Peter Bedard to discuss how we can turn our pain into our gain. We talk about empathy, The Law of Knowing, and how to realize we are whole, perfect and complete and don’t need to be “fixed.” This episode is full of “aha” moments and epiphanies, so …
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E27: What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There
Ultimately you are the one responsible for your career advancement. Recent surveys show employers are investing less in the training and development on their employees (e.g. 80% of employees state their employer does not offer training, and 86% of workers feel their manager is not skilled in developing employees). Ouch! The truth is, what got …
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Fire & Earth Podcast: E39 Generous Acts of Selfishness to Accelerate your Dreams with Denise Soler Cox
We discuss how staying stuck in the set of rules we believe (human, cultural, family, etc…) can hold us back from achieving our dreams with award-winning film maker Denise Soler Cox. Often we feel stuck between two worlds that have competing expectations. If we do what we feel compelled and what’s in our best interest, …
E26: Why Most Auditors are NOT Trusted Advisors
Are you a trusted advisors in your organization? You may think so, but do the executives in your organization actually perceive you as a trusted advisor? Most auditors have not reached this status, and instead feel frustrated or ignored. In this episode I’ll discuss a framework you can use for determining where you are currently, …
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Fire & Earth Podcast: E38 How to Use the Love Languages for Self Care
The 5 Love Language is a concept discussed in a book by Gary Chapman that can be use to understand and provide love to others with whom you have a relationship. Understanding your love language preferences, and those of others allows you the option of showing love in the way the other person most appreciates. …
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E25: Elephants and Shiny Objects
It’s easy to focus our attention on shiny objects since everyone is talking about them and they just seem sexy. Elephants in the room are rarely sexy, but can represent a much bigger risk to your organization, and are often ignored or overlooked. In this episode you will hear how to determine if you are …
Fire & Earth Podcast: E37 How to Use Affirmations More Effectively
You’ve probably heard about affirmations. Heck, some of you have even tried them, but may not think they work since you may have fallen into some common traps. In this episode we will discuss some common mistakes people make when writing and saying affirmations, so you can improve your effectiveness and change your life. We …
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E24: Gaining Different Perspectives to Help Executives Solve Problems with Emilio Rubio
As auditors we need to see the world with different eyes in order to really help executives solves problems. If we only focus on areas within the organization where we believe there is risk, we risk focusing on areas that don’t really matter to management. One of the biggest reasons management does not think audit …
