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• The EQ edge: How leaders handle tough work conversations

  Are you a leader who dreads hard conversations? The uncomfortable feedback. The underperformance chat. The redundancy announcement. It can be daunting. But difficult conversations are part of every leader's journey, and mastering them takes skill, EQ and practice. In this expert-led episode, we bring you tools to help. Key learnings:  • Why fear for even the most capable leaders drives avoidance – and how to break the cycle • How to prepare for tough talks without over-rehearsing • Practical ways to lead redundancy or performance discussions • Turning emotional moments into opportunities for growth • Understanding emotional triggers to finding constructive outcomes Learn how you can use emotional intelligence (EQ) in five of the most difficult conversations you may have at work. You'll discover evidence-based techniques to prepare for and conduct challenging discussions that build trust instead of tension. This episode shows the power of EQ, and why it is often the difference maker in these tough scenarios. The Career Hacks series is back and episode two is a must-listen for professionals seeking expert advice and guidance in these demanding situations. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Amy Jacobson, emotional intelligence expert, speaker and author. Her latest book is titled The Emotional Intelligence Advantage. For more on Amy Jacobson, head to her website, which includes a section on her books. Loving this episode? Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. And don't forget to click subscribe on the channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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• Resume essentials to get you noticed in finance roles

  Planning your next career move? If so, you're going to need a resume that stands out from the rest. In this episode, you'll learn what hiring managers look for and how to present your experience with clarity and confidence. With an expert guest offering tips and advice, discover how CV formats are changing, what recruiters see as red flags and the role keywords play in passing those annoying, AI-driven applicant tracking systems. Key insights include: The resume length rule that really matters What to highlight at junior and senior career stages  Skills, systems and certifications hiring managers notice Practical ways to tailor a CV to the job ad How to get around AI-powered ATS filtering – how it works and which keywords to prioritise Common mistakes that immediately undermine credibility If you're aiming for your next role in accounting or finance, these Career Hacks insights could be the difference between being filtered out and being seen by the right people. The Career Hacks series is back and is a must-listen this summer for anyone preparing their next career move. Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Editor, CPA Australia Guest: Jasmine Ee, a senior consultant at staffing and recruitment company Hays For more on what Hays does, head to the company's website. Loving this episode? Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. And don't forget to click subscribe on the channel. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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• Beat burnout: Expert strategies to help you today

  How's your mental energy? It's an important question to ask yourself. Here's why.    As the working year draws to a close, your mental energy may be a little low. This can have implications not only for you, but your work productivity.   In this episode, we explore how finance professionals can protect their mental bandwidth, sustain their energy and lead with purpose without burning out.   You'll learn practical ways to recharge your "mental battery" and create balance in high-pressure workplaces.  You'll gain insights such as:  How to measure and manage your mental energy like any other performance metric  Daily habits to reset focus and reduce stress in busy work environments  The link between wellbeing and productivity in finance roles  Why emotionally intelligent leadership creates stronger, more resilient teams  Listen now for smart advice.   Host: Adrienne Biscontin, External Affairs Adviser, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia   Guest: Tim Jack Adams, author and founder and CEO of GreenX7  For more on today's special guest Tim Jack Adams, head to his website.   And learn more about GreenX7 and its 'battery check' mental health feature at the website.   Loving this podcast? You can listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at [email protected] 

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• Powering Australia's future: Inside the battery boom

  Did you know that Australia is the world's largest lithium producer? In this episode, you'll learn more about the battery business – a complex area given its reliance on the mining sector and the associated challenges involved in extracting primary resources. Listeners will gain an expert-led view of the global battery industry, and how mining, sustainability and policy intersect to power the next generation of economic growth. Key areas covered include: What lithium is and how it powers everything from EVs to renewable storage systems Why "battery passports" are redefining responsible mining The opportunities and risks for Australia in refining and manufacturing Listen now for expert-led views and insights. Host: Patrick Viljoen, Policy Lead ESG, CPA Australia Guest: Jairo Bernal FCPA, CFO of Wildcat Resources Limited and the former Head of Finance and Company Secretary at Chilean lithium mining company SQ Learn more about the global mining industry and Jairo Bernal in this article on INTHEBLACK. And this article outlines the opportunity ahead for Australia's battery industry. Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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• Responsible AI explained: What it means and why it matters

  AI is advancing fast – but is it responsible?  In this must-listen episode, global AI expert Dr Rumman Chowdhury shares what you need to know about building AI systems that are fair, transparent and future-ready.  Key insights and questions include:   Is it too late to create a responsible AI environment?  What defines responsible AI?   Managing AI bias and ethical risk   The rise of sovereign AI   Workforce disruption: preparing for AI-driven change  Is AI the final frontier for humans?   Listen now.   Host: Jacqueline Blondell, Content Editor, CPA Australia  Guest: Dr Rumman Chowdhury. She is CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, a nonprofit advancing community-driven AI auditing and evaluation. As the US Science Envoy for AI, Rumman engages in global AI governance efforts with a focus on emerging markets. Previously, she led AI ethics teams at Twitter and Accenture, pioneering enterprise-level AI risk mitigation tools.  Rumman is the CEO and co-founder of Humane Intelligence, and she is speaking at this year's CPA Congress.  You can learn more about Rumman at her website.  Listen to more INTHEBLACK episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: With Interest  INTHEBLACK   INTHEBLACK Out Loud  Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at [email protected]

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