Conversations with: Midge, Charlie, Randy and Rens: Valuations under pressure

Conversations with Oonagh O'Reilly and Marie-Claire McGreevy, Mel on succession planning

Most firms think they have a generational diversity problem. Oonagh O'Reilly and Marie Clare McGreevy think differently. In this episode, the founders of Mel join us to dismantle some of the most persistent myths in professional services leadership, from succession as a single event, to rainmaking as a mystical gift, to accountability tipping into micromanagement. They also name the quiet pipeline killer they see inside firms week after week. The one that looks like efficiency. The one leadership rarely sees coming. And they get personal by sharing the moments where looking away would have been easier, and what they chose to do instead. If you lead a team, plan to, or are trying to build something that outlasts you, this one's worth your time.

Conversations with Izabela, Simone, Isabelle on Current Status of Permanent Establishments

Permanent establishment risk used to be a “big structure” issue. Today, it’s often created by something that looks harmless. Join Izabela Suchomska, Nyman Libson Paul, Simone Wick, Dierkes Partner and Isabelle Strecker-Haan, Aplitec as they unpack what’s changing, what’s driving disputes, and what businesses should do now.

Conversations with Ryan Piper: Our Strategic Journey: From Insight to Impact

In this episode, Ryan explains the shift from traditional top-down planning to a bold, bottom-up approach powered by members. He shares examples of ideas that started with member input and are already driving change within the Association. And it’s not just about outcome, it is about ownership. What happens when members don’t just follow the strategy, but build it? This conversation tackles how things are done differently you are doing things differently? What does “getting there” actually look like? This episode explore what this could mean for the Association’s future, and why this approach could redefine the value of membership altogether. But this only works if members are part of it. So how can they get involved and make their voice count?

Conversations with: Midge, Charlie, Randy and Rens: Valuations under pressure

What is a company really worth when the pressure is on? In this episode of 'Conversations with' we go beyond theory and into the reality of pricing deals. Midge van Dijk is joined by valuation specialists Rens Gamers from Hoek en Blok, and Charlie Metzig and Randy Feld from Boyum Barenscheer, we unpack how methods like DCF hold up in live M&A situations, where uncertainty, negotiation, and market dynamics collide. If you have ever wondered whether valuation is about fundamentals, or just finding a number both sides can agree on, this episode is for you.

Conversations with: Mary Margaret Prange and Coco Wang: the importance & impact of mentorship

In this episode, Mary Margaret Prange, and Coco Wang from Calibre CPA share their insights and experiences of mentorship beyond formal structures. While corporate programs create valuable frameworks, some of the most meaningful mentorship happens informally—through proximity, shared experience, and what we call professional osmosis. This kind of organic mentorship can be especially powerful. It reduces isolation, encourages collaboration, and builds confidence in ways formal systems alone often cannot. In recognition of International Women’s Day, this conversation highlights that mentorship isn’t always assigned—sometimes it simply evolves. And when it does, its impact can shape not only individual careers, but entire workplace cultures.