On Your Marks

This week, we're looking at leadership. What does it truly mean to be a good leader? Maybe you're actively seeking leadership roles, or perhaps it's something you’ve never considered before. Leadership, after all, isn't just about holding a title—it’s about how we influence and inspire others in our day-to-day actions.   So this week, we sit down with ACCA's own Chief Executive Helen Brand. We dig into her career journey, the benefits of finding a good mentor, and how we can all look for opportunities to lead in our working lives.   This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.   Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.   For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams   To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks   On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Choosing your career path can feel like a huge decision and lead to a lot of anxious thoughts. What if you don't enjoy the work as much as you hoped, or you find the culture at your new job doesn't suit you? Is it okay to switch industries, or will that mean you don't progress? There can be so many choices and expectations that it can be easy to feel pressured.  This week on On Your Marks, we sit down with career coach Helen Tupper. She's the author of 'Squiggly Careers' and founder and CEO of Amazing If,  an organisation that helps everyone feel more satisfied with their working lives. We dig into how to build a career journey that's right for you, from figuring out your values to what really matters to you in the workplace, and discuss practical steps we can all take towards feeling more confident in our career path.  This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.  Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.  For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

We all know that studying for ACCA exams can be a real challenge, and when you add caregiving responsibilities like parenting into the mix it can feel like a never-ending juggling act. From caring for little ones to managing household responsibilities, it can be a struggle to balance family life with big career goals.   So this week on On Your Marks, we sit down with Finance Business Manager Debbie Oluyemi. She has first-hand experience of facing studying for her ACCA qualification and becoming a new parent for the first time. We dig into some of the key challenges she dealt with and what strategies she found really helped.   This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.   Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.   For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams   To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks   On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Tossing and turning, racing thoughts of revision and exams... most of us know what it feels like to struggle with our sleep when we're preparing for a big challenge. And it can be tempting to sacrifice sleep when we're under time pressure, even though we know it's good for us. It's a real catch 22. This week, we sit down with Professor Russell Foster from the University of Oxford. He's been studying sleep for decades, so together we dig into what's happening in our brains when we sleep, why it's so important for our health and wellbeing, and how we can prioritise our sleep to help us cope with stress.   This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.   Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.   For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams   To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks   On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Whether it's feeling sluggish after a heavy meal or dealing with a sudden dip in energy during a busy workday, we all know that food can influence how we feel. But, it turns out that what we eat can have a significant impact on our mental wellbeing, and the latest research shows that our gut has an important role to play.   This week, we sit down with nutritionist Dr Emily Prpa to explore the science of the gut-brain axis and the microbiome. We uncover the 5 pillars of gut health, and discuss strategies for adding gut-friendly ingredients to our meals - even during times of stress.   This is On Your Marks. Because what you'll never know until you try.   Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.   For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams   To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks   On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The Executive Producer is Annie Day. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby. The Assistant Producer is Lynnike Swerts. The Marketing Manager is Nik Gandhi.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.