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Our monthly podcasts are designed to empower and support you as you build your career in finance.
Through honest discussion, episodes bring together voices from across the AAT community and wider to share experiences, challenges, and practical advice you can actually follow.
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Episode 2: Human skills you need in an AI world
Balancing ambition
Whether you think AI is friend or foe, there’s no denying it’s shaking up the accountancy industry.
But even as we explore all the ways AI can help make work life easier, there are some truly human skills we can’t, and shouldn’t, neglect. From critical thinking to communication, technical knowledge and real-world experience, our second episode explores the skills people need to focus on as they look to start and grow their careers.
Balancing ambition for students
Whether AI feels exciting, unsettling or a bit of both, there’s no denying it’s changing the accountancy industry.
In our second episode, accountancy experts Ali Jaw and John Toone explore the human skills that will become even more valuable as AI transforms the way we work.
After you listen ...
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AAT members
Hear from industry experts and inspiring professionals as they share practical advice, fresh perspectives and experiences to help support your career development.
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Building trust
Available in September.
Balancing ambition: It’s never been more important to build trust with your clients and colleagues. 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.
Balancing ambition for students: It’s important to start building trust from day one of your career. We explore the behaviours you can develop to help make a positive impression during placements, interviews and internships and that can form a foundation for your whole career.
Meet our host: Zoe Smith
With over 18 years of experience in the education sector, Zoe truly understands the ins and outs of the community. Since joining AAT in 2020, her focus has been on working closely with members, students, and key partners. Zoe is passionate about listening to audience insights, supporting strategic goals, and bringing feedback back to AAT to help shape and improve the products and services that support the wider community every day.
“We've got some brilliant guests lined up and I’m looking forward to sharing their insights with our listeners."
