The AAT podcasts for members and students
Our monthly podcasts are designed to empower and support you as you build your career in finance, whether you’re just starting out, looking for what’s next, or trying to strike a better work/life balance.
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.
Our first episodes will be available 8 July
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Episode 1: Finding success without a straight line
Available 8 July.
Balancing ambition: A move away from traditional life stages and career paths mean it’s increasingly likely people have “squiggly” careers which don’t follow the linear "join a company and rise through the ranks" progression. Our guests explore why this is happening, what advantages and challenges it brings and how to make the most of a squiggly career.
Balancing ambition for students: Students feeling the pressure to have it all figured out before they’ve finished their qualification can take inspiration from the squiggly careers of some true AAT success stories. Plus, get top tips for exam prep and valuable advice to help navigate your learning journey.
AAT members
Hear from industry experts and inspiring professionals as they share practical advice, fresh perspectives and experiences to help support your career development.
Listen to Balancing ambition free on all major podcast platforms:
Watch episodes on YouTube with accessibility options including closed captions.
Human skills you need in an AI world
Available in August.
Balancing ambition: It may feel like AI is everywhere, but there are some truly human skills that we’ll always need. From critical thinking to communications, technical knowledge and working experience, we explore the skills people need to focus on as they grow and develop their careers.
Balancing ambition for students: The challenges AI poses will be at the forefront of people’s minds as they start their career in accountancy. We explore the human skills it’s essential to develop alongside your technical qualifications. Plus, our guests will be sharing their top study tips to help listeners through their exams.
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."
