Very much "the voice" of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers "Tech Webinars" over the past decade, Deborah Thompson is a Bookkeeper who has lived an amazing life to date and is the focus of this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper. Deb's story covers much of the modern journey of Bookkeeping here in Australia and her knowledge and understanding of how the Bookkeeping landscape was formed, is fascinating to hear. The recounting of the life of Deb's Mum and how she tackled the male dominated wor...
Dec 21, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In episode 11 of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we delve into the life and journey of ICB Non Executive Director and long time Bookkeeper in Practice, Melissa Foote. Melissa has an amazing and extremely positive story to tell, despite her many and at times, very significant challenges as a Bookkeeper and in her life, generally. Melissa shares her battle with a major health issue, the recent loss of her husband and life partner and of a disease rarely spoken about in Australia. There are many great les...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 11
November 2021 will see the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, globally, celebrate 25 years of existence. In that time, ICB has changed the face of how Bookkeepers see themselves and how the business world views Bookkeepers and Bookkeeping. In this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we meet the couple who started it all, way back in 1996. Business people themselves at that time, Garry & June Carter recognised that a gap existed in most enterprises in the United Kingdom and a conversation wi...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper highlights the incredible story and journey of Tim Reed. Tim is the current President of the Business Council of Australia. He is also the former CEO of MYOB, having led one of Australia's most incredible Company success stories for over a decade, an organisation that arguably defined a generation of Bookkeepers here in Australia. We delve into how Tim discovered his passions for Business as a young man and in particular, his desire to understand the world...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Our guest in this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper - Episode 8, is somebody who has lived the journey of a Bookkeeper, longer than many here in Australia and is arguably the "Bookkeepers, Bookkeeper". Pam Chilman has been a strong advocate and educator in the Bookkeeping space for many decades now and has some incredible insights to share, to go with her clear passion for Bookkeeping. This episode is a must for new or developing Bookkeepers, wherever you may be and is a story that will also re...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7 of Heart of the Bookkeeper, features an amazing guest who has had to overcome some major challenges and adversities to become one of Australia's most successful Bookkeepers and innovators in the Bookkeeping space. Brooke Arnott is based in Perth, Western Australia and is the founder and owner of Brookes Books and more recently, the incredibly successful new approach to Bookkeeping and all things that encircle it, known as The Small Business Lounge. Brookes story is one that will empowe...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Alexi Boyd is our guest in this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper. Alexi has an exceptional passion for Small Business in Australia and is a thought leader and an innovator in this space. Alexi has used the opportunities within Bookkeeping over the years to connect with many Small Businesses, however, leveraging off these connections, it is Alexi's inroads into providing thinking and insights via the mediums of Radio and Podcasting, that sets her apart from many. Alexi's very popular Podcast, "...
May 27, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Episode 5 of the Heart of the Bookkeeper, takes a deep dive into the life and times of Mel Power, a well known and greatly respected member of the Bookkeeping Community in Australia and the founder of melaniepower.com and Command the price you deserve. Mel's story is one of inspiration, encouragement and engagement and this episode looks at how she now combines all three of those aspects of her own life plus so much more, to bring opportunity and prosperity to the lives surrounding her, througho...
Apr 19, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we examine the life and times of Bookkeeping wonder woman and Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers - Leanne Berry. Leanne is very well known in the Bookkeeping Community of Australia, being somebody who has the most amazing bookkeeping knowledge base, of which she is more than willing to share with all. However, this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper examines not only Leannes journey with Bookkeeping and so much of the history that she h...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Join us in this Episode 3 of Heart of the Bookkeeper as we explore the life of former Australian Tax Office Assistant Commissioner - Colin Walker. Colin takes us on a journey of discovery and insight into how the ATO operated back as far as the 1970's and how he became a integral cog in the shaping of the introduction of the GST here in Australia, the introduction of the BAS Agent regime and the beginnings of Online Services for Agents amongst many other significant moments in the history of the...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this bonus episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, the normal host of the Podcast, Rob Marshall, goes behind the other side of the microphone and becomes the interviewee. Rob is interviewed by Fox Sports Broadcaster, Mark "Howie" Howard, also know for his award winning Podcast "The Howie Games". Howie unpacks Robs journey in Sport and Small Business, losing millions of dollars in a failed Business venture, the loss of a son, a major health crisis that nearly finished Rob's life, but mostly, Robs ...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 49 min
In this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we examine the life and times of the Executive Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers - Matthew Addison. Matthew doesn't need a lot of introduction to many in the Bookkeeping Industry, being somebody who has arguably made one of the most significant contributions to the Industry here in Australia, over the past 3 decades. However, this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper examines not only Matthews journey with Bookkeeping and so much of the ...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In Part B of episode 1 of Heart of the Bookkeeper, ICB CEO Amanda Linton continues her story and journey within the Bookkeeping Industry and the many lessons learned along the way. Amanda also takes a close look at how she views where the Industry is currently placed and where it is headed into the future. Some fascinating insights from one of the leaders within the Bookkeeping Industry in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 11, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this first ever episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, we are so fortunate today to have the CEO of the ICB – Amanda Linton joining us. Amanda is someone who totally understands the Bookkeeping Industry and what the challenges are, to be successful. Amanda has more than 20 years experience either working in the Bookkeeping Industry as well as owning and establishing Bookkeeping businesses. In this episode Amanda will not only share her Bookkeeping story, as you will hear, but also her often at t...
Nov 09, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1
