Chris Hooper returns to the podcast from episode 68 to talk about his semi-retirement from accounting and how he has been spending his time from continuing weightlifting to becoming a volunteer firefighter!
Shehan Chandrasekera talks about how a co-worker introduced him to bouldering, how it helps him take his mind off work, the skills it provides him in the office, and much more!
Chris Brown returns to the podcast from episode 105 to talk about his growth within his leadership academy, playing guitar for his worship band, and how workplace culture is influenced by his experience in the leadership academy!
Dr. Scott Dell talks about his passion for motorcycles and how it has provided a platform for networking either through motorcycle groups or in the office!
Warwick returns to the podcast from episode 79 to update us on his Aussie football career! He talks about building connections with teammates and fans of football, making it to the grand finals, and his new hobby, playing the guitar!
Kesha JonTae' talks about her passion for fashion, getting comfortable with her own style, and how confidence is a large part of her hobby and career!
Caleb Newquist returns from episode 15 to talk about his move to being a full-time blog writer, how he deals with receiving feedback on his writing, and one fun way to help with sharing your hobbies in the office!
Michael Ly talks about his passion for developing personal and professional relationships with people and how it benefits his career as the CEO of Reconciled! He also talks about the work environment he strives for at his company and how his background helped fuel his passion for developing relationships!
Meri Amber returns to talk about her move to being a musical comedian full-time, some of the awesome comic conventions she has performed at, and how she has continued to perform through the pandemic! She also talks about how you should never ignore a hobby or passion you may have!
Peter Montoya, consultant, keynote speaker, and author, talks about how his passion for CrossFit provides balance in his life, helps him establish connections and relationships, and how it helped further him in his career!
Trent returns to the podcast from episode #90 to talk about how he has been dealing with not being able to travel recently, why Australian coffee is the best in the world, and how his passion for lattes and coffee help establish relationships in the office!
Brittany Elliser talks about her passion for romance novels and how she started a blog to not only express her passion but to better herself in the workplace! She also talks about her experience with her son’s liver transplant and becoming an organ donor advocate!
Jonathan Ankney returns to the podcast from episode #95 to talk about how he is regaining his annual cycling mileage after taking some time off to deal with health issues. He also talks about how the pandemic is shifting the dynamic in humanizing the workplace!
Jeannie Ruesch talks about her early discovery of her passion for writing stories and how it goes together with her career as a marketing director! She also talks about the importance of being authentic and vulnerable both in the office and as an author!
Tony Nitti returns from episode #100 to talk about his shift in hobbies from professional mountain bike racing to lifeguard coaching, how the pandemic has affected the industry, and why its so important to have interests outside of work, especially when working remotely!
Michelle Weinstein, The Pitch Queen and host of the Abundant Accountant podcast, talks about her passion for fitness and how it improves her life both personally and professionally. She also talks about finding control in your life and how your passion is a big part of that!
Ben Westbrook returns to the podcast from episode #107 to talk about his new hobby, crafting! Ben shares with us some of the crafts he has worked on lately and how these skills apply to his career as an accountant!
Jackeline Velez talks about her transformation from having no hobbies and lacking fulfillment in life to discovering yoga, changing her habits, and finding a great workplace culture at Xero! She also talks about her improvements in life contributed to her professional success!
Scott Usher returns to the podcast from episode #61 to talk about his recent performances as a theatre actor, how having connections with colleagues can make you more effective at your job, and examples of how Bader Martin encourages building these connections!
Max Eckstein talks about how he discovered Aussie Rules Football and how his experiences in playing have helped him become more resilient to challenges and a better leader both on the field and in the office!
Byron returns to the podcast from episode #64 to talk about his latest project with expanding his barn, buying a new horse, and his newfound hobby with his one-wheel!
Danielle Supkis Cheek talks about how her grandfather, who was a tailor before working for NASA, got her into sewing and how she rediscovered her passion for it after realizing she needed a creative outlet outside of work! She also talks about how she puts the hobbies of other co-workers over her own in part to make it a more comfortable environment to share!
Chris Ekimoff returns to the podcast to talk about his new hobbies with running and starting his new podcast, inSecurities. He also talks about what he does around the workplace as a director to encourage an open workplace!
Phil Gerbyshak, VP of Sales Training at Vector Solutions, geeks out on pinball and how it helps with multi-tasking and strategic thinking in his job!
Amy Vetter returns to the podcast from episode 104 to talk about her passions in yoga and playing bass guitar as well as taking on a new hobby in boxing! Amy also discusses why its more important to focus on having hobbies than trying to be the best at them!
Kate Johnson talks about how she went from having little formal experience in singing and teaching to directing her church’s children’s choir group! She also talks about how it helps her get away from her more calculated mindset and gives her a chance to explore her creative side!
Tim Cowley returns to the podcast from episode 91 to talk about how his passions for rugby and board games help with developing relationships with clients and how they help with quick learning and adapting in the office!
Jim Laing talks about his lifelong passion for hockey, and his time as a professional hockey player as well as being drafted into the NHL! He also talks about how his pro hockey experience serves as a great ice breaker in the office and how his company promotes an open work environment for their employees!
Sammie Johannes returns to the podcast from episode 93 to talk about her continued passion for powerlifting, recent accomplishments, and how her company, Xero, supports her passion for powerlifting!
Gail Perry is a woman who can say she has done a lot of awesome things! She talks about how she transitioned from having a music major in college to picking up writing and journalism, to bookkeeping and running her own movie theater! She also talks about how these experiences helped her in her career as an accountant!
