In this episode of MOVE Like This, Mandy Gallagher, Lead Manager of Women’s Initiatives at the AICPA, joins Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk to discuss why caregiving has become one of the most important workforce issues facing the accounting profession and what firms can do to better support employees balancing careers with responsibilities outside of work. Mandy […]
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In this episode of MOVE Like This, Peter McCarroll, founder of The AI Accountant and partner at Fuel Accountants, joins Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk to talk about how AI will reshape careers, leadership, and the future of accounting firms. Peter argues that many firms are looking at AI through too narrow a lens. Automating routine work
In this episode of MOVE Like This, Chelsea Sowers, incoming President of the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA), audit manager specializing in cryptocurrency assurance at The Network Firm, and “Bitcoin Barbie” on the Atlanta Roller Derby team, joins Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk to talk about what it actually takes to build leadership pipelines that hold.
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In this episode of the MOVE Like This podcast, Guillaume Turmel, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, joins Bonnie to explore why so many employees still feel “slightly off” even inside organizations with strong DEI programs. Drawing from his own international work experience and research on inclusion, Guillaume challenges a common assumption: that
In this episode of MOVE Like This, Megan Robinson, Founder and CEO of E Leader Experience, joins Bonnie to discuss one of the biggest misconceptions firms continue to make: assuming strong technical performers will naturally become strong leaders. The conversation explores why leadership is a completely different skill set, one that requires intentional development, communication
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In this episode of MOVE Like This, Trisha Daho with Empowered joins Bonnie to unpack what’s really happening inside accounting firms when it comes to talent, leadership, and growth. Drawing on her experience as a former Big Four partner and fractional Chief People Officer, Trisha makes a clear point: firms that are succeeding aren’t just
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In this episode of MOVE Like This, Bonnie talks with Sarah Petrone, Chief Human Resources Officer at Clark Nuber, about what it takes to grow a firm intentionally without losing sight of its people. Drawing on experience across multiple industries, Sarah shares how Clark Nuber approaches “responsible growth,” ensuring expansion aligns with the firm’s values,
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In this episode of MOVE Like This, Bonnie talks with Lisa Fitzgerald, Chief Human Resources Officer at Eide Bailly, about how firms can better attract, develop, and retain talent in a rapidly changing profession. A key focus is the growing impact of AI, not just on productivity, but on how the profession is perceived by
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In this episode of MOVE Like This, host Bonnie speaks with Carrie Steffen about what she’s seeing from her new role as CEO of the Iowa Society of CPAs. After 25 years advising firms on growth and marketing, Carrie stepped into the CEO role in 2025 with responsibility for member engagement, education, and legislative advocacy. One
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In this episode of MOVE Like This, Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk is joined by Kristi Epp, Tax Partner, and Amber Schrock, Advisory Partner and Las Vegas Market Leader at Frazier & Deeter, for a candid conversation about how accounting firms are evolving, and what leaders must rethink to keep their people engaged. Kristi and Amber share
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