Accountants are driven to succeed. From landing the right internship to making manager or partner, there’s always another goal to work toward. But when does that drive to achieve more start doing more harm than good?
Chris Vanover and Amber Setter discuss the relationship between ambition, professional identity, and burnout in the accounting profession. They explore why high performers often struggle to step away from the habits that made them successful, even when those habits begin affecting their well-being.
The conversation also looks at how to recognize when it’s time to change your approach to work, why loving your career doesn’t necessarily protect you from burnout, and how creating more time to think can make you a more effective professional.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 – Success becomes your identity
1:03 – There’s always another achievement
2:02 – Take your foot off the gas
3:37 – Loving your work can still cost you
4:34 – Do an energy audit
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About Chris Vanover
Chris Vanover, CPA, blends expertise in public accounting, auditing, regulation, innovation and education to drive meaningful change in the profession. A two-time Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People honoree and founder of CPAClub, he is committed to advancing excellence and progress across the accounting profession.
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvcpa/
About Our Guest | Amber Setter, CPA
Amber Setter, CPA, is an executive leadership coach and founder of Conscious Public Accountants, where she helps accounting professionals and firm leaders navigate the challenges of leadership, professional growth, and well-being. Through her coaching and thought leadership, Amber is helping reshape what it means to build a successful and sustainable career in public accounting.
Connect with Amber
Website: https://conscious.cpa/
Meet Amber: https://conscious.cpa/meet-the-team/amber-buck-setter/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambersetter/
Email: [email protected]
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