{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61bac6c633f31d0014e84ab4/69706ab36a445e577f187e19?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ICB News Channel Episode 56 - January 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61bac6c633f31d0014e84ab4/1768975000118-bc3c857d-d0ba-4254-96e1-fabffb9424ac.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Kick off 2026 with serious momentum on the <strong>ICB News Channel Podcast</strong> as Rob sits down with ICB CEO <strong>Amanda Linton</strong> for a powerful start‑of‑year conversation.</p><p>If you’re like most people, your “2026 goals list” is already longer than reality will allow—and maybe even starting to feel out of reach. In this episode, we shift the focus from the <strong>technical</strong> to the <strong>techniques</strong> that truly matter for Bookkeepers and Small Business owners navigating a new year full of hopes, plans, and pressure.</p><p>Amanda and Rob dive into the big questions:</p><ul><li>Should you <strong>specialise</strong> or remain a <strong>generalist</strong>?</li><li>How do early‑year decisions lay the groundwork for future <strong>burnout</strong>, <strong>overwhelm</strong>, or <strong>satisfaction</strong>?</li><li>What mindset shifts can help you gain clarity before the busy year really takes hold?</li></ul><p>Packed with practical insights and thought‑provoking reflections, this episode delivers plenty of pearls you can apply right now to set yourself up for a sustainable—and successful—2026.</p>","author_name":"Rob Marshall"}