Stuart Brodie is currently a VAT Partner for a tax consultancy and he possesses a wealth of experience working in professional services across the big4, mid-tier and independent consultancies. As a VAT specialist, Stuart has advised many businesses and he covers some of the positive impacts his advice has had on clients.
Topics discussed include his love for moulding the future which is why he has made the career moves he has, his belief that the best performing and balanced teams are those where people’s strengths are sharpened and the benefits of meeting clients face to face.
We also cover the importance of being authentic as an advisor and his niche hobby outside of work.
Outline of timings:
00:00-11:14: Intro, background and career journey
11:15-12:29: Assessing whether a change of employer is a risk worth taking
12:30-16:23: Making a significant impact on a business by being an advisor
16:24-20:39: Why there is no real substitute for meeting and dealing face-to-face
20:40-23:12: Why should we be authentic at work?
23:13-27:19: building balanced and high-performing teams by focusing on each individual's strengths
27:20-28:07: Not needing to be a Partner but taking opportunities to get there
28:08-31:51: Reciting Robert Burns poems across the world
31:52-34:38: Personal and professional goals for the next 12 months
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