That word is fun. In corporate America—especially in audit, risk, and finance—it's often treated like a swear word. A distraction. A sign you're not serious about the work. I used to agree. Early in my management career, I thought fun at work was a waste of time. A...

Have you ever had a CEO threaten you — or question whether you were a “team player” — simply because they didn’t like what you were reporting, even when the facts were clear and fully supported? If you’ve worked in audit long enough, you’ve likely experienced some...

For years in my career, I quietly felt like an imposter. Not because I hadn’t earned my roles or because I lacked capability, but because I was deeply aware of my weaknesses. The more responsibility I carried, the more conscious I became of what I didn’t know. That...