Some accountants and finance professionals start their careers in practice, learning their trade in audit, accounts, or tax, however some “Surprise People by Being Exceptional.”

That is the challenge laid down by Martin Gilchrist, founder and manager of Gilchrist and Co. Chartered Accountants, a 300 client boutique practice. Martin has mentored many businesses and start-ups and has even been described as one of Northern Ireland’s best-networked professionals. He has a huge following on social media, 35k followers on Twitter alone, and is known for saying there are so many networking events going on in Belfast that “you could eat breakfast, lunch and dinner for free every working day”. It’s no surprise then Martin’s advice is very practical and valuable for listeners, in this episode he shares:
• The importance of resilience in business, the different types and its main benefits.
• Shares 5 practical steps for building more resilient networks around us.
• Why he is not worried that technology will put him out of a job; and
• Why mirror neurons matter for accountants and finance professionals.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out our time-stamped show notes, key quotes, resources and ways to connect with our guest mentor and more at sitnshow.com/podcast/056.