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Nikki Winston, CPA
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The Remote Work Era Is Sunsetting - And So Much More Than That Is Changing
Millennials started our careers going into the office five days a week - and we didn’t like it then either. This return to office mandate!
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Nikki Winston, CPA
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Private Equity’s Next Move – A New Era for CPA Firms and Auditor Independence
Private equity is reshaping accounting. Firms are scaling, regulators are tightening guardrails, and independence is under scrutiny.
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Nikki Winston, CPA
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The #CareerConvos™️ Watercooler: Mindful Moments and Accounting Excellence
Mindfulness has been my go-to when I need a moment to reset and release the things I can't control. Beyond the Balance Sheet was everything.
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Nikki Winston, CPA
4 min read
Part 2: Preparing for Pivotal 1:1 Meetings with Your Manager & Skip Level Manager
It’s time to prepare for the second pivotal conversation in your career check-in: the 1:1 meetings with your manager and skip level manager.
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Nikki Winston, CPA
3 min read
Two Powerful Conversations You Need to Initiate Now for Career Success
Now is a great time to pause and think about where you are professionally. Consider these scenarios: First: you like your job and the...
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NikkWinstonCPA
3 min read
Embracing Discomfort: The Catalyst for Unparalleled Professional and Personal Growth
I walked with no hesitation into something that I knew was going to try me professionally and personally. I popped my collar after that.
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NikkWinstonCPA
4 min read
The Art of Storytelling in Accounting: Going Beyond the Numbers
Many people perceive accountants as number crunchers or tax experts, there's an art, a skill that requires storytelling.
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NikkWinstonCPA
3 min read
The Simple Yet Impactful Job Interview Questions to Land That Rewarding Job.
Ask the hiring managers the hard questions during job interviews. Don’t worry about an awkward moment when your career is at stake.
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NikkWinstonCPA
2 min read
Better Ways to Engage in Meetings: Replace "Correct Me if I'm Wrong"
Saying “correct me if I’m wrong” while you’re speaking in a meeting devalues your contribution. Try these alternatives instead.
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NikkWinstonCPA
3 min read
Goal Setting: What You Must Do to Crush Your Goals
Goals sound good. They excite us. They also scare us. Once you understand that goal setting & accountability go together, it's easy!
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NikkWinstonCPA
3 min read
#CareerConvos™️: How authentic leadership styles influence your followers
Employees and People Managers: Authentic leadership always wins. Speaking the truth, even when it stings, can change someone’s career. I
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NikkWinstonCPA
3 min read
#CareerConvos: How to Bow Out Gracefully When You Quit Your Job
Employees don’t quit companies - they quit people, bad managers or toxic environments created by toxic people.
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NikkWinstonCPA
7 min read
#CareerConvos: Unlock Your Dream Job with These 3 Important Questions
I had the pleasure of once again having my career advice featured in Forbes a few weeks ago - 3 interview questions to find your dream job..
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NikkWinstonCPA
5 min read
#CareerConvos: The Best Career Advice I Ever Got: Do It Yourself
One day I asked my boss what a polyamide resin was and her response forever changed my career. Here's the best career advice I ever got.
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NikkWinstonCPA
5 min read
#CareerConvos: The 4 E's of Effective Leadership
When leaders miss the empowerment phase, not only are they hindering the team's growth but their own as they miss opportunities to learn...
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NikkWinstonCPA
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#CareerConvos™️: 5 Keys to Success in ANY Corporate Job.
You must be open to hearing the feedback that will make you better. Here's the keys to success in any job.
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NikkWinstonCPA
2 min read
#CareerConvos™️ & Entrepreneurship: Do You Have What It Takes To Be The BOSS?
Forbes: Entrepreneurship and being the boss. Do you have what it takes?
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NikkWinstonCPA
5 min read
Virtual Coffee Break: Lead & Be Led. Speaking on Leadership in Los Angeles, CA
What even defines a great boss and leader?
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