{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"ENGAGE speaker: Strategic thinking isn\u2019t just for CEOs","description":"Devya Athwal, founder of Athwal Resourcing &amp;amp; Coaching, is scheduled to present two sessions at ENGAGE UK &amp;amp; Europe, 13\u201314 October in London. Athwal returned to the FM podcast to discuss the mindset shifts that help finance professionals become more resilient and adaptable in the face of uncertainty, why professionals don\u2019t need a leadership title to be strategic, and tips for improving task prioritisation when demand exceeds capacity. \u201cI think there\u2019s a myth that strategic thinking is only for the CEO and the top board,\u201d Athwal said. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to wait for that title to be strategic. You can start by asking better questions, stay curious, and really have the courage just to step into whatever you want to do.&quot; Athwal spoke about how accountants can \u201cdance with the fear\u201d in a 2024 episode. What you\u2019ll learn from this episode:  What changed Athwal\u2019s relationship with fear. Five small steps that strengthen resilience and adaptability. Why being overly analytical can make it harder to navigate uncertainty. What skills can help finance professionals advance their careers. Techniques for improving task prioritisation \u2014 including a simple, two-letter word.  ","author_name":"Financial Management (FM) magazine","author_url":"http:\/\/fmmag.libsyn.com\/fmp","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42717215\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42717215"}