Author: Jamming with Jason

What does it take to be an agent of change in #internalaudit?
The times they are a changing. Are you ready??
Well there’s nobody better to talk about this topic than Richard Chambers who wrote a book on the topic and has had a 46 year career in internal audit.
You probably know Richard from his years as President and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors #IIA, but listen to this episode to also find out what he’s up to now, and learn some other interesting things about Richard like his favorite Beatle, and the advice he’d give to the young Richard who was starting out in his career today.
So much good information you can learn when you listen to the entire #jammingwithjason #podcast at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/
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This is another tables are turned episode, where I am interviewed by Zach Olinger for his #podcast The Real Zach Olinger Podcast.
We talk about relationships, what can go wrong, how to improve them and some practical tips that you’ve probably never considered when thinking about relationships both professionally and personally.
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How do you assess the value of learning opportunities? Perhaps you may look at it as a cost per hour type of expenditure.
Well in today’s episode I’m here to discuss how that is a flawed mindset and in what ways one should be looking at the various opportunities that are out there.
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We’re going to be talking about how sometimes we get stuck in some “self-talk” and how talking with other people and getting outside input can lead you to answers that are actually helpful to you!
Hal Garyn will be joining us for this podcast to also shed some light onto what many CAEs have been telling him regarding what they have been going through.
Not only are a lot of people becoming a little more insecure due to the covid lockdown, but some of these echo chamber type situations can lead to a bit of paranoia seeping it’s way into our work field.
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Are your audit reports effective? Are you communicating your findings in a clear and concise manner?
Sometimes our reports can be written in a watered down way that ends up diluting the points we’re trying to make.
In today’s #jammingwithjason #podcast episode we speak with Sara James who can shed some light on how we can better utilize the words we use in our report writing.
Sara has a background in languages and literature who has studied and taught at universities in France, U.S.A and U.K.
Having then moved into IT and Finance, Sara turned her focus to internal audit. Currently she runs a business called “Getting Words to Work” that is centered around internal audit report writing.
Reach out to Sara and connect on her website: www.saraijames.com or on LikedIn.
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

In today’s episode we take a look at the generation before us. We have a lot that we can learn from our forebears, and I even sing about a certain “old man”.
But why are we talking about our elders?
Well there’s a specific man by the name of Warren Buffett that we discuss, along with his value of certain certifications.
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In today’s episode we discuss how professional associations are becoming a thing of the past.
These Associations, like The Shriners or Rotarians… Or a certain Internal Audit related one… Are not meeting the needs of the public and membership is waning.
To join a consistent, confidential community of Chief Audit Executives mentioned in this episode, visit: https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeforum and schedule your call to see if it’s right for you.
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A man who has been on both sides of the fence, as well sitting on the fence itself when it comes to fraud investigation, Guido Van Drunen has a great wealth of experience with plenty of information to share in today’s episode!
From running investigations in South Africa, Madagascar, Greece, United States, The EU and more we cover a vast list of mistakes to avoid and tips to use while running your own fraud investigations.
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

In todays episode we’re joined with Robert Berry to discuss how to ask better questions. By asking better questions we will end up getting better answers which will allow us to perform better audits.
From overcoming the fear of looking stupid or the fear of failing, to taking an interest in the people around you, you will be able to communicate better with others and thus ask better questions and advance your career!
To get all of the secrets for how to ask better questions, get better answers, and perform better audits, get a copy of Robert’s book at: https://thatauditguy.com/ask-get-perform-book/ reach out to him on LinkedIn or through his website: https://thatauditguy.com/
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You’re in an echo chamber and probably don’t even realize it. In this #JammingwithJason #podcast episode we look into how your echo chambers are probably holding you back in realizing your potential, and how you can break free.
I’m also sharing some thoughts on the recently released 2021 North American Pulse of #InternalAudit report. Take a listen and then read the report for yourself. Choose what to believe and what not to believe. Most importantly, make your own decisions and stop letting other people tell you what to believe and what to do.
True freedom comes when you free your mind.
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/