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Developing Relationships to Get a Seat at the Table with Hal Garyn


Where does Internal Audit report? How does this affect your independence and how can you use this to be able to lead an effective internal audit group?
Getting a seat at the table is built upon what value you bring to the organization as well as what perceived future value you will bring as well.
Professional relationships are going to be one way that we can raise awareness to the value that we provide, and these relationships may go beyond our direct report.
In today’s episode we meet again with Hal Garyn to discuss how to develop professional relationships to help further your career.
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Lessons from a CAE with Mike Joyce


In today’s episode we speak with Mike Joyce. We learn about volunteer opportunities that can gain you useful knowledge in your audit career, along with interdepartmental symbiosis that can allow for a much smoother audit process.
If you still want even more. Then you will definitely want to tune in to hear Mike’s advice to newer auditors, or his pointers for auditors that are aspiring to become CAEs.
Mike Joyce is the Chief Auditor and Compliance Officer with Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association in Chicago. He also served as the Chairman of the Board for the Institute of Internal Auditors.
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Do You Have Career Insurance?


You already understand the benefits of having health insurance when those unexpected situations come along, but do you have career insurance??
When that inevitable career “stroke” or “heart attack” comes along you don’t want to be left holding the bag on your career, do you?
In this #jammingwithjason episode I’m sharing what you need to create your own career insurance. You are already managing #risk so why not manage your #careerrisk
For a Chief Audit Executive, belonging to the CAE Forum is one way of adding some career insurance for those tough challenges every CAE eventually experiences, and it’s much more affordable than health insurance.
You can keep doing what you are doing, or you can join a consistent confidential community of like-minded CAEs that comes with executive coaching. Which will have the best impact on your career? The choice is up to you.
If now is the right time for you, whatever you do check out: https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeforum and schedule a call, but don’t just take my word for it, see the benefits others have experienced by being a part of the CAE Forum on the website.
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The Breakfast of Champions is Your Morning Routine


The key to getting every day started off right is having a good morning routine. If you are showing up for work already exhausted before the day even starts, perhaps it’s time to think about incorporating a positive morning routine to get you through the day feeling relaxed and confident. In this episode we share our morning routines and give you some practical advice for how you can develop and practice your own morning routine that’ll make you a champion.

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Executive Presence for Chief Audit Executives with Hal Garyn


If you are a Chief Audit Executive, you are going to want to tune in for this one!
Today we are joined with Hal Garyn to discuss Executive Presence, what it is, how important it is, and how YOU can increase your executive presence.
If you are ready for an executive development program to help you increase your executive presence, consider joining the CAE Forum where you have access to confidential advisors, and a consistent community of like-minded peers.
https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeforum
To download the paper Hal wrote on Executive Presence for Chief Audit Executive, visit: https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeb-paper-03
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Aligning with Management Expectations is What Value-Added Means with George Graves


In today’s episode, we have George Graves who is here to share with us the things that he has learned and witnessed in the auditing field over the course of his 40 year career.
From the “magazine image of auditing” to best practices in internal audit functions this episode is JAM packed with tons of information that all auditors can learn from!
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The Difference a Little Extra Effort Makes


Most people do just enough to get by… But what can be achieved with just a little bit of extra effort?
In today’s episode I share some real life stories along with a story regarding “The Greatest of All Time”.
The people in these stories got results, and with a little application you can too!
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Your Habits Will Make or Break You


In life we don’t necessarily get what we want, we usually get what our habits give us.
We have two kinds of habits; good habits and habits that no longer serve us.
In todays episode I speak about how we can end habits that no longer help us and start
building habits that do, so we can build our lives the way we want them.
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The Glass Is Always Full


Science shows that optimists live longer and happier lives than pessimists do. With the world in the state that it is in today, it can be hard to
stay optimistic.
In today’s episode I discuss with you how we can see the sunny side of life, and always view the glass not only as half full, but overflowing!
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Get Out of Your Head


In today’s episode we are going to talk about how overthinking and getting into your own head may be one of the worst things that you are doing.
There are certain things that you can do in order to improve your habits which will in turn improve your outcomes in life.
So join me here on the podcast where I will share some of these little life “hacks” with you!
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