Dive into the financial acumen of Carl Seidman, a maestro in Financial Planning & Analysis, as he shares his journey from traditional finance roles to becoming a go-to expert for career and finance transformation and strategic business advising. In our latest episode, Carl uncovers the essence of pivoting in one's career, identifying the qualities that distinguish successful professionals and the common traps that limit potential. He also delves into the future of finance with insights that are crucial for every professional gearing up for tomorrow's challenges. Join us in this enlightening conversation that promises to reshape your financial perspective and prepare you for an empowered career path. This is what we discussed: 00:00 Trailer 01:29 Carl Seidman back story and the key events that shaped him into the person he is today. 04:38 How he chose FP&A to be his profession 06:33 Blueprint for career pivoting "I want to take charge of the direction of my career" 11:40 Top qualities that set successful people apart 15:51 Common pitfalls that hinder people from reaching their full potential, and how can they navigate around them 18:37 Are Finance and accounting compatible with creativity? 22:02 How should professionals prepare for the future of financial planning and analysis? 28:16 How Improv comedy and Toastmasters can help finance professionals. 31:50 For those aspiring to step into the shoes of a business advisor or coach, what core principles should they embrace? 35:12 Three pieces of advice for those who feel stuck in their career WATCH THE PODCAST ON YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1aeNZ-2lqnp9l1VJu2FOQ LISTEN ON: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hIdk5DTJA46Wjd88gC1UK Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/change-is-possible-your-career-transformation-guide/id1609990507 Podcast site: https://changeispossible.site/ FOLLOW THE HOST: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anifilipova Personal site: https://anifilipova.me/ FOLLOW OUR GUEST : linkedin.com/in/carlseidman seidmanfinancial.com