Episode 230 FACULTY: Ashley Francis, CPA CLASS: #TheGuide In this episode, Scotty and Ashley Francis, CPA explore personal development strategies, including habit formation, overcoming people-pleasing, managing self-doubt and anxiety, especially in high-pressure situations like public speaking and even how ChatGPT could be your goto therapist. 📣 Shout Outs: Mike Sylvester, ChatGPT, Xero ⬇️Episodes Referenced ⬇️ 187 AI Horror Stories: Shining a Light on the Dark Side of AI (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wAVjhBGQvgiydiOp2sPOj?si=y9Fn92lESam5N8QaftjFyQ) Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 02:29 The Human Element in Automation 03:59 Embracing New Roles and Teaching 04:54 Personal Growth and Healthy Habits 11:33 The Power of ChatGPT 15:03 Overcoming Perfectionism and Self-Doubt 24:04 Public Speaking and Personal Reflections 26:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 30:12 The Power of Saying No 🔗 Connect With Us On LinkedIn! 🔗 Ashley Francis, CPA 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-francis-seattle/ The Francis Group, PLLC 📎 https://francisgroupsea.com/ Scotty OKR Scarano 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/ Accounting High 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/ 📎 https://www.accountinghigh.com/ Tags: The Guide, Accounting High, Accounting, Podcast, Guidance, Vision, Firm Owners, Advice, AI in accounting, ChatGPT, mental health, professional growth, healthy habits, meditation, automation tools, firm management, perfectionism, stress management, public speaking, personal development, accounting tips, professional advice, healthy lifestyle, self-improvement, habit formation, career evolution, tax profession, CPA insights