<p>You already understand the benefits of having health insurance when those unexpected situations come along, but do you have career insurance?? </p> <p>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?</p> <p>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</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If now is the right time for you, whatever you do check out: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeforum'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeforum</a> 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.</p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p>

<p>You already understand the benefits of having health insurance when those unexpected situations come along, but do you have career insurance?? </p> <p>When that career equivalent "stroke" or "heart attack" comes along you don't want to be left holding the bag on your career, do you?</p> <p>In this episode I discuss some of the ways you can get career insurance.</p> <p>For a Chief Audit Executive, belonging to the CAE Forum is like having career insurance for those tough challenges every CAE eventually experiences, and it's much more affordable than health insurance.</p> <p>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. The choice is up to you.</p> <p>If now is the right time for you, whatever you do check out: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeforum'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeforum</a> 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.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p> #fireandearthpodcast</p> <p> Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p>

<p>Some people have it, and some people don't. Do you walk into a room and command presence? Do people give you their full undivided attention? </p> <p>If you are a Chief Audit Executive, you are going to want to tune in for this one! </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p><a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeforum'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeforum</a></p> <p>To download the paper Hal wrote on Executive Presence for Chief Audit Executive, visit: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeb-paper-03'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caeb-paper-03</a></p>

<p>Most of the advice and knowledge people present about #internalaudit is very theoretical. If you are like most auditors you are still asking "But how do I implement at my organization?"</p> <p>In this #jammingwithjason #internalaudit podcast "Making Internal Audit Practical" I talk with Toby DeRoch of InsightCPE on how we can become much more practical and just do things instead of talking about it. Two areas we dig into deeper are how to practically apply an Agile Auditing approach, and how to deal with a virtual audit environment, including how to develop relationships remotely.</p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p>

<p>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.</p> <p> 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! </p> <p>Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</p>

<p>Have you ever worked for a horrible boss? If you are like most people, a couple of faces just popped into your mind.</p> <p>We've all worked with horrible bosses who didn't use Intuitive Leadership, Neural Influence, or Mental Mastery ... and it's HARD to be a leader without them, and painful for the people you work with if you don't.</p> <p>I'm talking about #leadership in this #jammingwithjason episode. Technical skills and a fancy title, doesn't make you a good leader. In fact, you may be a horrible boss and not even realize it. </p> <p>What does it take to be a leader with executive presence who can navigate through the politics, the good times, and the challenging times? Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a> to find out.</p> <p>When you are ready to start practicing and getting the skills to make you successful when you get in a game time leadership situation, join the Briefing Leadership Program at: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing</a></p>

<p>Most people do just enough to get by... But what can be achieved with just a little bit of extra effort?</p> <p>In today's episode I share some real life stories along with a story regarding "The Greatest of All Time".</p> <p>The people in these stories got results, and with a little application you can too!</p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p>

<p>We've been talking about agile auditing for years, so why are a few succeeding and others are reluctant to embrace it or failing in their implementation? </p> <p>Agile doesn't mean faster, and it doesn't apply to just one part of the audit process. It is a paradigm shift and one of the most important changes to #internalaudit in many years.</p> <p>I am talking with Toby DeRoche, who has spent the last several years understanding exactly how to apply the principles of agile into the whole audit process in a practical way. What works, what doesn't, what organizations are really doing that are successful, and is here to share so you can make the shift to agile auditing and avoid the painful learning curve.</p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p> <p>When you are ready for the step-by-step "how to" for agile auditing, learn more about the Certified Agile Auditor Professional (cAAP) course mentioned during this episode at: <a href='https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/p/caap/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf/'>https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/p/caap/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf/</a></p>

<p>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. </p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p>

<p>Independence and objectivity are two words I hear auditors use incorrectly all the time. Even though the standards describe internal audit as being independent and objective, the truth is very few internal audit functions are truly independent, but we have to remain objective. While we may not be able to control our independence (don't worry I explain in the episode) we have complete control over being objective.</p> <p>"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently." Warren Buffet. While lacking objectivity won't really get you "killed" it can definitely get you fired.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>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!</p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p>

<p>Internal audit reports have been written the same for decades, and honestly are usually very boring and don't meet our organization's needs. In this episode I talk with Tracie Marquardt about action oriented recommendations, improving report writing to consider the end of the value chain, seeing the big picture, linking our work to assurance over key objectives, and how to make our reporting more collaborative.</p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p> <p>Tracie Marquardt is Europes leading audit communication consultant, and I am so honored to have her on #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast.</p> <p>Learn more about Tracie at <a href='https://www.traciemarquardt.com/'>https://www.traciemarquardt.com/</a> and <a href='https://qacommunication.com/'>https://qacommunication.com/</a> or email her at: tracie@qacommunication.com #internalaudit</p>

<p>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. </p> <p> There are certain things that you can do in order to improve your habits which will in turn improve your outcomes in life. </p> <p> So join me here on the podcast where I will share some of these little life "hacks" with you! </p> <p> Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p>

<p>If you ask over 1,000 #internalaudit groups what they are doing different based on the changes we've seen in 2020, what do you think you would find? Well in this #jammingwithjason episode I'm talking with Colleen Knuff from Wolters Kluwer TeamMate about the research they have collected and what insights it can tell us about the current and future state of internal audit and the direction you should be taking. </p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a> to learn more about: 1. continuous risk assessments, 2. adopting an agile audit approach, 3. increasing the use of data analytics.</p> <p>Here are a couple of things you can start doing now. 1. Get more continuous in your risk assessment and linking what you do to the key objectives of your organization. Learn how here: <a href='https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/p/certified-risk-based-internal-auditor-crbia/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf'>https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/p/certified-risk-based-internal-auditor-crbia/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf</a> 2. Get more agile in your internal audit approach. Learn how here: <a href='https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/p/caap/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf'>https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/p/caap/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf</a> 3. Learn how to start incorporating more data analytics in your work: <a href='https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/courses/category/data-analytics'>https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/courses/category/data-analytics</a></p> <p>To participate in the Touchstone Research for Internal Audit, visit: <a href='https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/teammate/touchstone'>https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/teammate/touchstone</a></p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p>

<p>What are some of the biggest challenges when #internalaudit starts incorporating #dataanalytics? How can thinking of data analytics as a process instead of a part of a project make a HUGE difference in your success?</p> <p>These questions and more are answered in my discussion with Nathan Pickard, CEO of 9b. This #jammingwithjason episode will give you a whole new way to look at how to "do" data analytics in your organization that are repeatable and aid in continuous risk assessment, agile projects, and reporting ... making your job much, much easier.</p> <p>Learn more about Nathan and 9b at: <a href='https://www.9bcorp.com/'>https://www.9bcorp.com/</a></p>

<p>As we move forward in our career it's easy to wake up one day and realize we haven't really invested in ourselves in years. I know, cause I've been there too. We get so busy dealing with the day-to-day stresses on our job, trying to balance life-work commitments that we don't take time to invest in ourselves. We become dependent on our employer to provide or pay for training, and when that doesn't happen we usually stop taking the time for personal development. After all, we have so much else on our plate, and we don't believe we "have" the time or money.</p> <p>In this episode, I discuss two "gods" of the strings that we can learn a lot about how to become an expert in our craft. It takes, blood, sweat and tears ... of daily / weekly / monthly consistent dedication ... and a mindset to "make" the time or money investment in ourselves. Learn how these two individuals put in the time to become icons of their instruments.</p> <p>If you want to be at the top of your game, you have to make time and invest in yourself. If you don't do it, nobody else will think it's important either. When we do invest, we may not become "gods," but the sky in definitely the limit on what we can accomplish.</p> <p>For complete show notes and downloads related to this episode, visit: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p> <p>To access the offer from cRisk Academy to save $100 on your first two on-demand trainings, visit: <a href='https://criskacademy.com/save100/'>https://criskacademy.com/save100/</a></p>

<p>It was the best of times, it was the worst of time, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. These words from Charles Dickens "The Tale of Two Cities" is the inspiration for this week's episode.</p> <p>Two auditors start out graduating from similar universities, get similar starting positions, but in 10 years those two auditors are in very different places.</p> <p>One is still a junior or senior auditor and the other is a director or chief audit executive earning 3-5 times the salary of the first auditor.</p> <p>Do you know the difference between these two auditors?</p> <p>Find out in this week's #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast. Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p> <p>When you are ready to take your career as a #chiefauditexecutive to the next level, join the CAE Briefing executive leadership program mentioned in this episode at: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing</a></p> <p>Join thousands of lifelong learners in internal audit, risk and compliance at: With hundreds of learning options, you are sure to find exactly what you need: <a href='https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf'>https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf</a></p>

<p>The quality of your personal and professional life comes down to the quality of your relationships, but don't take my word for it. Harvard University has been running a study on adult development since 1938, and that is what they concluded too.</p> <p>Successful executives know it all comes down to how well they manage relationships with themselves, their staff, and their stakeholders. Almost every challenge you have in life has to root cause of a relationship issue.</p> <p>In this #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast episode we dig into some of the things you need to be proficient doing every day, and every week to manage your self, stakeholders and staff so you can be an effective leaders.</p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p> <p>I'm so passionate about this topic that I even created a whole executive leadership program to give leaders the skills they need to succeed as a confident leader.</p> <p>Even though it's specifically designed for internal audit leaders, the topics and skill taught in the Briefing Leadership Program is relevant for anyone.</p> <p>When you are ready to become a relationship ninja, register NOW at: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing</a></p>

<p>In this #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast I take a little break from the technical and professional aspects of our career to talk with my friend Sean Rosensteel about being more intentional in our living.</p> <p>Many people put their head down and focus completely on only one or two aspects of their life and wake up years later wondering what happened. </p> <p>It's like going through school and only focusing on one or two subjects and come report card time realizing we failed our other courses. The problem is in the real world "failing courses" can often mean losing relationships, stress and regret.</p> <p>Being intentional in our lives allows us to consider what really matters most at this point in your life, doing regular check-ins, course correcting, and finding lifelong learning opportunities and communities of like minded people in all aspects of our life.</p> <p>If you're the kind of person who wants to get the most out of life by being intentional and living a wholistic full life, then this episode is for you.</p> <p>To get a free copy of Sean's book "The School of Intentional Living" visit his website: <a href='https://www.seanrosensteel.com/'>https://www.seanrosensteel.com/</a></p>

<p>Ever heard the expression "beating a dead horse?" It has nothing to do with animal cruelty, but simply means a particular effort is a waste of time as there will be no outcome.</p> <p>Well there are some efforts #internalaudit continues to push that are also as big a waste of time as beating a dead horse, and in this #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast I'm going to talk about them in a very candid way.</p> <p>If you find yourself doing these things, it's time to STOP. You are wasting your energy and likely damaging the reputation and relevance of internal audit in your organization.</p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a> or wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts.</p> <p>Jamming with Jason has interviews and discussions (jam sessions) relevant to internal audit leaders, and professionals in internal audit, risk management, and compliance. If you want to up-level your life and career you need to be listening each week.</p> <p>Join the leadership program Jason mentioned in this episode here: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing</a></p>

<p>Have you had a conversation this last month that just didn't go the way you expected??? If you're like most people I'm sure you have. Might have been at work, might have been in your personal life ... and I'm guessing with the holidays coming there are some conversations you aren't looking forward to with family, friends, or maybe that staff member you need to deliver a difficult message to about their performance.</p> <p>In this #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast I share how you can control any conversation, get people to take action, and make quicker, better decisions.</p> <p>Listen to the entire episode at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p> <p>Imagine how much more confidence you will have when you know exactly what to say and do so you can control any conversation ... even in a remote work environment. When you are ready, join us in the Briefing Leadership Program at: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing</a></p> <p>Registration ends on Tuesday, 22 December so make sure to get in before the doors close.</p>

<p>Change is hard. Especially when we have been indoctrinated for years to believe certain things that often are just not true. It takes courage to change, but if we want to change the world we have to change.</p> <p>Are you the kind of person who wants to keep doing traditional #internalaudit likes its been done for 100 years, or are you ready for change to become more relevant and add more value to your organization and have a more fulfilled career? The choice is yours. Keep riding in a horse and buggy, or upgrade to an automobile?</p> <p>In this #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast we jump into how to break free of the past and have the courage to be the change we want to see if our profession and the world.</p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a></p> <p>If you are the kind of person who is ready for change and want to increase your emotional intelligence, use psychology and influence so you develop and improve relationships, and become a better leader, the Briefing Leadership Program is exactly right for you. Join at: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/caebriefing</a></p>

<p>Which centric approach are you following? I'm speaking with the legendary Tim Leech about the difference between objective, risk, compliance, process, and control centric approaches ... and centric is not the same as based. </p> <p>Listen in at: <a href='http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/'>http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/</a> and learn the difference so you can start improving the value you add to your organization.</p> <p>Risk-based internal auditing is objective-centric when you actually link to key objectives ... a critical step most in #internalaudit forget. "Risk ranking an audit universe based on another centric model, does not risk-based internal audit make." Yoda :)</p> <p>When you are ready to become objective-centric and risk-based check out how you can get the step-by-step process for getting started: <a href='https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/p/certified-risk-based-internal-auditor-crbia/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf'>https://ondemand.criskacademy.com/p/certified-risk-based-internal-auditor-crbia/?affcode=105582_jpp6czlf</a></p>

<p>How do you deliver difficult messages, without damaging relationships?</p> <p>Have you ever tried to discuss something challenging with an audit client, and you get some type of condescending behavior or response?</p> <p>Did the conversation just not go as you had expected?</p> <p>Have you, unintentionally, disrupted a key relationship because you just didn't see eye to eye?</p> <p>I understand. We've all been there.</p> <p>Conversation you were used to having in person are now done virtually. If you are like most people you are still trying to figure out the best way to have these conversations with your staff and stakeholders now that we are working remotely.</p> <p>There are ways to deliver difficult messages, and not damage key relationships along the way. In fact, it's EASY when you use Intuitive Leadership, Neural Influence, and Mental Mastery skills, which is what I'm talking about in this #jammingwithjason episode.</p> <p>For more on this, join me for a free one-hour discussion where we will explain exactly how to make difficult conversations more comfortable and EASY.</p> <p>Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 9:00 AM PST Cost: FREE Field: Personal Development CPE: 1 hour</p> <p>There is limited seating for this special event and it's filling up quickly, so register now at: <a href='https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/difficultconversations2020-12-08'>https://jasonmefford.mykajabi.com/difficultconversations2020-12-08</a></p> <p>#internalaudit #leadership</p>