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Difference Makers Podcast

Chartered Accountants Worldwide
Chartered Accountancy
Networking
Education
One Young World Summit
One Young World
Khethiwe Foundation
Gender-Based Violence
ICAEW
Invigilator App
Artificial Intelligence
Vilo Longue, Mozambique
Escola Do Povo
EDP Mozambique
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Apprenticeship
Foreign Direct Investment
Chartered Accountants Worldwide
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Governance
Integrity

We created this podcast in order to celebrate the lives and work of people who have transformed communities, businesses, and the wider world, making a real difference in the lives of others. We call them "Difference Makers". Some overcame great personal adversity in their journey. They all showed the knowledge, perspective, skills and capabilities to lead, to achieve, and to make real change when ... more

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Someone asks to “work from another country for a few weeks” and it feels like an easy yes. Then the questions start: does a visitor visa change tax status, when do workdays become taxable, and could a single remote worker accidentally create a perman... more

Your career is not a solo sport, and pretending it is can quietly stall your progress. We’re joined by Kingsley Aikins, widely known for his work on professional networking and relationship building, to talk about what networking really looks like wh... more

A Chartered Accountant from New Zealand ends up advising global investors on Italy’s value proposition, and somehow that’s only the start. We sit down with Aster Thackery to trace the real career mechanics behind a “non-linear” path: why her Chartere... more

A global summit can feel like a once-off highlight, but for Liswaniso Namatama it becomes a turning point. I’m joined by the Lusaka-based chartered accountant and auditor to talk about what changes when you walk into a room of 2,000 young leaders and... more

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Kingsley Aikins
Networking guru and author of Networking Matters
Author, Networking Matters; former Ireland Funds leader
Episode: Kingsley Aikins - Good work doesn't speak for itself... But you can!
Aster Thackeray
Chartered Accountant; government advisor on investment and international business; leader in community initiatives
Italian Trade Agency / UK government international trade roles
Episode: Aster Thackery - What If your REAL skill is connecting people?
Liswaniso Namatama
Chartered Accountant from Zambia
Actcore Accountants (Lusaka)
Episode: Liswaniso Namatama, Auditing Is a Human Business
Manuel Rodrigues
Chartered Accountant, founder/lead of EDP Mozambique
EDP Mozambique
Episode: Manuel Rodrigues, Merging Commercial Success with Social Impact
Caitríona Jennings
Olympian marathon runner and aircraft leasing professional
Chartered Accountant; PwC alum; aviation trading desk
Episode: Caitríona Jennings, From PwC to World Records
Nick Riemer
CEO of Invigilator App, co-founder
Invigilator App
Episode: Nick Riemer, Embracing AI and Tech in Financial Careers
Laura Mason
ICAS Chartered Accountant, working for Grant Thornton in Financial Modelling and Data Analytics for Public Services
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS); Grant Thornton
Episode: Young Difference Makers: Laura Mason on aligning purpose and performance to ensure that profit fuels justice
Christiaan Coetzee
CEO and co-founder of the Audit Toolbar; member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants; 2024 Top 35 and 35 overall winner
Audit Toolbar
Episode: Young Difference Makers: Excel is eating audit, and Christiaan Coetzee brought the fork!
Jas Rayat
Chartered Accountant, ICAEW representative
ICAEW
Episode: Young Difference Makers: Jas Rayat on how choosing an apprenticeship over university changed her career

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Sinead Donovan
Host of Difference Makers Discuss (and related formats) with global reach in Chartered Accountants networks

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Caitríona Jennings, From PwC to World Records
Q: Where did you start? You started in PwC, Amarite?
She started in PwC, trained as a Chartered Accountant in tax, and used the qualification as a bridge to broader opportunities, eventually moving into aviation finance and marketing.
Nick Riemer, Embracing AI and Tech in Financial Careers
Q: How important was Chartered Accountancy to you in building Invigilator and attracting investment?
Chartered Accountancy provided solid financial discipline, credibility in fundraising, and the ability to build a profitable, well-structured company from early stages, which impressed investors.
Nick Riemer, Embracing AI and Tech in Financial Careers
Q: What are your views on the ethical use of AI in education?
AI is a tool to enhance assessment and efficiency, but human oversight remains essential; the team uses hybrid AI-human review, monitors for biased or false flags, and supports flexible, open-book assessments when appropriate.
Nick Riemer, Embracing AI and Tech in Financial Careers
Q: Is South Africa leading the way, or is this going global?
The company has started locally and is expanding internationally, with projects in the UK, Australia, the Philippines, and EU preparations, while maintaining a focus on understanding each market first.
Nick Riemer, Embracing AI and Tech in Financial Careers
Q: Can you tell us about Invigilator App and how it started?
Nick explains the pandemic-driven need for an inclusive, low-data, scalable proctoring solution in South Africa, which led to Invigilator App focusing on accessible online exams and reducing fixed costs for institutions.

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The show spotlights Chartered Accountants who have transformed communities, businesses, and industries through leadership, social impact, and innovative thinking. Episodes center on practical career paths that blend finance, governance, entrepreneurship, and technology with public good—featuring guests who build networks, scale social initiatives, or merge profit with purpose. Across conversations, listeners encounter global perspectives on accounting, ethics, resilience, and the evolving role of finance professionals in driving meaningful change. A notable through-line is how soft skills, strategic thinking, and collaborative networks amplify impact beyond traditional accounting roles, making the podcast a compelling listen for professiona... more

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2. Aster Thackeray
3. Liswaniso Namatama
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7. Laura Mason
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