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INTHEBLACK

CPA Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Australia
Leadership
Burnout
Employee Engagement
Accounting
Finance
Payday Super
Superannuation System
Trust
Emotional Intelligence
Digital Transformation
CPA Australia
Self-Care
Mental Health Awareness Month
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Meaningful Work
Work-Life Balance
Productivity
Climate Change

INTHEBLACK is a leadership, strategy, and business podcast from one of Australia's most respected business, accounting and finance publications – the award-winning INTHEBLACK magazine. INTHEBLACK brings together expert analysis and thought leadership across accounting, business and finance, taxation, technology, digital transformation, innovation, ethics and governance, ESG, the economy, careers, ... more

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(This is an encore presentation of this INTHEBLACK podcast episode, first published on February 3, 2026)

Cognitive bias. It quietly shapes many of the decisions made in accounting and finance – often without you realising it.

This unintended bi... more

Every workplace has them – the colleague whose communication style grates on you, the team member whose approach seems to undermine everything you're trying to do, or the manager you simply can't read.

In finance and corporate environments, where ... more

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The data doesn't lie.

With 40 per cent of workers' current skill sets expected to be transformed or obsolete by 2030, it leads to a question many are asking: How do professionals working in finance and accounting become indispensable in the coming... more

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HECS transformed access to higher education in Australia and became one of the country's most influential public policy innovations.

But nearly four decades on, rising student debt, indexation concerns and changing graduate outcomes are raising fr... more

This publication provides general information only and is not legal or professional advice. CPA Australia gives no warranties as to its accuracy, completeness or suitability and disclaims all liability for reliance on it. Listeners should seek their ... more

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This publication provides general information only and is not legal or professional advice. CPA Australia gives no warranties as to its accuracy, completeness or suitability and disclaims all liability for reliance on it. Listeners should seek their ... more

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Layne Beachley AO has done it all in the sporting arena – she's a seven-time world surfing champion, after all.

And through her incredible journey, she's learned powerful mindset strategies that could help you today.

And it's not what you might... more

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Recent Guests

Victor Goh Weng Yew
PhD in Applied Psychology, associate professor, acting dean at HELP University, Malaysia
HELP University
Episode: Cognitive bias: The hidden psychology of decision-making
Tammy Tansley
Leadership and Workplace Consultant
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Episode: How to handle difficult workplace relationships
Paula Brough
Professor from Griffith University Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellness
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Episode: How to handle difficult workplace relationships
David Carney
Executive Director of the Careers Industry Council of Australia
Careers Industry Council of Australia
Episode: The essential career skill you'll need in the AI era
Amanda Kenafake
CEO of Queensland Financial Services Group, Power Tynan
Power Tynan
Episode: The essential career skill you'll need in the AI era
Bruce Chapman
Architect of HECS, Emeritus Professor of Economics at Australian National University
Australian National University
Episode: Is HECS still delivering on its original promise?
Kris Wilson
Representative from the Australian Federal Police
Australian Federal Police
Episode: Crime By Numbers: How criminals launder money through today's networks
Geoff Peck
Former fraud squad detective with Victoria Police, now MD of Forensic Integrity Solutions
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Episode: Crime By Numbers: Inside the money laundering economy
Milind Tiwari
Senior Lecturer, Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security
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Episode: Crime By Numbers: Inside the money laundering economy

Hosts

Tahn Sharpe
Host of In the Black, editor of In the Black
Jacqueline Blondell
Host of In The Black and Career Hacks, CPA Australia

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Cognitive bias: The hidden psychology of decision-making
Q: Could you explain what cognitive biases are and why they're such a powerful force in how we make decisions in the workplace?
Cognitive biases are a large family of thinking flaws that arise from heuristics our brains use to process information efficiently. They're not inherently bad; they help us function quickly, but they can lead to flawed decisions when shortcuts override evidence, especially in high-pressure, detail-oriented fields like accounting and finance.
The essential career skill you'll need in the AI era
Q: What piece of advice would you give professionals trying to ensure they remain indispensable in the AI era?
Develop a continuous learning mindset, actively manage your career path, and focus on combining strong technical skills with high emotional intelligence and people skills to interpret and apply AI outputs for clients.
The essential career skill you'll need in the AI era
Q: When you look at the pace of change for professionals in the industry today, does that alarm or excite you?
A balanced view is safest: let the disruption alarm you enough to plan, but excite you with opportunities to reposition and grow through deliberate, strategic upskilling.
Layne Beachley's mindset strategies (including her 7% rule)
Q: How does the 7% rule translate into practical steps for someone in a high-pressure career?
The rule is about carving micro-motions into the day—short, intentional breaks, hydration, breath work, and micro-naps—that cumulatively reset the nervous system and sustain energy and focus.
Layne Beachley's mindset strategies (including her 7% rule)
Q: So what point in your life did you realize mental health and mindset were as important as physical training?
Beachley explains that after a period on tour and recognizing she was controlled by distractions, she realized the need to become the author of her life, focusing on her mindset as the driver of performance.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on leadership, ethics, finance, and the evolving role of technology in business. Conversations frequently explore practical frameworks for decision-making, governance, and professional standards, with a strong emphasis on accountability, adaptivity, and career development within accounting, finance, and corporate leadership. Notable standouts include deep dives into conflicts of interest, AI-driven transformation in accounting, and the regulatory landscape shaping professional practice, all framed for practitioners and leaders navigating an increasingly data- and tech-enabled economy. The format often combines practitioner perspectives with expert analysis, making it a practical resource for staying ... more

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