Sometimes it can feel like no matter how many times you go over study materials, it just feels impossible to really get to grips with it. Turns out, there are tips and tricks to learning that can help us all - from memorising a formula to feeling comfortable with a complicated policy.

This week we speak to New York Times best-selling author Professor Barbara Oakley. We cover what is actually happening in our brains when we learn something, and how we can use that knowledge to adapt our revision strategies to better retain complex information. Plus, how learning a language and learning how to do maths are actually more similar than you might first think. This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.
 
Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.
 
For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams
 
To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks
 
On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Sometimes it can feel like no matter how many times you go over study materials, it just feels impossible to really get to grips with it. Turns out, there are tips and tricks to learning that can help us all - from memorising a formula to feeling comfortable with a complicated policy.
This week we speak to New York Times best-selling author Professor Barbara Oakley. We cover what is actually happening in our brains when we learn something, and how we can use that knowledge to adapt our revision strategies to better retain complex information. Plus, how learning a language and learning how to do maths are actually more similar than you might first think. This is On Your Marks. Because you&rsquo;ll never know until you try. &nbsp; Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. &nbsp; For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www.&nbsp;accaglobal.com/exams &nbsp; To watch the video version of this podcast, head to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks</a> &nbsp; On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Learning How To Learn

Managing our screen time can be really tough for many of us. With laptops on our desks, phones in our pockets, and TVs on at the end of the day, it’s easy to see how our relationship with the internet and technology can get really complicated, especially when we need to use those same devices to work or study.   

This week we sit down with Professor Phil Reed from Swansea University. He’s a psychologist who has spent years trying to understand the ways in which technology and the internet affects the way we think, feel, and behave. We dig into what it actually means to be addicted to technology, what’s happening in our brains when we get a notification, and some tips we can all try to improve our relationships with our phones.  

This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.
 
Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.
 
For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams
 
To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks
 
On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Managing our screen time can be really tough for many of us. With laptops on our desks, phones in our pockets, and TVs on at the end of the day, it&rsquo;s easy to see how our relationship with the internet and technology can get really complicated, especially when we need to use those same devices to work or study. &nbsp;&nbsp;
This week we sit down with Professor Phil Reed from Swansea University. He&rsquo;s a psychologist who has spent years trying to understand the ways in which technology and the internet affects the way we think, feel, and behave. We dig into what it actually means to be addicted to technology, what&rsquo;s happening in our brains when we get a notification, and some tips we can all try to improve our relationships with our phones. &nbsp;
This is On Your Marks. Because you&rsquo;ll never know until you try. &nbsp; Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. &nbsp; For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams &nbsp; To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks &nbsp; On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Beating Technology Addiction

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When we’re stressed out or feeling tired, it can be really hard to prioritise one of the activities we always hear about being good for us – exercise! But it turns out, exercising it not only good for our bodies, but for our brains too.
This week we speak to neuroscientist Professor Sandrine Thuret from Kings College London. She’s an expert in all the ways exercise can boost our brains – from growing new neurons to improving our mental health. We dig into how exercise can both enhance your learning and memory skills and help protect your brain from dementia, and why choosing a form of working out that you really enjoy is all part of the process.

This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.
 
Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.
 
For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams
 
To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks
 
On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

When we&rsquo;re stressed out or feeling tired, it can be really hard to prioritise one of the activities we always hear about being good for us &ndash; exercise! But it turns out, exercising it not only good for our bodies, but for our brains too. This week we speak to neuroscientist Professor Sandrine Thuret from Kings College London. She&rsquo;s an expert in all the ways exercise can boost our brains &ndash; from growing new neurons to improving our mental health. We dig into how exercise can both enhance your learning and memory skills and help protect your brain from dementia, and why choosing a form of working out that you really enjoy is all part of the process.
This is On Your Marks. Because you&rsquo;ll never know until you try. &nbsp; Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. &nbsp; For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams &nbsp; To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks &nbsp; On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Exercise For Your Brain

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Whether it’s revising for exams, juggling work deadlines, or trying to stay on top of an endless to-do list, we all know how difficult it can be to stay productive without burning out. So how can we work with our brains instead of against them?

This week we speak to neuroscientist and bestselling author Dean Burnett about the science of productivity. We explore the surprising benefits of stress, the truth about multitasking, and why 4am routines aren’t for everyone. We also discuss how our brains respond to pressure, why maths and numbers can sometimes feel intimidating, and offer practical tips on how you can build healthier, more sustainable ways of working.

This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.

Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.
 
For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams
 
To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks
 
On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Whether it&rsquo;s revising for exams, juggling work deadlines, or trying to stay on top of an endless to-do list, we all know how difficult it can be to stay productive without burning out. So how can we work with our brains instead of against them?
This week we speak to neuroscientist and bestselling author Dean Burnett about the science of productivity. We explore the surprising benefits of stress, the truth about multitasking, and why 4am routines aren&rsquo;t for everyone. We also discuss how our brains respond to pressure, why maths and numbers can sometimes feel intimidating, and offer practical tips on how you can build healthier, more sustainable ways of working.
This is On Your Marks. Because you&rsquo;ll never know until you try.
Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. &nbsp; For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams &nbsp; To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks &nbsp; On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Boosting Productivity

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Whether it’s sticking to a healthy meal plan, squeezing in some studying before work, or keeping up a gym routine, we all know that some habits are easier to pick up than others. So how can we leverage that to achieve our learning goals?

This week we speak to self-development expert Scott Young. He’s a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and he’s obsessed with finding new and better ways for us to learn and think better. We dig into tips and tricks for making habits stick, as well as why being stressed can make that so much harder, and how we can all use habit-forming-hacks to make the most of our time.
This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.
 
Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.
 
For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams
 
To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks
 
On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Whether it&rsquo;s sticking to a healthy meal plan, squeezing in some studying before work, or keeping up a gym routine, we all know that some habits are easier to pick up than others. So how can we leverage that to achieve our learning goals?
This week we speak to self-development expert Scott Young. He&rsquo;s a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and he&rsquo;s obsessed with finding new and better ways for us to learn and think better. We dig into tips and tricks for making habits stick, as well as why being stressed can make that so much harder, and how we can all use habit-forming-hacks to make the most of our time. This is On Your Marks. Because you&rsquo;ll never know until you try. &nbsp; Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. &nbsp; For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams &nbsp; To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks &nbsp; On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Building Healthy Habits

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Welcome back to On Your Marks! 

Whether it’s giving a presentation at work or handling a difficult conversation with your boss, we all know that having solid communication skills can help us make progress in our careers. But what techniques can we all learn to help us get our voices heard effectively?

This week, we sit down Simon Hall. He’s a former-BBC TV News Correspondent with 20 years’ experience who now leads an award winning course, Compelling Communication Skills, at the University of Cambridge. We dig into the foundations of good communication, the amazing ways storytelling can enhance data-driven presentations, and how to manage tricky feelings like imposter syndrome.

This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.
 
Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.
 
For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams
 
To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks 
 
On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Welcome back to On Your Marks!&nbsp;
Whether it&rsquo;s giving a presentation at work or handling a difficult conversation with your boss, we all know that having solid communication skills can help us make progress in our careers. But what techniques can we all learn to help us get our voices heard effectively?
This week, we sit down Simon Hall. He&rsquo;s a former-BBC TV News Correspondent with 20 years&rsquo; experience who now leads an award winning course, Compelling Communication Skills, at the University of Cambridge. We dig into the foundations of good communication, the amazing ways storytelling can enhance data-driven presentations, and how to manage tricky feelings like imposter syndrome.
This is On Your Marks. Because you&rsquo;ll never know until you try. &nbsp; Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. &nbsp; For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams &nbsp; To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks&nbsp; &nbsp; On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Cracking Communication

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We are delighted to announce that On Your Marks is back for Season 3! From tackling tech addiction to promoting productivity, we’re back with more tips and tricks to help us all feel our best while dealing with life's challenges.

And to kick us off we’re starting with something a lot of us struggle with: cracking compelling communication.

Wherever you’re at in your journey towards qualification, On Your Marks is here to help you tackle the process head on.

This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.

Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.

For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www.accaglobal.com/exams

On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

We are delighted to announce that On Your Marks is back for Season 3! From tackling tech addiction to promoting productivity, we&rsquo;re back with more tips and tricks to help us all feel our best while dealing with life's challenges.
And to kick us off we&rsquo;re starting with something a lot of us struggle with: cracking compelling communication.
Wherever you&rsquo;re at in your journey towards qualification, On Your Marks is here to help you tackle the process head on.
This is On Your Marks. Because you&rsquo;ll never know until you try.
Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.
For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to <a href="http://www.accaglobal.com/exams">www.accaglobal.com/exams</a>
On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

On Your Marks: Season 3 is coming...

This week, we're looking at leadership. What does it truly mean to be a good leader? Maybe you're actively seeking leadership roles, or perhaps it's something you’ve never considered before. Leadership, after all, isn't just about holding a title—it’s about how we influence and inspire others in our day-to-day actions.

So this week, we sit down with ACCA's own Chief Executive Helen Brand. We dig into her career journey, the benefits of finding a good mentor, and how we can all look for opportunities to lead in our working lives.

This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.

Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.

For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams

To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks

On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby.

This week, we're looking at leadership. What does it truly mean to be a good leader? Maybe you're actively seeking leadership roles, or perhaps it's something you’ve never considered before. Leadership, after all, isn't just about holding a title—it’s about how we influence and inspire others in our day-to-day actions.   So this week, we sit down with ACCA's own Chief Executive Helen Brand. We dig into her career journey, the benefits of finding a good mentor, and how we can all look for opportunities to lead in our working lives.   This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.   Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.   For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams   To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks   On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby.

Leaning into Leadership

Choosing your career path can feel like a huge decision and lead to a lot of anxious thoughts. What if you don't enjoy the work as much as you hoped, or you find the culture at your new job doesn't suit you? Is it okay to switch industries, or will that mean you don't progress? There can be so many choices and expectations that it can be easy to feel pressured. 

This week on On Your Marks, we sit down with career coach Helen Tupper. She's the author of 'Squiggly Careers' and founder and CEO of Amazing If,  an organisation that helps everyone feel more satisfied with their working lives. We dig into how to build a career journey that's right for you, from figuring out your values to what really matters to you in the workplace, and discuss practical steps we can all take towards feeling more confident in our career path. 

This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try. 

Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. 

For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams

To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks

On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby. 

Choosing your career path can feel like a huge decision and lead to a lot of anxious thoughts. What if you don't enjoy the work as much as you hoped, or you find the culture at your new job doesn't suit you? Is it okay to switch industries, or will that mean you don't progress? There can be so many choices and expectations that it can be easy to feel pressured. 
This week on On Your Marks, we sit down with career coach Helen Tupper. She's the author of 'Squiggly Careers' and founder and CEO of Amazing If,  an organisation that helps everyone feel more satisfied with their working lives. We dig into how to build a career journey that's right for you, from figuring out your values to what really matters to you in the workplace, and discuss practical steps we can all take towards feeling more confident in our career path. 
This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try. 
Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. 
For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams
To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks
On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby.

Connecting careers

We all know that studying for ACCA exams can be a real challenge, and when you add caregiving responsibilities like parenting into the mix it can feel like a never-ending juggling act. From caring for little ones to managing household responsibilities, it can be a struggle to balance family life with big career goals.

So this week on On Your Marks, we sit down with Finance Business Manager Debbie Oluyemi. She has first-hand experience of facing studying for her ACCA qualification and becoming a new parent for the first time. We dig into some of the key challenges she dealt with and what strategies she found really helped.

This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.

Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.

For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams

To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks

On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby.

We all know that studying for ACCA exams can be a real challenge, and when you add caregiving responsibilities like parenting into the mix it can feel like a never-ending juggling act. From caring for little ones to managing household responsibilities, it can be a struggle to balance family life with big career goals.   So this week on On Your Marks, we sit down with Finance Business Manager Debbie Oluyemi. She has first-hand experience of facing studying for her ACCA qualification and becoming a new parent for the first time. We dig into some of the key challenges she dealt with and what strategies she found really helped.   This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.   Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.   For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams   To watch the video version of this podcast, head to www.accaglobal.com/onyourmarks   On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby.

Navigating parenthood

Are you putting off booking your first accountancy exam, or struggling to get back into studying after a failure? Wherever you’re at in your journey to qualification, On Your Marks explores techniques to help you tackle the process head on.

In this series from ACCA, we’re sitting down with experts to understand what can hold us back when we set out to achieve our goals – whether that’s preparing for exam season or training for a marathon.

From the importance of hanging out with your mates to the neuroscience of procrastination, we explore how to get yourself going when the going gets tough - including techniques for building resilience for when life doesn’t go our way.

This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try.

Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.

For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www.accaglobal.com/exams

On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

Are you putting off booking your first accountancy exam, or struggling to get back into studying after a failure? Wherever you&rsquo;re at in your journey to qualification, On Your Marks explores techniques to help you tackle the process head on.
In this series from ACCA, we&rsquo;re sitting down with experts to understand what can hold us back when we set out to achieve our goals &ndash; whether that&rsquo;s preparing for exam season or training for a marathon.
From the importance of hanging out with your mates to the neuroscience of procrastination, we explore how to get yourself going when the going gets tough - including techniques for building resilience for when life doesn&rsquo;t go our way.
This is On Your Marks. Because you&rsquo;ll never know until you try.
Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review.
For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www.accaglobal.com/exams
On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, the Assistant Producer is Finlay Macrae. The editor is Helen Quigley. The video editor is Leon Radschinski-Gorman.

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