E20: James Perry Interview

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James Perry is an Accounting Exam Coach, an author and a speaker. He helps clients achieve exceptional results in their exams so they can pursue the career they want. In this episode of the Fire In The Belly Podcast, James discusses more on his method of exam coaching and the growth of his business. James has always been passionate about helping other people. He attributes his supportive parents as the building blocks for his success today. Learn how you can reach your goals when you listen in. KEY TAKEAWAYS When asked what ‘fire in the belly’ means for James, he said it’s about ‘helping other people’. He also mentioned the top 3 things that keep him going: mother, travel, and the want of knowledge. His mum was a great model for him and is his forever #1 supporter.  James will do anything to make his mum proud. James also remembers how his values were shaped during his childhood. It was his father who pushed him to study more, do more. James sees him as an intelligent and a passionate man. His dad supports everything he does to move forward in life. James knows how difficult it is to survive in this world. So as an exam coach, he wants to help people gain all the skills you need to pass any qualifications/exams needed. James believes that even the most hopeless can leave the exam hall with an ear to ear smile. Some of James tips when taking your Accounting exams: Have a study plan. Practice time management. Use common sense. Don’t get emotional, wound up, or stressed. For James, it’s important to increase the ‘consciousness of life’. Spend time with yourself. Spend time with other people. Every time you fall off the wagon, just remember that it’s part of life. Everything happens for a reason, and there are always available resources around you that you can use. BEST MOMENTS Pete: “You know what your vocation is now?” James: “Helping people. I love helping people and get nothing but satisfaction from it.” “I like the numbers and I like structure.” “My ego is never massive because I’ve never been a bragger. I’ve always been very humble.” “Find someone you can talk and relate to.” “…Through me, getting back the logic back in there and the process in place, she passed.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Listen to Fire In The Belly Podcast in iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-in-the-belly/id1499375061)! Become an Accounting Exam Coach Social Media Follower to get FREE Tips and Motivation -- https://www.accountingsuccesscoach.com/service/study-exam-coaching ABOUT THE GUEST Accounting Exam Coach, James Perry is a world-renowned coach, speaker & author on Exams and Career Development within the Accounting Profession. He has successfully worked with over 100 one to one clients around the globe and with several International Corporations. He has written a number of publications on the most important issues regarding Accounting Students and Career Development. James is highly active on major social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and through his blogs and podcasts where he shares insights and inspiration with his 1,000’s of followers. Finally, James believes that the tools to grow and be successful are inherent within us all – drive, passion and knowledge – and can be unlocked by simply acknowledging our immense potential, adopting a growth mindset and developing great daily habits. (Source: https://www.accountingsuccesscoach.com/about) ABOUT THE HOST The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’.  Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting and inspiring others. Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In the Belly’ is the Q&A’s - Questions and Actions! The ‘Fire In The Belly’ brand and programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development course and rapid results mentoring. CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/mightypetelonton/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-lonton-4b83184 https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/ Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/

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