Ep 26 The Buck Stops With You with Katie Hall

The Buck Stops With YouIn this episode of Inspiring Women in Audit, I’m joined by Katie Hall – Head of Internal Audit and a passionate community builder who is quietly transforming how women and emerging leaders in the profession connect, grow, and find their footing.We explore the mindset shift required to move from manager to leader – and why that shift is less about authority and more about accountability. Katie speaks openly about building confidence through community, founding regional Women in Audit and Future Audit Leaders Forum networks to close the development gap for auditors outside major city hubs. For her, support isn’t a soft skill – it’s a strategic advantage.In this conversation, we also discuss the evolution of internal audit in an AI-driven world. Katie shares her perspective on staying relevant, embracing change without losing independence, and creating environments where people can challenge, learn, and grow. This conversation is grounded, honest, and refreshingly practical. At its core, this episode is about ownership. Leadership isn’t about the title on your email signature. It’s about clarity in your decisions, courage in your conversations, and the responsibility to create a culture where others can thrive long after you’ve moved on.Episode Breakdown2:24 – Falling Into the Fire6:14 – Owning the Role9:57 – The Mindset Shift11:18 – Fury Became the Spark18:12 – Beyond the North East21:57 – Expanding the Vision27:17 – Shared Struggles, Shared Strength29:44 – The Signal Was Clear34:59 – You Can’t Do Everything39:18 – Support Is the Strategy42:23 – Leadership, Unfiltered45:49 – Building What LastsBe sure to connect with Katie Hall on LinkedIn.And be sure to follow Inspiring Women in Audit on LinkedIn, and connect with Tracie.Join the Exclusive Inspiring Women in Audit LinkedIn Group:This group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women in the internal audit profession, providing a supportive space for women to share their journeys, insights, and expertise. By fostering meaningful connections, we aim to inspire, encourage, and drive transformative change within the industry. Join us to celebrate the achievements of women in audit and to be part of a community that values and amplifies your unique perspectives and experiences.Sign up for our newsletter!★ ★ ★ ★ ★This podcast is brought to you by i4 Global Results Limited and Amplify Your Audit Results, the audit communication experts dedicated to transforming your audit reporting and your audit results through communication, optimization, and collaboration. Schedule time with us.