Episode 29: Young Leadership, Global Collaboration, and the Mindset that Matters

Young Leadership, Global Collaboration, and the Mindset that MattersIn the latest episode of Chartered Accountants Global Update, we explore how chartered accountants across the world are shaping change — in their communities, their organisations and their own careers Our first story features chartered accountant and risk professional Rebecca Casey, whose career journey shows that young professionals don’t need to wait for permission to lead. From AI governance and data integrity to practical action on sustainability, Rebecca demonstrates how professional skills can be applied to real-world challenges. Her message is simple but powerful: choose one problem, apply your expertise and start making an impact.We also share highlights from our recent CAW Connects overseas representatives’ meeting, where leaders from member institutes came together to strengthen collaboration and identify priorities for 2026 and beyond. These conversations reinforced the value of working as a connected global community.Finally, we turn to insights from our latest Resilience Report, developed with the Resilience Institute, which explores how adopting a growth mindset can help professionals respond more effectively to challenge, change and uncertainty.Together, these stories reflect the purpose of Chartered Accountants Worldwide — supporting a resilient, connected profession that serves the public interest.