About this podcast
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.
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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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 21 episodes
- Learning How To Learn · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 6Sometimes 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…
- Beating Technology Addiction · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 5Managing 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…
- Exercise For Your Brain · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 4When 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…
- Boosting Productivity · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 3Whether 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…
- Building Healthy Habits · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 2Whether 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…
- Cracking Communication · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 1Welcome 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…
- On Your Marks: Season 3 is coming... · 1 min · Season 3We 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…
- Leaning into Leadership · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 6This 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…
- Connecting careers · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 5Choosing 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…
- Navigating parenthood · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 4We 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…
- Solving Sleep · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 3Tossing and turning, racing thoughts of revision and exams... most of us know what it feels like to struggle with our sleep when we're preparing for a big challenge. And it can…
- Brain-nurturing Nutrition · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 2Whether it's feeling sluggish after a heavy meal or dealing with a sudden dip in energy during a busy workday, we all know that food can influence how we feel. But, it turns out…
- Unpacking Anxiety · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 1This week, we’re looking at anxiety. Whether its last-minute jitters before an exam or a sense of panic when thinking about revision, we all know what it's like to feel anxious…
- On Your Marks: Season 2 is coming... · 2 min · Season 2Do you ever feel overwhelmed by anxiety, struggle with your sleep, or question if you've been making the right career decisions? In Season 2 of On Your Marks we'll be digging…
- Making the most of ACCA resources · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 6This week, we’re all about finding what works for you. We all know that one of the awesome things about the ACCA qualification is its flexibility. From how many exams you sit at…
- Beating procrastination · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 5This week, we’re kicking procrastination. We’ve all been there. You’re settled down to do some revision, or write an important email, then the first thought creeps in… “What if I…
- Nourishing relationships · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 4This week, we’re talking relationships. When we’re pushing towards a goal, or just generally having a tough time, many of us will instinctively turn to our friends, family…
- Building resilience · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 3This week, we’re all about becoming more resilient. Pushing on towards our goals is great, but, as we all know, life can have a way of messing with even the best laid plans…
- Setting great goals · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 2This week, we’re talking goal setting. Whether it’s picturing your first job as a qualified accountant or standing on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, it can feel really exciting…
- Preparing to start · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 1This week, we’re starting at the very beginning. You’ve decided you have a goal – maybe you want to become an accountant, or pass your driving test, or run a marathon. Congrats!…
