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Figuring Out: Fixing Burnout with Holistic Firm Design | Podcast #61 0.5 Credit

Figuring Out: Fixing Burnout with Holistic Firm Design | Podcast #61 0.5 Credit

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    December, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Business Mgmnt and Org

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify operational drivers behind burnout in professional service firms.
  • Analyze leadership behaviors that limit effective delegation and team ownership.
  • Differentiate management tasks from true leadership responsibilities in firms.
  • Evaluate holistic operating models for improving engagement and performance.
  • Assess future leadership expectations facing accounting and advisory firm owners.

Course Overview

What if burnout in accounting firms is not a people problem at all, but an operating system failure? This CPE Episode takes a hard look at why professional service firms keep hitting the same walls around talent, delegation, and leadership, even as workloads and expectations rise. Instead of quick fixes or surface level perks, the conversation centers on how deeper operational design and leadership clarity shape whether firms scale sustainably or slowly grind down their best people.

In this Episode, Chase Damiano joins the conversation to unpack these challenges through the lens of operations and leadership development. Chase has worked across consulting, entrepreneurship, and professional services, bringing experience from Accenture, building a business from scratch, and advising firms through his work at Human at Scale. His focus is practical, helping accounting, tax, and wealth management firms rethink how workflows and decisions get made, and leaders show up when growth creates strain.

Major Topics:

  • Talent burnout root causes
  • Holistic operational design
  • Leadership versus management
  • Delegation without control
  • Future firm leadership

This CPE Episode delivers practical clarity for firm leaders who want growth without constant burnout. Tune in to gain a systems level view of leadership, delegation, and operations that supports people and performance.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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BusIness Management & Organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 0.5 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 0.5 CPD Eligible
Leadership & Navigation for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 0.5 PDC Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 728977) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
Business Management for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 0.5 CPE Eligible
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 728977) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
Leadership & Navigation for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 0.5 PDC Eligible
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 728977) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 0.5 CPE Approved
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 728977) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 0.5 CPD Eligible
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 728977) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 728977) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 728977) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 728977) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 0.5 RCH Approved
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 0.5 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 0.5 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 0.5 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 0.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 0.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 0.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

0.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Experts

Chase Damiano

Chase Damiano

Founder & CEO, Human at Scale

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Operational excellence powers professional services firms by harmonizing people, processes, and technology into seamless value delivery. Through Human at Scale since 2019, I design these "well-oiled machines" exclusively for accounting and financial services firms like FinClarity and Quadrant Advisory. My strategic operations consulting, practice management, and services—such as process documentation, tech stack optimization, and automation—solve inefficiencies like thin margins and reactive firefighting.


As a former executive coach for 85+ leaders across financial services, SaaS, and CPG, I’ve driven radical growth via better operating systems. Featured in Harvard Business Review and Forbes 30 Under 30, I create consistent profitability, retention, playbooks, and time freedom for partners while living in Bend, Oregon.

Saulsony

Saul Sony

Director, MYCPE ONE

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As Director – Partnerships, Content Strategy, and M&A Advisory, I drive growth at the intersection of education, strategic alliances, and transaction advisory within accounting and professional services.

I partner with thought leaders, firms, and content creators to build high-impact collaborations and deliver compliance-ready content that helps professionals educate, influence, and scale on the MY-CPE ONE platform. I work closely with CPA and accounting firm owners to support MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth strategy identifying the right partners and aligning them toward shared goals.

In the M&A and advisory space, I work closely with private equity firms, accounting leaders, and advisors to create educational resources that support practice growth, succession planning, and deal execution. Through podcasts, webinars, and curated learning experiences, my goal is to enable smarter dealmaking and build stronger professional alignment. I work with CPA and Accounting Firm owners to collectively help MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth plans.

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Figuring Out: Fixing Burnout with Holistic Firm Design | Podcast #61

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