In Episode 64 of the Zero Lives Left Podcast Wayne is joined by guest James Perry. They kick off in a deeply engaging conversation about self-recognition, personal growth, and the life-changing influence of travel. Wayne opens up about his struggle with acknowledging his own value and his reticence towards accepting recognition. In contrast, James shares his remarkable journey from a quaint village to the professional world of accountancy, and his transition to becoming a devoted full-time carer for his ailing parents.
Throughout the episode, they dive into the critical importance of recognizing one's accomplishments, how travel can profoundly affect personal development, and the ongoing value of learning. With a spotlight on how technology is reshaping the field of accountancy, Wayne and James discuss the crucial role of building relationships, particularly for those who are introverted, and stress the importance of self-care to prevent burnout. Together, they navigate the complexities of life, underscore the importance of connecting with others, and advocate for the power of facing challenges head-on.
Here are some key takeaways from the conversation:
🌟 Recognizing Small Wins: Acknowledging our achievements, no matter how small, is crucial for personal growth. Taking the time to appreciate our progress can have a profound impact on our mindset and well-being.
🌍 The Transformative Power of Travel: James shared his goal of visiting the seven wonders of the world and his experience with travel as a tool for personal development. Exploring different cultures and overcoming challenges through travel has had a profound impact on his life.
🔗 Building Relationships: We discussed the evolving role of accountants in the digital age and the increasing importance of building strong relationships and influence. Platforms like LinkedIn offer opportunities for introverted individuals to develop relationships virtually and in the real world.
In Episode 64 of the Zero Lives Left Podcast Wayne is joined by guest James Perry. They kick off in a deeply engaging conversation about self-recognition, personal growth, and the life-changing influence of travel. Wayne opens up about his struggle with acknowledging his own value and his reticence towards accepting recognition. In contrast, James shares his remarkable journey from a quaint village to the professional world of accountancy, and his transition to becoming a devoted full-time carer for his ailing parents.
Throughout the episode, they dive into the critical importance of recognizing one's accomplishments, how travel can profoundly affect personal development, and the ongoing value of learning. With a spotlight on how technology is reshaping the field of accountancy, Wayne and James discuss the crucial role of building relationships, particularly for those who are introverted, and stress the importance of self-care to prevent burnout. Together, they navigate the complexities of life, underscore the importance of connecting with others, and advocate for the power of facing challenges head-on.
Here are some key takeaways from the conversation:
🌟 Recognizing Small Wins: Acknowledging our achievements, no matter how small, is crucial for personal growth. Taking the time to appreciate our progress can have a profound impact on our mindset and well-being.
🌍 The Transformative Power of Travel: James shared his goal of visiting the seven wonders of the world and his experience with travel as a tool for personal development. Exploring different cultures and overcoming challenges through travel has had a profound impact on his life.
🔗 Building Relationships: We discussed the evolving role of accountants in the digital age and the increasing importance of building strong relationships and influence. Platforms like LinkedIn offer opportunities for introverted individuals to develop relationships virtually and in the real world.

This episode takes an insight look at my recent trips over to Brussels for the EU Citizens Panel on Virtual Worlds and Learning Mobility which took place over 2 weeks in April.
Last year there were a number of conversations that took place to look at how to get citizens in Europe more involved in decisions that are being made about our future.
So over the past couple of months, they have been holding citizen panels on a range of different issues from food waste to the future of cities in Europe.
150 European citizens (picked randomly) from every different demographic and walk of life to go to Brussels over 3 weekends with one virtual meet-up.
The aim of the citizen's panel is to empower people to be involved in the decisions that impact everyone across Europe.
Coming up later on in this episode we are going to hear from one of the EU representatives explaining what the Citizens Panel is all about & its objectives & I get the chance to have a chat with one of the Irish Citizens who have taken part.
Grab a cuppa sit back and find out a little more like I did about how the Citizen Panel is helping shape the future of the European Union.