Heather Satterley: Change Is the Job Now in Accounting

You do not have to work longer hours to keep up with change in accounting.

In this episode of the Canopy Practice Success Podcast, Heather Satterley joins us to talk about leading through constant change in the accounting profession without burning out.

Heather is a CPA, educator, and Director of Education and Media at Woodard. She shares practical perspectives on change management, technology adoption, and how firm leaders can stay focused when everything around them feels like it is moving faster than ever.

From letting go of the 80 hour workweek mindset to building sustainable systems and communities, this conversation is a reminder that growth does not have to come at the cost of your life or your team.

If you are an accounting firm owner or leader navigating industry change, this episode offers clear, grounded insight you can apply right away.

Connect with Heather here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersatterley/

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro and why change feels nonstop in accounting
• 2:11 Heather’s journey from traditional accounting to education and innovation
• 5:15 Why change management is now a core leadership skill
• 8:41 Staying focused when new technology and tools keep coming
• 12:31 Letting go of the 80 hour workweek mindset
• 16:11 Building sustainable systems instead of reactive workflows