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Running, Resilience & Business Growth with Accountant Mark Overend | Fit For Life Podcast Special

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In this special episode of the Certain to Change Podcast, host Martin Sharp is joined by long-time accountant and trusted advisor Mark Overend, Head of Tax and Payroll at Ascentis LLP. Today, they discuss their passion for running in both trainers and their businesses ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Over the past 16 years, Mark has been instrumental in helping Martin systemise and streamline his business, while also sharing a passion for running. Together, they explore how the lessons learned on the road, including how resilience, consistency, and community, directly translate into building stronger, more sustainable businesses.

From the camaraderie of Parkrun to the discipline of marathon training, Markโ€™s insights highlight the parallels between endurance running and entrepreneurship. For business owners, consultants and professionals, this conversation blends practical financial wisdom with inspiring lessons on mindset, growth, and overcoming obstacles.

In this episode, we cover:

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆThe role of an accountant as a true business partner

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆWhy systemisation and automation reduce stress

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆThe camaraderie of Parkrun & community supported motivation

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆLessons from marathon training

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆHow encouragement can drive long-term success

This episode is perfect for busy professionals, business owners and consultants who want to streamline their businesses, reduce stress and build efficient systems, while also drawing inspiration from the resilience and mindset of runners and endurance athletes who value accountability, consistency and community.

๐ŸŽง Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube.

Connect with Mark Overend -

Contact Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markoverend/?originalSubdomain=uk

Website: https://ascentisllp.co.uk/

๐Ÿ“ฉ To learn more or speak to us: [email protected]

or visit https://martinsharp.com/sharpfitforlife

Follow our socials:

https://www.facebook.com/SharpFitForLife

https://www.facebook.com/MartinSharpUK1

https://www.instagram.com/martinsharpuk/

https://www.instagram.com/sharpfitforlife/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkvikS2-NhlwGq3n4idiwg

https://x.com/martinsharpuk

https://x.com/SharpFitForLife

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/martinsharp

#fitforlifepodcast #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #RunningMindset #ResilientBusiness #MarathonMindset #BusinessOwnersUK #ConsultantsLife #HighPerformanceHabits #ParkrunCommunity

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Content provided by w/Martin Sharp and Dominic Furness, W/Martin Sharp, and Dominic Furness. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by w/Martin Sharp and Dominic Furness, W/Martin Sharp, and Dominic Furness or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this special episode of the Certain to Change Podcast, host Martin Sharp is joined by long-time accountant and trusted advisor Mark Overend, Head of Tax and Payroll at Ascentis LLP. Today, they discuss their passion for running in both trainers and their businesses ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Over the past 16 years, Mark has been instrumental in helping Martin systemise and streamline his business, while also sharing a passion for running. Together, they explore how the lessons learned on the road, including how resilience, consistency, and community, directly translate into building stronger, more sustainable businesses.

From the camaraderie of Parkrun to the discipline of marathon training, Markโ€™s insights highlight the parallels between endurance running and entrepreneurship. For business owners, consultants and professionals, this conversation blends practical financial wisdom with inspiring lessons on mindset, growth, and overcoming obstacles.

In this episode, we cover:

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆThe role of an accountant as a true business partner

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆWhy systemisation and automation reduce stress

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆThe camaraderie of Parkrun & community supported motivation

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆLessons from marathon training

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸฆHow encouragement can drive long-term success

This episode is perfect for busy professionals, business owners and consultants who want to streamline their businesses, reduce stress and build efficient systems, while also drawing inspiration from the resilience and mindset of runners and endurance athletes who value accountability, consistency and community.

๐ŸŽง Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube.

Connect with Mark Overend -

Contact Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markoverend/?originalSubdomain=uk

Website: https://ascentisllp.co.uk/

๐Ÿ“ฉ To learn more or speak to us: [email protected]

or visit https://martinsharp.com/sharpfitforlife

Follow our socials:

https://www.facebook.com/SharpFitForLife

https://www.facebook.com/MartinSharpUK1

https://www.instagram.com/martinsharpuk/

https://www.instagram.com/sharpfitforlife/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkvikS2-NhlwGq3n4idiwg

https://x.com/martinsharpuk

https://x.com/SharpFitForLife

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/martinsharp

#fitforlifepodcast #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #RunningMindset #ResilientBusiness #MarathonMindset #BusinessOwnersUK #ConsultantsLife #HighPerformanceHabits #ParkrunCommunity

  continue reading

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