The relaunched version of Finance Matters is back for installment number two of our Values Series. This time, Patty and Brandi focus on Collaborative Partnership with guests Joey Carls and Kellyn Morris of the Finance Solution Center. Resources Mentioned: Service Excellence podcast UVAFinance Values Symbiotic Relationship between Ants & Acacia tree…

Finance Matters returns, this time with a focus on the UVAFinance values. Each quarter, Brandi and Patty will bring you guests from UVAFinance who have demonstrated the value. This first episode focuses on Service Excellence, with guests Danielle Hancock and Kevin Crabtree. Resources Mentioned: UVAFinance Vision, Mission, Values: https://uvafinance…

Patty and Brandi discuss Ryan Holiday's book Stillness is the Key, a NY Times bestseller that describes how to stay steady and draw on inner peace while the world is anything but quiet. We go over the book's main concepts, historical examples, and practical applications, in the hopes that you'll find at least two or three ways that you can increase…

Vice President for Finance Melody Bianchetto will retire from UVA on February 3 after 26 years of service. She sat down with Patty and Brandi to reflect on her career and her pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion in UVAFinance. Resources Mentioned: UVAFinance Mission, Vision, Values Melody's Brown Bag Series (under "Resource Library") Melody'…

Vice President for Finance Melody Bianchetto will retire from UVA on February 3 after 26 years of service. She sat down with Patty and Brandi recently to reflect on her career. Resources Mentioned: UVAFinance Mission, Vision, Values Melody's Brown Bag Series (under "Resource Library") Melody's DEI Podcast…

Our fight or flight response kicks in when we perceive a situation as potentially dangerous or threatening. It's an automatic and unconscious impulse that stems from caveman days (thanks, evolution!) and could be causing you to burn out, make bad decisions, and all around feel pretty crummy at work and at home. Patty and Brandi talk to Augie Maurel…

Two of the Business Analysts who joined the Change Management team during Finance Strategic Transformation share their perspectives on change, big projects, and what sets UVA and FST apart from other projects they've been a part of. Featuring guests Derrick Carter and Detria Thomas. Resources Mentioned: The Change Curve…

Six members of UVAFinance's first summer intern cohort are here to talk with Patty and Brandi about their experience in Central Finance at UVA. Thank you to Luke Blair, Samyukhtha Venkateswaran, Karly Fuentes-Parades, Raymond Costa, and Amanda Lin (all UVA students), and Maheswar Ghimire (Piedmont Virginia Community College student) for taking the …

In this episode, we welcome members of UVAFinance's Inclusive Excellence Committee and Equity Action Team to discuss the trajectory of diversity and inclusion efforts in UVAFinance. Our guests are Melody Bianchetto, ToShun Campbell, LaVerne Harris, and James Cobb. Resources Mentioned: More on the UVAFinance blog about Inclusive Excellence activitie…

We've got a panel of creative folks from the UVAFinance team in today's episode, talking about the benefits of creative pursuits on them as individuals and also as professionals on the Finance team. Join Patty and Brandi as they talk with Jay Gallimore (musician), Matt Bonham (photographer, graphic artist), and Mary Wagamon (artist, writer), and ge…

There are now FIVE generations in our workforce, ranging from our Traditionalists in their 70s to the newest members, Gen Z, in their early twenties. (And all the Millenials cheer, because they're no longer the babies!) Today we have UVAFinance's Jack Sherwood, a rising UVA 4th year and member of the FST project team and Gen Z extraordinaire, for a…

Change Team Leader Angela Knobloch visits to discuss practical tips for managing yourself during times of change, including the dreaded "valley of despair." Resources Mentioned: Gartner Report Engage for Change: Clarify Purpose, Honest Reflection, Assess Opportunities, Note progress, Grow Skills, Exhibit Flexibility…

How confident are you that you won't be retaliated against if you admit to a mistake at work? The answer to this question is one of the biggest indicators of psychological safety in the workplace. Listen in to learn more about psychological safety and its role in creativity, belonging, and productivity. Resources Mentioned: Fifteen Ways to Promote …

Do you ever look back on your past self and think about how much you didn't know then? We all learn as we go through life, and we should get comfortable with the fact that we'll never know as much as we think we know. Being aware of how much you don't know can actually make you a better manager and human being. Listen in as Patty and Brandi discuss…

Patty and Brandi welcome Lisa Harris back to Finance Matters to discuss the Six C's of Inclusive Leadership as identified by Dr. Shirley Davis. Resources Mentioned: Dr. Shirley Davis' 6 C's of Inclusive Leadership More about Dr. Davis Valerie Kaur, Revolutionary Love (See No Stranger book) More of Lisa Harris on Finance Matters: Find Your True Nort…

During times of stress, it's important that we as managers and as teammates pay attention to our own well-being and that of our colleagues. Here are six practical strategies that work both in and out of a pandemic. Resources Mentioned: The original blog post UVAFinance Shoutout boardBy UVAFinance

The Challenging the Status Quo Panel Series was designed to show you different perspectives from UVAFinance employees who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and share their thoughts and ideas with you. Today's session focuses on the UVAFinance Service Model Project Plan, with guests Andrew Sallans, Scott Adams, and Raegan Harouff Gaye. Want …

Volunteering: it's great for networking, skill-building, and soothing your soul. Tune in to this conversation with Brandi and Patty to learn more! Resources Mentioned: UVA Public Service: https://publicservice.virginia.edu/service-opportunities/volunteer UVAHR Volunteer Center: https://hr.virginia.edu/covid-19/volunteer-center UVA Health: https://u…

Let's talk about questions: asking questions of others, asking questions of yourself, and asking questions for better collaborative results. Angela Knobloch joins Patty and Brandi to share how asking better questions can lead to improved relationships and better results. Resources Mentioned: UVAFinance Blog (Video): Sharpen your questioning skills.…

The Challenging the Status Quo Panel Series was designed to show you different perspectives from UVAFinance employees who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo and share their thoughts and ideas with you​. Today's panelists are Amy Nolasco, Jonathan Agop, and Mara Hilliar. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Watch the webinar on the Online Community in the CI…

UVAFinance's Continuous Improvement Committee recently hosted a webinar on Challenging the Status Quo, featuring members of the FST team. This webinar featured Lisa Shuler, Josh Breeden, and Phil Hamlett. Access the Continuous Improvement space in the online community (behind NetBadge): https://communityhub.virginia.edu/community/uva-finance-transf…

This episode is a companion piece to our recent Brave Space discussion, found here: https://everydaygrace.podbean.com/e/brave-space-in-uvafinance-finance-matters/. This pod contains a brief exploration of many terms we refer to in our Brave Space discussion, terms that are frequently used when racial equity is discussed. In this episode, LaVerne Ha…

UVAFinance's Continuous Improvement Committee recently hosted a webinar on Challenging the Status Quo, featuring UVAFinance leadership. This webinar was the second of a series and featured a discussion with Steve Kimata, James Gorman, and Julie Richardson. Listen to Part One https://everydaygrace.podbean.com/e/challenging-the-status-quo-webinar-fin…

We're joined today by members of the Inclusive Excellence Advisory Group from UVAFinance, with a discussion of why fostering a brave space within the workplace is so important. Guests on the panel are Melody Bianchetto, Steve Kimata, LaVerne Harris, and Jenn Bari. Resources Mentioned: Inclusive Excellence at UVA: https://vpdiversity.virginia.edu/in…

Last week the UVAFinance Continuous Improvement Committee hosted the second "Challenging the Status Quo" webinar in that series, this time featuring three UVAFinance managers. You can view the full webinar in the CI space in CommunityHub, or listen in to the discussion on Finance Matters. We'll continue presenting the webinar series as a special ed…

UVAFinance's Continuous Improvement Committee recently hosted a webinar on Challenging the Status Quo, featuring UVAFinance leadership. This webinar was the first of a series, and was full of such inspiration that we couldn't help but share it with you here on Finance Matters. Tune in to hear Melody Bianchetto, Bill Ashby, and Augie Maurelli discus…

Patty and Brandi discuss a book by Patrick Lencioni (not Leoncini, Brandi), “The Truth About Employee Engagement.” Everyone has a time in their career where they dread going to work. This book addresses the three root causes of job misery and how they can be remedied. Resources Mentioned: The Truth About Employee Engagement: https://www.amazon.com/…

You're invited to the Finance Matters party! Share your stories from this wild ride that has been 2020: what have you learned in quarantine? What has changed in the way you work? What's been most challenging or most interesting? Share your thoughts via audio recording or the written word and send them to Brandi at bv8h@virginia.edu. Need any help? …

Science has proven over and over again that rest is necessary for both physical and mental recuperation. Still, many of us don't take the time we need to rest, to enjoy our hobbies, and to replenish ourselves. Now more than ever, in this stressful time of the pandemic, it's important that we make time to rest, not only to maintain and even increase…

We've been in quarantine for quite some time now, and it can be tempting to despair a bit at this "new normal." Patty and Brandi discuss the pleasant additions this season can bring to our lives, as well as the mindset that will keep us sane as we move forward, even when we don't know how or when the pandemic will resolve. Resources Mentioned: Todd…

"It’s easier being in each other’s presence, or in each other’s absence, than in the constant presence of each other’s absence." --Gianpiero Petriglieri Many of us are more connected to our colleagues than ever as we work remotely during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Thanks to Zoom, we may now see our colleagues more than we ever did when we worked in …

UPDATED WITH CORRECT AUDIO! We're joined this week by seasoned remote workers JT Peifer of Student Financial Services and Jessica Rafter from the FST project to talk not just about working remotely, but further, working remotely during a pandemic. JT and Jessica talk about how the unique challenges and rewards of telecommuting change shape during a…

As we work remotely during the Coronavirus crisis, our communication channels have changed but best practices still apply. It's more important than ever to be intentional about your communication. Check out this episode of Finance Matters for some guidance on sending emails that don't get ignored, connecting with colleagues when you aren't physical…

For most of us, working remotely due to COVID-19 related restrictions has been an adjustment, to say the least. Not only are we coping with a new way of getting things done, but also, the complications that come from being in close proximity to our family members and finding new ways of connecting with our colleagues. Today, Patty and Brandi get to…

After studying the behavior of thousands of children and adolescents, researcher Carol S. Dweck noticed that some children seemed eager to learn and grow, while some seemed more satisfied with the status quo, fearing failure. Dweck's resulting work introduced the "growth mindset," describing those individuals who view talent and natural ability as …

Is there a voice in your head telling you that you don't know what you're doing at work? That you're not qualified for the job you have? If you've ever been riddled with doubt about your ability to fulfill a role (whether it's work, family, or anything else), then you've experienced Impostor Syndrome. This detrimental thought pattern affects up to …

Join Patty, Brandi, and their guests Sarah Doran and Danielle Hancock as we discuss the importance of prioritizing workplace culture. In this episode, we talk about what culture is and how to create a positive workplace culture. The benefits of participating in creating a healthy culture are great for the organization and for employees as individua…

This episode of Finance Matters is about something that doesn't actually exist. That's right -- multitasking is a myth! So what are we talking about the whole episode long? How trying to multitask affects our productivity, our creativity, and our enjoyment of life (hint: it's not good), as well as what to do instead of multitasking. If you've ever …

Gobble Gobble! In this pod, we identify the things that make us most thankful at work. Taking a moment to identify what you appreciate is a great exercise to boost your sense of well-being -- listen in and take a moment for gratitude! Resources Mentioned: Start with Why Podcast Brene Brown Call to Courage Podcast The Importance of Resilience Podcas…

Aaaand we're back! After a few months' hiatus, Patty and Brandi are back in the podcast saddle with special guest Lisa Harris of UVA HR's Talent Development team. In this episode, they discuss Bill George's book, "True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership." We all have an internal compass, and when it's followed closely, we can become authenti…

Aaaand we're back! After a brief hiatus, Patty and Brandi get together to discuss Simon Sinek's popular book Start With Why. Hopefully, we all know what we do for a living, but have you give much thought to why you do what you do? Tuning in with your WHY can help you prioritize, make better decisions, and generally have a happier, more productive c…

Coaching involves teaching people and helping them to grow. It's different than managing, mentoring, or problem-solving, and it's a leadership style that can change your relationships and your organization. In this episode of Finance Matters, co-host Patty Marbury and Erika Priddy of Finance Outreach and Compliance talk about Coaching, which is an …

Vulnerability isn't about winning and it's not about losing -- it's about having the courage to show up even when you can't control the outcome. On this episode, Brandi and Patty are joined by Angela Knobloch and Erika Priddy to discuss Brene Brown's Netflix special "The Call To Courage." Forbes Magazine recommends viewing Brown's special "immediat…

We've got two very different guests joining us on today's episode to talk about productivity and workflow: Jessica Rafter, who works remotely managing our online community, and Mara Hilliar, Executive Assistant to the VP of Finance. Together we work through strategies we've adopted to keep ourselves organized and productive: what's worked, modifica…

Brandi and Patty welcome Theran Fisher back to the podcast, this time to discuss Chip and Dan Heath's immensely useful book "Switch." As a part of his role with UVA's Talent Development department, Theran has used "Switch" to help many professionals understand how to understand and motivate themselves and their teams during times of change. Get on …

On this edition of Finance Matters, we welcome Lisa Harris, Senior Learning & Development Consultant with UVA's Talent Development Department, back. This time, we're talking about resilience: what it is, why it matters, and how we can cultivate it in ourselves and our teams. We cover a lot of ground in 35 minutes: "embracing the suck," mindfulness,…

Patty and Brandi are joined in this episode by Angela Knobloch from UVA's Organizational Excellence Department. Beyond her depth of training and breadth of experience in change management and continuous improvement, Angela just gets the human side of change. Join us for a lively, interesting discussion of the particularities of practicing change in…

We're back for part two of our two-part series on Jeffrey M. Hiatt's book "The Employee's Guide to Surviving Change." This pod focuses on the ADKAR method, and how we can assess where we are in the process: Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement. ADKAR is a practical framework for working through change yourself and helping your t…

Coming to you from Patty's dining room table, it's part one of a series on Jeffrey M. Hiatt's book The Employees Survival Guide to Change. The book is a short, pithy read with lots of great insight into change and change theory. We'll walk you through the book's practical suggestions for succeeding in times of change. Thanks to our special guests T…

Patty and Brandi are joined by guest host Chris Doran to discuss Charles Duhigg's groundbreaking book Power of Habit. Do you have habits you want to break? Or do you want to start a new, healthy habit? If so, check out this discussion -- Duhigg outlines a practical framework for understanding your habits and changing them. Resources Mentioned: Powe…