She was denied stress leave. Her workplace gaslit her. Now she's a bestseller and a top coach.In this powerful episode of Ambition Aligned, nurse leader-turned-entrepreneur Sara Fung shares how she walked away from a toxic healthcare system, built a thriving business from scratch, became a top podcast host (The Gritty Nurse), and hit #1 on Canada’s bestseller lists—all while raising kids and recovering from burnout.We unpack:Why leaving for less money can give you more lifeThe dark reality of healthcare work culture (pump rooms on toilets, toxic “leadership”)How Sara used podcasting and community to rebuild her careerTurning burnout into a platform for change—and profitPractical mindset shifts for stuck professionals (in any industry)If you're a high performer trapped in a job that’s breaking you—this conversation will shift something in you.🔗 Connect with Sara:Website: www.sarafung.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramfung/Career coaching: https://www.thernresume.com/Podcast: www.grittynurse.comBook: http://harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/🔗 Connect with Devon:devoncoombs.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs/👇 Like, comment, and subscribe if this resonated with you.#Leadership #BurnoutRecovery #CareerChange #Nursing #AmbitionAligned

Everyone knows the numbers are off. But no one’s talking about why.In this explosive conversation, Blake Oliver — CPA, founder of Earmark CPE, and host of the #1 accounting podcast in the world — joins Devon Coombs to expose the hidden crisis destroying trust, ethics, and sustainability in the accounting profession.We unpack:Secret time sheets and the lies firms rewardHow burnout is built into the system by designWhy CPE and training have become a jokeRevenue recognition games that inflate earningsThe cultural rot infecting public accounting—and how to fix itThis isn’t just for CPAs. If you’ve ever worked in a broken system, felt punished for telling the truth, or wondered why honest people burn out… this episode will hit home.🎧 Watch, share, and subscribe for more truth-driven leadership convos.🔗 More at: devoncoombs.com🔗 Connect: linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs#accounting #burnout #leadership #cpa #ethics

Get a 25% discount on TABot's AI Software using the code DEVON25.In this episode of Ambition Aligned, I sit down with Nina and Harton—two high-achievers who left lucrative careers at Google and Big 4 firms to build TA Bot, an AI-powered co-pilot for technical accountants.We talk about:Why they walked away from stability to chase purposeHow they’re using fine-tuned AI to save hundreds of hours in audit and memo prepThe shocking truth about AI hallucinations in accounting (and how they fixed it)What it really takes to start a lean startup in a regulated spaceHow Series B+ CFOs and controllers are using their tool for real ROITheir journey is equal parts practical, emotional, and inspiring—a must-watch for anyone interested in leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship in the AI era.📩 Interested in partnering or joining the beta? Visit https://www.tabot.info🌐 Learn more at: devoncoombs.com🔗 Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs#Leadership #AccountingAI #StartupLife #AuditTech #AmbitionAligned