On Your Marks

Are you putting off booking your first accountancy exam, or struggling to get back into studying after a failure? Wherever you’re at in your journey to qualification, On Your Marks explores techniques to help you tackle the process head on. In this series from ACCA, we’re sitting down with experts to understand what can hold us back when we set out to achieve our goals – whether that’s preparing for exam season or training for a marathon. From the importance of hanging out with your mates to the neuroscience of procrastination, we explore how to get yourself going when the going gets tough - including techniques for building resilience for when life doesn’t go our way. This is On Your Marks. Because you’ll never know until you try. Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and let us know what you think by leaving a rating or review. For more information about ACCA exams, you can go to www. accaglobal.com/exams On Your Marks is a Fresh Air Production for ACCA. The Executive Producer is Annie Day, the Senior Producer is Eva Higginbotham, with support from Sarah Moore. The videographer is Yohan Forbes. The Sound Engineer is Basil Oxtoby.

We're seeking guests who are experts in psychology, education, sports training, or professional development, and who can provide actionable insights on overcoming procrastination, building resilience, and effectively preparing for high-stakes environments like ACCA exams or athletic competitions.

Note: Guest insights are created with AI assistance.