When Dr. Kristy Short joined the Unbalanced Podcast for the first time, the conversation quickly moved beyond career highlights and into something far more personal. Kristy spoke openly about anxiety, burnout, and the pressure many leaders carry quietly in the accounting profession. Drawing from more than twenty five years in the industry, she shared the story behind her book Civil Warrior and why she believes leaders must stop separating their professional and personal selves.
Haley Kershner
March 13, 2026