E163: Navigating Mergers Without the Headache, with Alex Black FCCA

De-stress Your Business

Mergers and acquisitions can spark exciting growth — but they also bring chaos, uncertainty, and a lot of stress. In this episode of De-stress Your Business, we’re joined by Alex Black, Director of Client Services and Innovation at Ad Valorem, a fast-growing accountancy firm now part of the ETL Group. Alex shares how he’s helped teams navigate the stress of change — from integrating cultures and standardising processes, to preparing teams for powerful innovations like AI. You’ll learn:

• What causes stress during mergers — and how to ease it
• How to overcome resistance when introducing change
• Why standardising workflows is critical for innovation
• What leaders often get wrong about growth and acquisitions

This episode is packed with real-world lessons from someone who’s been at the frontline of fast change — and still kept the team engaged, productive, and open to the future. What’s your approach to handling stress during periods of change? Let us know in the comments! #DeStressYourBusiness #Leadership #MergersAndAcquisitions #ChangeManagement #TeamAlignment #AlexBlack #Innovation #AIAdoption Helpful resources: Ad Valorem: https://www.advaloremgroup.uk/ ETL Global: https://www.etl-global.com/ Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexblackacca/