S8E198: Episode 198 - Peter Hickson: Creative Accountancy

About this episode

Peter Hickson shares his journey from accountant to artist, emphasizing the blend of creativity in everyday life.

Unlocking the secret to blending creativity with everyday life, Peter Hickson's surprising journey from accountant to artist reveals how curiosity, humor, and bold experimentation can transform your world. If you've ever felt stuck in a routine or unsure how to start your creative passion, this episode is your blueprint for unleashing the artist within.  Peter Hickson is a former accountant, cattle property owner, and award-winning photographer with deep ties to rural Australia. Born in Sydney and raised partly in the Gulf of Carpentaria, he built an international career with Touche Ross and Price Waterhouse before co-founding accounting firm MHM in 1996, later retiring in 2017 after its acquisition by RSM. He continues to own his family’s cattle property, Melinda Downs, and is passionate about travel, golf, and photography. His acclaimed photographic work has won numerous international and domestic awards, with his current series, Australian Gothic, blending humour, rural Australian landscapes, and a touch of absurdity. LINKS: Peter Hickson - Special Guest Instagram: @peterhicksonphotographer  Paul Fairweather - Co-host https://www.paulfairweather.com Chris…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Fairweather, Chris Meredith

Guest: Peter Hickson

Topics covered

• creativity
• accountancy
• art
• personal journey
• rural Australia
• photography

Keywords

• creativity
• accountant
• artist
• photography
• rural Australia
• humor
• experimentation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MHM, RSM

Books & works: Australian Gothic

Places: Sydney, Gulf of Carpentaria, Melinda Downs

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