Robert Eyler
RSM US LLP
New York, NY USA
"Whenever I feel fear or discomfort, I sprint towards that. Fear is just a compass directing you where you need to be going."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Mira Mesa High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
University of Redlands
Bachelor's Degree
Business
University of Redlands
Bachelor's Degree
Physical Education
University of Redlands
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
AICPA
Certification
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM CPT)
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certification
Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS)
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certification
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certification
Behavioral Change Specialist (BCS)
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certification
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
Yoga Alliance
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Grew up playing football and I wanted to continue playing by any means possible—decided to go to whichever college would pay the most in scholarships.
2.
I attended the University of Redlands, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in business and accounting.
3.
I have always struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but when I discovered accounting, it all clicked—I realized I could use my love of numbers and analytical thinking to my advantage.
4.
Began pursuing auditing as a career path and by the first year out of college, I was already on my third job.
5.
Early on, I struggled to find a company that fit me—then I got a job in auditing at RSM US and their core value of pursuing your passion really resonated with me.
6.
After three years, I left RSM briefly to pursue accounting for the cannabis industry, but it didn’t fulfill me, so I took two months off and traveled the world teaching yoga.
7.
After returning to the U.S., I contacted RSM US and they gave me my job back—in addition to auditing, I worked on their health and wellness initiatives.
8.
Now I'm Senior Manager at Baker Tilly US and owner of a health/well-being enterprise specializing in educating, elevating and liberating body and mind via professional speaking, teaching and coaching.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You will never get a job with tattoos. You should just stick to accounting and drop your passions of health, wellness, meditation and yoga. You don't have the intelligence to make it past staff level at an accounting firm.
How I responded:
I didn't listen. I trusted myself, my passions, my drive and my purpose in this life. I cancelled out the noise by meditating, working out, journaling and focusing on myself. I stuck to the plan, exuded self-discipline in the toughest of times, and knew/know my worth.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
When I began working in the cannabis industry, I was making more money than I had ever made, but I was miserable. I made the decision to leave and not work for 2 months in order to travel and teach yoga. I needed some self-reflection.
I had severe O.C.D. growing up and that was challenging for me to deal with. While it held me back in a lot of ways, I learned how to spin it into a positive and use it to my advantage when it came to my love of numbers and analytical thinking.
I've struggled with addiction and dependence on various stimulants. I had to take time to get myself back on track and start living the values that I espoused as a wellness advocate. It was also a matter of getting out of the "do, do, do" mentality.
1 year out of college, I was on my 3rd job! I struggled trying to find the right company that fit for me and where I felt comfortable and useful. At RSM, they accept and even encourage my uniqueness! The Power of Being Understood is REAL!