Emerging Leader

Women have more opportunities now than ever to succeed and advance in the profession. The time has come to harness these opportunities and use them to educate and elevate ourselves, our organizations, staff and other women in both our professional and personal lives…

Your business isn't looking for any business, you're looking for the BEST clients. And those clients are ready to invest a premium price for your premium service or product. But just because they are willing (and able) to pay doesn't mean you should rush through the sales process…

Leadership is a Performance Art dives into the two seemingly different worlds of directing theatrical productions and being a leader in the corporate world…

Negotiation can bring great value, yet women often avoid it. With good reason. They're often penalized for it. In 2001, only 7% of women negotiated their first salary. Labeled aggressive instead of assertive or, worse, the dreaded b-word, they skip the process for fear of retaliation…

The journey to the C-Suite is a winding path up a mountain, with roadblocks, switchbacks and avalanches along the way (as well as the occasional gondola that zips you quickly to dizzying heights). It's definitely not a straight and narrow path up a ladder…

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WILL BE AN INTERACTIVE SESSION FOR BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ATTENDEES. ATTENDEES WILL PARTICIPATE IN THREE ROUNDS OF SPEED NETWORKING WITH A PARTNER. VIRTUAL ATTENDEES WILL DO THIS IN ZOOM BREAKOUT ROOMS. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO TURN YOUR CAMERA ON FOR THIS EXERCISE…

The concept of taking a career break isn’t new, but perhaps we need a new way to approach them. This session dives into the AICPA's recently released toolkit "Leave of Absence as a Retention & Re-Entry Tool, " and focuses on its practical application…

Negotiation is a skill that can bring significant value for everyone, yet women are far less likely to engage in the practice. With good reason. Studies and anecdotes galore tell us that women are often penalized for negotiating…

Being able to develop business is a critical skill for career progression—but the approaches finding new business can vary…

Whether working in industry, education, government, or a firm being able to set yourself apart from your peers can provide career success as happiness, as well as (believe it or not) work/life balance…

This empowering session will focus on the skills and attributes that help women "Lead the Way", overcome barriers and build successful careers…

People are essential to the critical services businesses provide across industries and sectors…

Digital technologies have strongly influenced how we go about our daily life. Yet we aren’t fully conscious of the impact technology has had on our wellbeing. This session provides an opportunity to identify where you are at and uncover what you want instead…

SPEAKING UP & STANDING OUT What would it mean to you if 2024 was the year you were recognised and valued for all of your skills, capabilities and experience? Why do so many women shy away from being more visible, from standing out, and being rewarded and recognised for all the incredible contributi…

Toxic bosses are everywhere…

Eager for the next level in your professional journey but needing something extra to get there? Wondering if you’re ready for a leadership gig? Ready for leadership but facing limited opportunities in your organization? This is your session! Volunteer board and committee membership is an excellent…

During our panel discussion, we'll explore the recent Bentley University report, "Men as Allies: Engaging Men to Advance Women in the Workplace". We'll discuss pipeline opportunities, wage parity, workplace retention and re-entry, and unlocking unconscious bias for inclusive leadership…

As an early- to mid-career accounting professional, knowing how to move up quickly in the field and get involved in more interesting work can feel daunting. If you are further along in your career, feeling unfulfilled and burnt out can make you feel stuck with no clue what to do next…

Do you have it? That intangible attribute of highly sought after professionals who own the Trusted Advisor space with their clients. Discover how to find and enhance your "X" factor and become that sought after most Trusted Advisor…

Prosperity is born through intention and attention. In our time together we will examine our businesses through the eyes of our prospects, customers, and champions. Through this lens we will be able to identify our opportunities for change and disruption to ignite our next prosperous path…

Do you ever wonder how some leaders radiate energy as they grow their responsibilities and businesses, win recognition and awards, and seemingly do everything everywhere at once? These leaders are high performers at work, at home, and community…

We know that women continue to make noteworthy gains; but education, bold leadership, policies and organizational changes are still needed to reach gender parity in the accounting profession…

Join us for an inspiring and empowering session titled "Staying Unstuck: Taking Charge of Your Career and Life for Long-term Success." In a rapidly changing world, it's crucial to develop the skills and mindset needed to navigate your career and life effectively…