2024 AICPA & CIMA Women's Global Leadership Summit

As a leader, your responsibilities are more than just completing tasks and meeting deadlines. It is about retaining the best talent and motivating the team to reach their full potential and achieve company goals. However, simply possessing technical skills to be a manager is no longer sufficient and leaders must elevate their leadership abilities to adapt to the evolving demands of talent management. This session offers managers the opportunity to acquire the knowledge needed to become exceptional leaders capable of retaining top talent and cultivating high-performing teams.

This session will explore the challenges and triumphs of women who give their all to both their careers and families. Hear from Christine Robinson best-selling author, seasoned executive, working mother & stepmother of six, who has navigated these waters herself. She will share insights on the current industry landscape, the art of integrating work and family, and why women in accounting need a unique support system to succeed. Makosi believes that amplifying women leaders is crucial for the future of the accounting profession and the world. In this session, you'll hear from Christine and Makosi about a new, innovative solution to help firms, employees, and clients navigate the challenges of the modern-day workplace and parenthood. This is an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired to forge a path that harmonizes professional aspirations with family commitments!

In today's fast-paced world, understanding and harnessing your unique strengths is more crucial than ever. The panel discussion delves into the dynamic nature of personal growth, guiding you to uncover your distinct differentiator—your superpower. Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment

Whether you’re seeking to enhance your career, improve relationships, or simply gain a deeper understanding of yourself, join us and take the first step towards unlocking your full potential and making a meaningful impact in your world.

Attend this session for an engaging panel discussion exploring the intersection of technology, accounting, and DEIB. Our panelists will delve into the benefits of building a supportive community in the workplace, leveraging real-life examples from the Wolters Kluwer Women’s Network, and discuss how to Learn how to champion change and transformation within your organization.

Gain insights from these successful leaders as they share their unique journeys and practical advice for aspiring professionals, discussing the future of accounting technology – and opportunities for women to lead the way. This session promises to inspire and equip you with strategies to foster a more inclusive and innovative workplace.

Grab your funny bones and let’s sharpen these tools! In this session we will be discussing the power of humor and how you can use it to influence and drive the results that you are looking for. Don’t think you’re funny? No problem! Allison Moore is a professional standup comedian with an executive background in Human Resources and Communications. The audience will learn a few secrets to being funny and creating a happy environment for their team. It’s time to add humor to your leadership toolbelt!

Join this dynamic session to explore the unique strengths and perspectives women bring to the table when driving organizational change. Discover why women are natural-born change agents and how their leadership styles can revolutionize businesses and communities. Through inspiring stories, practical insights, and interactive discussions, we will delve into:

* The essential qualities and skills that make women exceptional change leaders
* Strategies for overcoming challenges and biases faced by women in leadership roles
* Proven approaches to foster innovation and adaptability within organizations
* Building inclusive and high-performing teams that drive transformative results

Leave this session empowered with the knowledge and confidence to lead with impact and inspire others to embrace change.

This dynamic workshop, "She Means Business: Building a Book of Business & Crafting a Winning Deal," is tailored for women leaders who aspire to thrive in the competitive business landscape. Throughout the session, participants will delve into the art of deal-making, negotiation strategies, and the essential components of building a robust book of business. By addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women, this empowering workshop equips attendees with practical tools, confidence, and insights to propel their careers forward and make impactful contributions to their organizations.

The population of caregivers in the United States is rapidly growing. This hard trend presents predictable problems for both employers and employees. As more and more mid-career and senior professionals assume greater caregiving roles, many will also experience the "sandwich effect" as they are simultaneously sandwiched between caring for children in the home and adults in their lives. This rapidly progressing trend presents a very real threat to the workforce and to the individuals in your organizations. In an already tight talent pipeline, this session will address both the employee's and the employer's perspectives for navigating the intense pressure that lies at the intersection of career and caregiving.

"Powerful Pivots: Taking the Leap to Level Up" is an inspiring and transformational workshop designed specifically for women in leadership roles who are ready to make significant changes to accelerate their career progression. This course is perfect for those who feel stuck or plateaued and are seeking to embrace risk, make strategic investments in their careers, and leap forward to achieve their ambitions faster and more efficiently. Through a blend of motivational talks, interactive exercises, case studies, and personal reflection, participants will be guided to identify the pivotal changes needed in their careers, understand the risks and rewards, and develop a clear, actionable plan to make those changes a reality. The workshop aims to empower women leaders with the courage, strategies, and tools necessary to confidently take the next big step in their professional journeys.

The term "work/life balance" presupposes a division that work is on one end of a teeter-totter from every other facet of our life, instead of being a healthy part of it. This balancing war can create struggle, resentment, fatigue, disengagement, and burnout. As a result, we tend to attempt to compartmentalize work and personal life into boxes that leave us feeling fragmented - we are one way at work and another way at home, and we feel the conflict in having to choose between them. It doesn't have to be this way. In this interactive workshop, you will learn actionable steps to help yourself and your team find peace, balance, and whole-life integration through a practice of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries.

Casually posting on social media? Entering your email for every offer out there? Am I at risk? What can I do? This session will answer these questions and more to develop your online "self-defense" by exploring various personal privacy risks and how you can mitigate them. Geared more towards the individual rather than company, we'll dive into discussions of online exposure, fraud prevention, defensive technology, and other ways you can "train your brain" to use caution and be more secure in your digital life.

Embark on a journey of exploration as seasoned leaders share their diverse experiences and insights into life after a successful career. This panel discussion will delve into various paths such as corporate boards, nonprofit work, entrepreneurship, and leisure pursuits. Gain valuable insights into financial planning, discover available resources, and embrace the freedom to define your own fulfilling "next act."

This presentation is designed to empower and arm individuals with the tools and insights necessary to develop and enhance mental toughness in the fast-paced and often high-pressure corporate environment. Mental toughness, characterized by resilience, adaptability, and perseverance, is essential for effective leadership and long-term success. The talk will delve into practical strategies for building mental resilience, techniques for stress management, and methods to instill a culture of mental toughness in corporate settings.

Whether it is clients or colleagues we need to understand how to facilitate. Facilitation is the art of moving a group of people through meetings, planning sessions, or training, and successfully achieving a specific goal. It is more influencing than being directive. We, our clients and teams, can face serious impediments to success as a result of unhelpful or difficult communication patterns. This session will have tips and trick to facilitate in any group, including effective negotiation as needed.