Why the most successful finance leaders are actually sales-driven, relationship-focused, and agile thinkers.
Advancing in the dynamic fields of accounting and finance requires more than just technical expertise; it demands exceptional leadership and strategic vision. This comprehensive course explores the vital skills necessary to transition from a technical specialist to an influential organizational leader.
It delves into the nuances of effective communication, strategic decision-making, and high-performance team management specifically within a financial context. Covering the intersection of corporate dynamics, personal branding, and core leadership principles, the curriculum provides a clear framework for navigating the modern financial landscape.
The material focuses on cultivating a strong professional presence, inspiring cross-functional collaboration, and driving sustainable business value, offering a robust blueprint for achieving long-term career progression and success in the corporate environment.
Motivational & Leadership Speaker
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders. The creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. A keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations, Adam has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. A Los Angeles native and lifelong Angels fan, Adam teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.
EY Global Deputy Vice Chair, EY-Parthenon Global Deputy Leader, Strategy and Transactions
As EY Global Deputy Vice Chair, EY-Parthenon Global Deputy Leader, Strategy and Transactions, Nadine brings over 25 years of strategy and M&A experience advising clients as they reimagine their ecosystems, reshape their portfolios and reinvent themselves for a better future. She and her global teams have worked extensively in the Americas and Europe, advising companies on their strategy and capital agendas to provide long-term value. Nadine also serves as an EY-Parthenon Global Client Service Partner, overseeing the organization's relationship and all EY-Parthenon client work for a large global systemically important bank. Prior to her current role, Nadine was the Strategy and Transactions (formerly TAS) Managing Partner for FSO Americas, Ernst & Young LLP, where she focused on advising the financial services sectors and providing growth services and results to that region. Nadine was also the EY Global TAS Wealth and Asset Management Sector Leader. Nadine is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant and a member of CPA Ontario. She is a graduate of Queen's University at Kingston, Canada, and currently serves on their Smith School of Business Global Council. She was named a Fellow in the 2016-2017 class of David Rockefeller Fellows and is a member of the Board of Directors of City Harvest and the Audit Committee Chair.
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