FICPA

Women's Leadership Summit

This year’s Women's Leadership Summit will be held at Mega CPE Conference on June 13, 2013, at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Orlando. The summit will provide Florida business women of all industries with opportunities to network and advance their leadership skills.

Don't miss the Women to Watch Awards presentation that honors women who exemplify leadership excellence in the accounting field presented by the FICPA 2012-2013 Chair of the Board, Scott Price.

After a day of CPE, join the attendees for your choice of two optional excursions and participate in our Dress for Success Apparel Drive.

View Women's Leadership Summit Brochure.

Dress for Success

Please bring your nearly new apparel to donate to Dress for Success Greater Orlando. Just drop it off when checking in for the Women’s Leadership Summit at Mega CPE Conference and we will take care of the rest.

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

7-8 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast

8-8:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks and Women to Watch Awards Presentation
Scott G. Price, CPA
2012-13 FICPA Chair
Women to Watch Awards presentation honoring women who exemplify leadership excellence in the field of accounting presented by the 2012-2013FICPA Chair of the Board, Scott Price.

8:15-9:05 a.m.

Keynote Managing Multiple Generations: Next Steps and New Surprises (Credits: 1 BE)
8:15am-9:05am
Karl Ahlrichs, SPHR
Human Resource Consultant / ExpertSpeaks
Carmel, Indiana
The world of Finance and CPAs are having to come to grips with the “new normal” workforce. Simply put, Boomers are not retiring as planned, and the Millennials are not going to wait forever for their chance. Boomers want clarity, Xers want options, and the new generation wants action. Your move, as you develop a succession plan.

Fresh data is showing some surprising new realities in the workplace, the common wisdom of a few years ago has shifted, and this presentation charts some new generational paths.

Key issues covered:

• The 3 values that all generations appear to have in common
• How the Millennials are motivated, and how they got that way
• Where the new citizens from other countries fit into the equation, and what their core motivators are
• The one trait – teamwork – that is interpreted differently by all of the generations, and how to respond

9:30-10:20 a.m.
Best Practices in Work/Life Integration (1 BE)
Sara Brady
President/Sara Brady Public Relations, Inc.
Winter Park

10:20-11:10 a.m.
Character, Conscience and Courage (1 BE)
Nan Ellen Dixon
Adjunct Professor / Georgetown University 
Washington, DC

Character, Conscience and Courage – a leadership presentation you don't want to miss! The presentation will cover the key components that provide you with the courage to take moral action. After attending the presentation, established and aspiring leaders should be able to use the tools gleaned to lead with character, conscience and courage when faced with difficult situations.

11:30-12:20 p.m.
Lunch Presentation: Every Great Leader has Been a Great Communicator (1 BE)
Kristina Kihlberg, DTM
International Director/Toastmasters International
Pompano Beach

Good leadership and strong communication skills go hand-in-hand. How do we best communicate? In today's environment, there are multiple ways to share information. Are they all equally effective? Kristina will share her experiences gained in her role as the District 47 Governor who led her team to the #2 District in the World for Toastmasters International.

12:35-2:15 p.m.
Career Navigation Strategies for Women (2 BE)
Mary L. Bennett, CEC, MBA, CIA
Owner – ML Bennett Consulting LLC
Lake Lure, NC

If you are wondering about the status of women in the accounting profession; the progress we’ve made; numbers at the leadership levels; and what you can do about your progress and the progress of other women, this is the session for you. Participants in this session will discuss all of the topics noted above as well as personal and organizational solutions that support the navigation of women through a career in accounting. This session will cover:
Barriers and Success Factors for Women in Accounting, Common Myths and Misperceptions and Individual and Organizational Solutions to Retaining and Developing Women Leaders.

Business Casual With Style Fashion Show and Shopping Spree
2:30-6:00 p.m.
Cost $15
Join us for the "Business Casual with Style - Fashion Show" provided by Dillard's and the opportunity to
shop at The Florida Mall®, the largest shopping mall in Central Florida.

Meet Your Mentoring Match
3:00-4:30 p.m.
No Charge to attend!
You've wanted the advice of a mentor since you got out of school, but just don't have the time to search.
This is your chance to meet the perfect mentoring match for your CPA career.