2022 Women's Leadership Summit


Registration is Open
Overview:
Welcome Back to the Women's Leadership Summit IN-PERSON!
There was never a better time to be a woman in the CPA profession or business in general! Opportunities abound. The Women's Leadership Summit is designed to bring together novice and experienced professionals for a day-long program of education, collaboration and inspiration. We hope you will join us this year as we acknowledge the leadership qualities and contributions of our Emerging and Experienced Women to Watch Award recipients. Join us as we hear about the state of the profession from AICPA President & CEO Barry Melancon. Receive a special welcome from FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir. Most importantly, learn; network and share ideas with your peers. What a great way to spend a day!
Join Us for Our MEGA Closing Night Networking Dinner and Dueling Pianos!
Want to continue the fun and networking? Join us for our closing night celebration. Indulge in great food and drink, and outstanding company. This family-friendly event features dueling pianos, fireworks and maybe a special guest star or two (additional registration fees apply.)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Show your support of the Women's Leadership Summit through your sponsorship. For further information contact Tavara Andrews at tavara@tjsacctg.com
Schedule:
Friday, June 10, 2022
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Time: Friday 7:00am - 8:00am
Mega Opening Remarks & Women to Watch Awards Presentation
Time: Friday 8:00am - 8:15am
The Women to Watch Awards presentation honoring women who exemplify leadership excellence in the field of accounting presented by FICPA President & CEO, Shelly Weir.
Presenters:
Mega Keynote Speaker - State of the Profession
Time: Friday 8:15am - 9:05am Credits: 1 TB
Barry C. Melancon, CPA, CGMA, President and CEO, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Join AICPA President and CEO, Barry Melancon, as he explores the future of the profession, including future proofing the profession; federal regulatory issues; firm trends; talent pipelines and more.
Presenters:
Women in Leadership Opening Remarks and Welcome
Time: Friday 9:15am - 9:30am
Shelly Weir, President & CEO, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
Presenters:
Change Leadership: Navigating Workplace Dynamics
Time: Friday 9:30am - 10:20am Credits: 1 BE
Cheryl McDuffie James, Managing Director & CEO, Business Imaging
Today is different than a year ago. Each year people, places, processes, and customers will change. As leaders how do we navigate the growing complexities in the workplace?
We will explore the following:
-Decision-making
-The Great Resignation
-Customers
-Remote Leadership
Presenters:
Break
Time: Friday 10:20am - 10:35am
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Time: Friday 10:35am - 11:25am Credits: 1 BE
Laura K. Rossi, CPA/PFSS, CFP, Managing Director, Ernst & Young
While employees are leaving their employers in record numbers, the short-term and long-term personal and financial impacts of this decision should be considered from both sides. Learn what you should take into consideration before you make your move.
Presenters:
Building Trust to Instill Confidence
Time: Friday 11:25am - 12:15pm Credits: 1 BE
John-Luke McCord, MA
This session will help you to identify beliefs you hold about yourself, the good, the bad, and especially the ugly as they relate to your leadership style. Investigate the beliefs you hold about others and challenge you to understand them and learn how to be a keen observer of dysfunctional self-beliefs in employees and challenge others to adopt a more accurate reflection of themselves.
Lunch
Time: Friday 12:15pm - 1:05pm
Workplace Wellness: Tools to Help You When You're Feeling Triggered
Time: Friday 1:05pm - 1:55pm Credits: 1 BE
Sadaf Siddiqi, Psychotherapist and Consultant
The ability to respond - instead of react - to your emotions is a sign of high Emotional Intelligence (EQ), which is a well known predictor of career success. In this session, you will gain insight into your emotional triggers and learn tools to help you manage them in the moment. At the end, there will be an (optional) interactive portion where you can practice regulating your emotions with a partner.
Presenters:
Work-Life Balance Skills
Time: Friday 1:55pm - 2:45pm Credits: 1 BE
Sabby Hightower, Chief of Staff, Visiting Nurse Association
Those who understand the benefits of a healthy balanced life will be motivated to make positive changes. Employees' lives and the company's culture will be improved with a work-life balance. Learning the basics of work-life balance will also increase employee productivity, health, and morale.
Presenters:
Break
Time: Friday 2:45pm - 3:00pm
No LOLing: The New Business Writing Etiquette
Time: Friday 3:00pm - 3:50pm Credits: 1 BE
Kate McClare, Copywriter, Kate's Copy
Social media has made us more approachable in informal business communications, but are we getting too casual? Learn how to refresh your business writing style so it’s friendly and relaxed but still shows you mean business.
Presenters:
Closing Remarks/Recognition of WLC
Time: Friday 3:50pm - 4:00pm
Lena Combs
2021-22 Chair - Women in Leadership Committee
Chair’s Closing Night Celebration and Dueling Pianos
Time: Friday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
From networking reception and chair's program to dueling pianos and fireworks, what better way to wrap up your day at Disney? Indulge in great food and drink, and outstanding company. A special guest star or two may even make an appearance!
(Additional fees apply: Adults $75, children under 12 $50.)
1 - Adult Guest - Chair’s Closing Night Celebration
Time: Friday 6:01pm - 9:00pm
Closing Night Networking Dinner, Dueling Pianos, and Fireworks!
Adult Guest Ticket
From networking reception and chair's program to dueling pianos and fireworks, what better way to wrap up 4 great days of CPE? Indulge in great food and drink, and outstanding company. A special guest star or two may even make an appearance! Individual registration and group tables available.
1 - Adult Guest -Chair’s Closing Night Celebration
Time: Friday 6:02pm - 9:00pm
Closing Night Networking Dinner, Dueling Pianos, and Fireworks!
Adult Guest Ticket
From networking reception and chair's program to dueling pianos and fireworks, what better way to wrap up 4 great days of CPE? Indulge in great food and drink, and outstanding company. A special guest star or two may even make an appearance! Individual registration and group tables available.
1 - Child Guest (12 & Under) - Chair’s Closing Night Celebration
Time: Friday 6:03pm - 9:00pm
Closing Night Networking Dinner, Dueling Pianos, and Fireworks!
Child Guest (12 & Under)
From networking reception and chair's program to dueling pianos and fireworks, what better way to wrap up 4 great days of CPE? Indulge in great food and drink, and outstanding company. A special guest star or two may even make an appearance! Individual registration and group tables available.
1 - Child Guest (12 & Under) -Chair’s Closing Night Celebration
Time: Friday 6:04pm - 9:00pm
Closing Night Networking Dinner, Dueling Pianos, and Fireworks!
Child Guest (12 & Under)
From networking reception and chair's program to dueling pianos and fireworks, what better way to wrap up 4 great days of CPE? Indulge in great food and drink, and outstanding company. A special guest star or two may even make an appearance! Individual registration and group tables available.
Objectives:
- Network with other women in the business
- Exchange ideas and experiences to advance your career
- Learn leadership, communication and self care skills
Presenters:
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Barry C Melancon, CPA, CGMA
Barry C. Melancon is the CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the most influential body of professional accountants in the world with 650,000 members and students. Formed in 2017, it combines the strengths of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), which Melancon also leads as President & CEO....
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Kristin Ashley Bivona, CPA,MBA
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Shelly Sinclair Weir
Shelly Weir is President & Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA), the statewide professional association for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Florida. In this role, Weir serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the FICPA and FICPA Scholarship Foundation and works in partnership with the FICPA Council to develop and execute the Institute’s strategic vision. Weir leads a...
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Kate McClare
Kate McClare is a professional copy writer and editor with extensive experience in both print and digital media. She has worked for newspapers and magazines in New England and South Florida and written for national and regional magazines. She is the founder and CEO of Kate’s Copy, which works with businesses and individuals to create copy that attracts readers and customers. Kate will talk about...
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Laura K Rossi
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Cheryl McDuffie James
Cheryl McDuffie James is a Human Capital Maximizer, Peer Advisory Leader of CEOs, Business Owners, and Executives, Talent Optimizer, Change Management Implementer, and Mental Fitness Professional serving as the CEO and Managing Director for Business Imaging, since 2006.She is passionate about people, accountability, and helping others maximize their potential. A connector who partners with...
Read more about Cheryl McDuffie James here -
Sabby Hightower
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Sadaf Siddiqi
Sadaf Siddiqi is a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice. She's also the human behind Being, a digital mental health brand. Through her work, she makes an effort to normalize mental health and the emotions that we all experience. Sadaf works with people individually, in groups, and through organizations to cultivate change through education, intention, and compassion. She also...
Read more about Sadaf Siddiqi here
Presenters:
Barry C Melancon, CPA, CGMA
Barry C. Melancon is the CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the most influential body of professional accountants in the world with 650,000 members and students. Formed in 2017, it combines the strengths of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), which Melancon also leads as President & CEO....Read more about Barry C Melancon hereKristin Ashley Bivona, CPA,MBA
Read more about Kristin Ashley Bivona hereShelly Sinclair Weir
Shelly Weir is President & Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA), the statewide professional association for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Florida. In this role, Weir serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the FICPA and FICPA Scholarship Foundation and works in partnership with the FICPA Council to develop and execute the Institute’s strategic vision. Weir leads a...Read more about Shelly Sinclair Weir hereKate McClare
Kate McClare is a professional copy writer and editor with extensive experience in both print and digital media. She has worked for newspapers and magazines in New England and South Florida and written for national and regional magazines. She is the founder and CEO of Kate’s Copy, which works with businesses and individuals to create copy that attracts readers and customers. Kate will talk about...Read more about Kate McClare hereLaura K Rossi
Read more about Laura K Rossi hereCheryl McDuffie James
Cheryl McDuffie James is a Human Capital Maximizer, Peer Advisory Leader of CEOs, Business Owners, and Executives, Talent Optimizer, Change Management Implementer, and Mental Fitness Professional serving as the CEO and Managing Director for Business Imaging, since 2006.She is passionate about people, accountability, and helping others maximize their potential. A connector who partners with...Read more about Cheryl McDuffie James hereSabby Hightower
Read more about Sabby Hightower hereSadaf Siddiqi
Sadaf Siddiqi is a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice. She's also the human behind Being, a digital mental health brand. Through her work, she makes an effort to normalize mental health and the emotions that we all experience. Sadaf works with people individually, in groups, and through organizations to cultivate change through education, intention, and compassion. She also...Read more about Sadaf Siddiqi hereMajor Topics:
- State of the CPA Profession
- Business Writing
- Video Marketing
- Great Resignation
- Self Care
- Communications Skills
- Bullying and Cyber Harrassment
Major Topics:
- State of the CPA Profession
- Business Writing
- Video Marketing
- Great Resignation
- Self Care
- Communications Skills
- Bullying and Cyber Harrassment
Designed For:
Women experienced and new to the CPA profession and business in general
Accommodations:
Disney's Contemporary Resort4600 World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836
407-939-5277
Accommodations:
Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836
407-939-5277
Room Rate: $312.00++ Single/Double
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836
407-939-5277
Room Rate: $312.00++ Single/Double
Hotel Cutoff Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2022
*** Upon completion of your registration for the conference, you will receive an email confirmation with the passcode to book your accommodations***
(Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. Please note that the conference accommodation rate is subject to sell out prior to the advertised reservation cut off date.)