Engaging Stakeholders with Conversational Intelligence - WIB Discussion Group 27 June

Women in Business Discussion Group Tuesday 27 June 2017 | 5.45pm – 8pm | CPA Centre Level 3, 111 Harrington St

For our June session, we welcome Naomi Abbott to present:

Engaging Stakeholders with Conversational Intelligence

A Stanford University study has proven that 9 out of 10 conversations miss the mark.  Such inefficient conversations are extremely costly, highly frustrating and a waste of time. They can also erode people’s confidence if they feel that their message isn’t getting through with their stakeholders, or perhaps worse, they just aren’t understanding what their stakeholders want.

Conversational Intelligence®, also referred to as C-IQ, is a ground breaking, neuro-scientific framework that is revolutionizing entire industries, and profoundly shifting the way we interact and connect as human beings.

C-IQ is the hardwired, and learnable, ability to connect, navigate and grow with others through conversation. It provides us with frameworks for building trust, which is the human platform from which great conversations emerge, activating higher levels of engagement, strengthening partnerships, and catalysing co-creation and innovation in relationships, teams and cultures.

In this session, we will cover:

•             An overview of the neuroscience of conversations and the effect they have on relationships

•             The impact of trust and distrust on performance

•             The Conversational Intelligence® essentials that will help you transform your relationships with stakeholders, leaders, peers and team members.

Using these C-IQ essentials will help you build a better understanding of your customer's needs so you can provide them with the information that's of most value to them. You'll also be in a stronger position to collaborate effectively with colleagues on project teams and to navigate change.

Naomi started her career working in finance roles in various commercial contexts before she heeded an almost lifelong call to focus her talents on helping people to thrive in their professional lives. Her coaching experience spans over 15 years, initially concentrating on assisting people to create satisfying careers. She has subsequently specialised in coaching around interpersonal communication to enhance engagement style and align communication intention to create impact, in essence growing the conversational leadership of those she has worked with.  

Naomi is known for possessing corporate credibility whilst subtly engaging with clients in a holistic way that fosters alignment between head, heart and “gut” and powerfully supports clients' ever evolving sense of professional identity. Her work with leadership teams fosters meaningful and productive connections that build trust, thereby enhancing innovation and contributing to a lift in culture and performance. 

Naomi‘s qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology and Economics) and Diplomas in Counselling and Transformational Coaching. She is also proud to be one of 250 coaches inaugural coaches Certified in Conversational Intelligence® worldwide.

To attend, please RSVP to Reis at cpawibfb@gmail.com or via Facebook by 5pm Friday 23 June.

Women in Business Discussion Group Tuesday 30 May 2017 | 5.45pm – 8pm

For our May session, we are delighted that Vicki Hartley, CFO of Lendi and Non-Executive Director for Dress for Success, will be sharing with us how being an accountant has given her the geographic flexibility to work internationally in London, Auckland and Sydney and how she is now using those skills to start a Non-Executive Director Portfolio.

 

Vicki will also speak about some of the challenges she has faced working in the traditionally male dominated areas of  investment banking and financial services and contrast that to her current experience as a Non-Executive Director on two charity and NFP boards that support women and as a result have almost 100% female staff and 100% female directors.

 

Vicki is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales.  She has over 25 years of Financial Services Experience in Australia and the United Kingdom.  Over her career she has worked in the auditing profession before moving to work at UBS and Deutsche Bank in London alongside the trading desks, before arriving in Australia and taking senior roles at QBE and Challenger.  More recently, Vicki has held the position as the CFO of Lendi, one of the largest Australian Fintech’s that is challenging the way Mortgage Brokers compare loans and services clients in the age of the internet and google advertising.

Alongside her role at Lendi, Vicki is a Non-Executive Director for Dress for Success Sydney and Domestic Violence NSW Service Management. Vicki’s accounting qualifications and experience has assisted her in being treasurer for both these Not for Profit/NGO organisations.

 

We are encouraging our members to support Dress for Success and bring along a good quality handbag or piece of business attire.  Please ensure that it is clean, current style, something you bought and only wore a few times or maybe it’s now too big (or too small) or the wrong colour, not active wear.  If you would give it to a friend then Dress for Success would love to take it.  Or you can make a gold coin donation on the night.

 

To attend, please RSVP to Reis at cpawibfb@gmail.com or via Facebook by 5pm Friday 26 May.

Women in Business Discussion Group Tuesday 28 March 2017 | 5.45pm – 8pm | CPA Centre Level 3, 111 Harrington St

For our March session, we welcome Naomi Judge to present:

7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Energy and get more out of the day

In the session Naomi will take you through:

·         The main reasons you have the energy dips through the day

·         Understanding the different types of fatigue

·         Why you need to act now so you don't get burnt out

·         7 Simple steps you can you can apply today

Naomi Judge is a certified Naturopath with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Science. She's also a Nutritionist, blogger, and author, with her own Sydney-based business. Naomi has been helping local, interstate and international clients to reach their health goals for the past 9 years. Naomi helps women who are frustrated, fed up and struggling with unresolved hormonal health problems. Naomi uses her expertise, clinical experience and up to date research to help her clients find the answers they have been searching for, so they can live a life in vibrant health.

To attend, please RSVP to Reis at cpawibfb@gmail.com or via Facebook by 5pm Friday 24 March

Women in Business Discussion Group Tuesday 22 November 2016 | 5.45pm – 8pm | CPA Centre Level 3, 111 Harrington St

For our final session of 2016, Amanda Rose - Speaker,  Connector, Advocate, Influencer  - will be sharing “Top 5 Strategic Connecting Tips to Guarantee Success”.

Learn all the insider tips to be the go to person in your industry.

 * Know your brand and your niche

* Develop & build critical relationships (onine and offline)

* Network effectively at events and meetings

* How to manage difficult situations

* Expanding your network & creating opportunities

Amanda Rose is Australia’s only Strategic Connector. A Keynote Speaker, CEO of Business Woman Media, and Founding Director of Western Sydney Women; the only advocacy group for women in all areas of Sydney’s West.

 As one of the most influential people on LinkedIn, Amanda Rose (#BossLady) is quoted as an “internet winning blogger” by TIME.com and contributes regularly to HuffingtonPost, The Financial Review, BRW, Sydney Morning Herald, SkyBusiness, Women’s Agenda SmartCompany.com.au on how to master a successful brand, career and business.

 A passionate keynote speaker, Amanda Rose works with The Australian Defence Force, CPA Australia, Law Institute, UTS,  ANZ, Western Sydney University and the Royal Australian Navy.

We hope you can join us.  There will be canapés and lucky door prizes! To attend, please RSVP to Reis at cpawibfb@gmail.com or via Facebook by 5pm Friday 19 November.

Women in Business Discussion Group Tuesday 25 October 2016 | 5.45pm – 8pm | CPA Centre Level 3, 111 Harrington St 

This month, Dr Helena Popovic will be sharing with us how to “BOOST YOUR BRAIN”

Most people work on building up and boosting their financial assets. But how many people work on building up and boosting their greatest asset: their brain?

The emerging field of neuroplasticity has shown that the brain can change its own structure and function. It can grow new cells, new circuits and new connections in response to what we do, what we think and how we behave.
We are far more than passive victims of our genes: we play an active role in how our brains develop throughout our lives. However most of us are yet to realise the enormous personal power this gives us.
For the brain to stay healthy and operate at its best, we need the right nutrition, rest, stimulation, challenge and reward. Most importantly, we also need to take charge of our thinking because our thoughts play an integral role in wiring our brains for optimal performance.
This presentation distils the essence of the neuroplastic revolution and gives immediately implementable, practical suggestions to improve the functioning of the brain. By applying this knowledge, we can:

1.      sharpen our thinking

2.      improve concentration and memory – at any age

3.      tap into brain potential we never knew we had

4.      expand our creativity

5.      increase our capacity for learning and problem solving

6.      reduce our risk of developing depression, anxiety disorders and Alzheimer’s disease

7.      prevent the cognitive decline we’ve mistakenly believed was inevitable with ageing

8.      perform at our peak on a daily basis

9.      achieve far more than we ever thought possible

Dr Helena Popovic is a medical doctor, leading authority on how to improve brain function, international speaker and best-selling author. Since graduating from the University of Sydney in 1995 she has been paving the way for a new paradigm in peak health for peak performance. Helena is unique in bringing the latest discoveries in brain science to the field of weight management and she is the founder of a groundbreaking weight loss program called Winning at Slimming – thinking the light way. She is also the author of two books: In Search of My Father and NeuroSlimming – let your brain change your body. Her philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication and she believes in slow ageing despite fast living.

To attend, please RSVP to Reis at cpawibfb@gmail.com or via Facebook by 5pm Friday 21 October.

Women in Business Discussion Group Tuesday 27 September 2016 | 5.45pm – 8pm | CPA Centre Level 3, 111 Harrington St

We are very excited this month to welcome back Stella Petrou Concha to facilitate a panel discussion: Leadership, Strategy & Leaving a Legacy.  Hear from some of Australia’s top Female CFOs on what it takes to lead and leave a legacy.  Joining Stella on the panel will be:

·             Cate Chandler – FD - Brambles

·             Siobhann Langan – CFO – Hasbro

·             Rowena Hubble – Group Financial Controller - Metcash

·             Melinda Sheppard – CFO – Anne Street Partners

·             Tracy Harvey – GM Finance – CBA

Come and hear experiences, stories and words of wisdom from leading CFOs.  This event is curated by Stella Petrou Concha; CEO Reo Group, leading authority on Human Potential. Refreshments will be provided.

This event is proudly sponsored by REO Recruitment.

To attend, please RSVP to Reis at cpawibfb@gmail.com by 5pm Tuesday 20 September.

Women in Business Discussion Group Tuesday 23 August 2016 | 5.45pm – 8pm | CPA Centre Level 3, 111 Harrington St

In August, please join us for our “Be Heard.  Be Recognised.” Networking event.  Come and celebrate being a CPA.  Share your experience and learn about the interesting career paths of other CPAs.  Last year’s networking event was one of our most popular nights of the year so join us for a fun night of mingling with fellow members. There will be refreshments, special guests and a lucky door prize.

To attend, please RSVP to Reis at cpawibfb@gmail.com or via Facebook by 5pm Friday 19 August.