Communication & Influence Advanced | Accounting & Finance
Description
This workshop is designed for senior accounting and finance professionals seeking to strengthen executive-level communication, stakeholder influence and strategic credibility.
The challenge
As professionals advance into senior leadership, technical expertise becomes only part of the role. Common challenges include:
Communicating complex information to boards and executive stakeholders
Influencing high-level decision-making environments
Maintaining authority and credibility under scrutiny
Navigating politically sensitive conversations
Leading with clarity in high-stakes advisory environments
Our approach
Grounded in psychology, executive communication and leadership strategy, this session focuses on sophisticated influence capability for senior professionals operating in complex stakeholder environments.
What you’ll explore
Executive-level communication and influence frameworks
Building authority and professional credibility
Boardroom and audit committee communication strategies
Advanced stakeholder management techniques
Practical approaches to strategic persuasion and advisory influence
Who this is for
Senior accounting and finance leaders, partners, directors, CFOs and experienced advisory professionals.
This is an advanced communication and leadership-focused session.
CPD eligibility
Limestone Group programs covering AI integrity, professional communication, and ethical decision-making under pressure are directly applicable to CPD requirements for CPA Australia, CA ANZ, and IPA members. A certificate of completion is provided for every program, audit-ready for your CPD record.
Lineup
Suzanne (Sues) Tonks
Sues Tonks is the Managing Director of Limestone Group and one of Australia's most experienced practitioners at the intersection of psychology, executive leadership, and strategic communication. She is completing a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Monash University as part of a double award programme incorporating the Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has completed all coursework, placements, and her thesis, with conferral pending publication of a submitted peer-reviewed journal article currently under review. She holds Provisional Psychologist registration with AHPRA. Sues also holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce and a degree in Communication, and brings more than 20 years of senior practice across C-suite executive development, corporate strategy, government, not-for-profit organisations, creative agencies, and business owners. Her specialisations include issues management and public relations, and she has worked intimately with global brands and ambitious entrepreneurs at the highest level of decision-making. She is the developer of the AIMPI (AI Management Personality Inventory) and leads all Limestone Group programmes, coaching, and strategic intensives. Sues is a sought-after speaker and guest panelist on leadership, AI, psychology in professional practice, and the future of work.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
Register
Register
More events from this host
