This session is designed for professionals in accounting & finance seeking to strengthen judgement, capability and performance in increasingly complex environments.

The challenge

As expectations rise across accounting & finance, professionals are required to operate with greater clarity, influence and accountability. Common challenges include:

• Navigating complexity without clear decision frameworks

• Maintaining professional judgement under pressure

• Communicating with clarity and credibility

• Balancing technical expertise with human capability

Our approach

Grounded in applied psychology and real-world leadership practice, this program focuses on strengthening how participants think, decide and communicate. The emphasis is on practical capability, not theory.

What you’ll explore

• Core concepts underpinning negotiation and client influence

• Practical frameworks to strengthen judgement and performance

• Techniques to improve communication, clarity and influence

• Strategies to manage cognitive load and professional pressure

Who this is for

Accounting and finance professionals in client-facing advisory and fee-negotiation roles

No technical background required. This is a capability-focused session.

CPD eligibility

Ethics CPD | CA ANZ | CPA Australia. Certificates of completion are provided.

Facilitator

Suzanne Tonks – Managing Director, Limestone Group

PhD Candidate (Psychology) | Provisional Psychologist (AHPRA) | 20+ years C-suite experience.

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