Course ID: ISBTIOS

Impact Skills: Building Trust, Influence, and Organizational Strength

In the world of accounting and finance, technical skill is essential—but it’s not enough. The professionals who stand out are those who bring clarity, energy, and follow-through to every interaction. Whether it’s with internal teams, clients, or leadership, the ability to communicate concisely, listen with empathy, and take ownership of results is what builds long-term trust and career and organizational growth. This hands-on workshop focuses on five essential workplace traits—often overlooked but highly valued —designed to elevate your presence, sharpen your communication, and strengthen your team’s impact as professionals.


Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify active listening and empathetic communication during team and client conversations.
  • Recognize how to increase energy and professionalism, especially during stressful or deadline-driven situations.
  • Recall and communicate complex information with clarity, tailoring the level of detail to the audience.
  • Recognize ways to establish and follow through on expectations, action items, and commitments.
  • Identify how to use persistence and focus to resolve problems and pursue opportunities with resilience.

Major Topics

Major topics covered:

  • Listening and empathy in a deadline-driven environment
  • Positive energy and professional presence
  • Clear concise communication and expectations
  • Follow-up and reliability
  • Persistence and problem-solving
  • Creativity and innovative thinking
  • Managing stress and workload without losing your edge

Advanced Preparations

None


Who Should Attend

Finance and accounting teams at all levels – CPAs, Controllers, Executives, Management Staff, Accountants, Analysts


Fields of Study
Business Management & Organization

Prerequisites

None


Provider
Business Learning Institute

CPE Credits
4.0

Level
Basic

This course is available for your group as:

 

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