Putting the Professional Back in Professional Development
How can we elevate the concept of professional development to represent more than the CPE hours to meet certification requirements and to apply to more than just certified professionals?
Morning Routines of Successful Women
Whatever your morning routine requires, there are always improvements to make your day ahead just a little better. We asked a few of AFWA's own accounting and finance pros for their tips on setting the day up for success.
Tips from a Trainer: Daily Health and Stress Management
Employing these mindful and deliberate practices will allow us to focus our mental and physical wellness, certainly leading to improved performance, efficient time management, and a less stressful life.
Women Who Lead: Finding Your Balance
As women, we are often juggling a plethora of plates simultaneously: family, work, health, friends, etc. But finding the balance that works for you, and YOU ALONE, is the most important thing.
Knowledge and a Buffalo: Personal Development Happens When Habits Change
However, knowledge and a buffalo didn’t cause a behavioral change. It was a measured, rigorous personal development process that changed habits and created the opportunity
Why You Should Network and What to do – Even if you Hate it
Let’s face it; very few people really like/love networking. You’re probably one of them. Taking the time out of your busy schedule to go to an event with a bunch of people you barely know just so you can feel socially awkward isn’t fun.
Back to Basics: Lead
As we start a new year, I want to continue beating my drum – back to basics – for our organization! I’m going to focus on “LEAD” this month. For AFWA to succeed, it is imperative that we help our members grow into the leaders they want to become.
Do You Have the Mindset, Confidence & Grit to Truly Succeed?
You have a top-notch degree. You’re smart. You know where you want your career to go. But do you have the right mindset to succeed professionally in your organization? Many of us are competent, but we lack the true confidence to excel.
5 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Accounting Career
5 pieces of advice for young professionals and students starting careers in accounting and finance.
Turn your New Year’s Resolutions into Actionable SMART goals
SMART goals provide a clear and simple framework for defining and managing meaningful goals and objectives