Become a Critical Voice: Advisor, Architect, Anchor
Overview
Finance leaders today are expected to be more than number-crunchers—they must serve as strategic advisors, decision architects, and steady voices in uncertain times. This course empowers finance professionals to become trusted, early contributors in critical conversations by strengthening their influence, critical thinking, and strategic framing. Participants will learn to challenge assumptions, shape executive dialogue, turn data into compelling stories, and build the trust needed to lead with impact in high-stakes settings and transformation efforts.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key behaviors that position finance leaders as trusted strategic advisors.
- Recognize effective strategies for framing financial insights to influence decision-making.
- Distinguish between consultative, directive, and facilitative roles finance leaders may play in strategic conversations.
- Select approaches that challenge assumptions constructively while maintaining credibility and alignment.
- Recall techniques for increasing visibility and influence in early-stage executive discussions.
This course includes practical exercises, mentor insights, and scenario-based questions to reinforce learning and ensure participants can apply key concepts in real-world finance leadership situations. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a CPD-accredited certificate.
Lessons:
Lesson 1: Establishing Your Strategic Voice
Laying the foundations of trust, credibility, and influence as a finance leader.
Lesson 2: Communicating with Influence
Turning financial insight into persuasive, action-driving conversations.
Lesson 3: Leading in the Boardroom and Beyond
Stepping fully into your role as advisor, architect, and anchor at the highest level.
Additional Information
CPD Hours: 2
Field of Study: Personal Development
No prerequisite knowledge is required to be successful in this course.
No advance preparation is required.
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
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