GAE2501. Welcome & Keynote: Leading Through Change: How to Adapt, Grow, and Thrive in Uncertain Times

In today’s world of work, defined by uncertainty and constant disruption, change often feels like the only constant. For accounting professionals and the clients you serve, this can be both daunting and disorienting. But with the right mindset, skills, and strategies, change can become a powerful catalyst for growth, innovation, and deeper impact.

In this keynote, you’ll gain practical, actionable tools to help you lead yourself and others through times of ambiguity with greater clarity, resilience, and intention. You’ll learn how to stay grounded amid constant shifts, recognize and act on emerging opportunities, and lead with focus,even when the future feels uncertain.

Whether you're navigating changes in your organization, across the industry, or with your clients, you’ll walk away with tools to enhance your adaptability, elevate your confidence, and expand your ability to lead others through change with purpose and poise.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize common challenges and barriers that arise during times of change and uncertainty
• Explore practical strategies for cultivating clarity and stability in uncertain environments
• Develop actionable practices to respond effectively and adaptively to ongoing change
• Identify opportunities for helping others (clients, your employees, etc) navigate change and uncertainty