Format
This course will be delivered via Zoom on Thursday 11 December 2025 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. The Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the course is due to take place.
Who should attend
Senior professionals and aspiring leaders who want to move beyond operational management and develop strategic leadership capabilities. Ideal for those seeking to influence at a higher level, lead change, and inspire teams in complex environments.
Course overview
This course will cover:
- The Leadership Edge: What differentiates leadership
from management and why it matters.
- Leading with Impact: Creating vision, building trust, and driving
engagement.
- Strategic Thinking: Frameworks for decision-making and navigating
uncertainty.
- Influence & Communication: Techniques to inspire and influence
stakeholders effectively.
- Personal Leadership Style: Reflect on your leadership strengths and areas
for growth.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the shift from managing tasks to leading
people and strategy.
- Apply practical tools for influencing and motivating teams.
- Develop confidence in leading through complexity and change.
- Gain insights into your leadership style and how to leverage it for
impact.
Speaker bio
Dr Louise O’Meara - Louise is Programme
Director in Queens University Business School and is an experienced leadership
educator and executive coach with a strong track record in developing senior
leaders across sectors. Louise brings academic rigor and practical insights to
help leaders unlock their potential and lead with confidence.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding this or any other CPD course or
requirements, please feel free to contact the team here or call us at (+353) 01 523 3930
Note for Legacy CPA Members
Members who joined Chartered Accountants Ireland following 1 September 2024,
please continue to book on the CPA Portal here to ensure you receive your membership
discount