On this episode Joe speaks with Heather about how to maximize your return on investment from conferences by attending with intention, identifying clear learning goals, and planning connections in advance. They dive into the “three threes” approach—three skills to learn, three tools to explore, and three people to meet—and emphasize the importance of self-awareness, authenticity, and pacing to make the most of any event.
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The Accounting Cornerstone Foundation Unveils Accounting Conference ScholarshipsTV and Movie Quote:
Heather quoted Battlestar Galactica Joe quoted Much Ado about NothingBook of the Week:
Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow LaheyFavorite Social Posts:
Heather mentioned Melissa Miller Furgeson on LinkedIn Joe mentioned Blake Oliver on X/TwitterThe Woodard Report Article of the Week:
Top 21 Lessons from Serving on Conference Speaker Committees by Nancy McClellandThank you to our show sponsor, Bill, your financial operations platform. Bill is the intelligent way to create and pay bills, send invoices, manage expenses, control budgets and access the credit your business needs to grow all in one platform.
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