Hey everyone, Rosey Flaherty here!

In this powerful episode, Ela Bijlani opens up about her transformation from accountant to leadership coach and how facing your fears can become your greatest tool for growth.

Her story challenges the belief that our titles define us and offers practical insights for professionals ready to lead with purpose and clarity.

✅Face your fears to grow as a speaker and professional
✅Shift your mindset from employee to entrepreneur
✅Build self-awareness and confidence to advance your career
✅Use networking and relationship-building to unlock new opportunities
✅Embrace change and adaptability as tools for long-term success

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Hey everyone, Rosey Flaherty here!

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Ela Bijlani, CPC, CPA, CGMA—leadership coach, consultant, and accounting expert—to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose and authenticity.

Whether you're pursuing your CPA or exploring the world of public accounting, this conversation is filled with practical advice and real-world wisdom.

✅ Leadership is a skill, not a title
✅ Your accent isn’t a weakness, it’s part of your story
✅ Good leaders are coachable and always growing
✅ Communication and connection are critical in accounting
✅ Great mentors and professors can shape your entire career
✅ Commitment is key to passing the CPA Exam
✅ Technical skills and leadership skills are not the same

✨ This episode is proudly sponsored by Chapman University's Argyros School of Business and Economics. Considering a master's in accounting? Their MSA program offers personalized attention from world-class faculty, intimate class sizes, and a flexible structure designed for ambitious professionals. Learn more and apply at chapman.edu/msa

🎧 Listen in and be inspired to keep smiling through the journey!.

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💬 If Bijlan's story resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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#leadership #accountingcareers #elaBijlani #cpaexam #mentorship #growthmindset #leadershipcoach #communicationiskey #womeninaccounting #careerdevelopment #differentisbeautiful #audiopodcast #careerinsights #cpajourney #inspiringstories

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Hey everyone, Rosey Flaherty here!

In this episode, Hillary Caplan Sefcik, CPA and Assurance Manager at CohnReznick LLP, shares the mindset shifts that helped her thrive in public accounting and how networking has played a bigger role in her growth than any single event ever could.

Hillary walks us through the early lessons that shaped her leadership style, the value of hands-on learning, and why confidence is built through competence and preparation.

She opens up about asking for what you want, leaning into feedback, and how delegation helps others rise with you.

If you're navigating the early stages of your accounting career or gearing up for the next step, Hillary’s story is full of real talk and practical takeaways.

✅ Why networking is about relationships, not RSVPs
✅ How Hillary built confidence by learning the ropes early
✅ The power of clear goals and self-advocacy
✅ Delegating with purpose to develop others
✅ Encouragement for young professionals ready to lead

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