Power Move: Part 1 – The Candidate

Power. What is it, and how can we use it effectively? In this three-part mini-series, I will explore the dynamics of power in the context of the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). This first post explores developing power as a candidate, then examines the ownership of power, and concludes with a discussion of how the power a candidate builds can develop their professional presence.

The Intro

Emotionally speaking, the weight of a Core 1 Orientation Workshop makes it challenging to teach. Learners are transitioning from the mindset of a student into the realities of being a CPA candidate, without the linear path of “do this, get this”, leaving a steep, unavoidable learning curve.

I see candidates feeling the weight of this transition when I receive messages laced with helplessness. Often it is because the candidate has yet to buy into the shift from undergraduate- to graduate-level education...Click here to continue reading