Speakers

Speaker: Élisabeth Petit 

A passionate HR professional with 20 years of experience, Elisabeth combines her expertise as a certified CRHA/CHRP with her unique perspective as an ultra-endurance athlete. With a Bachelor's in Industrial Relations (Laval) and Executive Mini-MBA (McGill), she helps organizations harness emotional intelligence as a strategic advantage in the AI era.

As a consultant since 2017, she transforms how leaders approach human potential across diverse industries. Her experience navigating both professional challenges and extreme mountain ultra marathons informs her practical approach to developing resilience and emotional competence where technology cannot reach.

The Emotional Edge: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Excellence in Accounting

In an era where AI is transforming technical accounting functions, emotional intelligence emerges as the critical differentiator that technology cannot replicate.

This session will explain how to transform emotional competencies into measurable strategic assets for your firm. Drawing from Elisabeth's profound journey as an ultra endurance athlete who navigated extreme challenges, it unveils the five dimensions of emotional intelligence that distinguish firms that excel from those that transform their industry.

In 90 interactive minutes, discover how to quantify the ROI of emotional intelligence in your firm, a proven methodology to develop these skills in yourself and your teams, and concrete strategies to create a high-performing emotional ecosystem that AI can complement but never replace.

For leaders who understand that in the age of artificial intelligence, human intelligence is your ultimate competitive advantage.

Developing & Maintaining Skills in Leadership, Communication and Team Management for Partners

Join Elisabeth Petit and Martin Rouillard, for an interactive 60-minute Q&A session focused on how Dallaire Forest Kirouac (DFK) is actively building and sustaining leadership, communication, and team management skills among its partners.
This session will dive into the practical programs DFK has implemented - including coaching, targeted training for directors, co-development sessions, and ongoing workshops for partners. Through real examples and open discussion, you’ll learn:

• Why these skills matter:
In today’s rapidly evolving accounting landscape, strong leadership and communication are essential for navigating change, inspiring teams, and delivering exceptional client service. Partners who invest in these areas are better equipped to foster innovation, drive firm growth, and ensure long-term success.

• Key learning aspects:
✓ Practical Coaching Approaches: How personalized coaching helps partners and directors overcome real-world challenges and accelerate their professional development.
✓ Targeted Training: The impact of structured training modules on building core leadership and management skills among directors and future leaders.
✓ Peer Co-development: How collaborative learning sessions foster trust, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing across firms.
✓ Sustained Growth: The importance of ongoing learning opportunities to keep leadership skills sharp and relevant as the business environment changes.

• What you will gain:
✓ A clear understanding of DFK’s leadership development journey and how it can be adapted for your own firm.
✓ Actionable strategies to strengthen your leadership pipeline and enhance team performance.
✓ Inspiration and practical ideas to create a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

This session is designed to be highly participative- bring your questions, share your experiences, and leave with concrete takeaways to help you and your firm thrive.