Women's Leadership Summit 2025 WEBCAST
Overview
The Women’s Leadership Summit is a transformative event that inspires leaders at all stages of their journey. Sessions will focus on building meaningful communities, expanding networks, leading with purpose, and prioritizing self-care, giving you the tools to lead yourself, others, and your business with confidence. Join us for a day of empowerment and growth as we create stronger, more inclusive leadership.
Lead with purpose, connect with strength, and thrive together! 
Highlights
- Unlock the Power of Your Body's Intelligence with Lamiaa Delf: Why do so many high-achieving women often feel unfilled despite "having it all?" In this session you'll learn how to tap into your body's intelligence as a powerful decision-making tool with a 3-step framework to decode stress, tension and other signals for actionable clarity. Through a simple framework to navigate change with clarity, confidence, and ease; Lamia will help you uncover how to create success that feels sustainable, energizing, and deeply fulfilling.
- The Third Spaces Project: Cultivating Connection and Community: In a world where loneliness is rising and workplace transactions feel transactional, how can leaders foster genuine connection and belonging? Renee Yaseen, Washington Post columnist and creator of the Third Spaces Project, has spent time exploring this question to uncover the magic of third places: those vital gathering spots beyond home and work where relationships thrive, ideas flourish, and community is built. Look forward to her insights into why third places matter, how they shape leadership and innovation, and what steps you can take to create them in your life.
- We'll round out the day with sessions on AI and Application for Professionals, Investing in Your Dreams & Financial Freedom, Maximizing Leadership Impact Using Your Strengths, and Empowerment in Action and Word
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
Women working in the accounting profession, as well as those who work with, supervise, or support them
Objectives
Unlock your leadership potential and gain the tools you need to lead with confidence, purpose, and strength.
Preparation
None.
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Networking Sponsor
Thursday, May 22
General Session
- Log-in and Welcome Screen
General Session
- Welcome and Announcements
General Session
- Invest in Yourself to Invest in Others: Sustainable Success for Women in Leadership
Adelaide NessAdelaide Ness
Adelaide Ness has been speaking to professional service firms around the world for nearly 20 years, helping them grow, strengthen their cultures, and build more client-centric organizations. As the Director of Client-Centric Advisory at Moss Adams, she leads initiatives that enhance client relationships, develop talent, and drive sustainable growth. Prior to joining Moss Adams, Adelaide served as the Chief Learning Officer of The Rainmaker Companies, a management consulting and training organization dedicated to helping professional service firms succeed. Her expertise lies in leadership, business development, and cultural transformation, equipping professionals at all levels with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an evolving marketplace. Passionate about holistic development, she is a dedicated yogi who emphasizes the importance of work-life integration in building strong firm cultures. She has developed and led women’s leadership programs at many of the Top 100 accounting firms across the country, helping to advance and retain top female talent. Adelaide is also an Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University, where she teaches in the Human and Organizational Development department at Peabody College. A dynamic and engaging speaker, Adelaide brings a global perspective to her work, drawing on her experience as a bilingual and bicultural citizen of the United States and France. She holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University, an M.A. from the American University of Paris, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Learning and Leadership in Organizations at Vanderbilt University.
To lead effectively—whether in your career, your team, or your business—you must first lead yourself. This engaging keynote and workshop will explore how investing in your own well-being is essential to long-term success and sustaining women in the CPA profession. We’ll dive into strategies for avoiding burnout, fostering work-life integration, and building resilience in high-demand roles. Through real-world insights, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, you’ll leave with a renewed sense of purpose and actionable steps to prioritize your well-being while excelling as an influential leader.
General Session
- Break
General Session
- Beyond Retirement: Investing in Your Dreams and Financial Goals
Joseph Wiser, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Bellevue)
Eden Baca, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Bellevue)
Financial planning isn’t just about retirement—it’s about creating the freedom to pursue the life you want, on your terms. Whether you dream of taking a sabbatical, traveling the world, funding a passion project, or giving back through a named scholarship, financial independence is the key to unlocking those opportunities. This session will go beyond traditional financial planning to explore wealth-building strategies, market trends, and smart investing approaches that provide flexibility at any stage of life. Learn how to design a financial plan that supports your ambitions, balances security with opportunity, and empowers you to invest in the experiences and causes that matter most. Whether you’re early in your career, mid-way through, or considering a transition, this session will provide actionable insights to help you turn financial stability into the ultimate asset: choice.
General Session
- Break
General Session
- Unlock the Power of Your Body's Intelligence
Lamiaa Daif
Lamiaa Daif
Lamiaa is the Worldwide Growth Strategy Leader for Mac and iPad at Apple, an Executive and Business coach, and an award-winning keynote speaker. She created the Inside-Out Model® to help organizations and individuals achieve transformations starting from within. She serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Resonate Workshops, empowering women and girls in Africa. With over a decade as a Director at Europe’s largest Private Equity Fund, Lamiaa now supports mission-driven founders as an angel investor and advisor. A Stanford GSB alumna and Robert Joss Scholar, she is also a TEDx speaker and frequent guest at global conferences on leadership, women empowerment and innovation. In 2024, Lamiaa was named to Morocco’s 40 Under 40 list, the Arab America Foundation’s 40 Under 40 list, and received the Speaker of the year 2024 award by Women in Tech Network.
What happens when external success no longer aligns with your inner truth? Lamiaa Daif, former Private Equity Director turned Apple strategy leader and TEDx speaker, faced this challenge when an autoimmune disease forced her to rethink her approach to success.
In this high-impact session, you’ll discover why high achievers often feel unfulfilled despite outward success, how to tap into your body’s intelligence for clearer, more aligned decisions, and how to create a powerful framework for navigating change with confidence and ease. Leave with actionable tools to decode stress, recognize triggers, and align your decisions with your deeper values, creating sustainable success that feels energizing and truly fulfilling.
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General Session
- Lunch Break
General Session
- Maximizing Leadership Impact: Leveraging Strengths for Success
Angela Oakley, Clark Nuber PSAngela Oakley
Angela Oakley is a Talent Advisor Director at Clark Nuber PS. She is a Gallup-Certified StrengthsFinder coach, with over 20 years in organizational development, training, performance management, and coaching expertise.
This dynamic 75-minute session designed to help emerging and experienced leaders harness their unique talents for professional growth and firm success. In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, leadership is shifting from a traditional model to a more strengths-based, inclusive, and adaptable approach. This session will begin with an insightful presentation on the four domains of leadership—Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking—providing real-world examples of how leaders excel in each domain and offering practical steps to help participants develop their own leadership style. The second half will feature an engaging panel discussion with industry leaders who have successfully applied the CliftonStrengths framework to navigate challenges, advance their careers, and drive firm success. Panelists will share best practices, offer actionable advice, and provide valuable insights into applying strengths-based leadership in various professional scenarios. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, improve retention strategies within your firm, or unlock your full potential, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in today’s accounting landscape.
General Session
- Break
General Session
- TBA
General Session
- Break
General Session
- The Third Spaces Project: Cultivating Connection and Community
Renee YaseenRenee Yaseen
Renee Yaseen writes The Washington Post’s Post Grad column in the Opinions section, about her experiences navigating life after college. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2022 with a BA in economics. In college, she founded her first tech startup while at home in Indiana during the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, she worked as a senior research associate at the University of Notre Dame’s Building Inclusive Growth Lab, focusing on global poverty and development research.
In a world where loneliness is rising and workplace interactions often feel transactional, how can leaders foster genuine connection and belonging? Renee Yaseen, Washington Post columnist and creator of the Third Spaces Project, has spent time exploring this question—venturing into coffee shops, bookstores, faith communities, co-working spaces, and beyond to uncover the magic of third places: those vital gathering spots beyond home and work where relationships thrive, ideas flourish, and community is built.Through her research and personal exploration, Renee has uncovered the hidden forces shaping modern loneliness—from digital isolation to the decline of shared spaces—and has identified practical ways to rebuild connection in an era of disconnection. In this inspiring keynote, she’ll share what she learned about why third places matter, how they shape leadership and innovation, and what steps you can take to create them in your workplace and life.
General Session
- Break
General Session
- Leading from Within: Confidence, Connection and The Power of Self Leadership
Jen Mueller, Talk Sporty To MeJen Mueller
Jen Mueller pursued a career in sports broadcasting after repeated comments of “talks too much” from teachers and family members.
A 22-year sports broadcasting veteran, Jen currently serves as the Seattle Seahawks sideline radio reporter. She is also an Emmy-award winning producer and part of the Seattle Mariners and television broadcast team on ROOT Sports.
In addition to her work on the sidelines, Jen launched Talk Sporty to Me in 2009. She provides a unique twist on business communication based on her time in locker rooms and expertise in 1-on-1 conversations. Jen is the author of three books and an on-demand video series “Asking Better Questions.”
Jen graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2000 with degrees in Broadcasting Journalism and Public Policy.
Great leadership starts within, and some days that’s the biggest challenge. Your skillset and credentials are no match for the insecurities every leader encounters.
Veteran sports broadcaster Jen Mueller can help you overcome those insecurities and empower you to show up with authenticity and purpose. She’ll share insights based on 25 years in high pressure, fast-paced environments that help you shake feelings of self-doubt so you can better connect, inspire and create opportunities for others.
Whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or your own career, this session will give you actionable strategies to elevate your leadership, cultivate stronger relationships and believe in yourself.
General Session
- Adjourn
Leader(s):
- Adelaide Ness
- Angela Oakley, Clark Nuber PS
- Eden Baca, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Bellevue)
- Jen Mueller, Talk Sporty To Me
- Joseph Wiser, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Bellevue)
- Lamiaa Daif
- Renee Yaseen
Leader Bios
Adelaide Ness
Adelaide Ness has been speaking to professional service firms around the world for nearly 20 years, helping them grow, strengthen their cultures, and build more client-centric organizations. As the Director of Client-Centric Advisory at Moss Adams, she leads initiatives that enhance client relationships, develop talent, and drive sustainable growth. Prior to joining Moss Adams, Adelaide served as the Chief Learning Officer of The Rainmaker Companies, a management consulting and training organization dedicated to helping professional service firms succeed. Her expertise lies in leadership, business development, and cultural transformation, equipping professionals at all levels with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an evolving marketplace. Passionate about holistic development, she is a dedicated yogi who emphasizes the importance of work-life integration in building strong firm cultures. She has developed and led women’s leadership programs at many of the Top 100 accounting firms across the country, helping to advance and retain top female talent. Adelaide is also an Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University, where she teaches in the Human and Organizational Development department at Peabody College. A dynamic and engaging speaker, Adelaide brings a global perspective to her work, drawing on her experience as a bilingual and bicultural citizen of the United States and France. She holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University, an M.A. from the American University of Paris, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Learning and Leadership in Organizations at Vanderbilt University.
Angela Oakley, Clark Nuber PS
Angela Oakley is a Talent Advisor Director at Clark Nuber PS. She is a Gallup-Certified StrengthsFinder coach, with over 20 years in organizational development, training, performance management, and coaching expertise.
Jen Mueller, Talk Sporty To Me
Jen Mueller pursued a career in sports broadcasting after repeated comments of “talks too much” from teachers and family members.
A 22-year sports broadcasting veteran, Jen currently serves as the Seattle Seahawks sideline radio reporter. She is also an Emmy-award winning producer and part of the Seattle Mariners and television broadcast team on ROOT Sports.
In addition to her work on the sidelines, Jen launched Talk Sporty to Me in 2009. She provides a unique twist on business communication based on her time in locker rooms and expertise in 1-on-1 conversations. Jen is the author of three books and an on-demand video series “Asking Better Questions.”
Jen graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2000 with degrees in Broadcasting Journalism and Public Policy.
Lamiaa Daif
Lamiaa is the Worldwide Growth Strategy Leader for Mac and iPad at Apple, an Executive and Business coach, and an award-winning keynote speaker. She created the Inside-Out Model® to help organizations and individuals achieve transformations starting from within. She serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Resonate Workshops, empowering women and girls in Africa. With over a decade as a Director at Europe’s largest Private Equity Fund, Lamiaa now supports mission-driven founders as an angel investor and advisor. A Stanford GSB alumna and Robert Joss Scholar, she is also a TEDx speaker and frequent guest at global conferences on leadership, women empowerment and innovation. In 2024, Lamiaa was named to Morocco’s 40 Under 40 list, the Arab America Foundation’s 40 Under 40 list, and received the Speaker of the year 2024 award by Women in Tech Network.
Renee Yaseen
Renee Yaseen writes The Washington Post’s Post Grad column in the Opinions section, about her experiences navigating life after college. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2022 with a BA in economics. In college, she founded her first tech startup while at home in Indiana during the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, she worked as a senior research associate at the University of Notre Dame’s Building Inclusive Growth Lab, focusing on global poverty and development research.
Non-Member Price $519.00
Member Price $419.00