Course Details

In the fast-paced world of bookkeeping, technical expertise isn't enough anymore. Whether you're presenting to clients, leading team meetings, or building your practice, confident communication is what sets successful bookkeepers apart. This session addresses the reality that many finance professionals struggle with speaking anxiety and imposter syndrome, which can limit career growth and client relationships. By attending, you'll learn practical tools to communicate with authenticity and impact, helping you build stronger client trust, present your expertise with confidence, and position yourself as a trusted advisor rather than just a service provider.

 

In this session, Nick Elston will cover the following topics: 

  • How to overcome speaking anxiety and imposter syndrome specific to finance professionals
  • Building authentic confidence when presenting financial information to clients
  • The art of translating complex financial concepts into clear, compelling communication
  • Practical techniques for managing nerves and finding your flow state during presentations
  • Creating your unique professional voice that builds trust and demonstrates expertise

 

By attending this session, you will learn how to communicate your expertise with genuine confidence, overcome speaking anxiety that holds you back professionally, and develop practical tools to present financial information in ways that build stronger client relationships and position you as a trusted advisor.

 

This session will be of most interest to bookkeepers, accounting technicians, practice owners, and finance professionals who want to improve their client communication, presentation skills, and professional confidence.

 

Course Level: Intermediate

CPD Course Speaker

Forging People Ltd

Nick Elston

Nick Elston is one of the highest-profile and leading Inspirational Speakers on the Lived Experience of Mental Health.

In life, we can either let our adversities, our challenges, define us negatively for the rest of our lives…or…we can choose for it to forge something beautiful, something powerful – something that never would have existed without you going through your ‘stuff’ in the first place.

Described as a ‘BIG man, BIG heart, BIG story & BRUTAL honesty!’, ‘Utterly inspirational, absolutely engaging!’ and ’10/10 – a Speaking Masterclass!’ – Nick shares his experiences of Mental Illness, Mental Ill-Health & Breakdown worldwide – through his powerful, inspiring, engaging & emotional talks.

Most importantly, Nick shares his ‘Lived Experience’ through insights, tools, tips and techniques on how to manage Anxiety in Life, in Business – to implement immediately.