Course Details

In today’s business environment, accounting professionals are expected to do more than provide technical expertise - they must communicate insights clearly, confidently, and with influence. From internal meetings to client engagements and board presentations, strong communication and leadership skills are essential at every stage of an accountant’s career. 


As the role of accountants continues to evolve into strategic advisory, the ability to present ideas effectively and engage stakeholders has become a key differentiator. This session will provide practical tools to help participants communicate with clarity, strengthen their leadership presence, and deliver messages that drive understanding and action. 


Attendees will leave better equipped to position themselves as confident communicators and trusted advisors, enhancing the value they bring to their organization, clients, and professional growth.


In this session Mohamad El Attar will cover the following topics:

  • Overcoming fear and anxiety of public speaking 
  • The Psychology of Confidence Under Pressure 
  • How to Introduce a topic effectively & grab attention 
  • How to Conclude a topic effectively and leave an impact 
  • Executive Presence: Delivery & Body Language 

 

After attending the session, you will leave with the tools and confidence to approach any speaking situation, have a structured approach to presenting, and be able to introduce and conclude on topics in a manner that promotes effective and memorable storytelling.


This session will be of interest to all accounting professionals as it is needed in all aspects of our careers.


Course level: Foundation

CPD Course Speaker

Speech Dynamics

Mohamad El Attar

Mohamad El Attar, founder of Speech Dynamics, is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and public speaking mentor. Through many years of public accounting at Big 4 firms and working within asset management & reinsurance, he realized the importance of acquiring public speaking skills for both personal and professional development. He completed the Pathways Program for public speaking with Toastmasters International and competed & placed in multiple speaking competitions. He continued to lead numerous workshops at accounting firms, insurance companies and educational institutions.