Women in Accounting: Breaking Barriers and Promoting Equality

Allinial Global’s AGx Talks features Weaver Partner and National Strategy Leader Alyssa Martin, a trailblazer who has made significant strides in the accounting field. Alyssa’s journey is marked by her resilience, leadership and the courage to overcome numerous barriers. Her story is not just about personal success but also about inspiring others to achieve their goals.

Key Points:

• Alyssa discusses the power of women’s leadership and resilience in the accounting profession.
• She shares her personal experiences of overcoming both personal and professional barriers.
• Alyssa provides insights into building a successful career in public accounting through self-awareness and support from advocates.

Alyssa Martin shares her journey from aspiring ice skater to a leader in the accounting field. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, resilience and the support of advocates and sponsors in achieving success. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of strong role models.

Alyssa said, “The only person responsible for your success is you. You define what success looks like for you.” This encapsulates the essence Alyssa’s story, as she reminds us that courage, which is a product of self-confidence and determination within ourselves and our team, is key to breaking barriers and achieving goals.

She ends with a call-to-action for future leaders to ask themselves:

• What are your self-imposed internal barriers?
• What are the culturally imposed barriers?

Because once you know these barriers, you can chart a path to overcome them.

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