{"id":4383,"date":"2023-12-21T13:49:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conscious.cpa\/?p=4383"},"modified":"2023-12-26T21:10:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T05:10:40","slug":"december-letter-the-most-wonderland-time-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conscious.cpa\/december-letter-the-most-wonderland-time-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"December Letter: The Most Wonderland Time of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What a lovely time of the year in the accounting profession.\u00a0 November- a month largely devoid of pressing compliance deadlines- provided space to pause, catch one\u2019s breath, and engage in a gratitude* practice.\u00a0 Although year-end deadlines and the anticipation of busy season loom, the holiday season offers us moments to enjoy time with friends, family, and community.\u00a0 The year\u2019s end also presents an excellent opportunity to reflect on the prior year and give thought to what the next year holds for your development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throwback to last November and I was speaking at the AICPA Women\u2019s\u2019 Global Leadership Summit. The entire conference was an amazing experience and one that I highly recommend.\u00a0 The speakers are informative and inspiring. More-so, I had numerous heartfelt, mind expanding conversations with fellow attendees last year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only did I consider going again this year, I planned to research event sponsorship and considered inviting my team and clients to join us.  This prospective research became an action on my to-do list- an action that was not getting done. I hemmed.  I hawed.  I spoke with our team\u2019s Conscious Connecter, Brianna<\/a> about what to do.  (Side note: Bri also serves as my executive assistant, life coach, safe place to land, and accountability partner.  I suggest you cultivate this type of relationship if you don\u2019t have one. Every leader needs someone like this ) So why wasn\u2019t I taking action? Because, if I was honest with myself, I actually wanted to be somewhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year I really wanted to attend Wonderland<\/a>, which is also held each November. But participating in both conferences would have meant I would be away from home for ten days or I\u2019d have to travel between San Diego and Miami back-to-back weeks.  I won\u2019t go that long away from my family. And at this point in my life, I am no longer willing to overexert myself with too many travel commitments.   Which reminds me of something a treasured past client recently sent\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2026. ouch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This November was momentous for me and foreshadowed what\u2019s\u00a0 to come in 2024. I was invited to speak<\/a> at the Wonderland Conference on a panel discussion with Adeptus Partners<\/a> – an accounting firm pioneering pathways in psychedelics.\u00a0 This mind expanding conference brings a diverse community focused on mental health, longevity and psychedelics. As a huge mental health advocate, I left Wonderland feeling even more inspired by the promise of psychedelic assisted therapies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like with AICPA conferences, I went to Wonderland with a desire to draw wisdom from the sessions and make deep connections with the community. \u00a0 My favorite session was on \u201cPsychedelics and Leadership Development.\u201d I felt affirmed by Peter Carnochan<\/a>\u2019s perspective.\u00a0 When asked why leaders are turning to psychedelic assisted therapy, he stated today\u2019s leaders are short on time and psychedelics allow you to drop in deep and quickly.\u00a0 Or as noted on my bio<\/a>, psychedelic assisted therapy has been the most efficient and effective inner work I have done. Fellow panelist Dr. Amy Albright<\/a> blew my mind with her commentary about coaching in systems. \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f\u201dAnything that\u2019s not refined in the CEO will show up in the teams.\u201d \ud83e\udd2f

Amen! I didn\u2019t have the language to explain why I felt a knowing to shift my own practice to coaching groups of leaders instead of only doing one-off engagements. It can be counterproductive to only coach an emerging leader (aka \u201con partner track\u201d). I\u2019ve observed Coachees feel frustration when their higher-level leaders have yet to do the inner work required for a higher level of leadership performance. On that note, our coach team is currently doing the deep work with Ascension – a leadership development experience for teams. For those of you seeking guidance on this process, drop me an email<\/a> and we can talk through options or check out our overview here<\/a>.
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Conferences are filled with big ideas but insights will only get you so far. So how am I going to integrate my experience at Wonderland? By taking action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u00a0 Submit my MCC application by March 30, 2024<\/strong><\/strong> – The master certified coach (MCC) designation is the highest certification from the International Coach Federation.\u00a0 Only 4% of ICF certified coaches obtain this and I will join those ranks. Why? Old me would have done it for the ego snack.\u00a0 Today\u2019s version of self sees the value of the credibility the designation will bring. I feel the MCC will support my mission to professionalize psychedelic integration coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–   Psychedelic coach training<\/strong>– I\u2019ve had this on my radar for over a year now.  But I have struggled to find the right program for me. Many programs are specific to one medicine and\/or they overly emphasize the psychedelic journey and minimize what happens after the experience.  In my (not so humble opinion), after the journey is where the magic happens. Alas, I may have met my tribe via the aforementioned panel. I already scheduled an information session and suspect you will read about my enrollment in the months to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

–   Be a conduit between accounting and the business of psychedelics<\/strong> – According to Business Wire<\/a>, \u201c(t)he global market for psychedelic drugs reached $3.7 billion in 2021. This market is projected to reach $5.7 billion by the end of 2027.\u201d  Wake up accounting, there is an entire market waiting to be served. I will continue to raise awareness with thought leadership, like this recent podcast with Accounting High: D.A.R.E Psychedelic After School Special<\/a>. If you are able to watch (and not just listen) you can view some really wild propaganda that was fed to many of us in our youth. \ud83c\udf73\ud83c\udf73\ud83c\udf73 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you head into the holiday season, be easy on yourself.  We are told it is the most wonderful time of the year and it can be.  But it can also be really challenging.  Year-end planning creates a crunch and time with family can be magical and\/or stressful.  Which reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from Ram Dass: \u201cIf you think you are enlightened, go and spend a week with your family.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessings,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amber<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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* We are actually fans of a practice of gratitude.  This practice literally rewires your brain to be happier<\/a> – just like psychedelics in a fraction of the time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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