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Kathy Demers, Director of Member Development
Buckeye Association of School Administrators
Thank you so much for presenting at our 18th Annual Celebrating Women in Leadership conference. The positive feedback continues to come in each day about this conference and you were very much a part of making this conference such a success. Your presentation and message brought together and captured all the themes and messages throughout the conference. You connected it all so well! Thank you for being a role model and a Difference Maker for all of us!
Jim DeLeo, MBA, CPA/MST, Leading Partner, Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP
“We are committed to being a destination employer for both current and future members of our team. To help us reach that goal we engaged Amy Vetter to guide us and gently lead us onto the right path. Her work with us began at a most challenging time, when we were wrestling with the development of a hybrid return-to-work environment following the global pandemic. It will not surprise anyone who has worked with Amy that she quickly became an essential resource for us.
Our firm’s core deliverable is ‘The Power of More,’ and we want to deliver that exceptional level of energy and attention to our team members, as well as our clients. Amy was instrumental in helping us to take very intentional and purposeful steps toward this stated objective. By encouraging us to form journey group task forces and then guiding the progress of these focused teams, Amy helped to align our strategic planning with our corporate vision. She played an active role, co-chairing ‘town hall’ style meetings, moderating smaller group sessions, and being available to anyone needing clarity on the evolving process.
We even recruited Amy to teach her B³ Method as a course in our internal Gray Academy leadership development program!
Thanks in large part to Amy’s assured guidance, professionalism, and ability to crystalize our vision into a concrete plan of action, Gray, Gray & Gray is well on our way to continuing to ensure we live our brand promise daily, and cultivate a culture of collaboration, cooperation and communication.”
Anne-Marie Laderoute, CPA Canada Advisory Committee Member for the National Technology Forum
Testimonial from CPA Canada. As a CPA, CITP (Certified Information Technology Professional) and Yogi, Amy was able to bring a relatable, practical and motivating message to fellow accounting and technology professionals during her keynote address at CPA Canada’s National Technology Forum. Attendee comments included, “10/10”, “Refreshing” and “great topic, excellent speaker” to name a few. Thank you Amy.
Alun Morgan, President, Gorsafle Ltd
"Working with Amy on my plans for the future really helped me focus on taking part of my career into a different direction to that I was expecting. By focusing on what I was passionate about and achieving a better balance, I ended up being able to combine my career and also increased happiness. Or Bliss! Having dealt with any number of consultants in the past, I would happily endorse Amy's coaching services."
Lauren (Richardson) Goff, CMP, CGMP
Senior Meeting & Events Sourcing Optimization Specialist at Medtronic
“After being able to work with Amy and her team, you can clearly appreciate their passion and professionalism. Amy was our keynote speaker for our 2020 Virtual Planners Summit and she was the perfect speaker to get our week long educational summit started on the right foot. She reminded our attendees how important it is to just breathe in a day and take those much needed stretch breaks so we can work through all the things we are dealing with in this crazy world. I look forward to working with Amy Vetter and her team again soon!”
Iralma Pozo - 2nd degree connection
Consultant|Facilitator|Leader|Advisor|Educator|
Motivator|Author
New York, New York
I remember reading Amy Vetter’s book ‘Business, Balance and Bliss: How the B³ Method Can Transform Your Career and Life’ at a time I felt stuck and disappointed in my career. As a CPA who has worn many hats, I have been in transition many times. There is so much innovation and opportunity in my profession and I look forward to leveraging my past experiences and current passions and purpose. One of the things I have grown to love is teaching. As I reshape my career, I have been shifting my mindset and listening to Amy Vetter’s Breaking Beliefs podcast has helped me grow professional and personally. Amy inspired me to be as mindful and innovative as can be and to prioritize self-care. Amy has also inspired my students. COVID-19 disrupted education and forced students to use distance learning to complete the semester. As I thought of assignments to give my students to help them during these challenging times, I was catching up on Amy’s podcast. I heard episode 30 and 32 and decided to assign them to students and ask them to discuss takeaways. I was blown away by their responses and by their feedback on Amy’s podcast. I highly recommend that you listen to Amy’s podcast, read her books, and becoming a B³ method member.
Chief Operating Officer at Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP
“Our firm hired Amy to speak at our annual staff retreat this year. Her team made the planning process seamless. Her presentation brought a unique perspective that sparked engaging conversations and fresh ideas which we are working to implement in our firm. Her unique experience with accounting and technology provides such valuable input for firms looking to grow and expand in the next generation. I believe her content and perspective would be valuable to any business looking to inspire their employees and implement positive change.”
Cory Raggi, SHRM-SCP
Testimonial from AFP
“This was an excellent session. The way she described a finance professional as being a trusted and valued advisor is the way I want my clients to see me. In a world of automation and self-service, finance professionals will stay relevant by developing the skills of an advisor. I’d love to hear more from this speaker.”
Testimonial from Joanne from ACE
“Amy Vetter was one of three speakers that presented at my virtual 2020 Administrative Center of Excellence (ACE) Summit. Amy’s presentation was the stand-out to my membership, that represent the Assistants from the top FORTUNE 100. Her topic “Connected Leader” was relevant and her style was relatable. I would highly recommend Amy as a speaker.”
Candice (Candice Anyon) Kirk, MBA, CAPM
"If anyone gets the opportunity to see Amy Vetter speak, take it! I was fortunate enough to have been on several "Zoominars", during the pandemic and am so grateful!"
Elizabeth
“I recently attended the webinar BEING PRESENT TO BE PRODUCTIVE: INCORPORATING MINDFULNESS INTO OUR DAY at CPAacademy.org - This webinar was great! Amy Vetter has such valuable knowledge and presents on topics not normally covered for CPE. I highly recommend attending one of her webinars.”
Gillian Fischer, Mindbridge, Director, Transformation and Customer Success
“Amy Vetter delivered a profound message to our audience on the power of human connection when implementing new technologies during uncertain times. This was summed up in one of our favorite quotes from Amy, "This is our opportunity right now to change the way we do business. When you start implementing technology, it's not just about putting it into place, it's about how it makes us feel."
Danielle Hologram, CAE Sr. Director of Membership and Career Development The Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants
“Amy Vetter presented an engaging session on Futuristic Audit Trends at our virtual conference and was the highlight of the day! Having speakers present 100% virtually can be a challenge, but Amy’s professionalism and experience being on camera translated seamlessly to our event. Amy’s energy and passion for the profession was a great way to kick-off our conference!”
EO Charleston Entrepreneur Event in Charleston, South Carolina
Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance Conference
Zenobia LaCabe
Accounting Professional
Let me take a moment to say thanks and let you know how much I appreciated your webinar.
I actually decided that I didn’t want to let the moment pass that I was reflective and even thought about how your course was inspirational to be more consistent in my practice of the skills shared in the webinar. Sometimes when we don’t see the immediate payoff (value), it seems like just one of those things added to the “to-do list”. Thank you for providing the information that allows me to appreciate the process of change and incremental progress toward the goal of better productivity and winning back those important things like completing work in less hours to enjoy the benefit of better work life balance resulting in better health, mental clarity and happiness!
In the words of prevalent culture - #life goals!
Dani Feigenberg - Manager, Business Development at CTC Destination Management, a DMC Network Company
Jessica Weissinger, Audit Senior Manager at Frazier & Deeter, LLC
“Amy did a great job engaging the minds of our entire assurance practice – all the way from our newest associate to the most senior partner. She shared some truly inspirational thoughts paired with practical application tools that left each of us with several ideas on how to begin achieving balance in our work lives. We are excited to offer additional sessions of Amy’s to our team members in the future!”
Jeremy Jones, Partner at Frazier & Deeter, LLC
“We had a great day yesterday with Amy Vetter for our annual Frazier & Deeter Audit FLEET Week! Thank you for bringing your B³ method to us and helping us start to solve the equation Business + Balance = Bliss!”
MICPA's Peggy Dzierzawski - President and CEO, Michigan Association of CPAs & David Echelbarger - MICPA Chair Elect of the MICPAs and President of EHTC CPAs & Business Consultants
They gave their testimonials about my new topic The Connected Leader: Creating an Engaged Company Culture One Employee at a Time
Tahneshia Bell, Program Manager Services Enablement, Ultimate Software
"I totally noticed the group being engaged and intently listening to every word you said. Some even feverishly took notes and pictures of certain slides.”
Verna Grayce Chao
Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA
Mark Wickersham, VP
Susan Stutzel, CPA
Katie Thomas, CPA
“Hi Amy! I wanted to tell you thank you. I first heard you on a podcast at a time that I felt like I’d lost my passion and sense of purpose in life. I had gotten out of touch with myself and had let work completely consume me.
You talking about your passions and sharing your purpose really inspired me to find my purpose again.
Thank you for all you do, promote, and light you shine on us!”
Donna S. Sterwerd, CFP®, Constellation Wealth Advisors | Powered by Quadrant Capital Group, LLC
“Thank you for speaking at the WELD event. I attend a lot of women’s events and have heard a ton of speakers over the years. You were by far one of the best!”
Anne Janotta Erickson, Senior Business & Industry Marketing Coordinator, Minnesota Society of CPAs
“Thank you for leading our Candid Conversations event! Attendees raved about your message, both at the post-event happy hour and in session evaluations. You’re a rockstar!”
Lynda Anello, VITAS Admission Liaison ~ Cin-Day Seniors Board ~ Facilitator: Virtual Dementia Tour, First Steps® Advance Care Planning
"Amy's presentation style is a great blend of personal and professional. I hired Amy to speak at our Cin-Day Seniors event. Several attendees approached me afterwards to let me know that they really appreciated the presentation and message.
Amy, Your presentation on Business, Balance & Bliss had a positive impact on the audience! Thanks so much for making the time in your schedule to help us focus on self-care."
Karen McManus HR Senior Manager, Training and Development Cherry Bekaert LLP
“Amy was very engaging and made great points of how we need to engage our people and also engage our clients. She had some great ideas that we could implement in the firm to provide value to our clients.”
Marcia M. Davies, Chief Operating Officer & Founder of mPower, Mortgage Bankers Association
"Amy’s presentation perfectly blended career advice with professional inspiration, and her insights were applicable for every job, at every career level. This valuable investment allowed us to bring women in real estate finance helpful developmental tools, tips and strategies to integrate more balance into their busy lives. She is clearly an expert in her field, and presents in a relatable way to encourage her audience to make small but intentional changes for better outcomes."
Bill Sheridan, Maryland CPA Society (MACPA), Business Learning Institute, Chief Communications Officer
"Amy Vetter is a dynamic speaker who combines a commanding stage presence with some of the most forward-thinking thought leadership in the accounting profession today. As one of Accounting Today's "Most Influential People in the Profession," she speaks with authority on such far-ranging topics as managing millennials, diversity and inclusion, and the impact that technological advancements are having on the profession. She has the ability to captivate and educate an audience. I’ll be the first into the room when I see her name on the agenda. "
James Maiocco, Xero, General Manager
"At events around the globe, Amy is a major draw in the accounting sector, speaking with conviction on industry issues and women in leadership. She has the presence to capture the attention of a 1,000+ person audience, and the persona to engage a small Board / Advisory group with genuine interest and authenticity"
Jeff Phillips, Accountingfly, CEO
"Amy is one of the very best speakers and thought leaders in our profession. She has a clear vision of how technology is changing the way we work, and she articulates her vision as a gifted storyteller who inspires and prepares us to take action."
Mindy Barker - Author of Pitching to Win: Strategies for Success
Christina Hake, MPI Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter Group California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE)
Jackie Asekhauno, Learning Coordinator North Carolina Association of CPAs
Megan (Schoenbauer) Lewczyk, CPA, COO at Yaeger CPA Review
"Amy is an excellent speaker with a polished and insightful presentation. But, what makes her message special is her unique ability to connect the dots between technology and how we, as the human component in the system, must fit into the puzzle for it to really work. Spot on discussion of the challenges I've faced in my career working with legacy systems and organizational change. Actionable considerations and advice.
Erin Linehan, Experienced Compliance Attorney, Raymond James Financial Inc.
“"For a late in life and very amateur artist - it was a huge leap for me this week to share my paintings at the 20th Annual Raymond James Art Show. What a great event for the RJ associates and I, we were amazed by how much artistic talent our associates have. A very cool and unique experience for me - and I feel fortunate to have been a part of it. And as always - thankful to Amy Vetter for her inspirational words two years ago at a Southeastern Women in Financial Services Lunch and Learn which encouraged me to explore my creative side to find better balance for bliss."
Brian Summers, CAE
Vice President of Operations at Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
“Amy was a great addition to the CFMA Conference as attendees valued her real life practical examples that they can use and implement right away. The session also received a 98% approval rating when asked if they would recommend the session.”
Iralma Pozo
Greg Bedard, MPA, CPA, CGMA
Erin Linehan on LinkedIn
"Today I had the opportunity to share with my team where I turn to for my Business Balance Bliss: Painting. Amy Vetter introduced me to the B3 method at a Southeastern Women In Financial Services luncheon last year, focused on the importance of creative hobbies as an outlet for "me-time" that also advances the executive function - which led to my pursuit of a creative outlet, and I found painting, which I have fallen in love with. Today during our Global Functions Onsite we discussed the importance of finding your balance and exposing yourself to creative outlets to drive creative thinking and problem solving at work, decrease fear of failure enabling you to take more chances, and develop leadership skills.“
BBBooks Inc.
“Our staff member, Bekah, did the #30DayChallenge and took it even farther! She went for #100Days of walking. She was inspired by Cindy who was inspired by Amy Vetter".”
Faulk & Winkler
“Thanks to Amy Vetter and our leadership team for a great staff retreat! We are ready to take our fresh perspective into action and provide even better service to our clients!”
Carley Kline, Marketing & International Business Student
“Thank you Amy Vetter for giving an empowering speech about business and balance. It’s so important to take a step back from everything going on in our lives and live by the 3M’s: meditation, mantras, and mindfulness.”
Ali Cantor , Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager
"Amy spoke to our Ohio Valley Women's Council which includes all the female Financial Advisors in the Cincinnati/Dayton Area. Amy is an outstanding speaker who provides great insight into a topic that many of us know we should pay more attention to, yet we don't. As females many of us get very involved in our everyday work lives and sometimes forget that our bliss and our balance is still important. Amy was the reminder many of us needed. She helped incite great dialogue among our members as well as action. I would highly recommend any company have Amy come speak to their employees. I guarantee it will help make happier and more productive employees."
Rachael Hodgen, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Director of Events
"Amy and her talk of Mindfulness and Work-Life Harmony was a highlight at our conference. She gave our overly stressed bankruptcy attorneys precious time to reflect on their lives and learn the tools and insights needed on how to live a happier, more purposeful and productive life.”
Jouett Brenze, Kao NOW (Network of Women)
"I can’t thank you enough for helping the make the Kao NOW event a success! The presentation was excellent – informative, inspiring, and entertaining too. I hope everyone got as much out of it as I did. I’ve already received positive feedback from several who attended, so I’m guessing they did. Thanks again for your time and energy!"
Peter Margaritis' Video Testimonial
Scott Zarret, CPA Academy, President
"Amy Vetter is a gifted and truly motivational speaker. She is knowledgeable, entertaining, and knows how to keep the audience's attention by creating a space for self-reflection. Amy is a master at using storytelling to share her relevant personal experiences that I and our members find extraordinarily valuable and often life-changing."
Rebecca Hixen, The Ohio Society of CPAs, CAE, Senior Manager, Student & Young Professional Engagement
"Amy's presentation at OSCPA's Women's Initiatives luncheon was absolutely outstanding! The audience was extremely engaged and shared so many positive comments afterwards about her presenation style and the information that she shared. She provided everyone with manageable action items that you can implement at work and at home."
Misty Megia, TSheets, Head of Accounting Programs and Education Strategy
"Amy is Amazing! My previous company had the pleasure of hiring Amy as both a keynote and a breakout speaker. She is one of those rare finds in speakers with a phenomenal combination of intelligence, storytelling, and relatability. As someone that trains speakers for a living and directs professional theater I tend to be very picky on presenters and I can honestly say that every time I have attended her sessions she brings an energy that just comes naturally. Her presentations always have a through line seamlessly transitioning from topic to topic and tying it all together from beginning to end.
I recently saw her speak in San Francisco and her stories and presentation moved so many people that for the next few hours of networking people were sharing their own experiences and stories. It created bonding moments with people that I have known for years. It was priceless. I could not recommend her more, honestly if you are looking for a speaker that will care about what the audience gets out of it Amy is an outstanding one to hire."
Russell Flagg, Flagg Management Inc., CPA & Accounting Conferences
"Amy Vetter is a dynamic speaker, totally engaged with her audience covering the latest technology practices for the CPA profession.
She has great presentation skills and a wonderful open personality, and easily leads her audiences in discussions about digital opportunities, best practices of the CPA profession, and business skills for today's millennial market.
It's a pleasure working with her."
Salim Omar, CPA Marketing Genius, CPA - President, CPA Marketing Genius LLC
"WOW, what an incredibly engaging and inspiring keynote that Amy presented recently at my annual CPA SuperConference. She was one of the most highly rated speakers by my attendees. I was not surprised since so many of the attendees personally came to thank me for having her over. Thank you, Amy!"
Ian Vacin, Karbon, VP Product Marketing
"I would strongly recommend Amy as a speaker. She knows her material, she has great stage presence, and she knows how to engage the audience. She comes across real, authentic, intelligent and inspiring. Proof can be seen by the people that wait for her post-event to chat more about the topic that is covered."
