The Brains Behind Baker Tilly’s Breakout with CEO at Nichols Cauley, Alan Whitman - Episode 34

Did you know what career you’d be in when you were in 9th grade?Alan Whitman did. He’s a dreamer who challenges convention. He’ll embark on a mission to make things happen, even when the path can’t be seen.He spent nearly 8 years at Baker Tilly’s CEO, transforming it into a global advisory powerhouse - and at the heart of that transformation is his radical leadership philosophy.Whether it’s his approach to candid, uncomfortable feedback, or taking pride in coaching and enabling the next generation, Alan represents the blueprint of a leader who transforms all that he touches.You will learn:How a self-described “late bloomer” tax accountant became a transformational CEO of a global professional services firmWhy emotional leadership, candour, and uncomfortable feedback prevail at senior levelsHow executive coaching can radically improve both individual leaders and the effectiveness of a senior leadership teamPractical strategies to reframe change as progress to reduce resistanceHow to think about AI and automation as tools to eliminate frictionWhat young professionals can do now to build a future‑ready career in leadership🔑 Key ThemesBreaking the mould in professional services leadershipThe power of coaching, candour, and uncomfortable feedbackEmotional vs rational leadershipReframing change as progressAI, automation, and eliminating friction🔗 Connect with usAlan Whitmanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-whitman-357ab91/Nichols Cauleyhttps://nicholscauley.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicholscauleyllc/Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/