Sarah Elliott, CPA, ACC, who was named one of 2017’s Most Powerful Women in Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor, joined us for this episode of Life In Accounting: The Where Accountants Go podcast to discuss what can happen when you dare to dream.
When the Shoe Fits….and the Hard Hat Doesn’t
Sarah studied Chemical Engineering in school, but after taking an Introduction to Accounting class, she felt it was a better fit than engineering so in Spring of her senior year of college she changed her major to accounting. Graduating with 186 hours, she took her CPA exams as quickly and went to work for one of the Big Four. Sarah joined the Austin PWC office in the auditing group, and she stayed with them for ten years.
Her longevity with one company provided her with great experiences and benefits, such as career progression, cool accounts, and the opportunity to explore many other responsibilities.
When Sarah left PWC (a gamble on her part), she joined a smaller company. She made partner, which was her goal, and she stayed for approximately four years. But then she wanted more…
Daring to Dream
Sarah started to deeply contemplate her dreams. She asked herself what truly brought her joy. What really resonated with her soul? Who could she be if she had the courage to do what lit her up? Fueled by her volunteer experiences with AICPA, she found her passions and she founded three companies.
Living the Dream
Sarah and her partner, Brian Kush, PCC, CPA started Intend2Lead – an innovative leadership development firm specializing in coaching, training, and consulting.
She also owns Ellivate Coaching, a one-on-one coaching and masterminding organization for women entrepreneurs. Sarah’s vision continued to grow and she created the Ellivate Alliance as well. This group strives to give women the confidence and courage to pursue entrepreneurship.
The alliance provides:
- Inspiration,
- Practical know-how, &
- A safe community of like-minded women
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Sarah’s Advice…
Pay attention to what lights you up and follow your heart!
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