About Anna Faherty
In a former life Anna ran a multi-million-pound division of an international company. Now her clients range from world-class museums and charities to accountancy professional bodies, She has extensive international experience, having spent extended periods of time working and studying in Australia, Seychelles and South Africa.
Her recent book, Writing Online & Audio Stories provides a practical set of tools to help professionals develop and use emotionally engaging stories in a range of contexts, including business. .
Anna has presented CPD for ACCA and AIA and is the author of accountingcpd courses on subjects including communication, ethics, innovation and change. Her courses regularly get the highest ratings from our users.
What makes Anna tick?
Anna is passionate about supporting technical specialists to be strategic, creative thinkers and effective communicators.
CPD Courses
6 Ways to Boost Networking Success Through Conversation
In-person networking events are a great way to establish professional relationships. Whether you're new to networking or simply looking to brush up your skills, this bite offers six ways to build rapport with others through the art of conversation.
8 Tips for Communicating in Person
Face-to-face communication is more personal, so it can help you build stronger connections. But it's not always easy! Improve your in-person communication and get more from your professional relationships with our eight useful tips.
Communication for Professional Success
Effective communication is vital for any finance professional. Improve your listening, speaking and writing skills with this course and learn how to overcome common barriers so you can successfully communicate in a range of professional contexts.
Creating a SWOT Analysis
Whether you are starting a project or conducting a review, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats can be a useful first step in any strategic analysis. This bite shows you how.
Creativity for Finance Professionals
In a profession shaped by change and uncertainty, creative thinking is a practical skill. This course helps you develop habits, tools, and ways of thinking that improve problem‑solving, decision‑making, and confidence at work.
Crisis Management and Business Continuity
When a crisis hits, we need to ensure that our organisation is prepared for it. In this course, we look at how to keep a business afloat during a crisis, how to effectively communicate with your colleagues, and how to manage the aftermath. Resilience is key!
Driving and Supporting Innovation
In this course, you'll discover the benefits and importance of innovation for your organisation, develop an innovator's mindset to generate great ideas, and support and implement them in your organisation.
Effective Communication for Remote Workers
There are a range of challenges when it comes to communicating with people who aren't in the same physical space as you. So, how do you overcome these barriers and communicate effectively when you're working from home?
Embracing and Driving Change
In a world where change is becoming an essential part of improving our processes it's important to know how to anticipate, embrace and talk about it. Discover how to effectively get ready for change as well as how to use it as a strategic tool to help you exploit opportunities.
