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 firm
• Why emotional leadership, candour, and uncomfortable feedback prevail at senior levels
• How executive coaching can radically improve both individual leaders and the effectiveness of a senior leadership team
• Practical strategies to reframe change as progress to reduce resistance
• How to think about AI and automation as tools to eliminate friction
• What young professionals can do now to build a future‑ready career in leadership

🔑 Key Themes

• Breaking the mould in professional services leadership
• The power of coaching, candour, and uncomfortable feedback
• Emotional vs rational leadership
• Reframing change as progress
• AI, automation, and eliminating friction

🔗 Connect with us

Alan Whitman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-whitman-357ab91/

Nichols Cauley

https://nicholscauley.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicholscauleyllc/

Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/
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