August 2025 ALFISIG
Power Skills
The Art of Reflection: Elevating How You Engage and Lead
In our fast-paced world, the ability to engage in thoughtful, empowering conversations is a game-changer. This session will introduce key concepts and skills to foster stronger relationships, evoke critical thinking, and drive meaningful, reflective dialogue. We will explore the power of adopting coach-like mindsets and reflective questioning to shift conversations from being directive to empowering others to uncover new insights and solutions. Participants will learn simple, practical techniques they can put into action right away. This session is a must for leaders and anyone looking to strengthen their presence in both formal and everyday interactions.
Learning objectives:
- Raise awareness about when and how adapting your conversational style can foster critical thinking and empower others to discover their own solutions.
- Understand the skills to engage in meaningful conversations that strengthen relationships and encourage deeper insights.
- Learn to apply strategies that immediately enhance interactions and support professional development in others.
Speakers
Dale Jeanes
Dale Jeanes is a seasoned audit and leadership professional with over three decades of experience in financial services. He served as the chief audit executive for Truist Financial and its predecessor, BB&T, retiring in 2022 after 33 years in the industry, including 20 years as Chief Auditor. Following his retirement, Dale pursued his passion for leadership development by earning a Leadership and Performance Coaching Certification from Brown University’s School of Professional Studies. He now serves as a leadership development coach, specializing in supporting internal audit, risk management, and finance professionals.
Dale has held numerous leadership roles within the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), including serving as President of the NC Triad Chapter, Chair of the IIA Financial Services Advisory Board, and Chair of the inaugural IIA Financial Services Exchange. He is a CIA, CFSA, and CCSA, as well as a CPA in North Carolina. Additionally, Dale is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and a certified EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360 emotional intelligence practitioner. For more information about Dale and his leadership development practice, see JeanesLeadership.com
