M26055 - Foundations of Effective Leadership and Management Skills (Online) (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:15:00 GMT

Registration Time: 09:00
Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Ms Mariella Galea
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €40.00
Non-MIA Members: €75.00
Retired Members: €20.00
Students: €30.00

*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The world of work is constantly changing and presenting new challenges. Strong leadership and management capability is key to engage a great team and to drive performance through challenges and change.
This session equips participants with essential leadership and management skills, exploring the role of the team leader in today’s context. The session will equip participants to build trust and to have the ability to influence others. In a practical manner it will include techniques for managing team performance and developing problem-solving and decision-making abilities. The importance of adaptability, flexibility and the focus on continuous improvement and professional growth will also be addressed.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

Understand the role of a team leader in fostering trust, collaboration and drive a team’s performance.
Become familiar with essential principles and skills required to be an effective team leader.
Be able to apply basic management and leadership skills to improve team performance and achieve goals.
Learn how to apply problem solving and decision-making skills in their role
Understand the importance of adaptability and flexibility in managing and leading a team
Recognise the importance of continuous professional development for themselves as team leaders and of fostering the growth and development of their team.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Whether one is new to leadership or a seasoned one, in the context of a constantly changing work environment, it is important to pause and reflect on one’s leadership capability. This session will be a catalyst for participants to reflect on their leadership skills. In recognition that leadership is not an easy task, participants will find encouragement to continuously develop their potential to be leaders that make a positive impact in their teams and organisations.

Target Audience

Team leaders, Supervisors, Managers.

Speaker's Profile

Mariella Galea is an HR Consultant and Trainer at HR TalentLEAD a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their HR processes and build high performing teams. With over 25 years of experience in driving learning and leading people, she brings a wealth of HR expertise and professional experience to provide innovative HR solutions.
She has driven projects and initiatives related to excellence in HR, leadership development, training programmes, employee engagement, performance management and HR technology, supporting organisations to deliver on their purpose through their people.

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Professional

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMER

By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

M26093 - Workplace Wellbeing for Finance Professionals: A Practical Mental Health Workshop (Online) (9 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Registration Time:09:15
Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30 No Break
Speaker: Ms Deborah Giordimaina
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €28

Non-MIA Members: €50.00

Retired Members: €15.00

Students: €20.00

*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This workshop is designed to highlight the importance of mental health and well-being for professionals working in accounts and finance. Participants will explore common mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, with a focus on recognising early warning signs and understanding their impact on both personal well-being and workplace performance. The workshop will examine the unique pressures associated with the accounts and finance profession, such as high workloads, tight deadlines, peak reporting periods, regulatory demands, and the expectation of accuracy, and how these factors can contribute to psychological strain. Throughout the session, attendees will gain practical knowledge, evidence-based strategies, and skills to support their mental health, build resilience, manage workplace stress effectively, and foster a healthier and more supportive work environment.

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

• Understanding mental health and well-being in the workplace and why it matters in accounts and finance roles.
• Recognising the signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout.
• Exploring workplace factors that contribute to mental health challenges, including workload, deadlines, and work-life balance.
• Learning practical strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and maintain psychological well-being.
• Identifying sources of support and promoting a mentally healthy and supportive workplace culture.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

This workshop is intended for professionals working in accounts, finance, and audit who want to gain the knowledge and practical tools needed to recognise, manage, and respond to mental health challenges in high-pressure work environments. It is particularly relevant for those seeking to promote and maintain well-being, reduce the impact of stress and burnout, and support healthier working practices for themselves and their teams.

Target Audience

This workshop is intended for professionals working in accounts, finance, and audit functions across all levels of experience and responsibility.

Speaker's Profile

Deborah Giordimaina is a senior health psychologist, gestalt psychotherapist, and registered clinical supervisor with extensive experience in the mental health field. She has worked across various sectors, including psychiatric and community settings, providing therapeutic support to individuals facing mental health difficulties stemming from psychiatric or medical conditions. She has always had a keen interest in working with different population groups and throughout her career she has had the opportunity to work in the areas of child and adolescent mental health, education, and medical health. She offers supervision to professionals working in clinical settings. Beyond her clinical and supervisory roles, Deborah also lectures at various educational institutes, including the University of Malta.

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Professional

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMER

By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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M26055 - Foundations of Effective Leadership and Management Skills (Online) (22 Jul 2026)

Registration Time: 09:00 Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break Speaker: Ms Mariella Galea Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees MIA Members: €40.00Non-MIA Members: €75.00Retired Members: €20.00Students: €30.00

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

Understand the role of a team leader in fostering trust, collaboration and drive a team’s performance.

Become familiar with essential principles and skills required to be an effective team leader.

Be able to apply basic management and leadership skills to improve team performance and achieve goals.

Learn how to apply problem solving and decision-making skills in their role

Understand the importance of adaptability and flexibility in managing and leading a team

Recognise the importance of continuous professional development for themselves as team leaders and of fostering the growth and development of their team.

Why is the session of relevance to our members?

Target Audience

Team leaders, Supervisors, Managers.

Speaker's Profile

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Professional

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMER

By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

M26093 - Workplace Wellbeing for Finance Professionals: A Practical Mental Health Workshop (Online) (9 Oct 2026)

Registration Time:09:15 Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30 No Break Speaker: Ms Deborah Giordimaina Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees MIA Members: €28

Non-MIA Members: €50.00

Retired Members: €15.00

Students: €20.00

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

Target Audience

This workshop is intended for professionals working in accounts, finance, and audit functions across all levels of experience and responsibility.

Speaker's Profile

EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

3 Professional

WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions apply

DISCLAIMER

By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

Registration Time: 09:00
Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30 including a 15-minute break
Speaker: Ms Mariella Galea
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €40.00
Non-MIA Members: €75.00
Retired Members: €20.00
Students: €30.00

Registration Time:09:15
Sessions Time: 09:30- 11:30 No Break
Speaker: Ms Deborah Giordimaina
Venue: Online Webinar

Participation Fees
MIA Members: €28