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3 Laws of Empowerment: Simplifying Your Planning Process 1 Credit 1 Credit

Apr 23, 2025, 03:00 PM ET

3 Laws of Empowerment: Simplifying Your Planning Process 1 Credit 1 Credit

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    BusIness Management & Organization

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Apr 23, 2025, 03:00 PM ET

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the 3 Laws of Empowerment.
  • Analyze how each law supports better planning.
  • Explain the link between simplicity and success.
  • Discuss strategies for applying principles to business planning.
  • Differentiate effective vs. ineffective planning behaviors.

Course Overview

Planning is essential in both business and life, yet it often feels like a daunting task—complex, time-consuming, and confusing. Many professionals struggle to turn their ideas into actionable strategies, often getting stuck in endless cycles of overthinking or missed execution. 

What if planning didn’t have to be this way? What if there was a smarter, easier method to map out your future and make real progress? The answer lies in a shift of mindset—toward clarity, confidence, and simplicity. Based on years of business advice R. Shawn McBride and his team designed the 3 Laws of Empowerment. In this CPE course he outlines how 3 simple principles can be used to make your planning both simple and effective. This course can be a game changer in make your plans work better.

Major Topics:

  • Fear of bad planning
  • Wanting to maximize profits and outcomes
  • Not wanting to fail
  • The desire to be the best
  • Overcoming Planning Barriers

Whether you’re leading a team, growing a business, or just trying to get more organized, this CPE course delivers insights that are immediately usable. With real-world examples and clear strategies, McBride’s approach breaks down planning into manageable parts. You'll walk away with the tools to plan smarter, act with confidence, and see real results.

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License details Credits Status
BusIness Management & Organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-9C52R) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
Business Management for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
HR Business for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 702848) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) 1 RCH Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
BusIness Management & Organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-9C52R) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
Business Management for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
HR Business for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 702848) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) 1 RCH Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Attend CPE/CPD webinar with our knowledgeable speaker Shawn

Shawn McBride

Officer, McBride For Business, LLC

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  • R. Shawn McBride has the credentials. You can read them below. What you really need to know:

  • Shawn works with successful, private business owners on ways to build companies that stand the test of time so he can help you make your plans work.
  • He is all about empowering business owners, employees and others to live a life they love so he'll work hard to make that happen for you and your audiences.
  • Shawn's experience in business, law and speaking means he can effectively deliver powerful results for you and your teams.

Experience

  • 14+ years of experience enables him to quickly assess businesses and provide discerning advice to help you meet your goals.
  • Licensed to practice law in 12 states and D.C. so he understands law and business throughout the US.
  • Licensed as a CPA for 17 years so you don't have to worry he gets the financial and business concepts that are so critical to you.
  • Has utilized a philosophy of educating his clients, not just pushing paper, so you know he'll deliver results that really help you.

Education

  • Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2002 with honors.
  • Bachelor’s degree from Towson University in 1999 - double major in Accounting & Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Community Service

  • Board of Advisors, Maryland Public Interest Law

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