The Finance Leader Podcast
Episodes
Stop Only Reporting Financial Results And Start Shaping The Decisions That Happen Next
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEpisode # 153: Strategy rarely changes because of a perfect variance report. It changes when someone connects the numbers to what customers...
When FP&A Translates Drivers, Strategy Finally Moves
03 Feb 2026
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Send us a textEpisode # 152: We show how finance becomes a real partner to operations by translating numbers into drivers, embedding FP&A in decis...
How Clear Priorities, Trust, And Timely Decisions Transform Performance
13 Jan 2026
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Send us a textEpisode # 151: Start the year with leadership that actually moves the needle. We walk through the strategic actions that make teams fast...
Finance Leadership, Beyond The Numbers
12 Nov 2025
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Send us a textEpisode # 150: Leadership in finance isn’t a title—it’s a practice. We dive into what turns any role in accounting, FP&A, or a...
Month-End Close Procedures Improvement by Using the Army's After-Action Review Process
04 Nov 2025
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Send us a textEpisode #149: Month-end doesn’t have to feel like a rolling emergency. We walk through a proven, blame-free framework—the U.S. Arm...
From Comfort To Excellence: Aligning Finance Teams For Real Impact
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode #148: Comfort feels safe, but it quietly taxes our careers and our teams. We take on complacency head-on and show how alignment,...
From Reporting to Relevance: Building Capacity through Alignment, Automation, and Development
14 Oct 2025
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Send us a textEpisode #147: Too many finance teams are stuck formatting data while the decisions fly by. We tackle a smarter way to work: build capaci...
Strategic Accounting, Not Just Reporting
30 Sep 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 146: What if your accounting team did more than close the books—what if they helped shape outcomes before the month even ends?...
FP&A and Operations: Creating Powerful Partnerships for Strategic Growth
23 Sep 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 145: What happens when your FP&A team operates in isolation from the people actually running your business? Nothing good. Th...
Manipulative Leadership: When Positivity Becomes a Weapon
17 Sep 2025
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Send us a textBonus Episode #97: Ever wonder if your relentless optimism is actually harming your team? Drawing from Mita Mallik's Harvard Busine...
Finance Leader Learning Priorities Now
09 Sep 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode #96: This episode delivers a concise, actionable guide to the three most crucial learning priorities for finance leaders i...
Revisiting Coaching Effort: How Did the Las Vegas Aces Perform?
02 Sep 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode #95: What happens when a leader stops coaching effort and starts demanding it? The transformative power of high expectatio...
Change Is Not Just Inevitable—It's Your Competitive Edge
26 Aug 2025
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Send us a textBonus Episode #94: Change isn't just knocking at your door—it's already in your house, rearranging the furniture. As finance...
Forensic Accounting: The World of Financial Detectives
19 Aug 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 144: Dive into the fascinating world of financial detective work as we explore the specialized field of forensic accounting. Eve...
Developing an Effective Audit Strategy to Support Business Objectives
12 Aug 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 143: Financial integrity isn't optional—it's essential. That's why developing a structured, effective audit pla...
Protecting Financial Health Through Strategic Risk Analysis
05 Aug 2025
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Send us a textFind the downloadable skills guides here: Finance Leader AcademyEpisode 142: Financial risk assessment stands as the cornerstone of effe...
The Audit Team Manager: How Audit Leadership Drives Organizational Success
29 Jul 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 141: Curious about what makes audit teams tick? Dive into the crucial yet often misunderstood world of audit team management whe...
The Audit Blueprint: CFO's Guide to Financial Integrity
22 Jul 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 140: Financial integrity isn't just about compliance—it's the cornerstone of organizational trust and success. In th...
Audit & Risk: Season 20 Preview
15 Jul 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode #93: Leadership isn't about mastering spreadsheets—it's about transforming information into strategic action. ...
The Bridge Builder: Leadership as Your First Priority
08 Jul 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode #92: Leadership is the bridge between resources and results, between data and decisions. While many finance professionals ...
Focus Over Distraction: A Check-in on Our 2025 Goals
01 Jul 2025
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Send us a textBonus Episode #91: Ever feel like time is slipping away while your biggest goals remain unfulfilled? You're not alone. The differen...
Lessons on Coaching Effort: a Las Vegas Aces Leadership Case Study
17 Jun 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 139: Are you responsible for coaching your team's effort level? The question struck me after hearing WNBA Coach Becky Hammo...
Breaking Free from the Performance Rut: How Leaders Can Overcome Complacency
03 Jun 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 138: Are you giving your absolute best, or just enough to get by? That comfortable routine might actually be your biggest career...
Transforming Business without Sacrificing Employee Satisfaction: Interview with Service Physics Co-Founders, Brian Reece and Steve Crowley
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 137: What if the key to transforming your business lies not in adding more resources, but in simply understanding how your emplo...
Building the Future of Contract Management - Interview with the CEO of Concord Worldwide, Matt Lhoumeau
15 Apr 2025
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Send us a textEpisode #136: Matt Lhoumeau, CEO of Concord Worldwide, takes us on his extraordinary journey from founding his first company at 17 to re...
Challenging Your Thought Process
08 Apr 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode #90: Mindset forms the bedrock of effective leadership. The way we think shapes our decisions, influences how we solve pro...
A Review of Personal Accountability to Continue Your Pathway Towards Success
01 Apr 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode #89: A powerful accountability framework can be the difference between another year of unfulfilled potential and remarkabl...
Outdated Processes: The Silent Killer of Company Growth
26 Mar 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode #88: Your internal business processes are either empowering your team or quietly sabotaging your organization's succe...
Leadership Essentials Revisited
18 Mar 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode # 87: Where are your 2025 goals right now? If you've stalled or need to recalibrate, you're not alone. Sometimes...
Building High-Performance Teams Through Leadership and Communication
12 Mar 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode #86: When was the last time your finance team truly worked as a single unit rather than a collection of individuals? In th...
Are Competitors Affecting Your Customer Traffic?
04 Mar 2025
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Send us a textBonus episode #85: In this engaging episode of The Finance Leader Podcast, we explore the intricate dynamics between competitor disrupti...
Want to Boost Team Performance? Here’s How to Coach Better!
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 135: Are you a finance leader eager to enhance your team's performance? This episode dives deep into the essential coaching...
Become a Proactive Leader with Situational Awareness
20 Feb 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 134: Unlock the secret to mastering situational awareness—a skill that sets exceptional leaders apart. Ever wondered how some ...
Leaders Must Set a Great Example of Focus During Times of Unpredictability
11 Feb 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 133: Unlock the secrets to maintaining razor-sharp focus as a leader, especially when chaos reigns. Discover the transformative ...
Mastering Genuine Positivity Without the Pitfalls
04 Feb 2025
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Send us a textYou can find the article here: "Does Your Boss Practice Toxic Positivity" by Mita Mallick Episode 132 - What if the optimism ...
Stay on Track for Long-Term Success - Our First Check-in for 2025
29 Jan 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 131: Chart your course for 2025 with insights that could redefine your approach to goal setting. Inspired by the legendary race ...
Embracing Change and Driving Success for Finance Leaders
22 Jan 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 130: Are you ready to transform your approach to leadership and steer your organization to success? Unlock the secrets of proact...
Empower Your Career by Building More Confidence
15 Jan 2025
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Send us a textEpisode 129: Unlock the secret to career success with confidence as your guide. Do you often find yourself trapped in self-doubt or hesi...
Personal Accountability Strategy for Success in 2025
08 Jan 2025
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Send us a textEpisode #128: Kickstart your 2025 with a potent strategy that ensures your goals don't end up as forgotten resolutions! We promise ...
On to 2025: What Are You Planning in the Upcoming Year?
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBonus Episode #84: As we close out 2024, I invite you to take a journey with me where we transform the notion of annual resolutions into...
Plan a Leadership Reset and Rest Before the New Year
24 Dec 2024
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Send us a textBonus Episode #83: This is a great time to do a leader reset before the new year begins, so please rest and reset, because the new year ...
From Challenges to Opportunities in Leadership
17 Dec 2024
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Send us a textBonus episode #82: Unlock the secrets of leadership excellence and transform your team's performance with insights that promise to ...
Using Leadership to Turn the Year-End Chaos into Achievement
10 Dec 2024
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Send us a textBonus Episode #81 - Unlock the secrets to finishing the year with confidence and clarity as we guide you through the essential strategie...
Transforming Leadership: Developing Leader's Eyes to Identify and Solve Problems
03 Dec 2024
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Send us a textBonus Episode #80: What if you could transform your leadership style by simply changing the way you see problems? On this special bonus ...
Empowering Leadership: Overcoming Team Frustrations and Building Confidence
12 Nov 2024
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Send us a textEpisode 127: Unlock the secrets to overcoming team frustrations and boost productivity like never before. Have you ever wondered why som...
Navigating Career Changes in Accounting with Insights from Mike Manalac, Accounting Manager, Google
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 126: Ever wondered how to transition from the demanding world of public accounting to a prestigious industry role? Join us as we...
Building a Successful and Healthy Work Environment: An Introduction to Helping Your Team Thrive
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 125: What if your workplace could be a source of joy and fulfillment rather than stress and dread? Join us this week on the Fina...
Leadership is the Most Important Skill to Develop: Empower Your Team for Innovation and Success
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 124 - Join me as I explore why leadership is the cornerstone of creating positive change and achieving extraordinary results in ...
Transform Your Success in 2024: Mastering SMART Goals with a Growth Mindset
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBonus Episode 75: Are you following our Mid-Year Goal Review Challenge: financeleaderacademy.com/Goalchallenge ? Ready to transform your...
Customer Traffic Considerations During Competitor Disruptions
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 123: Could a major competitor's sudden closure transform your business landscape? Find out how unexpected changes in your...
Bonus Episode 78: Revisiting the Importance of Finance Agility and Digital Transformation.
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 114 encore: Does your organization have the ability to overcome a crisis or overcome rapidly changing business and economic cond...
Bonus Episode 77: Building a High-Performance Finance Team: A Strategy for Effective Recruitment and Talent Development
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs the NFL Draft ignites conversations about talent acquisition, we turn the spotlight on the universal principles of selecting and nurt...
Bonus Episode 76: SMART Goal Planning for Finance Leaders
16 Apr 2024
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Send us a textPlease download the Goal Setting Workbook that follows this episode: hereImagine seizing opportunities as they arise, armed with a growt...
Bonus Episode 75: Leading with Accountability: A Call to Action for Finance Professionals
10 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we're examining the transformative power of intense accountability in the realm of finance and accounting careers....
Lessons in Strategic Communication for Finance Professionals
14 Mar 2024
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Send us a textEmbark on a journey through the treacherous terrain of strategic messaging as we dissect the recent communication blunders of Kellogg&ap...
Uniting Individuals with Leadership: A Discussion on Improving Team Performance
27 Feb 2024
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Send us a textEpisode 121: Ready to transform a group of individuals into a powerhouse team? Joins us as we share invaluable strategies that will elev...
Inspiring Greatness: Transformative Leadership Principles
13 Feb 2024
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Send us a textEpisode #120: Ever wondered how leadership transcends mere management to truly inspire greatness? Join me as I reveal the transformative...
Interview with Wassia Kamon, VP of Finance and Corporate Controller, How to Emphasize Your Value
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 119: In the episode, Wassia talks about her work with H.O.P.E - Helping Other People be Empowered: you can find the link here. T...
Mastering Strategic Decision-Making: Aligning Business Strategy with Finance and Accounting Systems
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPlease download the free business strategy guide here. Episode 118: Unlock the secrets to savvy strategic decision-making as we navigate...
Interview with Mark McMillion - A Discussion on Growing Our Leadership and Mastering Conflict Management
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the leadership secrets that can transform your team from functioning to phenomenal as I'm joined by retired Lieutenant Col...
Stay Focused and Avoid The Usual Distractions To Achieve Success
17 Jan 2024
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Send us a textEpisode 116: We are discussing staying focused, so we accomplish our goals, we complete our task with excellence, and we lead our teams ...
Setting SMART Goals
09 Jan 2024
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Send us a textPlease download the Goal Setting Workbook that follows this episode: hereEpisode #115: Imagine seizing opportunities as they arise, arme...
Elevate Your Small Business and Solopreneur Journey with an Accounting and Finance System that Supports Business Growth
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPlease download the free workbook that goes with this episode. This episode will empower you with the insights to pinpoint your ideal cu...
Bonus Ep 73: Rediscover the Excitement of a Career in Finance and Accounting
26 Dec 2023
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Send us a textDo you remember why you chose a career in finance and accounting? Rekindle your passion as we revisit Episode 98 and deeply contemplate ...
Bonus Ep 72: A Reflective Journey into Leadership and the Spirit of December Celebrations
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPause for a moment. What if you could go beyond mere technical skills and grow into an inspiring leader, radiating strength of character...
Bonus Ep 71 - Finance Team Success: A Journey of Leadership and Engagement
12 Dec 2023
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Send us a textImagine unlocking the full potential of your finance team with the right leadership and engagement tools. We kick things off by ventur...
Bonus Ep 70: Transforming Your Business with an Effective FP&A Team
05 Dec 2023
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Send us a textFinancial Planning & Analysis provides one of the most critical and powerful functions in the business. Are you resourcing and emplo...
Unlocking Finance Agility and Digital Transformation in Today's Unpredictable Business Environment
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 114: Does your organization have the ability to overcome a crisis or overcome rapidly changing business and economic conditions?...
Bonus Episode 69: The Power of Thanksgiving: An Exploration into Growth and Gratitude
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text I dedicate this special episode of the Finance Leader Podcast to share my journey of gratitude. Walk with me as I delve into the profo...
Embrace Intense Accountability: Transform Your Finance and Accounting Career
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text In this episode, we're examining the transformative power of intense accountability in the realm of finance and accounting career...
Bonus Episode 68: Closing the Year Strong: Planning, Budgeting, Professional Development and Self-Care Tips for Finance Leaders
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you ready to end the year on a high note and kick off the next one with renewed vigor and clarity? Join me in this bonus episode of ...
Bonus Episode 67: The Key to Team Transformation - Help Your Team Members to Become Better
31 Oct 2023
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Send us a textImagine supercharging your team's performance and productivity, while simultaneously improving their daily work experience. This ep...
Bonus Episode 66: Exploring the Impact of Professional Credentials in Finance and Accounting Careers
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe'll be revisiting one of our most impactful episodes from Season 13 where we unpack the significance of these professional creden...
Bonus Episode 65: A Guide for Preparing for Unpredictable Change in the Workplace
17 Oct 2023
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Send us a textFacing an unpredictable change at work can be daunting, can't it? Especially when it's a major shift like mass layoffs, new le...
Communicate To Your Team How They Positively Impact the Organization
03 Oct 2023
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Send us a textWhat if you, as a finance professional, had the power to shape the future of your organization and influence more positive outcomes? Ima...
Bonus Episode 64: Mastering Evolving Career Skills in the Financial and Accounting Profession
14 Sep 2023
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Send us a textEver puzzled over how your career skills need to evolve as you climb the ladder in your financial and accounting career? Join us as we d...
The Vital Role of Character and Ethics in Finance Leadership
05 Sep 2023
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Send us a textHave you ever stopped to consider the gravity of your role as a finance or accounting professional? We're the guardians of our orga...
A Deep Dive into Leadership and Excellence for Finance and Accounting Professionals
24 Aug 2023
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Send us a textWe kick off by shedding light on how cultivating leadership qualities can propel your career ahead while catalyzing remarkable transform...
Elevate Your Career Potential as a Treasury Manager: Key Responsibilities, Skills, and Certifications
08 Aug 2023
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Send us a textLooking to level up from a finance professional to a Treasury Manager? We lay out the key tasks of a Treasury Manager, from cash manag...
Bonus Episode 63: Overcoming Professional Mistakes: Building Resilience and Strengthening Leadership Skills
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver made a professional mistake that kept you up at night? Trust me, we've all been there. Each day brings new challenges and mind...
Bonus Episode 62: Making Sense of Numbers: Simple Communication in Finance is Best
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of numbers and metrics in finance? Imagine how your audience feels! Join me as I briefly expla...
Bonus Episode 61: Empower Your Finance and Accounting Career through Growth and Visibility
20 Jun 2023
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Send us a textAre you ready to skyrocket your finance and accounting career? We've got the tips and insights you need to gain a competitive edge ...
Bonus Episode 60: From Goals to Growth: The SMART Technique for Personal Achievement
13 Jun 2023
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Send us a textReady to level up your goal-setting game and achieve more than ever before? Discover the power of the SMART Goal-Setting Technique in ou...
Bonus Episode 59: Reviewing Your Finance Leadership Goals Mid-Year
07 Jun 2023
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Send us a textAs we approach the halfway mark of the year, it's time to take stock of our progress and challenges in becoming better finance lead...
Managing Your OCD to Succeed in Your Accounting and Finance Career
01 Jun 2023
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Send us a textEpisode 108: Do you ever find yourself obsessing over your work, doubting your competency, or struggling to stay productive? What if you...
107: Team Member Engagement Tools You Can Easily Apply
17 May 2023
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Send us a textTeam engagement is such an important daily exercise that it can affect how well your team members succeed or not. Team members who are p...
Stay Curious to Grow Your Potential as a Finance Leader
03 May 2023
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Send us a textWhat drives you to achieve excellence? To achieve your BEST every day? Learning is a big part of our journey in achieving excellence, so...
105: Finance and Accounting Trends for 2023
20 Apr 2023
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Send us a textThe predictions are out for 2023 for Finance and Accounting, and it looks interesting. Our fields continue to be in high demand. What ar...
Bonus Episode 58: Finance Leaders Provide Key Insights to Assist Senior Leaders in Executing the Strategy
11 Apr 2023
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Send us a textStrategy is a decision around what market you will pursue and with what product and service mix and more importantly - how you will empl...
Bonus Episode 57: Leadership Tools for Better Team Engagement
04 Apr 2023
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Send us a textWhat can you do better to make a positive difference? Team engagement is a necessity. If your team is quiet, it doesn’t mean things ...
Bonus Episode 56: Protect Your Time - Don't Let the "Task Monkey" Jump on You
21 Mar 2023
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Send us a textBe careful not to take back the "task monkey" who is wanting and waiting to jump on someone else. You may even have a team mem...
Bonus Episode 55: Let's Talk About Leadership
14 Mar 2023
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Send us a textWhat does it mean to be a leader? How do you know if you are leading correctly? Leadership is hard sometimes. It takes practice and some...
Bonus Episode 54: Earning a Promotion
07 Mar 2023
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Send us a textThis week, I am sharing Episode 88, Earning a Promotion to Manager. What does it take to be promoted from individual contributor to mana...
104: Earning Your Professional Credentials
21 Feb 2023
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Send us a textOur professional credentials show our commitment level in becoming an expert in the finance and accounting fields. These are badges of...
103: Achieve Your Goals
07 Feb 2023
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Send us a textI am sharing what it means to set a plan and then to stay organized and focused so you can go achieve it. You must be persistent, and ne...
102: Use the SMART Goal Setting Method for Better Goal Planning
24 Jan 2023
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Send us a textWhen we set our goals, let’s use the SMART goal setting methodology so we set realistic goals that we can achieve because we have prop...
101: Be BOLD in 2023 With Your Goal Setting
10 Jan 2023
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Send us a textThis is 2023 and I believe this is the year we become bold in our career execution, our skills development, and our leadership growth. T...
Bonus Episode 53: Be Bold in 2023
03 Jan 2023
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Send us a textWe will be using the acronym BOLD to shape our plans for 2023. BOLD: Believe, Overcome, Leadership, and Decisive. Believe in yourself, O...
Bonus Episode 52: Project Team Oppportunities
28 Dec 2022
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Send us a textAs a Finance or Accounting professional have you ever been assigned to a project team or worked on a business case? Have you provided ...
Bonus Episode 51: Learn to Enjoy Your Time Off
20 Dec 2022
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Send us a textDo you know how to enjoy your time off when you do take your vacation time? This is important so you can get mentally refreshed. You nee...