solo episodes
Is the Climb to CFO Worth It?
In this solo episode, I answer 4 questions from my newsletter subscribers: - Is the climb and reach to CFO worth it? - Do you enjoy the work and people? - Do you have work-life balance? - What helped you get there?
What I’ve Realized After Six Months as CFO
In this episode of Diary of a CFO, I reflect on my first six months in the role—the lessons, surprises, and challenges of truly stepping into C-suite leadership. One of the biggest adjustments has been understanding the difference between presenting to a board and actively working with one. Preparin...
Your Roadmap to Executive Leadership
Feeling stuck in your career despite doing everything “right”? You’re not alone—I’ve been there too. Hard work and education got me to a certain point, but breaking into executive leadership required a shift in mindset. Executives make up less than 1% of most organizations, and getting there means t...
Behind the Scenes of My First 90 Days as CFO
The first 90 days in a CFO role come with high expectations—not just for technical expertise but for leadership, relationship-building, and strategic decision-making. In this episode, I reflect on what I did right, what I could have done better, and key lessons for anyone stepping into a new leaders...
What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO - Part 3 of 3
In part three of What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO, I dive into one of the toughest but most essential lessons for finance leaders: You can't say yes to everything. While it’s tempting to agree to every request to prove your value, overcommitting can hurt your credibility, overwhelm your...
What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO - Part 2
In part two of What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO, I explore a key reality for finance leaders: the higher you go, the more time you’ll spend talking to people outside of finance. Your success won’t just depend on technical expertise—it will hinge on your ability to translate complex fina...
What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO - Part 1
In Episode 2, I dive into why companies hire CFOs and how to prepare for a top leadership role. CFOs aren’t brought in to maintain the status quo—they’re expected to lead change, whether through strategic growth, improving financial performance, or bringing fresh ideas after replacing a former CFO. ...
Welcome to The Diary of a CFO Podcast
In this first episode, I share my leadership journey, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect moving forward. Leadership isn’t easy, and many of us step into these roles without much training. My goal is to help leaders grow—not just in technical skills like finance and accounting, but i...
