Beste SITN Strength In The Numbers podcaster (2024)

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#388: The Importance of Burningness for Finance Transformation with Michael Mills 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

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“You have this burning sensation to change and it needs to build and build before you tip over and are ready to change.”An interesting thought from Michael Mills, this week’s guest mentor, on the key focus of our roles in Finance. We also discuss:- The importance of putting the customer at the heart of every decision - Tips to get up to ahead when …

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#387: MM: Is ESG a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? 7:46

1+ y ago7:46

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ESG has been growing in popularity in recent years, however it also introduces an entirely new set of incentives for finance professionals to have to consider as part of our organizations’ decision making processes. In this bite-sized episode we examine what ESG might mean for fellow finance professionals.#FinanceMentor#SITN…

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#386: Moving from Corporate Analyst to Start-up CFO with Aidana Zhakupbekova 31:27

1+ y ago31:27

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“It's an opportunity that you can't manufacture that online.” An interesting comment from Aidana Zhakupbekova, this week’s guest mentor, on the key focus of our roles in Finance. We also discuss:- Making the most out of roles you’re not enjoying particularly earlier in our careers- A surprising early decision she made as start-up CFO- What is a sum…

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#385: MM: Key Trends Q3 2022 5:46

1+ y ago5:46

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As we approach the end of the summer in the Northern Hemisphere what key trends and patterns are we seeing emerging that might impact our outlooks as finance professionals for the remainder of the year? In this bite-sized episode we share what some CEOs are currently saying from a recent Fortune Magazine survey.#FinanceMentor#SITN…

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#384: How to become an award winning CFO with Leona Mondsee 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

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“When we share those skills with others, it's what really unlocks a lot of power within those” An interesting take from Leona Mondsee, this week’s guest mentor, on the key focus of our roles in Finance. We also discuss:- How to get better recognition for your efforts.- The importance of engaging and sharing your skills- What business partnering mea…

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#383: MM: Overcoming the Challenges with Big Data 5:12

1+ y ago5:12

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Most finance professionals know that leveraging big data can result in amazing benefits to their organization with regards to cost and time reductions, improving decision-making, and product and service development. However they also know there are many challenges with it tooIn this bite-sized episode we share what some of these challenges are and …

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#382: MM: Is Finance stuck at sea? 0:01

1+ y ago0:01

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Given all the progress in digital technologies, work practices, finance knowledge, appreciation of the importance of good mental wellbeing and physical health why do I hear from our audience that often times finance teams are not progressing & developing as fast as they should and so risk being made irrelevant.In this bite-sized episode we share wi…

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#381: MM: Why is it so hard for finance leaders to admit their mistakes 5:35

1+ y ago5:35

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A modern mantra we hear often to today is to fail fast and fail often, to show up with some vulnerability to our mistakes, but when it comes to our finance leaders some of us are perhaps a bit slower when it comes to admitting our failures and mistakes.In this bite-sized episode we share with you why this is and some tips on what we can do about it…

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#380: MM: The Two Curves To Finance Career Happiness 7:23

2y ago7:23

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When you started your career in Finance what were your expectations? Was it for a fast, upward, linear, successful careers in return for working hard? Or were your expectations for a different curve?Actually it turns out there or two general curves to Finance Career Happiness.In this bite-sized episode we share with you what these are and how you c…

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#379 MM Finance’s Role In Getting The Data Right 6:55

2y ago6:55

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What’s actually in these numbers? Or Does that forecast include the challenge assumption we made? Where is it?Have you ever spent the first few minutes of a meeting debating what the numbers really represented, the assumptions, latest up to date version, and so … ending up with everyone more confused than when it started?In this bite-sized episode …

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#378 MM The Power Of Kindness At Work In Finance 6:10

2y ago6:10

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Since more of us started working from home in finance a lot of the advice to leaders and budget holders is about how can they sustain the productivity of their people & teams working remotely in a hybrid environment, which is sort of more sort of hard stuff, as opposed to some of the softer things actually maybe overlooking like the power & benefit…

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#377: MM: Why The Modern Finance Professionals Work is VITAL 7:17

2y ago7:17

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Good health, purpose, connection, love, learning, are vital to living our lives to the most we can. Organisations have similar vital requirements to generate the necessary cashflow to ensure it is a going concern, and even on a wider scale so does society too.In this bite-sized episode we share with you why the work of the modern finance profession…

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#376: MM: The Power Of Powerless Communications 5:30

2y ago5:30

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Imagine feeling powerless in a situation and not knowing what to do next, we’ve probably all been there however Adam Grant, author of Give and Take and the Originals, had this interesting idea of the power of powerless communications.In this bite-sized episode we share with you the three key premises of his idea and when and when not to use them.#F…

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#375: MM: Back to the Future to Make Better Decisions 7:57

2y ago7:57

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Whether it is having to make a call on a particular business case; set a budget for a business unit or even resolve whether to take that promotion in another organization finance professionals have to advise on and make a lot of decisions in a very uncertain and complex environment. (It probably only gets more pressurized the more-experienced you a…

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#374: MM: The Expanding Mandate of the CFO 7:58

2y ago7:58

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Given finance professionals operate in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world a lot of organizations are currently doing fundamental reviews of their business models to understand how they can accelerate the pace of change even further in such an environment.In this bite-sized episode we share with you some of the pointers from McKinsey…

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#373 MM Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order 11:49

2y ago11:49

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There’s a lot going on at the moment, between wars, pandemics, technological changes, climate factors, but what if we’ve already been here before, what if we could look to the past to guide us so we know how best to respond?In this bite-sized episode we share with you a brief review of the book, principles for dealing with the changing world order …

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372 Becoming Part of the Business Solution with Gary Cox 43:23

2y ago43:23

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“Finance is a door to everything, it's a foundation to everything.”According to today’s guest mentor Gary Cox, who also helps us deconstruct on the #sitn podcast:• The three things that FP&A practitioners are talking about • We discuss the role of the CFO and the sea change that is happening with it so that it has grown• How incentives and risk pro…

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#371: MM: Achieving High Performance within Hybrid Teams 10:38

2y ago10:38

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According to a recent Microsoft Trends Index hybrid work is here to stay, and even though talent is now everywhere and productivity is higher, there is more exhaustion so how can finance professionals ensure that teams they’re part of continue to be higher performing? In this bite-sized episode we share with you four areas to consider to build high…

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#370: The Growing Elevation of FP&A in Business with Bryan Lapidus 30:20

2y ago30:20

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“When the rate of change on the outside is greater than the rate of change on the inside, then the end is near, right? You're in trouble.”According to today’s guest mentor Bryan Lapidus, who also helps us deconstruct on the #sitn podcast:• The three things that FP&A practitioners are talking about • We discuss the role of the CFO and the sea change…

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#369 MM What Does the Great Resignation Mean For Finance Leaders & Professionals 12:58

2y ago12:58

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Across the world, hundreds of thousands of finance professionals are leaving their jobs, their organizations and in some cases the profession entirely with 60% of HR leaders significantly concerned about employee turnover, causing urgent problems for finance leaders who rely on talent to achieve critical business outcomes, a problem also called the…

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#368: Becoming architects of our organizations with Francesca Valli 42:24

2+ y ago42:24

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“They are the architects of your organization” An interesting take from Francesca Valli on the role of the CFO and Finance & Accounting organization with regards the rapid evolution of technology who also shares with:- How Artificial intelligence is really cognitive intelligence automation when applied to finance & accounting teams- Three things fi…

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#367: MM: So Simple A Kid Can Understand It 6:13

2+ y ago6:13

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It’s so simple a kid can understand it!This is what came up in a conversation off air during a podcast interview we had recently. In this bite-sized episode we share with you this bit of advice and how it can help you as you set yourself up to do more of the right things more often in Finance.#FinanceMentor#SITN#GettingYourHouseInOrder…

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#366: Hitting the Right Notes with Strong Foundations and Diverse Experiences 36:24

2+ y ago36:24

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“That's what we as accountants do, we put structures to things.”Great advice from this week's guest mentor Ifeoma Okonkwo who shares with:- An introduction to where finance & accounting teams can drive value in their organizations.- The importance of having good foundations and what these might look like- Her Eureka moment and current work in the m…

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365: MM: 4 Reasons to Have a Cyber Risk Management Brake Pedal 7:35

2+ y ago7:35

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Why do cars have brake pedals? And the answer is not always necessarily for the functional reason of bringing the car to a complete emergency stop. It’s more psychological, it’s to allow the driver to go faster in the knowledge that if there’s a risk on the road ahead, that it is possible for them to take evasive action or slow down to better asses…

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#364: What Finance Leaders Really Need To Know About Cyber Risk Management with Kip Boyle 38:24

2+ y ago38:24

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“Cyber is a material risk that must be treated appropriately, but there's a second responsibility that I really want to point out, which is you have to make sure that the cybersecurity budget is creating as much business value as possible.”Great advice from this week's guest mentor Kip Boyle who shares with us the importance of:- Why Cyber should b…

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#363: MM: Maximizing Return on AI Initiatives 8:22

2+ y ago8:22

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“We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.” Roy Amara futurist.We’ve lately had some guest mentors talking about the applications of AI in #finance and #accounting during their interviews so in this bite-sized episode we share with you 3 key decisions and 3 key catalysts to max…

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#362: Turning Finance Professionals Into High Performance Gain Enablers 24:41

2+ y ago24:41

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“I think leadership is all about values, the kind of values that resonate with you as an individual.”Great advice from this week's guest mentor Sangeeta Sumesh who shares with us the importance of:- Transitioning from an executive CFO role towards an entrepreneurial path- Deconstructing Leadership and values in a memorable way- What possessed her t…

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#361: MM: The SAS Approach to Delivering Value in Finance 10:06

2+ y ago10:06

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“Alone we can go fast, together we can go far,” African proverb.This how I ended the talk I was giving to an audience of Finance & Accounting professionals earlier this week and it helped answer a question from the audience about ways in which we could add value in our own teams.In this bite-sized episode we share with you the SAS approach to where…

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#360: Why Having The Right Forecast Is Missing The Point with Gordon Stuart 32:29

2+ y ago32:29

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“So from a forecasting perspective, it's not about getting the right forecast, but it's understanding what the boundaries might be of the possible outcomes that you face.”Great advice from this week's guest mentor Gordon Stuart who shares with us the importance of:- the purpose of forecasting really is and how Gordon draws from his early consulting…

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#359: MM: Two Worrying Statistics To Be Mindful Of 8:26

2+ y ago8:26

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“Self-awareness comes from asking and answering hard questions,” Stephen Covey.In this bite-sized episode we share with you two worrying statistics finance leaders and professionals need to be mindful of and how also three potential approaches to address them.#FinanceMentor#SITNAv Andrew Codd

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#358: Bridging the Gap Between Women Entrepreneurs and Finance with Nicole Denholder 23:14

2+ y ago23:14

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“Crowdfunding is not just a funding exercise. It's also a marketing exercise.”Great advice from this week's guest mentor Nicole Denholder who shares with us the importance of:- Women and Entrepreneurship, some baby steps to take to improve the chances of success & where Finance professionals can particularly help- How to adjust our lenses to try an…

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#357: MM: The Real Return on Giving Compliments At Work 7:38

2+ y ago7:38

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“Catch someone doing something right,” Ken Blanchard.Organizations benefit from team members being more kind to each other. In workplaces where acts of kindness become the norm, the spillover effects can multiply fast. When people receive an act of kindness, they pay it back and not just to the same person, but often to someone entirely new accordi…

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#356 Performing on- and off-the-pitch with Philip Quinn 30:27

2+ y ago30:27

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“We can work on our weaknesses, but embrace your strengths, find and get the right people around who can make up for your shortfall or your weaknesses. That's the key thing.”Great advice from this week's guest mentor Philip Quinn who shares with us the importance of:- Finance and business in sports- Balancing your job and your passion - What was it…

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#355: MM: Do You Know Your Values in Numbers? 9:10

2+ y ago9:10

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“Only that which is invisible is essential.” Some of you might recognise that from what the fox says to the little prince in the book of the same name, but the most valuable things to finance professionals cannot be seen with the naked eye, nor are they ledger balances and numbers on financial statements. In this bite-sized episode I share with you…

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#354: How Finance Can Really Save the World with Bertrand Badré 26:01

2+ y ago26:01

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“The point I'm making [is] where it says the purpose of business should not be to increase profits only. It should be to find profitable solution to the problems of this planet and its people.”Great advice from this week's guest mentor Bertrand Badré who shares with us the importance of:- How a key lunch meeting as an investment banker led into som…

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#353: MM: How Virtual will the Finance Team of the Future Be? 9:52

2+ y ago9:52

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How Virtual will the Finance Team of the Future Be? The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the lives and behaviour of people across the globe. We have had to adapt to different ways of shopping, learning, socializing, working, celebrating, doing business, and much more.In this bite-sized episode I deconstruct a research report sent to me by…

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#352: SPECIAL: Livestream from #GenCFOBootcamp Day1 Recap with Special Guest Panel 27:45

2+ y ago27:45

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In Finance & Accounting what's working, what's up and coming, and where can we drive towards a better future for all of us where we're doing more of the right things more often? On today’s podcast we share a recording of our livestream from #GenCFOBootcamp with some special guests who:- Give us a quick recap on the key insights from the bootcamp- T…

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#351: MM: The Jigsaw Approach To Having a Meaningful Finance Career 10:57

2+ y ago10:57

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What has completing a jigsaw puzzle got to do with having a meaningful finance career? I’m always on the lookout for a good analogy to share, so in this bite-sized episode I share our careers are a bit like putting together a jigsaw puzzle without the full picture on the box and how we can quickly get around this to get the most out of your career …

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#350: Giving guidance beyond the “black and white” with Louise Miller 24:06

2+ y ago24:06

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“Asking open questions is really important. We quite often hide the answer in the question. So we're leading somebody with our questions. So really asking why and what and who, and how, all of those things … They get the individual thinking about the answer in more detail.”Great advice from this week's guest mentor Louise Miller who shares with us …

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#349: MM: How A Hosepipe Can Help Your Efforts Go Further 6:23

2+ y ago6:23

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What has a hosepipe got to do with your efforts, and helping them go further? I’m always on the lookout for a good analogy to share, so in this bite-sized episode I share the opportunities this one presents to get the most out of your career and non-career activities.#FinanceMentor#SITNAv Andrew Codd

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#348: Being Bold in Your Career Choices with Cecile Francais 21:00

2+ y ago21:00

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“Everything is about thinking ahead, looking ahead where you want to go, before you actually go to that meeting or meet that person or take that action. So always be prepared and look ahead.”Great advice from this week's guest mentor Cecile Francais who shares with us:- The importance of seizing opportunities- How finance professionals can best eng…

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#347: MM: The Risks & Opportunities From The Financialization Of The Finance Team 13:13

3y ago13:13

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What has the financializaton of traditional industries mean for finance teams? Over the last couple decades there has been an increasing financialization of entire industries with the emergence of Airbnb; Uber; Amazon; Netflix and so on where a lot of companies that don't necessarily own assets or generate profits in the same way as traditional com…

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#346: How CFOs And CIOs Can Work Better Together With Sebastian Grady 33:50

3y ago33:50

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“Knowing your craft, that's table stakes, there's no substitute for hard work. But rolling up your sleeves and being collaborative with other people is a real art.”According to today’s guest mentor Sebastian Grady, who also helps us deconstruct on the #sitn podcast:- Why is software so valuable today and some ways of maximising ROI from it.- The re…

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#345: MM: Why Do Chief Data Officers Fail 7:17

3y ago7:17

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“Why Do Chief Data Officers Fail?” This was the headline of an article I read during the week and got me thinking since finance professionals rely so much on data too are there any signals or traps we need to be aware of so we don’t make the same mistakes.#FinanceMentor#SITNAv Andrew Codd

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#344: How To Invest Like The Best With Chris Belchamber 30:56

3y ago30:56

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“It doesn't matter whether you're right or wrong, it only matters how much you lose when you're wrong and how much you make when you're right.”A quote from George Soros excellently recounted by today’s guest mentor Chris Belchamber, who also helps us deconstruct on the #sitn podcast:• The importance of aggressively managing risk over chasing return…

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#343 MM What’s The Difference Between Digitalization And Digital Transformation 12:45

3y ago12:45

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“What’s the difference between Digitalization and Digital Transformation?” Is a question I had recently and given recent Gartner research points to the fact that 85% of finance teams are undergoing some sort of transformation at the moment digital is a key element in delivering the expected outcomes from such activites.In this bite-sized episode I …

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#342 Why We Need To Be A Bit More Like Financial Journalists 24:29

3y ago24:29

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“I truly believe that you need to have your expertise to go deep, but always keep your eyes open what's around you because you never know what next step might come up.”According to today’s guest mentor Michael Lengenfelder, who also helps us deconstruct on the #sitn podcast:• How to move forward in your career path and transition between many diffe…

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#341: MM: Why CFOs Are Not Always Rational 9:46

3y ago9:46

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Why are CFOs not always rational?It’s a provocative statement, however it’s a play on the title of a book I’m reading called The Irrational Ape by David Robert Grimes about why we fall for disinformation conspiracy theory and propaganda, and CFOs are not immune from this.In this bitesized episode I explain a bit more behind this, share some example…

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#340: Facts Tell, Stories Sell with Quin SQ Thong 45:59

3y ago45:59

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“So as long as we continue in this role using finance and numbers, I feel that the world is our oyster. You can go into any role you want in the company.”According to today’s guest mentor Quin SQ Thong, who also helps us deconstruct on the #sitn podcast:- What we mean by strategic learning and the importance of expanding our skillsets as accountant…

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#339 MM Is Work - Life Balance The Right Goal 12:00

3y ago12:00

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Work-life balance as a goal?That’s what someone asked me and whilst it seemed a very noble target to aim for it’s also probably a tricky question to answer. In this bite-sized episode I explain why as well as some thoughts on how finance professionals can approach this question.#FinanceMentor#SITN#worklifebalance…

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