Episodes

  • Behavior Economics Explained from a CFO Perspective
    Dec 12 2023

    Behavioral economics (BE) examines the differences between what people “should” do and what they actually do and the consequences of those actions. In this podcast, BE evangelist and Prolific CFO Almera Mahood, examines how CFOs can make better financial decisions with behavioral economics and the power of BE on business relationships.


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    27 mins
  • CFO Playbook: First 90 Days
    Dec 5 2023

    Getting up to speed on the company's financial situation, build relationships with key stakeholders, and develop a strategic plan. The first 90 days as a new CFO are critical to one's success in the role. In this podcast, we will discuss the tools and resources needed to succeed with Steven Robertson, the CFO of HDMI LA, the company powering HDMI licensing administration. 

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    31 mins
  • What the future holds: Power BI Modeller edition
    Nov 28 2023

    What does the future look like? With a wealth of financial modelling experience having worked at two of the Big 4 accounting firms in Down Under, Lance joins the CFO Trends podcast to give us the scoop. Learn from  a power BI modeller and certified trainer for the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI).

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    38 mins
  • Setting up High-Performance Finance Team for Start-ups
    Nov 7 2023

    How do you create a culture of collaboration and success at a fast-growing start-up? In this episode, we sit down with VP of Finance for Occupier, Lauren Bahr and discuss how to set up a high-performance finance team that scales. We cover topics including challenges that start-ups face when it comes to building a high-performance finance teams and implementing the right tools and processes.

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    27 mins
  • The CFO Gender Gap: What Will It Take to Close It?
    Oct 23 2023

    15%. That’s how many women CFOs are at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. What will it take to close this gap? In this episode, we talk to veteran CFO Kristine Lemanski about the challenges and opportunities that women face in this still male-dominated field and what the industry can do to support the advancement of women in finance.

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    39 mins
  • CFO Leadership: Guiding CFOs Through the Era of Disruption
    Oct 10 2023

    What makes great finance leader in today’s climate? We sit down with Jack McCullough of the CFO Leadership Council to find out on the latest Mesh CFO Trends podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities that CFOs face in today's rapidly changing business environment. A CFO to 26 organizations previously, Jack reveals the skills and characteristics that are essential for CFOs to succeed in the future.

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    41 mins
  • From CFO to CEO: Making the leap
    Sep 26 2023

    The CFO role is an excellent launching pad for the CEO position, but make the leap, CFOs must broaden their skill set, develop leadership, and be willing to take calculated risks.

    In today's episode, hear firsthand from CEO and founder of Glean.ai, Howard Katzenberg as he shares his decade-long journey from CFO to CEO and what compelled him to leave his CFO career to build a company that could automate the financial auditing process. Get inspired by Howard's lessons on developing good financial hygiene, building high-performing teams, and harnessing one's passion for entrepreneurship. 


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    29 mins
  • Elevating Finance Business Partnerships: Unlocking Their Potential
    Sep 12 2023

    Finance business partnering (FBP) is how finance teams create value by providing data-led insights to help their business counterparts to make better decisions. In this insightful episode, join Andrew Jepson, the CEO of The FBP Team, as he imparts invaluable strategies and tactics to enhance FBP proficiency within your teams and enterprise.

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    38 mins