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The Diary of a CFO
If you're currently a CFO or on the path to become one, this podcast is for you. The Diary of a CFO takes you behind the scenes of modern finance leadership through honest conversations about how real finance leaders build their careers, make tough decisions, and carry the weight of the CFO role. Hosted by award-winning CFO Wassia Kamon, each episode covers what it actually takes to lead finance teams, work with CEOs and boards, navigate capital decisions, and grow without burning out. To…
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The Diary of a CFOTaking on bigger roles before you feel ready and how it shapes your path to CFO (with Janice Stucke)
Janice Stucke shares how her career evolved without a clear roadmap and how stepping into roles before feeling fully ready shaped her path to the CFO seat. We…
The Diary of a CFOReducing month-end close time and leading finance transformation as a CFO (with Basem Waheed)
Basem Waheed, CFO of Golden Chicken Farms Co., shares his path into finance leadership and the work behind improving finance operations. We talk about how his…
The Diary of a CFOThe day-to-day of managing a finance team as a CFO (with Jessica McClain)
Jessica McClain, CFO of Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, talks about her move from public accounting into a CFO role and what changed once she started leading a…
The Diary of a CFOWhat kind of experience builds a strong finance career (with Bryan Lapidus)
In this episode, Bryan Lapidus, Director of FP&A Practice at AFP, shares invaluable insights from his unique career journey, from starting as a history major…
The Diary of a CFOHow executive hiring decisions are made (with Amy Sulgrove)
Ever wondered what happens after you hit "submit" on a job application? In this episode, executive recruiter Amy Sulgrove takes you behind the scenes of the…
The Diary of a CFOWhat it takes to move from strong performer to executive
In this episode, I talk about the shift from doing the work to influencing outcomes. I share what separates technical performance from executive readiness and…
The Diary of a CFOTaking on roles where you are expected to fix things (with Brenda Hodo-Iddris)
Making bold moves is what defines Brenda Hodo-Iddris. With over 20 years of experience spanning public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Brenda has mastered the…
The Diary of a CFOMy first 90 days as CFO and what I learned early on
Becoming a CFO is an exciting milestone, but those first 90 days can be a whirlwind of learning, decisions, and adjustments. In this episode of Diary of a CFO…
The Diary of a CFOStepping into a new CFO role and getting up to speed (with 2x CFO Matt Ziegler)
In this episode of Diary of a CFO, I sit down with Matt Ziegler, CFO of GovExec, to unpack what it really takes to hit the ground running in a new CFO role…
The Diary of a CFOHow marketing and finance can work better together (with Elaine Benfield)
In this episode, Elaine Benfield, a seasoned marketing leader, shares her insights on how to bridge the gap between marketing and finance. We dive into the…
The Diary of a CFOWhere and why CFOs have to say no
Welcome to the final part of What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO. In this episode, I explore why being able to say no is a critical skill for any CFO…
The Diary of a CFOWorking across the business as a CFO, not just inside finance
In Part 2 of the "What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO" series.This episode focuses on one of the biggest adjustments in the role. A large part of the…
The Diary of a CFOWhat changes when you step into a CFO role for the first time
This episode kicks off the series on becoming a CFO. I talk about why the role is not about maintaining the status quo, what expectations shift immediately…
The Diary of a CFOHow I became a CFO and why I started this podcast
In this introduction, I share my path as a finance and accounting executive, what led me to the CFO role, and why I decided to start this podcast. I also talk…