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It"s not all about the numbers!

In this age of rapid technological advancement, data-driven practices have taken centre stage in the realm of finance and across business. It"s not just about number-crunching anymore.It"s about leveraging the potential of data for informed decision-making, employing cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise conventional processes, and maintaining flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape.From the executive suite to data analysis, we"re about to delve into how these

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38:10

Finance Giving You the Ick? Julie Wong on Turning...

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2026/01/27

Chris and Mike are joined by Julie Wong to explore why so many founders avoid the numbers — and how reframing finance as storytelling (not maths) helps leaders feel more in control and make better decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:17

Silent Retros & Real Talk: Jamie Arnold on Repairing...

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2026/01/20

We've got a guest host this week, as Mike is joined by previous guest Joel Johansen, with guest Jamie Arnold, about what to do when team dynamics go sideways — including a practical “silent retro” technique that helps teams reflect safely when trust is low. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:26

Going in One Direction: What Makes the New Year...

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2026/01/13

Chris and Mike kick off the year (and series 4!) with an honest conversation about momentum, meaning, and why moving forward doesn’t require resolutions — just clarity and intent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:31

Fresh Starts Without Resolutions: A New Year's...

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2026/01/06

Chris and Mike kick off the year with a short New Year episode, reflecting on fresh starts, leadership growth, and why meaningful progress doesn’t need formal resolutions to stick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:48

All I Want for Christmas Is Clean Data: AI,...

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2025/12/30

It's the end of Series 3 - where's the time gone?! In this Christmas special, Chris and Mike unwrap the biggest lessons from a year of conversations on AI, automation, data and leadership—cutting through hype to focus on what actually moves finance teams forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:37

GENCFO Impact Re-Run: What Finance Leaders Get Wrong...

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2025/12/23

A special, look-back episode from GENCFO Impact, where finance leaders cut through the noise around automation and AI—what actually matters, what doesn’t, and how to move from talk to real execution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:11

Now That's What I Call A Rebrand: How Eriona...

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2025/12/16

Eriona Bajrakurtaj, founder of Vault Digital Transformation, joins Chris and Mike to challenge outdated stereotypes in accounting and explain why the profession’s future lies in confidence, relationships, and real business partnership—not just compliance and reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:38

How to Create Safer, Higher-Performing Teams with Tom...

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2025/12/09

Tom Geraghty, co-founder of Psych Safety, breaks down what psychological safety really is, why it’s the foundation for high performance, and how leaders can move from “power over” to “power to” so people actually speak up, fix problems, and stop sleepwalking into disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:16

2024's Most Popular Episode: Giuseppe Sollazzo:...

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2025/12/02

Back in 2024, Chris and Mike welcomed back Giuseppe Sollazzo, Deputy Director of Data Enablement at DWP, for a lively chat on data quality, teamwork, and the future of work. Giuseppe shared lessons from his speaking gigs, along with fresh takes on financial success, online habits, and communicating data effectively. Packed with anecdotes, humour, and sharp insights, this episode is more relevant than ever, and is a must-listen for anyone navigating the data and tech world. Hosted on Acast. See

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50:16

The Return on Change: Ilana Esterrich & Vincent...

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2025/11/25

Ilana Esterrich (CFO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America) and Vincent Messina (CPA and longtime finance-tech seller) explain why so many finance and tech transformations fail – and why we should stop obsessing over ROI on software and start measuring the return on change in how people actually work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:43

Purpose, Profit & the Change Champion: Sarah Whale on...

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2025/11/18

Sustainability isn’t a bolt-on—it’s business strategy. Profit Impact’s Sarah Whale explains how SMEs can blend purpose with profit, why time/headspace is the real bottleneck, and how a change champion turns ESG from good intentions into action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:13

Fight the “CF-No”: Anders Liu Lindenberg on Real...

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2025/11/11

Finance partnering that actually moves the needle: Anders Liu Lindenberg (Business Partnering Institute) shares a simple formula—Insights × Influence = Impact. Plus soft-skills that matter, how to escape “CF-No,” and why consistency wins on LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:39

Fight Club & Female Leaders: Melanie Mills on...

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2025/11/04

Chris and Mike sit down with Melanie Mills, founder of Connection Career Collective and former CRO at Caxton Payments, to talk about leadership, learning, and why diversity is more than a checkbox. From boxing workouts to boardrooms, Melanie shares how confidence, curiosity, and connection are reshaping what it means to lead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:54

Spreadsheets to Strategy: How CFOs Can Stop Fearing...

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2025/10/28

Finance leader Julia Kozlov joins Chris and Mike to talk about why the real AI revolution isn’t about robots or replacements — it’s about confidence, curiosity, and cleaning up your data. From coffee machines to corporate change, she explains how small experiments can lead to big transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:55

Laid Off...to Levelled Up! How One CFO Turned AI Into...

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2025/10/21

When CFO Anna Tiomina lost her job, she didn’t panic — she pivoted. Now she’s helping finance teams master AI without losing control, showing how balance, curiosity, and a bit of luck can completely change a career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:26

Rethinking Events, Rethinking Finance: The Big Idea...

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2025/10/14

No more death-by-PowerPoint. In this week’s episode, Chris and Mike reveal how they’re reinventing finance conferences with GENCFO Live — smashing stereotypes, ditching dull panels, and proving collaboration beats lectures every time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:52

The DJ CFO: What Spinning Records Taught Vinay Handa...

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2025/10/07

Chris and Mike catch up with Vinay Handa, finance transformation lead at LV Insurance and part-time DJ, to talk about career pivots, human-centered change, and why tech hype always needs a reality check. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:11

Fractions, Fun & Full Stack Finance: Myles Arnott on...

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2025/09/30

Chris and Mike chat with Myles Arnott about fractional finance, boundaries, and why small-scale innovation often beats big projects. A candid and practical take on modern finance leadership, delivered with authenticity and a touch of fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:44

Reimagining Finance: Tariq Munir on AI, Change &...

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2025/09/23

Chris and Mike are joined by Tariq Munir, author of Reimagine Finance, to unpack how AI and technology are reshaping the finance role. From democratised data to continuous transformation, Tariq explains why curiosity, courage, and critical thinking matter more than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:34

Scaling With Discipline: Marie Charpentier on...

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2025/09/16

Chris and Mike sit down with CFO Marie Charpentier to explore what it really takes to scale a business with discipline. From strategy and culture to failure and confidence, Marie shares why finance leaders must be true partners in growth — not just number crunchers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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