It's not all about the numbers!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eriona Bajrakurtaj, founder of Vault Digital Transformation, joins Chris and Mike to challenge outdated stereotypes in accounting and explain why the profession’s future lies in confidence, relationships, and real business partnership—not just compliance and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.

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.

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 t...

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.

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.

Finance partnering that actually moves the needle: Anders Liu Lindenberg (Business Partnering Institute) shares a simple formula— Insights × Influence = Impact. P lus 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chris and Mike are joined by data and risk expert Vlado Novotný to talk data governance, decision paralysis, and what happens when teams start talking—and stop just pushing data. Plus: teenage driving lessons and Czech recycling rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Mike sit down with Hugo Boss SVP Katharina Herzog to talk proud parenting, breaking norms, and why finance and tax are anything but boring. A refreshingly human take on leadership, transformation, and the real value of accountants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an end of series treat, we look back at a session from our 2023 Academy - 'Postcards from the AI enabled future' by Nina Schick...along with a special announcement from Chris! 2023 is remembered as the year AI masters language and OpenAI launched it on the world. With large language models (LLMs) mastering human languages and programming languages, everyone gained the opportunity to be a wordsm...

Chris and Mike celebrate 100 episodes and the start of series 3 with CFOs Dominique Highfield and Brad Channer to explore leadership beyond the numbers. From adaptability and authenticity to battling imposter syndrome and building peer communities, it’s an unfiltered look at what it really takes to lead in today’s finance world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we bring you a special treat - one of our highest-attended sessions from the 2025 GENCFO Summit: AI Unfiltered - Driving Through the Hype to Drive Real Finance Transformation. As AI shifts from hype to a must-have in finance, this candid fireside chat with seasoned finance leader, Ludmila Rufitskaya, cuts through the noise to uncover its true transformative potential—from real-world use...

This week, we're throwing it back to a fan favourite, when Chris and Mike dove into the secrets of stress-free success with Alice Phillips and Rob Anderson of The Stillness Partners. They reveal how workplace stress impacts performance, expose leadership behaviours that fuel it, and explore bold, systemic solutions for a calmer, more productive environment. The episode also tackles BlueSky’s chall...