Karen Balunso
#263 The Real Reason So Many New CFOs Feel Completely Alone, Andrew Tapson, GrowCFO Mentor
Stepping into the CFO seat concentrates pressure, confidentiality, and ambiguity—often without a true peer group. In this episode, GrowCFO Mentor...
Imposter Syndrome: The Hidden Tax on Finance Leadership
Imposter syndrome isn’t a lack of skill—it’s a hidden force that erodes confidence at the table. In finance leadership, it...
#262 How Relationship-Focused CFOs Gain Real Influence, Catherine Clark, GrowCFO Mentor
Influence is earned long before numbers hit the board pack. In this episode, Catherine Clark, GrowCFO Mentor, reframes influence as...
Why the Board Replaces the Finance Leader Before the Milestone — and How to Stop It Happening to You
Your business hits scale. Investors take notice. And suddenly, the finance leader who built it isn’t invited to finish the...
#261 Why New CFOs Struggle and How Mentoring Fixes It, Jeremy Earnshaw, Executive Coach & Mentor, Clarendon
The transition to a CFO role is one of the most demanding steps in a finance leader’s career. Many newly...
From Execution to Influence: How Finance Leaders Become Strategic Partners
Most finance professionals were trained to execute, not to lead. Many of us remember that first executive meeting where the...
#260 How To Get AI ROI In 30 Days: The Playbook Finance Leaders Miss, Dan Fletcher, CFO, Planful
Understanding how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for rapid returns has become essential for today’s finance leaders. While many organizations...
Beyond Xero and QuickBooks: Scaling Your Finance Systems for Growth and Faster Close
Many fast-growing businesses reach a point where Xero or QuickBooks can no longer keep up. As finance operations expand, manual...
Why Half of CFO Jobs Are Never Advertised
You’re Missing 50% of CFO Roles: Here’s Why Half of all CFO jobs never make it to job boards. They’re...
2026: The Six Defining Challenges for the Office of the CFO
As we approach 2026, finance leaders are navigating one of the most disruptive and opportunity-rich periods in recent memory. The...
