Karen Balunso

Podcast

#259 He Reveals the First AI Project That Actually Saved Money, Marco Torrente, Interim Group CFO, Bakuun Holdings

As AI transforms the business landscape, finance leaders are seeking practical examples of true value creation—not just hype. In this...
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What Skills Do Finance Business Partners Need?

What are the most important finance business partner skills for success? The most effective finance business partners combine technical expertise...
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Where Can I Find Finance Business Partner Training Online?

What are the best places to access finance business partner training online? You can find finance business partner training online...
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How Much Does Finance Business Partner Training Cost?

What is the typical finance business partner training cost, and how much should professionals expect to pay for different types...
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Can Finance Business Partner Courses Be Done Virtually?

Is it possible to complete a virtual FBP course, and how effective are online options for finance business partner training?...
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How Do I Become A Finance Business Partner?

What is the finance business partner career path and how can professionals transition into this role? The finance business partner...
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Virtual Boardroom: Where Finance Leaders Learn to Lead Under Pressure

You can read leadership books for years. But pressure changes everything. When the boardroom lights go on, logic can falter....
Podcast

#258 From Controller to CFO: The Playbook Behind CSAA’s Transformation, Andrea Hecht, Chief Financial Officer, CSAA Insurance Group

In this episode, host Kevin Appleby speaks with Andrea Hecht, Chief Financial Officer at CSAA Insurance Group, to explore the...
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How to Land Your Dream CFO Role in 2026

CFO hiring is heating up as boards seek finance leaders fluent in digital, AI, and strategy. By 2026, the competition...
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#257 The Three Hidden Traps That Stall New CFOs, Michael O’Reilly, GrowCFO Executive Coach

In this insightful episode, Kevin Appleby sits down with Michael O’Reilly, a seasoned executive coach and former CFO with a...