CFO Competencies
Is 2026 the Year You Step Into CFO
Most finance leaders are closer to the CFO role than they think. This article outlines what CFO readiness really means...
The CFO Method for Creating Independent High Performing Teams
High-performing CFOs don’t create strong teams by having all the answers. They coach for clarity, ownership, and independent decision-making. This...
What Finance Leaders Are Actually Training for Now
As automation accelerates, finance leaders are shifting from doing more to thinking better. This year revealed three defining trends: a...
Are You Seen as a Blocker or a Bridge as a Finance Leader?
Finance often gets labeled as a blocker, but the best leaders shift this perception by becoming the bridge that turns...
The CFO Skill Most Finance Teams Still Miss
The CFO skill most finance teams miss is the ability to turn insight into action. Rather than just reporting facts,...
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...
Why Technical Skills Won’t Make You CFO (and What Actually Will)
Every week, I speak with finance leaders who tell me the same thing: “If I can just master the technical...
How CFOs Influence Without Overstepping
Last week, a finance leader asked me: “How can I actually influence the CEO… without stepping on their toes?” It’s...
CFO Truth: No Trust = No Leadership
Lose Trust, Lose Everything For CFOs, trust isn’t just a virtue — it’s a career-defining asset. Without it, your numbers...
The Hidden Reason CFOs Lose Influence in the Boardroom
CFOs don’t lose boardroom influence because they lack skills. They lose it because they lack gravitas. This is the quiet...
