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Pathways to leadership in finance

Future CFO

Pathways to finance leadership Fortune Ernest Jose , chief financial officer, Enderun Colleges , believes that becoming a competent financial leader requires a blend of education, experience, and skill development. As a finance leader, we may not be in the frontlines or we may not be directly connected to the customer.

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Unlocking the Power of Data Storytelling for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

By framing challenges as opportunities for growth and involvement, nonprofits can engage funders in problem-solving. This requires educating board members and other stakeholders about the nuances of the problem area. ” He argues that this approach builds trust, especially in an era of low institutional trust.

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A Day in the Life: Justin Barch from the Association for Financial Professionals

Future CFO

Editor's note: In today’s A Day in the Life interview, Justin Barch (pictured), CAE, Managing Director, Revenue & Growth, Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) shares with FutureCFO audiences how professional education and travel inspire him to understand clients’ needs better as well as his typical work day.

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5 Ways to Acquire New Skills Without Going Back to School

CFO News Room

There are plenty of ways to educate yourself and upskill without going back for a traditional undergraduate or graduate degree. There are plenty of ways to educate yourself and upskill without going back for a traditional undergraduate or graduate degree. The author presents five ways to upskill without going back to school.

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#FA Success 291: Managing Fast Growth And Slow Growth Of A Planning-Centric Advice Firm, With Amy Irvine

Nerd's Eye View

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how after working for years in the financial industry, Amy realized there was a missed opportunity in working with career-driven Gen X women like her and decided to focus on serving that type of clientele she knew so well, how the initial fear of launching a firm on her own initially led Amy to partner with another (..)

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Strategic Leadership in Data: Perspectives with Fatema El-Wakeel, PHD

CFO Thought Leader

Her multifaceted career encompasses roles at the University of Cambridge, where she imparts knowledge as a seasoned educator, and at Unilever, where she shapes strategic data initiatives. This synergy enhances both realms, fostering innovation and effective problem-solving.

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What Effective Allies Do Differently

CFO News Room

Several experts have offered useful pieces of advice on educating oneself, accepting feedback , paying attention to patterns of inequality in one’s workplace, and recognizing one’s own privilege. One exemplar, educator and equity consultant Paul Gorski, noted that allies stagnate if they do not have the humility to continuously learn.