The Diary of a CFO Podcast

Sindy Wilson was headed for med school, until dissecting a rat, an eye, and a cat made her rethink everything. That switch led her to a successful career in finance, where she drove business transformation at Kickstarter, Lyft, AutoTrader, and Kelley Blue Book. Here are the highlights of our conversation ??

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90 days ago, I did my first CFO check-in. Now, six months in, the lessons are even clearer ??

Delighted to have contributed to this excellent Diary of a CFO Podcast hosted by Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA.

Wrapping up an incredible month on The Diary of a CFO Podcast! Huge thank you to these powerhouse guests for sharing their wisdom and experiences: - Scott Meyers "If you're always reacting, you’re not leading." CFOs who are stuck in crisis mode don’t have time to think strategically. Scott breaks down how finance leaders can shift from firefighting to forward-thinking. - Beverly Davis "Strategy without execution is just wishful thinking." A solid plan is only as good as its implementation. Beverly shares why alignment and execution are the real drivers of financial success. - Jeremy Earnshaw "Anyone can deliver good news. A good CFO learns to master the bad news." Jeremy highlights why handling tough conversations with clarity and confidence is one of the most valuable skills a CFO can develop. - Stephen Newland, CMA "A budget is a nice theory, but cash flow is reality." Nonprofit finance comes with its own set of challenges. Steven shares why understanding cash flow and revenue diversification is key to sustainability. We’re kicking off March with a 6-month check-in solo episode! After six months as CFO, Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA is sharing her biggest lessons this Thursday. Don't forget to tune in. And if you're enjoying the podcast, rate, review, and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube to help others discover the show.

Nonprofit finance is NOT as simple as people think. And that misconception can lead to serious mistakes. For growing nonprofits, financial clarity can feel out of reach. The bigger you get, the harder it is to stay on top of everything. I recently joined Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA on The Diary of a CFO Podcast to unpack some of the biggest financial challenges nonprofits face. We talked about: - Why restricted funds and grant compliance make nonprofit finance more complex than people realize - How financial reporting needs to tell a story to donors and board members, not just present numbers - What nonprofit leaders can do today to take back control of their finances If you’ve ever felt confused or frustrated by nonprofit finances, this episode is worth a listen! What’s one part of nonprofit finance that has surprised you the most?

You don’t have to choose between business and impact. Stephen Newland,'s career proves you can do both. Here are the highlights of our conversation ??

What is the one reason you are hired? It's because there's a problem. ?? And if there is a second reason, it's because there are more problems. ???? No problem, no job. ?? Check out the Diary of a CFO podcast where I had the opportunity to chat about this and much more. Apple: https://lnkd.in/gdGwm-jX Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gSnvJ4uY YouTube audio podcast: https://lnkd.in/gn_idB8B

After 25 years as a CFO, Jeremy Earnshaw now coaches finance leaders on the skills that really matter. Here are the highlights of our conversation ??

Beverly Davis spent years uncovering the real reasons execution fails. In this episode, she shares how to challenge CEOs and partner with leadership teams to bridge the gaps between planning and execution. Here are the takeaways from our conversation ??