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It's not all about the numbers!
Generation CFO
114 episodes
21 hours ago

In this age of rapid technological advancement, data-driven practices have taken centre stage in the realm of finance and across business. It's not just about number-crunching anymore.


It's about leveraging the potential of data for informed decision-making, employing cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise conventional processes, and maintaining flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape.


From the executive suite to data analysis, we're about to delve into how these transformative forces are redefining the core of business practices.


Whether you're a leader looking to ensure your strategies are data-centric or simply intrigued by the latest developments, get ready for an enlightening journey. 


Join Chris Argent (a reformed CFO) and Mike “I am not an accountant” Rose (a transformation translator) as we discuss the future of data-driven business!


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In this age of rapid technological advancement, data-driven practices have taken centre stage in the realm of finance and across business. It's not just about number-crunching anymore.


It's about leveraging the potential of data for informed decision-making, employing cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise conventional processes, and maintaining flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape.


From the executive suite to data analysis, we're about to delve into how these transformative forces are redefining the core of business practices.


Whether you're a leader looking to ensure your strategies are data-centric or simply intrigued by the latest developments, get ready for an enlightening journey. 


Join Chris Argent (a reformed CFO) and Mike “I am not an accountant” Rose (a transformation translator) as we discuss the future of data-driven business!


Follow Us


https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherargent/

https://generationcfo.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeerose/

https://www.mikerose.co.uk/


Or email podcast@generationcfo.com #gencfo #generationcfo #podcast #inaatn


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Episodes (20/114)
It's not all about the numbers!
All I Want for Christmas Is Clean Data: AI, Automation & the Human Side of Finance

It's the end of Series 3 - where's the time gone?!


In this Christmas special, Chris and Mike unwrap the biggest lessons from a year of conversations on AI, automation, data and leadership—cutting through hype to focus on what actually moves finance teams forward.


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21 hours ago
30 minutes 48 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
GENCFO Impact Re-Run: What Finance Leaders Get Wrong About Automation
A special, look-back episode from GENCFO Impact, where finance leaders cut through the noise around automation and AI—what actually matters, what doesn’t, and how to move from talk to real execution.

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1 week ago
38 minutes 37 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Now That's What I Call A Rebrand: How Eriona Bajrakurtaj Is Redefining What Accountants Really Do
Eriona Bajrakurtaj, founder of Vault Digital Transformation, joins Chris and Mike to challenge outdated stereotypes in accounting and explain why the profession’s future lies in confidence, relationships, and real business partnership—not just compliance and reports.

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2 weeks ago
50 minutes 11 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
How to Create Safer, Higher-Performing Teams with Tom Geraghty
Tom Geraghty, co-founder of Psych Safety, breaks down what psychological safety really is, why it’s the foundation for high performance, and how leaders can move from “power over” to “power to” so people actually speak up, fix problems, and stop sleepwalking into disaster.

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3 weeks ago
38 minutes 38 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
2024's Most Popular Episode: Giuseppe Sollazzo: Stories, Success, and Data Done Right
Back in 2024, Chris and Mike welcomed back Giuseppe Sollazzo, Deputy Director of Data Enablement at DWP, for a lively chat on data quality, teamwork, and the future of work. Giuseppe shared lessons from his speaking gigs, along with fresh takes on financial success, online habits, and communicating data effectively. Packed with anecdotes, humour, and sharp insights, this episode is more relevant than ever, and is a must-listen for anyone navigating the data and tech world.

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4 weeks ago
43 minutes 16 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
The Return on Change: Ilana Esterrich & Vincent Messina on Fixing Broken Transformations
Ilana Esterrich (CFO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America) and Vincent Messina (CPA and longtime finance-tech seller) explain why so many finance and tech transformations fail – and why we should stop obsessing over ROI on software and start measuring the return on change in how people actually work.

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1 month ago
50 minutes 16 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Purpose, Profit & the Change Champion: Sarah Whale on Making Sustainability Practical
Sustainability isn’t a bolt-on—it’s business strategy. Profit Impact’s Sarah Whale explains how SMEs can blend purpose with profit, why time/headspace is the real bottleneck, and how a change champion turns ESG from good intentions into action.

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1 month ago
38 minutes 43 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Fight the “CF-No”: Anders Liu Lindenberg on Real Business Partnering
Finance partnering that actually moves the needle: Anders Liu Lindenberg (Business Partnering Institute) shares a simple formula—Insights × Influence = Impact. Plus soft-skills that matter, how to escape “CF-No,” and why consistency wins on LinkedIn.

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1 month ago
41 minutes 13 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Fight Club & Female Leaders: Melanie Mills on Redefining Leadership
Chris and Mike sit down with Melanie Mills, founder of Connection Career Collective and former CRO at Caxton Payments, to talk about leadership, learning, and why diversity is more than a checkbox. From boxing workouts to boardrooms, Melanie shares how confidence, curiosity, and connection are reshaping what it means to lead.

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1 month ago
37 minutes 39 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Spreadsheets to Strategy: How CFOs Can Stop Fearing AI and Start Using It
Finance leader Julia Kozlov joins Chris and Mike to talk about why the real AI revolution isn’t about robots or replacements — it’s about confidence, curiosity, and cleaning up your data. From coffee machines to corporate change, she explains how small experiments can lead to big transformation.

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2 months ago
37 minutes 54 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Laid Off...to Levelled Up! How One CFO Turned AI Into Her Superpower
When CFO Anna Tiomina lost her job, she didn’t panic — she pivoted. Now she’s helping finance teams master AI without losing control, showing how balance, curiosity, and a bit of luck can completely change a career.

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2 months ago
47 minutes 55 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Rethinking Events, Rethinking Finance: The Big Idea Behind GENCFO Live
No more death-by-PowerPoint. In this week’s episode, Chris and Mike reveal how they’re reinventing finance conferences with GENCFO Live — smashing stereotypes, ditching dull panels, and proving collaboration beats lectures every time.

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2 months ago
36 minutes 26 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
The DJ CFO: What Spinning Records Taught Vinay Handa About Driving Change
Chris and Mike catch up with Vinay Handa, finance transformation lead at LV Insurance and part-time DJ, to talk about career pivots, human-centered change, and why tech hype always needs a reality check.

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2 months ago
37 minutes 52 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Fractions, Fun & Full Stack Finance: Myles Arnott on Change, Boundaries & Building Better Teams
Chris and Mike chat with Myles Arnott about fractional finance, boundaries, and why small-scale innovation often beats big projects. A candid and practical take on modern finance leadership, delivered with authenticity and a touch of fun.

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3 months ago
43 minutes 11 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Reimagining Finance: Tariq Munir on AI, Change & Courageous Leadership
Chris and Mike are joined by Tariq Munir, author of Reimagine Finance, to unpack how AI and technology are reshaping the finance role. From democratised data to continuous transformation, Tariq explains why curiosity, courage, and critical thinking matter more than ever.

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3 months ago
44 minutes 44 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Scaling With Discipline: Marie Charpentier on Strategy, Failure & Finding Fit
Chris and Mike sit down with CFO Marie Charpentier to explore what it really takes to scale a business with discipline. From strategy and culture to failure and confidence, Marie shares why finance leaders must be true partners in growth — not just number crunchers.

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3 months ago
35 minutes 34 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
From Data Pusher to Risk Leader: Vlado Novotný on Governance, AI & Redefining the Role
Chris and Mike are joined by data and risk expert Vlado Novotný to talk data governance, decision paralysis, and what happens when teams start talking—and stop just pushing data. Plus: teenage driving lessons and Czech recycling rates.

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3 months ago
41 minutes 52 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
From Proud Mum to Tax Trailblazer: Katharina Herzog on Breaking Myths & Balancing Leadership
Chris and Mike sit down with Hugo Boss SVP Katharina Herzog to talk proud parenting, breaking norms, and why finance and tax are anything but boring. A refreshingly human take on leadership, transformation, and the real value of accountants.

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3 months ago
32 minutes 42 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
GENCFO Impact Announcement Special - Postcards from an AI enabled future by Nina Schick

As an end of series treat, we look back at a session from our 2023 Academy - 'Postcards from the AI enabled future' by Nina Schick...along with a special announcement from Chris!


2023 is remembered as the year AI masters language and OpenAI launched it on the world. With large language models (LLMs) mastering human languages and programming languages, everyone gained the opportunity to be a wordsmith, translator, citizen data scientist and developer. During this keynote, Nina discussed what this might have meant for business and the accounting and finance profession.


Nearly two years on, how right was she?


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4 months ago
1 hour 35 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
100 Episodes And Counting! Leadership, Jackets & The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
Chris and Mike celebrate 100 episodes and the start of series 3 with CFOs Dominique Highfield and Brad Channer to explore leadership beyond the numbers. From adaptability and authenticity to battling imposter syndrome and building peer communities, it’s an unfiltered look at what it really takes to lead in today’s finance world.

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4 months ago
43 minutes 48 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!

In this age of rapid technological advancement, data-driven practices have taken centre stage in the realm of finance and across business. It's not just about number-crunching anymore.


It's about leveraging the potential of data for informed decision-making, employing cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise conventional processes, and maintaining flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape.


From the executive suite to data analysis, we're about to delve into how these transformative forces are redefining the core of business practices.


Whether you're a leader looking to ensure your strategies are data-centric or simply intrigued by the latest developments, get ready for an enlightening journey. 


Join Chris Argent (a reformed CFO) and Mike “I am not an accountant” Rose (a transformation translator) as we discuss the future of data-driven business!


Follow Us


https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherargent/

https://generationcfo.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeerose/

https://www.mikerose.co.uk/


Or email podcast@generationcfo.com #gencfo #generationcfo #podcast #inaatn


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