Whether you’re part of a finance team, aspiring to the C-suite, or just looking to get budgets approved faster, this podcast is for you. I’m Wassia Kamon and I’m excited to take you with me on my journey as a newly appointed CFO as I share hidden challenges, unspoken rules, and lessons I’ve learned along the way. In each edition, I’ll share my reflections on various leadership topics, along with wisdom from other business leaders, to help you lead any organization with confidence. - If you would like to suggest topics I should cover, send me a DM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wassiakamon/ or email me at Ask@thediaryofacfo.com - If you would like to work with me 1:1 or invite me to speak at your next team event, visit my website: https://www.wassiakamon.com/ Cheers! Wassia ---------------------------------------- My formal bio: Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA is a dynamic executive and advisory board member known for making finance approachable and building bridges across business functions. She is the CFO of Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, a Georgia leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and has spent the past 15 years working across the manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical, and nonprofit sectors in various accounting and FP&A leadership roles. Wassia is passionate about helping people develop three essential skills that businesses need and AI cannot replace: strategic influence, decision-making under pressure, and confident leadership through change. She was invited as Guest Faculty to the Wharton Online FP&A Certificate program and delivered a session ”Navigating Change and Uncertainty with Confidence.” Recognized twice as a 40 Under 40 honoree by CPA Practice Advisor, Wassia is a keynote speaker and a leading finance content creator on LinkedIn. Her insights on professional development and leadership have been featured in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Accounting Today, and Strategic Finance Magazine. Wassia actively contributes to the accounting profession as a member of the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee and the Future of Finance Leadership Advisory Group. She also serves as a board member and treasurer for HOPE, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting low-income single parents in pursuing higher education.
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Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Becoming a CFO is an exciting milestone, but those first 90 days can be a whirlwind of learning, decisions, and adjustments. In this episode of Diary of a CFO, I reflect on my journey through my first three months in the role—what I got right, what I wish I had done differently, and the lessons that will stay with me for a lifetime.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The key advice from my mentor and executive coach that set me up for success before day one.
- How to build meaningful relationships with your team and peers in the first 90 days.
- Practical tips for improving team collaboration and driving impact early on.
- Strategies for managing time and avoiding burnout as a new leader.
If you’re aiming for a CFO role or leading a team, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at my first 90 days in the seat.
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