FEI Podcast
Discussions and thought-provoking ideas from Financial Executives International
Displaying 2 items of FEI Podcast with the tag "financial leadership".
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From CPA to Founder: Why This CFO Says It's Time to Take More Risk – with Chrissy O'Hara
July 13th, 2026 | 33 mins 20 secs
accounting technology, ai and technology, career transition, cfo leadership, entrepreneurship, fei podcast, financial leadership, risk taking, softledger, workforce development
Chrissy O'Hara, CFO of SoftLedger, shares what entrepreneurial freedom really costs and why more finance and accounting professionals need to take bigger risks.
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From Street Vendor to CFO: The Resilience Playbook Every Financial Leader Needs
February 13th, 2026 | 32 mins 1 sec
ai in finance, cfo leadership, emotional intelligence, fei icons, financial leadership, mentorship, networking, professional development, resilience, women in finance
In this special Icons episode of the FEI Podcast, host Heather Cole sits down with Judy Wright, Chief Financial Officer of BTM Global Consulting and FEI Board Member, to explore an extraordinary journey — from selling goods in street markets to leading in the boardroom. Judy shares powerful lessons on resilience, networking with intention, emotional intelligence, and why financial leaders must stay cool under pressure. A candid and inspiring conversation about purpose-driven leadership and paying it forward.