FEI Podcast
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Displaying 2 items of FEI Podcast with the tag "mentorship".
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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.
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From Center Stage to the Front Lines: CFO Leadership on a Life-Saving Mission
February 2nd, 2026 | 33 mins 22 secs
career growth, cfo, executive coaching, fei, healthcare, icons 2026, leadership, mentorship, nonprofit finance, women leaders
In this special edition of the FEI Podcast, host Heather Cole sits down with Amber Kinney, CFO of the American College of Emergency Physicians, to explore an unconventional career journey rooted in purpose, courage, and impact. From performing arts to nonprofit leadership, Amber shares how embracing risk, building strong networks, and silencing negative voices can shape a meaningful leadership path. This episode is part of FEI's special ICONS: Leaders in Finance series featuring past ICONS speakers in anticipation of the 2026 event, taking place on March 25, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA and virtually on April 22, 2026. Learn more at www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026.