FEI Podcast
Discussions and thought-provoking ideas from Financial Executives International
Displaying 2 items of FEI Podcast with the tag "professional development".
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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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Episode 175: Don’t Ask, Don’t Get: Patti Humble on Career Courage, Strategy, and Rewiring What’s Next
February 9th, 2026 | 28 mins 39 secs
angel investing, board readiness, career growth, executive coaching, fei icons, finance & accounting, leadership & strategy, professional development, transformation leadership, women leaders
In this special FEI ICONS edition of the FEI Podcast, Heather Cole sits down with Patti Humble, former Chief Accounting Officer at UPS, board leader, and angel investor, to unpack the career moments that truly change trajectories. From boldly asking for the promotion that rewired her future to leading global transformations and investing in women-led startups, Patti shares why advocacy, strategic thinking, and intentional networking matter more than ever.