Strategic Financial Leadership

By: Steve Coughran
  • Summary

  • In the Strategic Financial Leadership podcast, finance expert and former CFO, Steve Coughran, covers the latest in business strategy, corporate finance, and economics. This weekly podcast is a forum for candid conversations with leading voices to discuss the trends, approaches, and innovations shaping the future of business and the finance function. Increasingly, CFOs are mired in detail and complexity at the risk of neglecting true value creation activities – analysis and strategic improvement. Irrelevant data, complex planning and budgeting systems, and impertinent measures keep finance and operation managers from focusing on the true levers of value. As the engine of an organization, the strategic financial leader is called to shift the organizational mindset, moving a company and its employees towards a culture founded on growth, innovation, and resilience. Through interviews with CFOs, entrepreneurs, and top business executives, Steve takes listeners inside the world of corporate finance to uncover the essential strategies that business leaders can follow to drive successful business transformation and profitability. In this podcast, Steve and guests share stories and steps to help companies shift from transactional to strategic, responsive to proactive, and from setting goals to exceeding them.

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Episodes
  • 52: Leveraging AI to Drive Better and Faster Decisions at Scale
    Jul 31 2023

    In this episode of the Strategic Financial Leadership Podcast, host Steve Coughran sits down with Kurt Stein, President of DCT Strategy, Inc, to explore the power of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in driving better and faster decisions at scale. Join Steve and Kurt as they delve into the world of AI and its transformative potential for strategic financial leadership.

    Steve and Kurt begin by discussing how AI technologies can augment decision-making processes within organizations. They explore how AI algorithms and machine learning techniques can analyze vast amounts of data, detect patterns, and provide valuable insights to inform strategic financial decisions. Throughout the episode, Steve and Kurt share real-world examples of how AI has revolutionized various industries, enabling companies to make more informed and data-driven decisions. They discuss how financial leaders can leverage AI to optimize resource allocation, identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance operational efficiency. Whether you're a financial leader, executive, or aspiring strategist, this episode of the Strategic Financial Leadership Podcast is a must-listen. Gain valuable insights from Steve Coughran and Kurt Stein as they shed light on how AI can empower organizations to make better and faster decisions at scale, ultimately driving strategic success in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.



    Helpful links:

    • Free masterclass for business leaders and entrepreneurs: The Surprising Path to Excellence
    • Take our free Performance Health Score Assessment. Start here
    • Download the FREE Boosting Your Financial IQ app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
    • Join our SFL Accelerator Program
    • Check out our free masterclass "The Surprising Path to Excellence".

    Disclaimer:
    BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.


    This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.

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    40 mins
  • 51: Leveraging Alternative Assets Like the Ultrawealthy With Ben Fraser
    Jul 24 2023

    Get ready for an insightful conversation on the latest episode of Strategic Financial Leadership, as host Steve Coughran sits down with Ben Fraser, Chief Investing Officer at Aspen Funds, to explore how alternative assets can benefit investors, particularly the ultrawealthy. In this exciting episode, Ben shares his expert insights on investing in real estate, a popular choice among high-net-worth individuals. Steve and Ben delve into the specifics of alternative investments and how they differ from traditional investments like stocks and bonds. You'll learn why ultrawealthy individuals often favor alternative investments and what types are most common among them. They also discuss the role of alternative investments in diversifying portfolios and managing risk. Finally, they consider the accessibility of alternative investments, including existing barriers to entry and how access is likely to expand in the future. Don't miss out on this fascinating exploration of the world of alternative assets and investing!


    Helpful links:

    • Free masterclass for business leaders and entrepreneurs: The Surprising Path to Excellence
    • Take our free Performance Health Score Assessment. Start here
    • Download the FREE Boosting Your Financial IQ app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
    • Join our SFL Accelerator Program
    • Check out our free masterclass "The Surprising Path to Excellence".

    Disclaimer:
    BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.


    This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.

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    54 mins
  • 50: Using Data to Transform the CFO Role With Aneal Vallurupalli
    Jul 17 2023

    Tune in to the latest episode of Strategic Financial Leadership, where host Steve Coughran talks with Aneal Vallurupalli, CFO of Airbase, to discuss how technology and data analytics are empowering CFOs and their finops teams to make more informed strategic decisions. In this engaging conversation, you'll learn from an experienced finance leader about how leveraging the right tools and insights can help organizations enhance cash flow, manage costs, and improve efficiencies. Aneal shares his insights on the key challenges facing finance teams today, and how innovative solutions can help mitigate these issues. Whether you're a CFO, financial analyst, or simply interested in the finance industry, this episode is not to be missed!


    Helpful links:

    • Free masterclass for business leaders and entrepreneurs: The Surprising Path to Excellence
    • Take our free Performance Health Score Assessment. Start here
    • Download the FREE Boosting Your Financial IQ app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
    • Join our SFL Accelerator Program
    • Check out our free masterclass "The Surprising Path to Excellence".

    Disclaimer:
    BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.


    This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.

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    50 mins

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