Most leaders today understand the value of their company, products, or services appearing front and center on internet search engines. However, too many organizations pursue flawed strategies and waste a lot of money trying to position their companies at the top of these search engines. Traditionally, marketing teams and strategists will seek out the keywords for their offerings, and then deploy a content strategy filled with these words to boost their web listings. But as Google, Bing and other...
Jun 07, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Beyond the health impacts of COVID-19, the pandemic sent shockwaves across global financial markets and disrupted business models across all industries. The emerging trends and shifts in consumer behavior promise to reshape the way companies compete, pursue growth, and foster their talent. To seize the opportunities that exist both now and, in the future, leaders need to cultivate the capabilities to drive adaptation and embed an operating system for growth. David Kidder is an experienced entrep...
May 31, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Have you ever worked really hard, sacrificed so much, and dedicated a ton of resources to achieve something—only to realize that once you accomplished your objective, it may have not been the thing you were really seeking? That is why it is so important to be purposeful and intentional with the precious time we have been granted in this life. But even beyond that, living a harmonious life where we take care of our body, mind, and spirit is critical to avoiding burnout or illness. This week’s gue...
May 24, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 20
One of the biggest barriers to a business getting to the next level of success is the leader’s mindset. Instead of focusing on leading the company strategically, struggling leaders get caught in the day-to-day operations of the business. This creates a bottleneck on growth. To build a truly elite organization, leaders need to adopt a strategic mindset while relying on a systematic approach to growth and profitability. Today’s guest, Don Wenner, author of “Building an Elite Organization” is an ex...
May 17, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What if it was possible to harness large exchanges of data and use it to make informed decisions at every level of the organization? The future of a successful company strategy is founded upon effective management and interpretation of key business analytics. This week, Steve had the pleasure of interviewing a true expert and brilliant mind in the fields of strategy, economics, and data analytics. Jeremy Petranka is the Assistant Dean of the Master of Quantitative Management(MQM) program at the ...
May 10, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Cactus is a risk-taking leader focused on fixed income automation. He is the author of the B2B data analytics book "Price: Maximizing Customer Loyalty Through Personalized Pricing." Currently, Cactus is co-managing an automated bond market making business at Exos after founding, and funding a FinTech startup, Elefant. Cactus has more than 35 years of experience in sales, of which 22 years are in fixed income for companies like Goldman Sachs. He has a graduate degree in business analytics from NY...
May 03, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The days of the compliance and transaction-driven financial leader are quickly being replaced by the modern CFO who is focused on strategy and analysis. These leaders are not only responsible for transforming their role, but also upskilling and providing the resources necessary for their finance teams to thrive. One such tool may include technology that allows the FP&A function to engage in dynamic planning, informed conversations, and more strategic decision making. In addition, the right s...
Apr 26, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week on the Strategic Financial Leadership podcast, Steve had a opportunity to speak with two special guests, Stan Bullis and Jonathan Wield from Unbridled. Stan Bullis is the Founding Partner of the Unbridled Companies, an expanding group of 22 businesses with combined total sales exceeding $100 million. Five businesses form Unbridled, a full-service live events agency headquartered in Denver. The others include: Wealth Management, Contact Center, Co-Working/Incubation, Construction, Real ...
Apr 19, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week on the Strategic Financial Leadership podcast, Steve spoke with Travis Hendrick, the Director of Finance for Goodfellow Bros., Inc. Travis understands the power of combining the numbers side of the business with operations. He is passionate about strategic financial leadership as a lever to drive greater value within organizations. Travis has spent the last two decades in the construction industry, with a primary focus in financial management and analysis, but also spent a number of ye...
Apr 12, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Those leaders who understand the importance of clear, concise, and repetitive communication and then act upon it are those who drive meaningful impact. Hunter Creech embodies this as the Chief Financial Officer of Barrett Industries, a Colas company, that is a leader in providing innovative infrastructure throughout the United States. Its main business segments include roads, materials, and pavement preservation. In this episode, Hunter discusses the acronym SICOS (spelled S - for stewardship, I...
Apr 05, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week, Steve had the opportunity to speak with Andrew Nobbay, commercial director of Oxy Low Carbon Ventures. Andrew's advice for future generations is to be kind and give the other person the benefit of the doubt. Andrew is always willing to lend a helping hand, which truly shows through his extensive volunteer experience, including “Best Buddies International” and "Habitat for Humanity International." Andrew has been apart of Oxy for 26 years, and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures for two years, whi...
Mar 29, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
A good strategy is less about following the latest and greatest trends, but rather is about pursuing a strategy that is right for you. Now that industry boundaries are blurred and the game of business is less about dominating the competition, leaders need to rethink the way they craft strategy and define strategic initiatives that will lead to enduring, value-creating success. Ron Adner is a highly respected and recognized Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Tuck School of Business...
Mar 15, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
As talk about digital currency continues to make its way into headlines, many investors are debating the viability, feasibility, and longevity of this new form of money. As a speculative investment, with the potential to replace currency as we know it, individuals need to carefully navigate this new environment from both a finance and legal perspective. In this episode of Strategic Financial Leadership, Steve talked with Max Nurov, the CEO and founder of Digital Finance, LLC and an expert in the...
Mar 08, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of Strategic Financial Leadership, Steve talked with Michelle Yu former HR executive and corporate ladder climbing “hustler”, turned coach. She has extensive international experience and lead HR operations and launched offices globally in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. At her last job, a global fortune 500 company, she was one of the youngest female minority directors. Michelle has 10 years of corporate experience across the employee lifecycle, including HR, Talent Acquisition ...
Mar 01, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of Strategic Financial Leadership Steve talked with Bill Adams about how to move from a transactional role to a thought leadership position that drives meaningful value. Bill is the Chief Financial Officer of NervGen Pharma Corp., a publicly-traded regenerative medicine company dedicated to creating innovative solutions for the treatment of nerve damage. In his previous companies, Bill has raised over $250 million in public and private equity financing and has engaged in over $75...
Feb 22, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Steve had an opportunity to speak with Robin Moriarty, PhD. Robin is a global business executive, author, former professor, and thought leader for businesses and non-profit organizations. She is focused on aligning businesses with opportunities that create positive societal impact because businesses thrive when the communities in which they operate thrive. Working with leading Fortune 500 companies, she has spearheaded cultural and business transformations in North America, Latin America, Europe...
Feb 15, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of of Strategic Financial Leadership Steve talked with Steven T. Ginsburg. Steven is a successful businessman who has been actively involved in the commercial real estate and hospitality field for over 31 years. He has also been in and around recovery and sobriety since 1988. Today Steven is a champion for change and a success story for sobriety. He coaches business leaders, educators, and families to healthier habits and rewarding results. He is currently one of the founding par...
Feb 08, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of of Strategic Financial Leadership Steve interviewed Steven Schertz, Chief Financial Officer of Henegan Construction in New York city. Steven is a classic example of a strategic financial leader who understands how to drive value within organizations and lead teams for high performance. Prior to his current role, Steven has served in various financial leadership positions across industries including real estate, manufacturing, and logistics—both public and closely held. Outside...
Feb 02, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Strategic Financial Leadership Steve had the opportunity to interview Sandra Beaver. Sandra is the Senior Vice President of finance at Experian and was previously a Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of North America Gaming and Interactive for almost 17 years. She earned her bachelor’s in finance and economics from the Isenberg School of Management and has attended other programs at UCLA and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth college. Helpful links: Free mastercl...
Jan 25, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Steve Coughran had a chance to talk with Sydney Finkelstein, Steven Roth Professor of Management and faculty director of the Tuck Executive Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Sydney is also a consultant and speaker to senior executives around the globe, as well as an executive coach, focusing on leadership, talent development, and corporate governance. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Management and listed on the “Thinkers 50”, the world's most prestigious ranking of le...
Jan 18, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode Steve Coughran had the opportunity to speak with Troy Schroeder. Troy is a walking example of a CFO who has evolved his mindset, skillset, and leadership style to rise up to these new demands in finance. His progressive career spans 25 years, most recently as the CFO and current member of Haselden Construction’s Board of Directors. Troy believes, “No one can do great things alone,” and he is proud to have worked for 17 years with the dynamic team at Haselden, a company that place...
Jan 12, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, Steve Coughran had the opportunity to talk with Mihir Desai about his unique perspective on financial literacy and discovering humanity in the world of risk and return. Mihir A. Desai is an award-winning professor of finance at Harvard Business School and a professor of law at Harvard Law School. His areas of expertise include international finance, corporate finance, and tax policy, and his academic publications have appeared in leading journals. Also, his opinion pieces have a...
Jan 05, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Strategic Financial Leadership Podcast. Join our host, Steve Coughran, a business enthusiast with firsthand experience as an entrepreneur, CFO, author, and advisor in this weekly podcast. Strategic Financial Leadership will be forum for candid conversations with leading voices to discuss the trends, approaches, and innovations that are shaping business right now and in the future. Listen as Steve guides you through stories from CFOs, entrepreneurs, top business executives, and tho...
Dec 09, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
