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In this age of rapid technological advancement, data-driven practices have taken centre stage in the realm of finance and across business. It's not just about number-crunching anymore. It's about leveraging the potential of data for informed decision-making, employing cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise conventional processes, and maintaining flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing business landscape. From the executive suite to data analysis, we're about to delve into how these transformative forces are redefining the core of business practices. Whether you're a leader looking to ensure your strategies are data-centric or simply intrigued by the latest developments, get ready for an enlightening journey. Join Chris Argent (a reformed CFO) and Mike “I am not an accountant” Rose (a transformation translator) as we discuss the future of data-driven business! Follow Us https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherargent/ https://generationcfo.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeerose/ https://www.mikerose.co.uk/ Or email podcast@generationcfo.com #gencfo #generationcfo #podcast #inaatn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 16, 202633 min

Why AI Still Needs Human Judgment with Galina Barengo

AI can build apps, write content, and automate workflows in seconds. But can it replace human judgment?In this episode, Chris Argent and Mike Rose are joined by Galina Barengo, Co-Founder of Legendary, to cut through the AI hype. From vibe coding and automation to leadership, burnout, and startup life, they explore where AI adds real value, where it falls short, and why human judgment remains irreplaceable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 9, 202636 min

So What...? AI Won't Fix a Broken Process

Everyone is talking about AI, but are organisations focusing on the wrong problem? In this episode of So What?, Chris Argent and Mike Rose explore why adaptability may be a far more important capability than technology itself. From broken processes and failed transformation programmes to change management, curiosity and leadership, they unpack why simply layering AI onto existing ways of working rarely delivers the results organisations expect.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 2, 202637 min

The CFO Sisterhood: Leadership Lessons with Wassia Kamon

Wassia Kamon joins Chris and Mike to discuss career growth, mentorship, leadership and the power of helping others succeed. From moving from Ivory Coast to Atlanta, to becoming a CFO at 37, Wassia shares how relationships, authenticity and paying it forward shaped her journey.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202641 min

Leadership Under Pressure with Lesley Thomas

Why do smart people still avoid difficult decisions? Chris and Mike sit down with Lesley Thomas to unpack the emotional side of leadership, money and workplace pressure. Together they explore uncertainty, AI, confidence, culture and why businesses can’t automate human trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202631 min

Back to the Future of Work: Chris and Mike Rewind the Office

In part two of this reflective special, Chris turns the tables on Mike as they look back at first jobs, office culture, early career chaos and how much the workplace has changed. From typing pools and Quattro Pro to waste licences, landfill sites and hybrid working, Mike reflects on the strange, formative and occasionally terrifying experiences that shaped his career — and what they reveal about leadership, autonomy, mentoring and the future of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 202628 min

The 9-to-5 Time Machine with Chris and Mike

In this reflective special, Chris and Mike look back at how work has changed since Chris first entered the workplace in the 1990s. From paper invoices, handwritten ledgers and strict office hierarchies to AI assistants, flexible working and side hustles, they explore what has improved, what has been lost, and what the next 30 years of work might look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 202640 min

Innovation Isn’t a Buzzword: Cris Beswick on Culture, Courage and Crashing Out

*** Trigger warning *** This episode covers work stress and suicide. Chris and Mike are joined by Cris Beswick, strategic advisor and keynote speaker on leadership, culture and innovation-led growth. What begins with AI, transformation and the BBC quickly turns into one of the podcast’s most honest conversations yet, covering burnout, vulnerability, leadership masks, and why “I don’t know, what do you think?” might be one of the most powerful questions a leader can ask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 28, 202643 min

Brum to Broadway: Nathan Foulger on AI, Creativity & Why Nice Still Wins

Chris and Mike record from New York with their first in-person US guest, Nathan Foulger, executive producer and fellow Brummie. They explore how AI is reshaping the creative industry, what finance leaders can learn from that disruption, and why the best leadership lesson might still be the simplest one of all: be nice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 21, 202635 min

The Danger of Measuring Everything with Doug Wilson

Chris and Mike are joined by Doug Wilson OBE, founder of Verdant Edge and honorary professor at Nottingham Trent University. From environmental monitoring and pandemic response to coaching and leadership, Doug shares why more data isn’t always better. They explore how to focus on what really matters, communicate clearly, and make better decisions without getting lost in the noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 14, 202622 min

GENCFO Live Retrospective (Part 2): Digital Natives & THE Future of Finance

In Part 2 of the GENCFO Live retrospective, Chris and Mike are joined by Mia, Millie, Zaki, and James from Liberty Global to bring a fresh perspective from the next generation of finance leaders. From AI and legacy systems to soft skills and career development, they explore what the future of finance really looks like — and why senior leaders might have more to learn than they think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.