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It's not all about the numbers!
Generation CFO
106 episodes
2 days ago

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!


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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


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Episodes (20/106)
It's not all about the numbers!
Fight Club & Female Leaders: Melanie Mills on Redefining Leadership
Chris and Mike sit down with Melanie Mills, founder of Connection Career Collective and former CRO at Caxton Payments, to talk about leadership, learning, and why diversity is more than a checkbox. From boxing workouts to boardrooms, Melanie shares how confidence, curiosity, and connection are reshaping what it means to lead.

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5 days ago
37 minutes 39 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Spreadsheets to Strategy: How CFOs Can Stop Fearing AI and Start Using It
Finance leader Julia Kozlov joins Chris and Mike to talk about why the real AI revolution isn’t about robots or replacements — it’s about confidence, curiosity, and cleaning up your data. From coffee machines to corporate change, she explains how small experiments can lead to big transformation.

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1 week ago
37 minutes 54 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Laid Off...to Levelled Up! How One CFO Turned AI Into Her Superpower
When CFO Anna Tiomina lost her job, she didn’t panic — she pivoted. Now she’s helping finance teams master AI without losing control, showing how balance, curiosity, and a bit of luck can completely change a career.

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2 weeks ago
47 minutes 55 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Rethinking Events, Rethinking Finance: The Big Idea Behind GENCFO Live
No more death-by-PowerPoint. In this week’s episode, Chris and Mike reveal how they’re reinventing finance conferences with GENCFO Live — smashing stereotypes, ditching dull panels, and proving collaboration beats lectures every time.

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3 weeks ago
36 minutes 26 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
The DJ CFO: What Spinning Records Taught Vinay Handa About Driving Change
Chris and Mike catch up with Vinay Handa, finance transformation lead at LV Insurance and part-time DJ, to talk about career pivots, human-centered change, and why tech hype always needs a reality check.

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1 month ago
37 minutes 52 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Fractions, Fun & Full Stack Finance: Myles Arnott on Change, Boundaries & Building Better Teams
Chris and Mike chat with Myles Arnott about fractional finance, boundaries, and why small-scale innovation often beats big projects. A candid and practical take on modern finance leadership, delivered with authenticity and a touch of fun.

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1 month ago
43 minutes 11 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Reimagining Finance: Tariq Munir on AI, Change & Courageous Leadership
Chris and Mike are joined by Tariq Munir, author of Reimagine Finance, to unpack how AI and technology are reshaping the finance role. From democratised data to continuous transformation, Tariq explains why curiosity, courage, and critical thinking matter more than ever.

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1 month ago
44 minutes 44 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Scaling With Discipline: Marie Charpentier on Strategy, Failure & Finding Fit
Chris and Mike sit down with CFO Marie Charpentier to explore what it really takes to scale a business with discipline. From strategy and culture to failure and confidence, Marie shares why finance leaders must be true partners in growth — not just number crunchers.

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1 month ago
35 minutes 34 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
From Data Pusher to Risk Leader: Vlado Novotný on Governance, AI & Redefining the Role
Chris and Mike are joined by data and risk expert Vlado Novotný to talk data governance, decision paralysis, and what happens when teams start talking—and stop just pushing data. Plus: teenage driving lessons and Czech recycling rates.

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2 months ago
41 minutes 52 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
From Proud Mum to Tax Trailblazer: Katharina Herzog on Breaking Myths & Balancing Leadership
Chris and Mike sit down with Hugo Boss SVP Katharina Herzog to talk proud parenting, breaking norms, and why finance and tax are anything but boring. A refreshingly human take on leadership, transformation, and the real value of accountants.

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2 months ago
32 minutes 42 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
GENCFO Impact Announcement Special - Postcards from an AI enabled future by Nina Schick

As an end of series treat, we look back at a session from our 2023 Academy - 'Postcards from the AI enabled future' by Nina Schick...along with a special announcement from Chris!


2023 is remembered as the year AI masters language and OpenAI launched it on the world. With large language models (LLMs) mastering human languages and programming languages, everyone gained the opportunity to be a wordsmith, translator, citizen data scientist and developer. During this keynote, Nina discussed what this might have meant for business and the accounting and finance profession.


Nearly two years on, how right was she?


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2 months ago
1 hour 35 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
100 Episodes And Counting! Leadership, Jackets & The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
Chris and Mike celebrate 100 episodes and the start of series 3 with CFOs Dominique Highfield and Brad Channer to explore leadership beyond the numbers. From adaptability and authenticity to battling imposter syndrome and building peer communities, it’s an unfiltered look at what it really takes to lead in today’s finance world.

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2 months ago
43 minutes 48 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
A Post-Series Special: AI Unfiltered with Ludmila Rufitskaya

This week, we bring you a special treat - one of our highest-attended sessions from the 2025 GENCFO Summit: AI Unfiltered - Driving Through the Hype to Drive Real Finance Transformation.


As AI shifts from hype to a must-have in finance, this candid fireside chat with seasoned finance leader, Ludmila Rufitskaya, cuts through the noise to uncover its true transformative potential—from real-world use cases to the role of finance leaders as enablers of change.


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2 months ago
40 minutes 35 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Throwing it Back - De-Stressing Success: Alice Phillips & Rob Anderson’s Formula for Thriving Workplaces
This week, we're throwing it back to a fan favourite, when Chris and Mike dove into the secrets of stress-free success with Alice Phillips and Rob Anderson of The Stillness Partners. They reveal how workplace stress impacts performance, expose leadership behaviours that fuel it, and explore bold, systemic solutions for a calmer, more productive environment. The episode also tackles BlueSky’s challenge to Twitter, capped off with a spirited debate about what to call its micro-posts.

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3 months ago
38 minutes 30 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Digital Nomads, Data Fails & Doing Just Enough: Mike Rose Unplugged
In a role reversal, Chris interviews co-host Mike Rose on what it really takes to work remotely, stay productive, and define success on your own terms. From Ethiopia to Malta, this episode is full of honesty, humour, and a few unexpected data fails.

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3 months ago
35 minutes 11 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Sharon Critchlow: High Heels, Human Connection & the Work Mask We All Wear
Chris and Mike chat with author and wellbeing advocate Sharon Critchlow about EQ, burnout, and bringing your whole self to work. From boardroom dress codes to community culture, it’s a thoughtful and energising conversation about leading (and living) with intention.

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3 months ago
42 minutes 51 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Hackathons, Hip Replacements & Holding It Together: A Chat with Matt Scarth
Chris and Mike are joined by delivery lead Matt Scarth to talk hackathons, AI in planning, and whether swearing at work is ever okay. A thoughtful, funny look at what it takes to lead teams, solve problems, and stay authentic — even under pressure.

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3 months ago
35 minutes 52 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
Fractional, Not Fictional: Michael Spyrou on Strategy, Startups & Saying No
Michael Spyrou joins Chris and Mike to talk about building Axcelera, the power of values, and why growing businesses need finance functions that scale with them. From zebra startups to automation myths, this is fractional finance with a full-stack mindset.

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4 months ago
41 minutes 7 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
The (Very Late) Morning After the Night Before: A Look Back at the GENCFO Awards
Chris and Mike take you behind the scenes of the GENCFO Awards at Ministry of Sound — why it exists, who it celebrates, and how it became one of the most energising nights in the finance calendar. Less stiff suits, more sticky floors.

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4 months ago
28 minutes 56 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!
From Close to Change: Hugh O’Neill on Trust, Tech & Transformation
Hugh O’Neill joins Chris and Mike to talk trust, tech, and the truth about transformation. From post-close chaos to AI resistance, they explore why real change starts with people — and why leaders need to let go to move forward.

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4 months ago
46 minutes 19 seconds

It's not all about the numbers!

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


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