140. CFO Stories: A CFO's Guide to Building Successful One-to-One Relationships with Susana Serrano-Davey

In this episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, host Hannah Munro interviews Susana Serrano-Davey, a seasoned finance leader, and leadership mentor, as they delve into the art of successful one-to-one relationships. Susana shares her expertise and valuable insights on fostering effective communication, building trust, and navigating challenges in a CFO's role.
Also covered in this session:
  • The importance of structuring one-to-one meetings and making time for them
  • Balancing power dynamics in the relationship between line managers and direct reports
  • Finding your voice and expressing opinions confidently with both superiors and subordinates
  • Dealing with difficult conversations and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner
  • Supporting individuals through organisational changes and transformations
  • The role of empathy and emotional intelligence in building strong relationships
  • What is the change that we’re seeing in finance teams and what does that have to do with value?
  • How do we define value?
  • How value goes beyond economic impact
  • What are the components of economic value identification?
  • Examples of the value identification conversation
  • What this means for the skills in finance
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