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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.

Podcast · By Generation CFO · English · Official site

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Sep 8, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Leading Isn't Managing... with Veronika Von Heise-Rotenburg (opens the original)

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    What separates a manager from a leader? In this episode of It's Not All About the Numbers , Chris Argent and Mike Rose are joined by Dr Veronika von Heise-Rotenburg , CFO and Managing Director at Everphone, to explore why leadership is a skill that must be learned, not simply inherited through promotion. The conversation covers everything from mentoring and developing future leaders to the evolution of the CFO role, the impact of AI on finance and why tomorrow's finance leaders will spend less t

  2. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    So What...? Is Everyone a Podcaster Now? (opens the original)

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    Everyone seems to have a podcast these days. But why? In this episode of So What...? , Chris Argent, Mike Rose and Joel Johansen turn the microphones on themselves to explore why podcasting has exploded, what keeps them coming back after almost 150 episodes, and whether the world really needs another show. The conversation goes beyond content creation, exploring trust, learning, community and why podcasts have become the modern equivalent of pub conversations. They also debate whether we've reac

  3. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    From the Mailroom to Global CFO... with Ben Castle (opens the original)

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    From sorting mail and changing light bulbs to becoming Global CFO of Interbrand, Ben Castle's career definitely didn't follow the traditional finance playbook . In this episode of It's Not All About the Numbers , Chris Argent and Mike Rose talk to Ben about curiosity, continuous learning and why some of the best finance careers aren't planned at all. They explore how the finance function is changing, why Ben hired a data analyst with no finance background into his team, the skills tomorrow's fin

  4. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

    So What...? Oops, We Hired Consultants Again! (opens the original)

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    Every organisation reaches the same crossroads. A major transformation is on the horizon, deadlines are slipping, and someone inevitably says: "Let's bring in the consultants." But are consultancies really solving business problems, or have they become the default answer to every challenge? In this episode of So What...? , Chris Argent, Mike Rose and Joel Johansen explore the consultancy model, from junior project teams and off-the-shelf methodologies to commercial incentives, repeat business an

  5. Episode · Aug 11, 2026

    Leadership Isn't Always Plain Sailing... with Koula Achillea (opens the original)

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    What if your biggest competitor could actually make you a better leader? In this episode of It's Not All About the Numbers , Chris Argent and Mike Rose are joined by Koula Achillea , Finance Director at Marella Cruises (TUI), to explore the leadership lessons that emerge from crisis, collaboration and community. From navigating the hospitality industry during COVID to building trusted networks with industry "frenemies", Koula shares why humour, trust and authentic relationships are some of the m

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