Expert advice for navigating challenges, changes, self-doubt
Financial Management (FM) magazine
Release Date: 12/17/2025
April FM: Assessing your worth, board recruitment, and AI governance
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FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe details the content in the April digital edition of FM. He begins with an article on setting up an AI governance policy and another on the mistakes companies make related to AI policies. This episode also summarises articles on how to use salary benchmarking sites and other resources to determine what you’re worth and on ensuring a board’s capability meets the organisation’s business needs. The conversation closes with an explanation of how members can access the as well as the . What you’ll learn from this episode: Details on...
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5 types of imposter syndrome and strategies to manage self-doubt
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Leadership coach and diversity, equity, and inclusion professional returns to the FM podcast to explain the intricacies of imposter syndrome, ways it can manifest itself at work, and the internal and external systems that can help professionals manage self-doubt. Turner shares individual and cultural strategies that professionals and leaders can adopt to combat negative self-talk, broaden perspectives, and lean into a people-centric approach that emphasises learning and development. “As managers, it's really important we embrace the learning curve and support our colleagues to do that...
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Go your own way: Transforming beliefs into breakthroughs
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Leena Dattani, FCMA, CGMA, discusses how limiting beliefs affected her professional growth, the small steps she takes to overcome them, and the realisation that changed her idea of what it means to be a leader. “I had a vision that in order to be a great leader, you have to be loud,” Dattani said. “I think because I felt that that needed to be the case, I was almost imitating what I thought a leader should be rather than being myself.” Dattani also discusses how one organisation achieved the buy-in to improve gender equity, some ways women can start to back themselves...
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Don’t hit send: Ethical considerations in social media use
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This episode of the FM podcast is the continuation of an occasional series on the show called Beyond the Code. That means taking a detailed look at part of the CIMA Code of Ethics. Xose Lumor, manager–Advocacy and Professional Ethics, discusses legal challenges finance and accounting professionals can face when using social media with Jenny Higgins, a legal director for London firm Kingsley Napley. Related resources for this conversation include: The CIMA Code of Ethics Kingsley Napley’s regulatory-focused What you’ll learn from this episode: Why it can be...
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February FM: AI use cases, fractional CFOs, maximising LinkedIn
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In this podcast episode, FM editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises the content in the February digital edition of FM. He begins with an article on use cases for finance teams using AI and automation to improve efficiency, from predicting late customer payments to accelerating complex data transformation projects. This episode also previews articles on practical guidance for strengthening your LinkedIn presence, responding to a rival organisation’s recruiting pitch, and understanding more about the fractional CFO model. The conversation closes with an explanation of how members can...
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Why the ‘best strategy in the world’ will fail without strong culture
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Workplace culture and human resources consultant Natalie Lewis explains why an organisation’s culture can make or break the long-term business strategy. “[You] can have the best strategy in the world. You could have a solid five-year plan, and everything looks bulletproof on paper. The numbers all add up, and everything is solid.” Lewis said. “But if the culture of your team doesn't support that strategy, then it'll never get delivered.” Lewis explains how to ensure that employees are a good culture fit and offers strategies to better communicate company expectations to...
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Practical psychology: Tips for effective, influential leadership
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Steve Roberts, a psychotherapist, counsellor, and life coach, spoke last year at UK & Ireland ENGAGE. In this podcast conversation, he highlights key techniques for engaging workforces, how to resolve conflicts more effectively, and the impact increased digital communication has had on the way we interpret information. Roberts also shares one fundamental practice that can help professionals prepare for future challenges without losing their principles. What you’ll learn from this episode: Three factors that can influence the way we engage with peers. Some pressures that can...
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Expert advice for navigating challenges, changes, self-doubt
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This 2025 compilation episode looks back on key takeaways from CGMA credential holders and other experts featured on the FM podcast in the past year. The discussions focus on AI, skills gaps, leadership, and other topics. What you’ll learn from this episode: The potential of AI tools and the value of learning them early. Technology’s impact on communication skills. One solution for creating more cohesive teams. Advice for navigating uncertainty and difficult colleagues. The link between leadership and imposter syndrome.
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December FM: 2040 outlook, AI visualisation tools, IFRS 18
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The latest episode of the podcast provides an overview of content in the December digital edition of FM. Editor-in-chief Oliver Rowe summarises articles that detail the Rise2040 project and other future-focused topics. The episode closes with an explanation of how members can access the as well as the . What you’ll learn from this episode: The December digital edition’s focus on the future. Why IFRS 18 is “more than an incremental update”. Details of the article on AI visualisation tools by Liam Bastick, FCMA, CGMA. Advice for finance professionals who have an eye on the C-suite.
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Balancing projects and daily work: 3 time-saving strategies
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Change consultant and executive coach Nicola Hopes shares several tips and tricks for crafting intentional business projects that can facilitate meaningful changes for organisations. Hopes explains the fundamental questions that help ensure projects achieve intended outcomes, the importance of knowing what good looks like throughout the process, and how leaders can better balance project demands alongside their day-to-day responsibilities. “I've seen lots of organisations passionate about doing a great project,” Hopes said. “And, at the end of it, what's delivered doesn't...
info_outlineThis 2025 compilation episode looks back on key takeaways from CGMA credential holders and other experts featured on the FM podcast in the past year. The discussions focus on AI, skills gaps, leadership, and other topics.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- The potential of AI tools and the value of learning them early.
- Technology’s impact on communication skills.
- One solution for creating more cohesive teams.
- Advice for navigating uncertainty and difficult colleagues.
- The link between leadership and imposter syndrome.