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

CFO 4.0

Send us your thoughts

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.

Key Discussion Points:

• 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

Links referenced in this episode:

• Susana’s LinkedIn
• Susana Serrano-Davey Training and Coaching
• Susana’s Book

• Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.
• Subscribe to our Podcast!

Chapters

1. One-to-One Mentoring in Finance (00:00:00)

2. Effective One-to-One Meetings and Relationships (00:11:24)

3. Importance of Communication in Building Relationships (00:24:41)

4. Leadership and Communication in Times of Change (00:39:47)

5. Simplified Financial Transformation With ITAS (00:49:01)