It's not all about the numbers! By GENCFO

This week, Chris and Mike sit down with Marie Speakman, founder of Finance Innovation Now, to explore how AI is reshaping finance, career paths, and the future of work. They dive into the pros and cons of remote working, the evolving role of finance professionals, and the latest industry buzz. Is AI an opportunity or a threat?

Is time management dead? In this episode of It’s Not All About the Numbers, Chris, Mike, and Alistair Gill, founder of Alchemy Labs, challenge work norms—arguing energy and attention drive productivity, not time. They dive into AI, Gen Z’s impact, and why leaders must rethink workplace culture. Alistair shares bold insights on innovation, clarity, and turning constraints into strengths. Plus, a spicy listener question and unexpected data trivia.

This week, Chris and Mike join finance expert and part-time zookeeper Rob Jackson to tackle data licensing chaos, work-life struggles, and the world of fake banks. With sharp takes on leadership in times of crisis and Elon Musk’s critique of government inefficiency, this episode delivers bold, unfiltered insights that challenge the norm.

Chris and Mike are joined by special guest Stefan Webb to cut through the madness of planning, data, and government red tape! From the race to build 1.5 million homes to the endless demand for dashboards, they dive into the system’s biggest headaches—and whether transparency can fix them. With leadership insights, data drama, and plenty of laughs, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

This week, Chris and Mike sit down with Bradley Channer, UBIO’s award-winning CFO, to explore his unexpected leap from Aussie actor to finance leader. They challenge the future of accountancy, debate whether AI is replacing traditional roles, and uncover the surprising skills that make great leaders. Plus, Brad shares his entrepreneurial missteps and a hilarious run-in with comedian Rob Beckett.

In this episode of It’s Not All About the Numbers, Chris, Mike, and data expert, Olga Rudakova chat about turning complex numbers into clear, compelling stories. Olga shares how she went from finance to data visualisation and why good design makes all the difference. A listener question sparks a fun debate on whether it’s a natural talent or a learned skill. They wrap up with Good Data, Bad Data, covering UK business struggles and a hilarious Booking.com chart fail.

In this episode of "It's Not All About the Numbers," hosts Chris and Mike chat with Jack Sweeney from the "CFO Thought Leader Podcast" about how modern CFOs are breaking the mold by embracing AI, emotional intelligence, and big picture leadership. Together, they bust the myth of the number-crunching finance leader, showing why today's CFOs are way more dynamic and crucial than ever.

In this episode of It’s Not All About The Numbers, Chris and Mike chat with the dynamic Brad Burton, who brings a bold take on leadership. Ditching corporate clichés, Brad champions authenticity, human connection, and unplugging from our digital overload. He shares practical tips to energise teams, boost morale, and simplify business in a chaotic world. Fresh, candid, and unapologetic—this episode will make you rethink what it means to lead.

Chris and Mike are back with sharp insights on leadership in 2025. After a quick holiday recap, they dive into the big issues: Why outdated strategies could sink your business. From combating change fatigue to leveraging generative AI effectively, they argue it’s time for leaders to ditch surface-level fixes and think strategically.