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Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth

Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth

Ademola Odewade, BSc., ACA, MBA | Fractional CFO | Financial Strategies Expert. 85 Episodes Aug 5, 2026

Diary of a CFO is a finance podcast hosted by Ademola Odewade, a fractional CFO and financial strategies expert. Each episode delivers practical guidance on cash flow management, revenue growth, and profitability, drawing on insights from elite CFOs and business leaders. The show is tailored for startup founders, finance professionals, and consultants who want to make data-driven decisions and scale their businesses sustainably. Listeners can expect strategic advice on financial planning, profit optimization, and long-term growth.

Episodes

How CFOs Can Turn AI Investment Into ROI | Oluchi Ikechi-D’Amico
How CFOs Can Turn AI Investment Into ROI | Oluchi Ikechi-D’Amico Aug 5, 2026 01:11:31 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsHow can CFOs and business leaders turn AI investment into measurable financial value?Oluchi Ikechi-D’Amico, Founder and CEO of Fully Bossed, joins Ademola Odewade on Diary Of A CFO to explain why successful AI transformation requires more than purchasing technology. Or
How Busy Professionals Can Use AI to Invest Smarter | Eric Chu, CFA
How Busy Professionals Can Use AI to Invest Smarter | Eric Chu, CFA Jul 27, 2026 00:43:13 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsEric Chu, CFA, CEO and co-founder of TradeDesk Securities, joins Diary Of A CFO to explain how busy professionals can use AI to research investments more efficiently without outsourcing their judgement.For professionals with investable income but limited time, this con
How a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Builds Lasting Impact | Lameen Abdul-Malik | Diary Of A CFO
How a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Builds Lasting Impact | Lameen Abdul-Malik | Diary Of A CFO Jul 21, 2026 02:16:15 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsWhat separates leaders who achieve success from those who create lasting impact?In this episode of Diary Of A CFO, host Ademola Odewade sits down with Lameen Abdul-Malik, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, transformation advisor, lawyer and former International Atomic Energ
Why Great Strategies Fail: The Hidden Culture Behind Financial Performance | Dr. Suzy Burke
Why Great Strategies Fail: The Hidden Culture Behind Financial Performance | Dr. Suzy Burke Jul 13, 2026 01:02:17 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsWhy do brilliant business strategies fail despite strong financial plans, ambitious targets and carefully designed performance measures?Dr. Suzy Burke argues that strategy may live in a slide deck, but culture lives in what happens on Tuesday morning.Dr. Suzy Burke is
How Strategic CFOs Build Trust, Influence Strategy and Lead with AI | Wassia Kamon
How Strategic CFOs Build Trust, Influence Strategy and Lead with AI | Wassia Kamon Jul 10, 2026 01:42:14 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsWhat does it take to become a strategic CFO in the AI era?Wassia Kamon explains how finance leaders earn boardroom trust, influence business strategy, build visible authority and maintain human accountability as technology accelerates financial work.Wassia is a CFO, fi
How Great CFOs Build High Performance Cultures and Better Leaders | Arthur Carmazzi
How Great CFOs Build High Performance Cultures and Better Leaders | Arthur Carmazzi Jul 7, 2026 01:45:27 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsCompany culture is not just an HR responsibility. It is a financial performance driver. Arthur Carmazzi explains why CFOs and executive leaders who understand organizational psychology make better decisions, build stronger teams and create more resilient businesses.In
David Aaker: Brand Equity, Trust and Business Growth in the AI Era
David Aaker: Brand Equity, Trust and Business Growth in the AI Era Jul 2, 2026 00:55:50 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsWhat makes a brand trusted, remembered and chosen in the AI era? David Aaker explains brand equity, branding strategy, purpose-driven branding and how leaders build emotional connection in crowded markets.David Aaker is widely recognized as one of the most influential thinkers in m
David Murrin: Is World War 3 Already Here? What Every CFO Must Know About China, AI and Markets
David Murrin: Is World War 3 Already Here? What Every CFO Must Know About China, AI and Markets Jun 29, 2026 00:53:05 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsHow should CFOs and business leaders prepare for a world of rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change?In this episode of Diary Of A CFO, Ademola Odewade speaks with globally respected forecaster, investor, strategist and author David Murrin a
Stop Competing On Price: Revenue Growth Lessons From John Dwyer
Stop Competing On Price: Revenue Growth Lessons From John Dwyer Jun 26, 2026 01:27:37 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsMost businesses do not lose because their product is weak. They lose because their marketing fails to protect margin, communicate value and convert attention into revenue.In this episode of Diary Of A CFO, Ademola Odewade speaks with Australian marketing strategist Joh
Most Leaders Get Motivation Wrong | Dr. Lance Secretan
Most Leaders Get Motivation Wrong | Dr. Lance Secretan Jun 23, 2026 01:20:42 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsMotivation fails when leadership is built on fear, pressure and short term numbers. In this episode of Diary Of A CFO, Dr. Lance Secretan explains why inspirational leadership, human culture and values based decision making create stronger business growth, better perfo
How Inclusive Leadership Unlocks Human Potential | Eyvonne Anthony-Eleko
How Inclusive Leadership Unlocks Human Potential | Eyvonne Anthony-Eleko Jun 20, 2026 01:40:42 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsDisability inclusion and neurodiversity are not charity. They are human rights and economic opportunities. In this episode, disability advocate and Daughter of Ellen founder Eyvonne Anthony-Eleko explains why Africa cannot afford to leave talent behind and how inclusiv
AI, Taxation & the Future Economy: Steve Endacott on Workforce Disruption and Economic Growth
AI, Taxation & the Future Economy: Steve Endacott on Workforce Disruption and Economic Growth Jun 16, 2026 01:17:28 Sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your growth journey with a credentialed therapist and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/kingdemsArtificial intelligence is transforming productivity, employment, taxation and economic growth faster than governments and businesses can adapt.In this episode of Diary of a CFO, entrepreneur and political reform advocate Steve Endacott explores how AI could reshape la

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