What Enron Taught Us: Risk, Audits & Board Accountability

What Enron Taught Us: Risk, Audits & Board Accountability

Released Wednesday, 5th March 2025
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What Enron Taught Us: Risk, Audits & Board Accountability

What Enron Taught Us: Risk, Audits & Board Accountability

What Enron Taught Us: Risk, Audits & Board Accountability

What Enron Taught Us: Risk, Audits & Board Accountability

Wednesday, 5th March 2025
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Can financial expertise be a game-changer in leadership? In this episode of Notes from a NED, finance director and leadership coach Naomi Connell returns for another insightful discussion on navigating the boardroom, managing risk, and driving inclusive leadership.

With decades of experience spanning CFO roles, audit committees, and executive coaching, Naomi shares essential strategies for financial resilience, cash flow mastery, and the critical role of diversity in board decision-making.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

  •  Cash Flow is King: Why understanding free cash flow is non-negotiable for financial stability.
  • Lessons from Enron: What the collapse taught us about risk management, governance, and accountability.
  • The Portfolio Career Path: Transitioning from executive to NED and why flexibility is the future.
  • Coaching for Impact: How leadership coaching transforms board effectiveness.
  • Inclusive Boards, Better Decisions: Why diversity of thought drives long-term success.

Perfect for:

  • Aspiring and experienced Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)
  • Finance professionals navigating leadership transitions
  • Executives looking to strengthen their boardroom impact
  • Business leaders committed to diversity and inclusion

Tune in to gain expert insights from one of the most seasoned voices in finance and leadership!

#Finance #Leadership #BoardDiversity #CashFlow #Coaching #Podcast

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A former Number 10 advisor hosts this podcast that takes you behind the scenes of boardrooms across a wide range of industries. It explores the untold stories and hidden dynamics that influence key leadership decisions at the highest levels of corporate governance.Samuel Kasumu is a former Special Advisor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson where he held the Civil Society and Communities brief. He has extensive senior leadership and board experience, and is the founder of Inclusive Boards, an executive headhunting firm specialising in non-executive board appointments across sectors. Under former Prime Minister Theresa May he was a member of the Race Disparity Audit Advisory Board.The podcast features high profile non-executives including Mary O’Connor, the first and only woman to lead a Big 4 accounting firm. Meri Williams currently CTO at FinTech firm Pleo. She previously worked as CTO at Monzo, Moo, and M&S. Alice Maynard, former chair at disability charity Scope and current non-executive director at the Financial Conduct Authority is also a guest.Each episode features strategic leadership insights from non-executive directors and industry leaders, offering you a rare glimpse into corporate decision-making. Whether you're an aspiring board member, an experienced professional, or simply curious about how boardroom dynamics shape organizations, Notes from a NED delivers business leadership takeaways and practical insights.Brought to you by Inclusive Boards, pioneers in executive search and champions of boardroom diversity for over eight years. Tune in and discover the real conversations that shape corporate leadership and strategy.Find out more about Inclusive Boards at: https://www.inclusiveboards.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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