S2, E4: Kate Denton | From Acting CFO to the Top Job

08/07/24 • 27 min

In this latest episode of 'From Go to CFO,' Greg O'Shea sat down with Kate Denton, Chief Financial Officer at Symbio to talk all things career, life and travel!
Kate talks about her experiences working as the Acting CFO to stepping up into the top job, how she had to throw her hat into the ring and go through the 'process' with everyone else, why everyone has an opinion about CFOs and the importance of seizing every opportunity and backing yourself all the way!
Kate is insightful, candid and very humble, making for an interesting listen. Tune in now!

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S2, EP3: Georgia Coulston | working as a CFO in a male dominated industry

In this latest episode of From Go to CFO, Kunal sat down with Georgia Coulston, CFO for A W Edwards and president of the NSW Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction in Australia to talk all things finance, being a female leader in a male dominated industry and how she balances work and family life.
It's an incredibly insightful chat about what it's like being in the top job, the challenges new mothers' face when returning to a leadership position, IQ, EQ and PQ, and the way the construction industry and the role of the finance professional is ever evolving and changing.
It's well worth a listen!

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S2, EP5: Carolyn Beagley | life and numbers, career diversity and living your passion

In this insightful episode of From Go to CFO, Greg O’Shea sat down with Carolyn Beagley, Head of Commercial, Accent Group Limited to talk about life and numbers, her move from South Africa to Australia, her diverse career, working in the rag trade and her insights on how to get a seat at the table. Key highlights:

How she has always been headhunted for roles for the majority of her career and has never had to actively interview.
Finding her style as a leader and the pros and cons of being a ‘people pleaser.’
How she’s avoided hitting the ‘career ceiling.’
Taking calculated risks
Balancing work and life and being present in the moment.

Tune in now for this fun and candid chat!