CFO Coffee Talk

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The Florida CFO Group shares 15 minutes of business insights in a weekly show featuring entrepreneurs, experts and CFO partners.

Episodes

  1. 23/12/2025

    The Value-Creation CFO

    A Value Creation CFO doesn’t just protect the downside, they build the upside by converting financial insight into better decisions, better execution, and measurable enterprise value. Florida CFO Group partner, Tim Fischer shares his insights and stories from his past as "The Value Creation CFO".  Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    17 min

  2. 16/12/2025

    LGS Superheroes

    There are a lot of superheroes in Tracy Dixon-Salazar's inspirational story on making the transition from motherhood to medical research to nonprofit leadership. You'll be moved and inspired. In this episode, Tracy and Phil Nahajewski will also share insights on applying best business practices to nonprofits, so don't miss this CFO Coffee Talk episode.  Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    23 min

  3. 09/12/2025

    Celebrating Enlightened Fractionals

    In this CFO Coffee Talk episode, we shine a light on Enlightened Fractionals with Fatin Kwasny and 🪗 Joey de Villa from Fractio. They present multiple perspectives on how the enlightened fractionals aided by generative and agentic AI will shape the future of knowledge work. Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    17 min

  4. 02/12/2025

    The Latina CFO and more

    In this episode of CFO Coffee Talk, we sit down with Mirtha Fonte, one of the newest partners at the Florida CFO Group.  Mirtha shares more about her backstory, growing up in Miami as a first-generation American, forging her own path as a young financial professional, and building a career that spans large corporations, biotech, real estate, and the startup space. Speaking Spanish became the catalyst that launched her international career, opening doors that changed everything. What she once viewed as a disadvantage ultimately became the foundation for her success.  Mirtha’s passion is helping businesses grow and fixing what’s broken. She brings operational strength, financial clarity, and the ability to interpret not just the numbers, but the story the numbers are telling.  Her one key takeaway: What makes you different isn’t an obstacle, it’s your greatest asset. Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    16 min

  5. 25/11/2025

    The 100-Year ROI

    Keri Laine, MHR CMS ECCP, founder and CEO of Keri Laine, MHR CMS ECCP, behavioral scientist, keynote speaker, and author of The 100-Year ROI, joins us for a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to build long-lasting business success.   In this Coffee Talk episode, Keri unpacks the 100-Year ROI mindset and explains why companies see stronger outcomes when talent, HR, technology, and financial teams move in lockstep toward the same vision.   This episode is packed with practical insights every business owner and entrepreneur can use right now.   As Keri puts it, “Five generations of the workforce aren’t competing legacies, they're fuel for cross-generational excellence.”     Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    16 min

  6. 24/11/2025

    The Human Edge in the Age of AI

    "The Human Edge — adaptability, resilience, agility, and engagement — is what allows entrepreneurs and CFOs alike to turn constant change into sustained performance in the Age of AI. "  This quote comes from our guest on the Nov. 4 CFO Coffee Talk, Anastasia Montejano. Anastasia is a Global Change Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and an Award-Winning Author.  Her business, Change Breakthrough, helps businesses worldwide.  The Change Breakthrough™ Scorecard gives you an early view of where momentum is dragging and where the Human Edge can accelerate results. Access the Scorecard here: https://talkadot-offers.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/14225/a2618aab6066e80f68413b2234c9a690/Change%20BreakthroughTM%20Scorecard.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4I23HIVJ6DLEQOYV%2F20251124%2Fus-west-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20251124T211220Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=8830fe7e1053df9c6409c79acd5687dabc93c5fdc360cda9e013718bb99fe001 More from Anastasia: Learn more / Book Anastasia: AnastasiaMontejano.com Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anastasiamontejano Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    16 min

  7. 18/11/2025

    From Scientist to Entrepreneur

    Chris Witowski, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Psilera, joins us on CFO Coffee Talk to share insights from his journey as a scientist and inventor to a CEO and entrepreneur. We talk about mindful medicine, mindful entrepreneurship, and the exciting future Psilera is working to create. Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    16 min

  8. 18/11/2025

    Podcasting as a Business Strategy

    Our Veteran's Day episode of CFO Coffee Talk features Josh Elledge.  Josh is a US Navy veteran AND a veteran of over 2,300 episodes of his podcast - The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.  Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    21 min

  9. 28/10/2025

    The AI World is Here and Now!

    Business owners and CEOs are blessed that HR Leaders like Marci LaRouech (CEO and owner of Seay HR) are working through how to update HR practices to fit the new AI World. On CFO Coffee Talk S5:E4 Marci shares her insights on how businesses can update their management and leadership practices (and even their employee handbooks). Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    17 min

  10. 23/10/2025

    The "Bank Whisperer" CFO

    How can business owners get better results from their banker? Florida CFO Group partner Steve Szirmai, known as “The Bank Whisperer” CFO, has spent decades on both sides of the financial table, from managing portfolios in banking to guiding companies as a fractional CFO. In this 15 minute episode of CFO Coffee Talk, Steve shares how understanding your banker’s perspective can transform your financial relationship, improve access to capital and build long-term trust. Whether you’re a business owner navigating growth or tightening cash flow, this conversation offers practical strategies to strengthen one of your most important partnerships. Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    16 min

  11. 22/10/2025

    Untangling Communications

    Effective communication is the backbone of every high-performing team, yet it remains one of the most common sources of stalled projects, tension and burnout. Strong leadership communication starts with emotional intelligence and self-awareness, forming the foundation for trust, clarity and alignment across teams. In this week’s CFO Coffee Talk, host Phil Nahajewski sits down with Maria Garaitonandia - Communication Strategist, international leadership coach, speaker, and bestselling author of Untangling Communication. Maria shares her CLEAR Framework, a practical model for cultivating clarity, empathy and adaptability in leadership communication. The framework helps bridge generational, cultural and organizational gaps, fostering understanding and reducing friction across complex team dynamics. In just 15 minutes, the conversation delivers actionable insights leaders can apply immediately to strengthen collaboration, communicate with greater precision and lead more effectively. Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    17 min

  12. 19/10/2025

    Celebrating 15 Years of the Florida CFO Group

    15 Years in the Making! Season 5 kicks off with a special anniversary episode celebrating 15 years of the Florida CFO Group! On October 1, 2010, founders Betsy Bennett, Dan Polen, and Jay White set out with a bold vision: to provide growing businesses with access to seasoned CFO leadership through a flexible, outsourced model. Fifteen years later, that vision has evolved into a thriving community of partners helping companies worldwide achieve new levels of financial success. Join partner Phil Nahajewski as he sits down with co-founder Betsy Bennett to reflect on the early days of the Florida CFO Group, how the concept came to life, and the lessons learned along the way. To our founders, partners, clients, and extended network, thank you for being part of this 15-year journey. We’re proud of what we’ve built together, and even more excited for what’s ahead. Thanks for tuning into CFO Coffee Talk. Follow us on LinkedIn Learn more about the Florida CFO Group Contact Us

    16 min
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The Florida CFO Group shares 15 minutes of business insights in a weekly show featuring entrepreneurs, experts and CFO partners.

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