by Kevin Appleby | Oct 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Imposter syndrome is the single biggest challenge for new finance leaders. But what can you do to overcome it? Finance leaders are not immune to this pervasive self-doubt and the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. Let’s start by understanding where...
by Kevin Appleby | Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Task overwhelm is the second biggest problem reported by new finance leaders. In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks and responsibilities we have to juggle. However, by implementing...
by Kevin Appleby | Oct 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Last week’s newsletter discussed the three most significant issues affecting new finance leaders. Number one is imposter syndrome; number two is feeling overwhelmed with tasks; and three is insufficiently involved in strategy. You can do something about these if...
by Kevin Appleby | Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Finance leaders face various challenges that can impact their effectiveness and success. These challenges can be categorised into three broad areas: making more impact, interacting with others, and delivering responsibilities. When you move into a new finance role,...
by Kevin Appleby | Sep 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
In the last newsletter, I discussed setting my objectives for the year ahead, particularly those for the 100 days up to Christmas. Yes, Christmas is that close! One thing I do is base those objectives around my strengths. From experience, aligning my work with my...
