#261 Why New CFOs Struggle and How Mentoring Fixes It, Jeremy Earnshaw, Executive Coach & Mentor, Clarendon
GrowCFO Show · 2025-11-25 · 36 min
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.entry-img img{ display:none !important; } .single .hentry .entry-img{ display:none !important; } The transition to a CFO role is one of the most demanding steps in a finance leader’s career. Many newly appointed CFOs face overwhelming challenges, from building board relationships to reshaping organizational strategy, often leading to missteps and a sense of isolation. Recognizing these hurdles, this episode underscores the need for experienced guidance in the early days of CFO leadership. Jeremy Earnshaw , Executive Coach & Mentor at Clarendon , brings decades of executive finance expertise to the discussion. Through a practical and insightful conversation, Jeremy and host Kevin Appleby explore how tailored mentoring equips new CFOs with tools, confidence, and the emotional intelligence necessary to succeed. Their dialogue highlights real-world stories, actionable tactics, and the transformational impact of mentorship on both performance and well-being in the CFO suite.