166. Natalia Castellucci. Strategy And Leadership For Finance Leaders.

The role of the CFO has changed dramatically. Today, it’s no longer just about financial reporting or managing risk,  it’s about strategy, leadership, and helping organizations make better decisions in complex, fast-moving environments. CFOs are expected to be true business partners, talent developers, and increasingly, coaches within their organizations. At the same time, leadership itself is evolving. Skills like influence, communication, and people development are becoming just as critical as technical expertise. And now, with AI reshaping how work gets done, finance leaders are being challenged to rethink how teams operate, how decisions are made, and what effective leadership really looks like going forward. To unpack all of this, I’m joined by Natalia Castellucci. Natalia has built her career from early roles in finance all the way to the CFO seat, where she’s operated at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and organizational development. Along the way, she developed a strong focus on coaching, working closely with leaders and teams to help them grow, stay motivated, and perform at their best. In this conversation, we’ll explore what makes a CFO a strategic asset today, the skills finance leaders must cultivate, the leadership lessons Natalia has learned throughout her career, her transition into coaching, and how she sees AI influencing the future of work, leadership, and finance.