222. Confidence, Communication & the Modern CFO: A Conversation with Susana Serrano-Davey

Send us your thoughtsIn this inspiring and practical episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro welcomes back Susana Serrano-Davey—career mentor, leadership trainer, and author of the newly released Confidence is Overrated. Drawing from her journey from CFO to mentor and author, Susana shares powerful insights on how senior finance leaders can develop the soft skills essential for leadership success.In this episode, Hannah and Susana explore:Why confidence is often misunderstood—and how to support yourself through self-doubtHow to spot unhelpful behaviours that undermine your confidencePhysical signs of stress and how to manage them in high-pressure environmentsWhy active listening is a critical skill for CFOs and how to improve itThe importance of finding your voice and knowing which battles to pickA framework for having productive, high-stakes conversations at workLetting go of control to become more influential in leadership Links mentioned: Susana's LinkedinDiscover Susana's work hereRead Susanna's new book; Self-Confidence Is OverratedExplore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.Subscribe to our Podcast!