Ep. 25 Mastering Finance & Leadership with Blair Cook

In this episode, we sit down with Blair Cook, a seasoned CFO and co-founder of Executive Finance Partners, to explore the ever-evolving world of finance and executive leadership. Blair breaks down complex financial concepts, shares insights on the rise of AI in decision-making, and reveals the biggest challenges businesses face when scaling.From financial blind spots to building strong partnerships, Blair dives into what it takes to drive sustainable growth—and why understanding the numbers is non-negotiable for every leader.Blair is a seven-time CFO, a director of multiple companies and organizations, and a thought leader in all matters of the Office of the CFO. Blair is the co-founder of Executive Finance Partners, a global professional development and executive coaching firm. He also serves as a corporate director and audit committee chairman of publicly listed companies: Terravest Industries and Clarke Inc. He is also the Board Treasurer of the Devour Food & Film Festival. Blair is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:Website: www.executivefinance.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-cook-2a6459b/Connect with me:Spotlight to Scale: Spotlight to Scale BlueprintLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/