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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2024 · 1H 5M

Growing Through Pain: Leonard Fom’s Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

from Everyday Leadership · host Sope Agbelusi, Leonard Fom

🔥 Quotable Moment: “My identity isn’t a job. It’s much more than that. I’m a human being and I have certain values and principles that I live by. If I see injustice, I’ll call it out.”  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Leonard Fom, The Chief Value Officer, Fractional CFO and Strategic Advisor.  Following a successful career in finance and operations with experience in major multinationals, financial institutions and Big 4 consulting firms, Leonard took the entrepreneurial route to set up FinOps Squad, fractional finance support with a difference.  In today’s episode, we explore: ✅ Leonard’s upbringing and the source of his ambitious spirit ✅ Navigating early parenthood ✅ Climbing the corporate ladder & facing obstacles along the way ✅ Recognising structural inequities ✅ Growing through pain and setbacks ✅ The importance of authenticity & knowing your identity beyond your job  Don’t forget to connect: Connect with Leonard  LinkedIn | Website | WhatsApp Community Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]

🔥 Quotable Moment: “My identity isn’t a job. It’s much more than that. I’m a human being and I have certain values and principles that I live by. If I see injustice, I’ll call it out.”  In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Leonard Fom, The Chief Value Officer, Fractional CFO and Strategic Advisor.  Following a successful career in finance and operations with experience in major multinationals, financial institutions and Big 4 consulting firms, Leonard took the entrepreneurial route to set up FinOps Squad, fractional finance support with a difference.  In today’s episode, we explore: ✅ Leonard’s upbringing and the source of his ambitious spirit ✅ Navigating early parenthood ✅ Climbing the corporate ladder & facing obstacles along the way ✅ Recognising structural inequities ✅ Growing through pain and setbacks ✅ The importance of authenticity & knowing your identity beyond your job  Don’t forget to connect: Connect with Leonard  LinkedIn | Website | WhatsApp Community Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]

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