Executive Diaries
In today’s fast-paced business environment smack dab in the middle of AI disruptions, executives are juggling more than ever before. From chaotic daily operations to employee burnout and data overload, the challenges are real, and they can feel overwhelming. But here’s the good news: You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. Executive Diaries host, Erica Hansen, dives deep into the core issues that executives face, offering practical solutions, case studies, and expert insights to help you thrive.
Episodes
8 episodes
Ep 8: Don't Let Your Line of Credit Lapse. It's Worth the Renewal Fee
Erica Hansen breaks down why renewing your line of credit—yes, even if you didn’t use it—is a strategic move that protects cash flow, builds trust with banks, and could save your business in a crisis.
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16:33
Ep 7: Accounting Talent Explained for the Non Accountant - Part 4
Accounting, finance, and HR aren’t “overhead”—they’re your revenue protection and risk-mitigation engine. In Part 4, Erica Hansen shows how the right talent and tight processes turn chaos into clarity, compliance, and cash flow.
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20:44
Ep 6: The 4 CFO Types Every CEO Needs to Understand
Not all CFOs are created equal. In this episode of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen breaks down the four major CFO types—the Been There, Done That, the First Timer, the FP&A Strategist, and the ...
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20:45
Ep 5: Right Fit, Right Size: How to Hire Smart in Finance & Accounting
Hiring the wrong talent can stall your growth—or sink it completely. In Episode 5 of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen breaks down real-world case studies of finance and accounting mismatches, from overpaying for a CFO when you re...
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23:05
Ep 4: Mastering the C-Suite: Talent Management for Accounting & Finance with Erica Hansen
Join Erica Hansen in this first episode of a four-part series as she tackles the most common questions around staffing accounting and finance teams. From startups to large enterprises, learn how to make the right hires and build efficient teams...
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38:15
Ep 3: Beyond the Job: Why Strategic Awareness Builds Stronger Teams
In Episode 3, Erica Hansen reveals how training employees to see beyond their roles creates smarter, faster, and more collaborative teams. Learn how cross-functional awareness, strategic context, and even a weekly staff meeting can transform cu...
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18:33
Ep 2: How to Scale Without Breaking Your Business
What do fast-growing companies get wrong? In this episode, Erica Hansen breaks down the two biggest mistakes that can derail your business: failing to invest in infrastructure—and neglecting to train your people. Learn from real-world case stud...
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26:41
Ep 1: Executive Chaos: Why Your Team Is Drowning—and How to Fix It Fast
What if the biggest risk in your business isn’t strategy—but a missing checkbox? In this debut episode of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen unpacks a real-world transformation that nearly collapsed due to overlooked basics. Burnout, brok...
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