Books To The Boardroom
Are you interested in how Australia’s best leaders grew into the professionals they are today? The journey from University (Books) to Leadership positions (Boardroom) can take many different forms. Listen in as we interview CEO’s, CFO’s, and Executives, on how they ascended to leadership positions, made critical career choices, and overcame adversity throughout their career. The Books To The Boardroom podcast is co-hosted by Sumith Dissanayake, a CFO turned Business Owner based in Brisbane, Australia, who is fascinated by all things leadership and career development.
Books To The Boardroom
In Conversation With Petra Corcoran, Director of Finance and Corporate Services at Emesent
Today we are talking to Petra Corcoran, Director of Finance & Corporate Services at Emesent.
Petra is an accomplished professional with a fascinating background.
Strong in her conviction from a young age, we speak about the importance of sticking to your ethical principles, toxic cultures, and what it takes to build a harmonious finance department.
We talk about the importance of being patient when starting a new role, finding the right fit with a company to work for, and how to assess the vibe in an interview.
Jack Ferguson co-hosted this episode.
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