# AI Leadership & Executive Transitions: Lessons From a Former CFO | Richard E. Turner

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Published: 2026-06-03T12:57:26+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ademola-odewade3/episodes/AI-Leadership--Executive-Transitions-Lessons-From-a-Former-CFO--Richard-E--Turner-e3k8gqt
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## Resource

This content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today: https://betterhelp.com/kingdems Business leadership is being redefined by AI, executive transitions and the growing demand for authentic leadership. In this powerful episode of Diary Of A CFO, executive transition coach and former Group CFO, Richard E. Turner reveals how leaders can navigate career change, build extraordinary leadership skills and remain relevant in the AI era. Having led across seven countries and more than fifteen industries, Richard shares practical insights on executive presence, leadership resilience, communication, emotional intelligence and career success. If you are a founder, CFO, CEO, entrepreneur or executive leader, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies to help you thrive through change. 🎯 KEY INSIGHTS ✅ Why more than 40% of executive transitions fail ✅ The hidden role culture, politics and people play in leadership success ✅ The 5 Cs of executive communication: Confidence, Clarity, Conciseness, Content and Consistency ✅ Why listening is becoming a leadership superpower ✅ How extraordinary leadership is built through ordinary actions ✅ Executive presence without ego or title ✅ Preparing CFOs for CEO responsibilities ✅ AI leadership strategies for modern organizations ✅ Wellbeing, resilience and sustainable leadership ✅ The importance of curiosity, kindness and continuous learning Richard also shares powerful leadership stories from the UK, Nigeria, the Middle East and Asia. 🎙️ HOST Ademola Odewade, MBA, ACA, BSc Founder & CEO, K-Dems Consulting Limited Host, Diary Of A CFO 🌍 Website: https://kingdemspodcast.com 👤 GUEST LINKS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richa…

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