# Why Every CFO Feels Stretched and What to Do About It, with Tom Hood

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Podcast: [The Diary of a CFO](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diary-of-a-cfo-7023798)
Published: 2025-10-16T01:31:12+00:00
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CFOs are expected to drive transformation, lead strategy, and still deliver flawless numbers every month. In this episode of The Diary of a CFO , I sit down with Tom Hood , one of the most influential voices in finance leadership, to unpack what’s really behind the growing pressure on today’s CFOs. We talk about: ✅ How the CFO role has evolved from finance expert to strategic co-pilot ✅ Why upskilling and reskilling are the new competitive edge ✅ How to balance performance with transformation ✅ The real impact of AI and automation on finance teams If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing 5 jobs at once as a CFO, this episode is for you. Other resources mentioned in this episode: Upskilling & Reskilling Resources - Business Learning Institute (BLI) https://blionline.org Business Resilience Toolkit https://www.aicpa-cima.com/advocacy/download/business-resilience-toolkit F.A.M.E. Finance Assessment Model for Effectiveness https://blionline.org/finance-assessment-model-for-effectiveness

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