Breakthrough Work Podcast
Breakthrough Work Podcast
Podcast Description
Potential is all around us. But breaking through is rare.It requires vision, courage, tapping insights and expertise, overcoming challenging obstacles, and even a little luck. Breakthrough Work lets leaders and companies who shattered the status quo tell their stories about getting to the other side. We talk with senior leaders from companies you know well and reveal what it took to make them the household name they are today.We also feature companies emerging quickly, the ones breaking through as we speak. They talk about what it’s like to be in the moments defining their future.The podcast shares personal stories about leadership and performance, unveiling the myriad pathways to reach our full potential. One size definitely does not fit all.Sponsored by Connor Group, a professional services firm focused on the most critical opportunities and challenges facing ambitious companies.As a leader in accounting, compliance, M&A, IPOs, and digital solutions, including strategy, system implementation, automation, analytics, and AI, Connor Group is built for breakthroughs.They serve the offices of the CFO, CIO/CTO, and CHRO, and are trusted by over 2,000 of the most exciting brands on earth to deliver results that last.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of leadership, innovation, and business transformation, with episodes exploring various topics such as navigating corporate mergers, effective team building, and the impact of technology on industries. Examples of episodes include discussions on transitioning from CFO to CEO and the role of innovation in pharma and energy sectors.
Potential is all around us. But breaking through is rare.
It requires vision, courage, tapping insights and expertise, overcoming big obstacles, and even a little luck.
Breakthrough Work lets leaders and companies who shattered the status quo tell their stories about getting to the other side. We talk with senior leaders from companies you know well and reveal what it took to make them the household names they are today.
We also feature companies emerging quickly, the ones breaking through as we speak. They talk about what it’s like to be in the moments defining their future.
The podcast shares personal stories about leadership and performance, unveiling the myriad pathways to reach our full potential. One size definitely does not fit all.
Sponsored by Connor Group, a professional services firm focused on the most critical opportunities and challenges facing ambitious companies.
As a leader in accounting, compliance, M&A, IPOs, and digital solutions, including strategy, system implementation, automation, analytics, and AI, Connor Group is built for breakthroughs.
They serve the offices of the CFO, CIO/CTO, and CHRO, and are trusted by over 2,000 of the most exciting brands on earth to deliver results that last.
Join us as Mike Bufano, CFO and Youth Club President of League One Volleyball, takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through:
- The thrilling world of sports business (2:48)
- A career-defining piece of advice that landed him the CFO role (7:45)
- Raw truths about conquering mental health challenges in high-stakes environments (10:22)
- Insider secrets to navigating the IPO rollercoaster (17:08)
- The unstoppable rise and bright future of women’s sports (26:30)
- Revolutionizing the largest sport for young women in the US (37:07)
- The seismic impact of the NIL on college athletics (45:00)
- A paradigm-shifting lesson for analytical minds (48:09)
Drawing from his rich experiences at League One Volleyball, Allbirds, Panera Bread and PepsiCo, Mike ofers a unique perspective on blending passion, leadership and analytical prowess to drive meaningful change.
This isn’t just a conversation, it’s an approachable masterclass that will leave you inspired and enlightened.
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Sponsored by Connor Group. To get in touch with us, visit https://connorgp.com and click CONNECT.
Connor Group is build for breakthroughs. We’re a professional services firm focused on the most critical challenges for ambitious companies and their opportunities to shatter the status quo.
We serve offices of the CFO, CIO/CTO and CHRO as leaders in:
- Accounting Advisory
- Digital Solutions for Finance, Operations and HR
- Financial Close & Reporting
- IPO Services
- Transformation & Risk
- M&A Transaction Services
We’re trusted by over 2,000 of the most exciting brands on earth to deliver results that last.
Trusted because we’re different.
Founded in 2006, Connor Group quickly became the leading IPO advisory firm. Helping over 250 companies go public built out our pragmatic, delivery-oriented approach and $3.3 trillion (and counting) in client valuation.
It also created elite-level pattern recognition and listening skills to identify problems quickly and solve them efficiently.
The majority of Connor Group has industry experience. We know how to get things done. Expect tailored solutions, creative real-world problem solving and sleeves rolled up.
Our expert Teams are fluient in function, technology and world-class communication.
Unlike others, we’re independently owned. We never compromise on quality.
Neither should you.
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