" If They Don't Believe the Story,
They Won't Follow the Plan"
Missed the Live Session? Catch the Replay Now!
Why Watch the Replay?
This isn’t just another “budgeting webinar.”
It’s a wake-up call for financial leaders who know spreadsheets alone won’t drive execution.
Inside the replay, you’ll discover:
The Story Gap That’s Killing Your Plan – Why even the most accurate numbers fail without narrative buy-in.
The Future of FP&A – How finance leaders are shifting from spreadsheets to strategy, making planning a team sport.
AI-Powered Leadership – Real examples of how AI is elevating finance communication, forecasting accuracy, and executive influence.
The Confidence Factor – The link between strategic clarity, team engagement, and overcoming imposter syndrome at every level.
Practical Next Steps – How to align strategy, numbers, and execution so your plan actually gets followed.
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🚨Important Note: This replay is for learning and inspiration only. CPE credits are not available for recorded sessions.
Why This Matters NOW:
Engagement is at a 10-year low. Gallup reports only 31% of U.S. employees were engaged last year, and disengagement costs organizations billions.
Budget season is here. If your people don’t believe the story now, execution will stall in 2026.
Competition isn’t waiting. CFOs and finance leaders who can align their teams quickly will be the ones who seize market opportunities.
Your seat at the table depends on it. Finance leaders who master storytelling with data elevate themselves from “reporting the numbers” to shaping the strategy.
Meet The Speakers
HOSTED BY:
Heather Cole- CEO of Lodestar Solutions, Executive Growth Advisor for CEOs & CFOs
Founder of Lodestar Solutions and an Executive Coach specializing in financial transformation and planning analytics strategy.
HOSTED BY:
Mike Bernaiche- IBM Practice Manager Lodestar Solutions
Leader of IBM Practice overseeing, licensing, service, training and more.