Swayam on his ascent from Bihar to the Boardroom & Leading finance with empathy

Elevate Finance: Speaking to CFOs & Corporate Finance Leaders

Have you ever pondered how high-flying careers take off from the simplest of beginnings? Take a seat as we unravel the tale of Swayam Saurabh, the CFO designate at JSW Steel, whose ascent from a quaint Bihar town to the financial stratosphere is nothing short of inspirational. Swayam's candid storytelling transports us through his early dreams of the Air Force to the boardroom's strategic battlegrounds, offering a vivid blueprint for those navigating their professional paths.
Navigating the complexities of leadership, empathy, and pivotal decision-making, this episode dissects the intricate dance between the heart and the mind within the corporate world. Hear how Swayam blends empathy with decisive action and how the delicate balance of speed and consensus plays out in real boardroom dramas. He peels back the layers on the challenges of corporate restructuring and ethical decision-making, offering a rare glimpse into the emotional landscape that finance leaders must traverse.
As the conversation shifts towards the future, we're greeted by the seismic technological shifts within the finance sector. Swayam provides a forward-looking perspective on India's burgeoning economic landscape, the integration of AI and its ramifications on jobs, and the essential role of tech-savviness in today's professional arena. For anyone with an eye towards the horizon, this episode is a treasure trove of foresight, wrapping up with a contagious optimism for India's trajectory in the global economy. Join us for this enlightening journey with Swayam, as we chart the course of finance, leadership, and the promise of technological evolution.

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1. Career Journey of CFO Swayam (00:00:00)

2. Leadership, Decisions, and Empathy (00:15:29)

3. Leadership, Decision-Making, and Value Systems (00:22:46)

4. Impact of Technology in Finance (00:35:37)

5. Jobs and Technology in India (00:52:04)

6. Optimistic Outlook on India (01:00:47)