Growing Through Pain: Leonard Fom’s Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

🔥 Quotable Moment: “My identity isn’t a job. It’s much more than that. I’m a human being and I have certain values and principles that I live by. If I see injustice, I’ll call it out.” 

 

In this episode of Everyday Leadership, I am joined by Leonard Fom, The Chief Value Officer, Fractional CFO and Strategic Advisor. 

 

Following a successful career in finance and operations with experience in major multinationals, financial institutions and Big 4 consulting firms, Leonard took the entrepreneurial route to set up FinOps Squad, fractional finance support with a difference. 

 

In today’s episode, we explore: 

✅ Leonard’s upbringing and the source of his ambitious spirit 

✅ Navigating early parenthood 

✅ Climbing the corporate ladder & facing obstacles along the way 

✅ Recognising structural inequities 

✅ Growing through pain and setbacks 

✅ The importance of authenticity & knowing your identity beyond your job 

 

Don’t forget to connect: 

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LinkedIn | Website | WhatsApp Community

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Everyday Leadership is a podcast that explores the leadership experiences of real people and how they lead from the inside out, not just the outside in. Hosted by Sope Agbelusi, exec coach and Founder of Mindsetshift, the show provides an in-depth look at each guest's personal and professional journeys, exploring their origin story, successes, failures, faith and unique perspectives on leadership. Whether entrepreneurs, parents, CEOs, pastors, investors, business leaders, or everyday individuals, each guest provides an authentic, unrehearsed account of their leadership experiences. Through open and honest conversations, listeners will gain new insights into what leadership truly means and how it can be practically applied to their lives. Join Sope Agbelusi on Everyday Leadership as he goes in deep and keeps it real with today's most inspiring leaders.