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Is your professional brand getting lost in the Treasury Industry?Level up your unique brand’s presence with professional guidance from my ebook now for FREE: https://bit.ly/branding-guide-CPTIn this dynamic episode of Treasury Truth or Dare, host Ernie Humphrey welcomes James Kelly, co-founder of Your Treasury and a seasoned finance leader with two decades of experience across industries like retail, media, and infrastructure.James shares his mission to eliminate the tedious parts of Treasury through smart technology and a people-first mindset. With his background as a former group treasurer and finance director, James explores how tech, communication, and smart hiring practices can reshape the future of Treasury. Expect a thoughtful dive into career mistakes, networking hacks, and karaoke dares!Expect to Learn:Why cutting the boring stuff from Treasury is good for businessHow technology unlocks strategic value and empowers small teamsThe role of communication and collaboration in financial leadershipWhy Treasury needs a clear identity to attract new talentHow to build real connections through networking, feedback, and soft skillsJames’s biggest professional mistake and what it taught him about leadership and trustTimestamps:[00:00] - James Kelly’s background and vision for “Your Treasury”[03:15] - Why Treasury needs to be fun and people focused[05:15] - James's favorite parts of Treasury and what holds the profession back[07:00] - The unique power of Treasury in managing an entire financial statement[09:45] - Attracting and onboarding the next generation of Treasury professionals[12:15] - 2008 crisis reflection: risk, insolvency, and shareholder perceptions[14:30] - James’s guilty pleasure film[15:30] - A daring karaoke performance[17:30] - Networking: why it’s not just about who you know, but how you connect[21:30] - Soft skills, cross-functional synergy & the value of relaxed environments[26:30] - Biggest professional mistake: a costly swap deal and leadership under pressure[31:00] - James’s final thoughts: why this is the most exciting era for TreasuryFollow Guest James Kelly:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kelly-treasury/Company Socials:Website: https://yourtreasury.ai/en/content/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourtreasury/Follow Host Ernie Humphrey on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erniehumphrey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ernest.humphrey.180Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humphrey.ernie/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TreasuryTruthorDareTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ernietlcEmail: [email protected] Listen Now on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FVATA2XvNsD6NBV7QdFnmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treasury-truth-or-dare/id1788053021Podcast Site: https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/switch Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes exploring Treasury Truths or Dares! Share your thoughts in the comments below.#TreasuryLeadership #NetworkingWorks #FinanceCareers #RelationshipCapital #CareerGrowth #TreasuryCommunity #ProfessionalNetworking
