This episode features Robin Blackmon, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Aflac. Robin shares her wonderful, winding journey in Finance and HR that led her to where she is today. You’ll also hear insights on learning from others in big and small ways, the importance of relationships and practice when it comes to boards, and a few tips on wellness and stress management.

SHOW NOTES:

2:41 The goal was not necessarily to end up here

6:11 The value of gaining HR experience to succeed in Finance

10:20 Thoughtful transitions for leadership

11:56 Tips on presenting to the Board

12:42 Having good working relationships with your business partners

16:02 Building out the team and working towards optimization

17:39 Taking care of your own health and wellness

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

We encourage you to connect with your peer board, team or colleagues to discuss the podcast. Please use the following questions to guide your conversation:

1. How might you be able to start developing or further cultivate relationships with your Board members?

2. What are some of the things your peers or team members do in their work that you admire and could incorporate into your own work or style?

3. How might you be able to strengthen relationships with business partners that are important to you and to your team?

4. What are ways that you can pay more attention to your health and wellness and to that of your team members?