This program equips CFOs to become strategic storytellers. Explore how to transform financial data and visions into compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders. Participants will gain the skills to craft and deliver impactful stories that drive understanding and action.

• Master storytelling techniques to enhance financial presentations.
• Align financial narratives with strategic business goals.
• Engage diverse audiences effectively through compelling storytelling.
• Utilize storytelling to support organizational change and decision making.

Moderator: Arielle LaPiano, Senior Consultant and Communications Strategist, Point Road Group

Arielle LaPiano transforms how leaders and organizations communicate and tell their stories. As a Senior Consultant and Communications Strategist at Point Road Group, she helps organizations attract customers and strengthen connections by creating impactful company messaging and helping teams master strategic communication to drive meaningful impact. Arielle also empowers leaders to build authentic connections with their audiences by articulating their unique value, sharpening their executive presence and creating strong LinkedIn profiles. She also guides executives in telling their stories effectively to land jobs and board seats.

Her distinct approach to executive communications was shaped by years of translating complex financial concepts as a reporter for Risk, where she covered institutional risk management, derivatives markets and regulatory compliance for a sophisticated audience of global financial leaders.
This unique combination - mastering both strategic narrative and intricate financial dynamics - has defined Arielle's impact across industries. As Chief Communications Officer of a fast-growing cryptocurrency company, she crafted messaging that bridged the gap between technical innovation and market understanding. At the global law firm Paul Hastings, she led corporate affairs and communications as Managing Director, crafting strategic initiatives that elevated the firm's market position and stakeholder engagement. 
Arielle shares her expertise as a graduate-level communications instructor at Columbia University, where she previously earned her MA in International Affairs with a focus in international finance. She holds a BA in International Relations from Vassar College.

Tom Nehila, Chief Financial Officer, New Jersey Innovation Institute

Tom Nehila is a strategic and transformational CFO with over 30 years of experience in several industries including data analytics, media, publishing, and healthcare operations. At both Reader’s Digest and Volt Information Sciences, he reduced the annual cost of finance, transformed, and built world class functions enabled through the application of technology, with automation, agility, accountability, value, and transparency. Tom is passionate about leading organizations in the execution of growth strategies, business transformations, cross functional process improvements; he’s also been featured in several publications, including Profile Magazine and LinkedIn Pulse. At Avaya, Tom led the strategy, design, and delivery of a scalable and simplified global customer experience for their strategic and multi-regional customers, which led to $200M in incremental annual contracts. He also donates his time as a board member of the Embrace Kids Foundation, a New Jersey-based foundation that exists to lighten the burden and improve the quality of life for families whose children are facing cancer and other serious health challenges. Tom earned his bachelor’s in business administration and religion from Rutgers University and his MBA in finance and international business from Seton Hall University. He is a certified management accountant (CMA) and has completed executive education programs at the Darden School of Business Administration as well as at the Babson Graduate School of Management.

Michael Saterman, Managing Partner | Chief Customer Officer, Co-Founder, Saterman Connect

Michael Saterman is all about creating connections that count. As Chief Growth Officer at Saterman Connect, he partners with organizations, leaders, and high-potential talent through coaching, consulting, and custom learning solutions to foster, enhance, and embed inclusive leadership and diversity strategies. Michael believes great leadership isn’t just about guiding teams—it’s about creating cultures where people thrive, innovation flourishes, and business results soar.

With over 20 years of experience, Michael’s journey spans Fortune 500 companies and boutique agencies, where he’s worked on everything from Coca-Cola’s first Corporate Social Responsibility report to dynamic communication strategies for Verizon and TiVo. He’s passionate about helping organizations align their people, purpose, and business goals.

A Washington University graduate, Michael calls Harlem home, where he lives with his husband of 21 years and their young daughter (#girldad). Ask him about his favorite communication tips—just be ready for some straight talk and a good laugh!

The CFO Leadership Council is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Website:  www.nasba.org

Instructional method: Group-Live
Recommended CPE Credits: 1.8 Credits in Communications and Marketing
Experience Level: Basic
Prerequisites/advance preparation: None

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CPE Eligibility | Nonmembers or guests of CFOLC sponsors, CFOLC Advisory Board members, or CFOLC staff may receive CPE for eligible CPE CFOLC events. Questions: please contact info@cfolc.com

All current CFO Leadership Council members may attend this program for free. Non-member senior financial executives who are CFOs, Vice Presidents of Finance, Directors  of Finance and Controllers (or the like) are welcome to attend this program at the cost below.

$65 in-person program

Please note that service providers or any executives who are not senior financial executives cannot attend this event. The CFO Leadership Council reserves the right to decline any registration.                                         

 
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