If talking about your business finances makes you sweat, you’re not alone. Accounting, budgeting, and tackling your numbers can feel daunting – but it doesn’t have to.

In this episode of C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley chats with Danielle Hendon, former corporate accounting professional turned fractional CFO, to talk about making finances approachable, actionable, and even empowering for small business owners. Tune in to take the overwhelm out of money and take control of your finances!

Things to listen for:

• How Danielle makes finances feel easy for business owners [9:26]

• Why a “mini me” might be the missing piece in your business growth [17:55]

• How Danielle’s Reveal Framework can take you from basic bookkeeping to a complete understanding of your financial health [20:03]

• Why you don’t need to understand accounting to feel confident in your business finances [36:42]

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In this special 300th episode of C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley welcomes a fun guest to celebrate: her husband, Dennis Cantley. When she started the C-Suite Mentor podcast back in 2018, she never imagined the journey it would take her on – not just as a host, but as an entrepreneur, mentor, and human being. Today, she’s sharing a few of the business lessons learned along the way in hopes that they spark something in your own journey.

Things to listen for:

• Why your story is your superpower [9:00]

• Why breaking down in your business can be a good thing [20:07]

• How to honor the bigger difference you want to make in the world [30:28]

• How to see and develop potential [39:23]

BOOK A C-SUITE SNAPSHOT: If you’re ready to uncover the blind spots in your business and get the results you want, book a C-Suite Snapshot with me. We’ll take one hour together to uncover the things that are breaking down in your business and create a personalized plan for the next 60-90 days to move the needle.

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If you want to build your business and change the world for the better, you can’t start with what’s on the outside. You have to do it from the inside out. This episode of C-Suite Mentor first appeared as an interview with Theresa Cantley on Meridith Grundei’s LinkedIn and YouTube live show, but it was too good not to share here. Theresa was interviewed by Meridith about her work as a business and leadership coach, her passion for hospitality, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts. If you didn’t catch it live, you’re in luck!

Things to listen for:

• How I fix businesses from the inside out [2:38]

• Why I love working in the hospitality industry [8:58]

• How to utilize peoples’ unique abilities to help a business thrive [22:22]

• How technology and humanity can work together [32:47]

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Have you ever been in a conversation where you walked away thinking, Did they even hear me? The truth is, most people don’t listen to understand. They listen to respond. They’re already crafting their comeback in their head before you’ve even finished your sentence. And in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world, it feels like this problem is only getting worse.

In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley shares what happens when we don’t listen with intention, why listening with intentionality matters, and her best practical tips to become a more effective listener.

Things to listen for:

• Why so many people only listen or read to respond [1:12]

• What we lose when we listen without intention [13:50]

• The powerful technique that helps people reflect on what they’ve said (and gives you more time to respond) [27:17]

• The one thing I always do after a coaching session or team meeting for better connections [30:40]

BOOK A C-SUITE SNAPSHOT: If you’re ready to uncover the blind spots in your business and get the results you want, book a C-Suite Snapshot with me. We’ll take one hour together to uncover the things that are breaking down in your business and create a personalized plan for the next 60-90 days to move the needle.

BOOK A COFFEE CHAT: Book a free virtual coffee chat with me and let’s talk through where you’re stuck, your business needs, and how we can start building a stronger foundation for you and your team.

When people talk about leadership, it often comes with images of powerful titles, big decisions, and commanding boardrooms. But great leadership traits aren’t about titles or prestige – it’s about who you are on the inside and how you help others rise.

In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley shares the 9 leadership traits you need to effectively lead people with heart. Whether you’re a CEO, a manager, or just someone who cares deeply about helping others, these traits apply to you.

Things to listen for:

• What makes good leadership (and what doesn’t) [1:36]

• How a God-sized vision can inspire and unite your team [4:30]

• Why vulnerability and humility are essential leadership traits [17:28]

• How strong leaders lead with intention (even when the path is unclear) [20:02]

BOOK A C-SUITE SNAPSHOT: If you’re ready to uncover the blind spots in your business and get the results you want, book a C-Suite Snapshot with me. We’ll take one hour together to uncover the things that are breaking down in your business and create a personalized plan for the next 60-90 days to move the needle.

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If you're leading a business in today’s unpredictable world, you know that business challenges are constant. From rising costs and staffing struggles to international shipping chaos and rapid changes in tech, being a business owner or CEO often feels like trying to steer a ship through a storm with no map.

In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley shares what no one talks about enough when it comes to navigating big business challenges: the internal struggle. That voice in your head that says, “I can’t do this.” Today, I’m sharing how to conquer that feeling and start navigating challenges with grace using my signature SACK Framework.

Things to listen for:

• What most leaders overlook when facing challenges [3:23]

• How to shift from breakdown to breakthrough with the SACK Framework [6:06]

• Why taking a pause is a powerful leadership move [7:01]

• What resources you can use to decide your next steps [25:55]

BOOK A C-SUITE SNAPSHOT: If you’re ready to uncover the blind spots in your business and get the results you want, book a C-Suite Snapshot with me. We’ll take one hour together to uncover the things that are breaking down in your business and create a personalized plan for the next 60-90 days to move the needle.

BOOK A COFFEE CHAT: Book a free virtual coffee chat with me and let’s talk through where you’re stuck, your business needs, and how we can start building a stronger foundation for you and your team.

Not all business advice is good advice. In fact, some of the worst advice can come from people who call themselves experts – consultants from big-name firms, corporate mentors, and business coaches. Bad business advice can cost you more than just time and money. It can cost you your confidence, your peace of mind, and your vision for your business.

This episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast is a little different. It’s personal. Theresa Cantley is sharing the worst pieces of business advice she’s ever gotten – and how they shaped her into a better coach, leader, and human being.

Things to listen for:

• Why trusting yourself essential [12:07]

• What mistake to never make with pricing [17:15]

• Why your story matters [20:15]

• How to stop getting caught up in competition with other businesses [32:38]

BOOK A COFFEE CHAT: Book a free virtual coffee chat with me and let’s talk through where you’re stuck, your business needs, and how we can start building a stronger foundation for you and your team.

This week, Theresa Cantley had the joy of chatting with her mentor, Chelsea Grayson. Chelsea is a lawyer turned seasoned CEO & board member. She’s been the CEO of several highly successful companies, including American Apparel, True Religion, and Spark Networks. This episode originally aired as a casual chat on LinkedIn Live, but quickly turned into an insightful conversation on leadership, building teams, repairing cultures after toxic leadership leaves, and the importance of having a mentor.

For those who don’t yet know Chelsea Grayson, you’re in for a treat. Her career spans three dynamic chapters (with more likely on the horizon). Tune in for a very real, humor-filled conversation on being a CEO and entrepreneur today!

Things to listen for:

• How Chelsea went from lawyer to successful CEO of multiple companies [4:23]

• What lessons Chelsea has learned on teamwork in her career [25:28]

• Why active listening is a key ingredient of good leadership [27:33]

• What makes a truly great leader [44:26]

BOOK A COFFEE CHAT: Book a free virtual coffee chat with me and let’s talk through where you’re stuck, your business needs, and how we can start building a stronger foundation for you and your team.

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