Donna Peters interviews career Chief Financial Officer, Kelly Battles.  This episode offers so much in such a short time.  Treat yourself to this episode. 

Learning from the early death of her mom and the immigrant experiences of her father, Kelly shares both nature and nurture stories--and practical tools--for how to lead a balanced, happy life. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE:

• We each need a Mission (purpose), Values and Goals.  Set personal Goals annually, and be forgivingly intentional / intentionally forgiving about your progress against them.

• The amazing role of the CFO (historian, futurist, policeman), and what we can learn from the CFO mindset to enrich our daily lives.

• The 5 Elements: Family, Friends, Faith, Work, Me

• As a female working in male-dominated everything (Finance, Tech Start-ups, Harvard MBA, Investment Banking, Consulting), Kelly shares the necessity, and the power, of being your authentic self in everything you do.

Kelly's Purpose: Lead a happy life and leave things better than you found them.
Kelly's Core Values:

1. Life is short.  Make each day count.

2. Balance

3. Authenticity

4. Be Accountable and Hold Others Accountable

5. A Positive Attitude Matters