Episode 028: Where we learn from Christian Wattig, why PowerPoint isn't always the right choice, his insights on financial planning and analysis, his passion for teaching, his transition from a corporate career to entrepreneurship and his thoughts on how to speed up month-end close.

Christian's unique approach to teaching FP&A skills to finance and accounting professionals, his innovative course design, and his commitment to making learning an engaging experience have made him a sought-after figure in the industry. His story is a testament to the power of taking risks and following your passion.

Join us as we explore Christian's journey, his insights on the importance of forward-looking financial planning, and his views on the role of technology in finance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to level up their finance skills or considering a leap into entrepreneurship.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field!

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*SHOW NOTES*

Where to find Christian:

- Find him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-wattig

- Sign up for his Tuesday Newsletter here - https://www.fpaprep.com/

Tools mentioned

1. PowerPoint - Mentioned as a tool often used for presentations, but which Christian and Jeff Bezos believe can lead to less thoughtful communication. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/powerpoint

2. Microsoft Teams - Mentioned as a tool that can be used for scheduling reminders. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software

3. Slack - Mentioned as a potential alternative to Microsoft Teams. https://slack.com/

4. Chat GPT - Mentioned in relation to AI-generated emails. https://chat.openai.com/chat

5. Notion - A productivity tool that Christian uses. https://www.notion.so

People Mentioned

1. Jeff Bezos - Founder of Amazon, mentioned in relation to his belief in the power of one-pagers over PowerPoint presentations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos

Companies Mentioned

1. Procter and Gamble - A Fortune 500 company where Christian started his career. https://www.pg.com/

2. Unilever - Another Fortune 500 company where Christian worked. https://www.unilever.com/

3. Squarespace - A company where Christian worked before starting his own education company. https://www.squarespace.com/

4. Amazon - Mentioned in relation to its one-pager culture. https://www.amazon.com/

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