Welcome to Career Insights with Ambition the Podcast
I’m your host Chris Crolla, Director of Ambition, Sydney. Join us as we dive deep into the defining moments of influential C-Suite executives across the Finance and Technology space. This is your go-to finance and technology leadership podcast, designed to spotlight bold decisions and career-defining pivots.
Each episode features candid conversations with inspiring leaders who share their untold stories and career milestones. These episodes are packed with C-Suite career insights that help decode how high-performing executives got to where they are today.
We created this podcast to provide a platform for experienced leaders to share their wisdom with the next generation. At our core, we believe in building better futures—and what could be more powerful than hearing leadership stories in finance and technology directly from the source?
This is incredibly meaningful to me because I’ve always believed in the power of shared knowledge and experience. Through supporting countless professionals, I’ve seen firsthand how impactful it is to learn from those who’ve walked the same road. It’s part of why this podcast for finance and technology executives exists—so you can access hard-won lessons and honest reflections.
The world of Finance and Technology can often feel complex, competitive, and even a little intimidating. But every great leader has had to navigate challenge, uncertainty, and change. This finance and technology leadership podcast aims to reveal those moments of growth and grit.
What I've come to realise is that behind every C-Suite title are stories of resilience, mentorship, and hard choices. That’s why we’re dedicated to bringing you C-Suite career insights from real people with real stories.
The road to success is never linear. By bringing these journeys to life, we hope to provide inspiration and actionable career advice for finance and technology professionals who are charting their own course.
If you’re aiming to step into a leadership role, this podcast for finance and technology executives is here to guide you. Join us as we uncover pivotal turning points, breakthrough achievements, and the personal revelations that shape today’s top finance and tech leaders.
What you’ll learn
Each episode dives into:
Career-defining decisions and transitions
How to lead in today’s competitive Finance & Tech landscape
Lessons from setbacks, not just successes
Personal philosophies that shaped their leadership stories in finance and tech
These insights are invaluable for anyone looking to move into the C-suite or strengthen their leadership presence.
Mid-to-senior professionals planning the next move
Anyone seeking authentic C-Suite career insights to fuel growth
If you’re navigating the fast-paced worlds of finance and technology, this finance and technology leadership podcast is designed with your ambitions in mind.
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Our mission is to empower the next generation of leaders by sharing honest and unfiltered experiences from those already at the top. Each episode delivers practical C-Suite career insights that bridge the gap between ambition and action.
We believe in building better futures—and learning from those already living the career you aspire to is a great place to start. This is more than a podcast for finance and tech executives—it’s a tool for transformation.
If you're a finance or tech professional ready to grow, this finance and technology leadership podcast will give you perspective, confidence, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
This article was written by Career Insights with Ambition's host Chris Crolla, Director of Ambition, Sydney. Chris started his recruitment career as a resourcer in internal audit back in 2011, and has worked his way up. Chris now leads the Sydney teams including banking and financial services, qualified finance, and technology & transformation. Chris provides unequivocal support, guidance, coaching, and direction. A keen sports fan, and proud husband and father, he’s passionate about building better futures and providing ongoing career advice for finance and tech professionals looking to take the next step.
