What Is This Podcast All About?
Overwhelmed by the chaos of daily operations? Starved for visibility? Burned out trying to lead your team through constant change? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy.
Together we will be tackling the top pain points for today’s executives.
In today’s fast-paced business environment smack dab in the middle of AI disruptions, executives are juggling more than ever before. From chaotic daily operations to employee burnout and data overload, the challenges are real, and they can feel overwhelming. But here’s the good news: You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. Executive Diaries host, Erica Hansen, dives deep into the core issues that executives face, offering practical solutions, case studies, and expert insights to help you thrive.
Key Themes:
1. Chaos in Daily Operations
Executives often find themselves buried under unstructured operations and an avalanche of tasks. With teams stretched thin and critical data not easily accessible, it’s hard to stay ahead of customer demands, supplier issues, and emerging risks. Erica will share strategies for bringing order to the chaos and regaining control of your daily operations.
2. Employee Burnout
Burnout is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a crisis. As both executives and their teams face fatigue from the grind, it’s crucial to address the root causes and find a path forward. Erica explores how burnout impacts not only productivity but also the long-term success of your organization, and what you can do to prevent it.
3. Data Blackouts and Lack of Visibility
Are you flying blind? Many executives struggle with data overloads that obscure key insights and hinder decision-making. Without real-time visibility, it’s nearly impossible to drive growth or maintain operational efficiency. Erica discusses how to break free from data blackouts and use data to your advantage.

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Meet your host, Erica Hansen
Erica Hansen is a finance and accounting executive, speaker, and transformation strategist with a passion for turning operational chaos into clarity. With decades of experience leading accounting & operational reorganizations, scaling high-growth companies, and guiding executive teams through periods of intense change, Erica brings a unique blend of candor and expertise to every conversation.
From Fortune 50 powerhouses to fast-moving startups, Erica has led organizations through the trenches of accounting & operations transformation, cost control, and strategic performance optimization. Her specialty? Rebuilding accounting and operations organizations from the inside out—making teams more agile, data more actionable, and growth more achievable
As the founder of The Wisdom Collective companies and host of Executive Diaries, Erica strips away the boardroom gloss to reveal what executives are really dealing with behind the scenes—burnout, broken systems, and the pressure to scale in the face of uncertainty.
This podcast is where leaders come to hear the truth—and leave with practical tools, bold insights, and a little less weight on their shoulders.
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