🎧Listen to the latest episode of the FEI Podcast featuring Amber Kinney, Chief Financial Officer of the American College of Emergency Physicians, interviewed by Heather Cole, Executive Coach and Business Analytics Advisor at Lodestar Solutions, Inc.
👉 https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/174
In this special edition of the FEI Podcast, Amber Kinney shares how an unconventional path—from the performing arts to nonprofit finance and healthcare leadership—shaped her approach to purpose-driven leadership.
This episode kicks off a new FEI Podcast series spotlighting past speakers from FEI’s ICONS: Leaders of Note event, designed to inspire finance leaders and build momentum toward ICONS 2026.
Leadership Lessons that Matter
Amber’s journey offers practical insights for finance executives at every stage, including:
- Taking bold career leaps—even when you feel “in over your head”
- Reframing imposter syndrome as a signal of growth
- The long-term value of networking and mentorship
- Leading with purpose in mission-driven organizations
- Balancing ambition, resilience, and self-care
From Mothers Against Drunk Driving to emergency medicine, Amber’s work demonstrates how finance leadership can extend far beyond the numbers—supporting missions that save lives.
📅 Learn more about ICONS 2026: Leaders of Note
👉 https://www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026