Syed Nadeem

I’m applying for jobs… but no one is responding.


Someone told me this last week.

He said:
I have the qualifications…
I have the experience…
I’m hardworking…
I have the skills…

I listened carefully.

Then I asked him one simple question:

“If you are so good at everything… why does no one know you?”

He paused.
Silent.
Thinking.

And suddenly… he got his answer.

Being good is not enough.
Being visible is what creates opportunities.

You might be:
- Skilled
- Qualified
- Experienced
- Hardworking

But if the market cannot see you… it cannot choose you.

In today’s world, opportunities don’t go to the best person.

They go to the most visible credible person.

That means:

Your profile must speak
Your voice must be heard
Your insights must be shared
Your personal brand must be clear

If recruiters, leaders, and decision-makers don’t know you exist…

how will they ever choose you?

6 days ago | [YT] | 1

Syed Nadeem

When I sit with a guest on ‪@CareerConnectPodcast‬
I’m not there as Syed Nadeem.

I’m there as YOU.

I don’t ask questions based on what I want to hear.

I ask questions based on what you were supposed to listen to but never got the chance.

The questions you wanted to ask a CFO…
The things you wish someone had explained about FP&A…
The career doubts you carry quietly…
The skills no one teaches but everyone expects…

That is what I bring to the table.

Because this podcast is not about the guest.
It’s about the listener who wants clarity, direction, and growth.

So every time you watch an episode,
remember, you’re not just watching a conversation.

You’re sitting in that chair.
And your questions are being asked.

#TheCareerConnectPodcast #SyedNadeem

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Syed Nadeem

❌ I’m not building a podcast.
I’m not creating another theory-heavy course.

I’m building a course designed by real leaders, through their lived experiences.

- No frameworks copied from books.
- No recycled slides.
- No “ideal-world” case studies.

The conversations that shape this course come from leaders across:
- Leadership & Finance
- AI and the future of work
- Personal branding & LinkedIn success
- Finance for non-finance leaders
- Career growth and reinvention

I sit with CFOs, founders, and senior leaders.
I ask what actually worked.
What failed.
What they’d do differently if they were starting again.

Then I turn those insights into practical learning you can apply the very next day.

Because careers aren’t built in classrooms.
They’re built in real boardrooms, real meetings, and real moments of decision.

These conversations begin on my podcast, but they don’t stop there.

That’s where experience becomes structure.
And structure becomes a course.

Explore the leadership conversations here: www.fbptoday.com/s/pages/thecareerconnectpodcast

If you want wisdom, not just information, this course is for you.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

Syed Nadeem

It’s all about mindset. Thoughts?

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Syed Nadeem

Your environment is silently programming you every day.

Not with your permission, not with your awareness, simply through repetition.

And that is why I call it the switchboard of life. Because environment doesn’t speak loudly. It doesn’t shout. It whispers. And these whispers become beliefs… those beliefs turn into behaviour… behaviour becomes habit… and habits shape destiny.

Let’s explore how this happens.

Think about the type of people you interact with most often. Think about the tone of conversations you hear daily. Do you hear discussions about ideas, progress, learning, goals, investments, building something meaningful? Or do you hear gossip, complaints, excuses, fear, comparing lives, regret, and negativity?

Human behaviour is contagious. If five people around you think small, you will shrink without noticing. If five people around you dream big, you automatically start expanding. We mirror what we see, and we become what we consistently hear. The environment speaks and the mind obeys.

Mindset is not a gift. It is designed by the environment we feed it.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

Syed Nadeem

I don’t usually say this.

Most professionals don’t struggle because of lack of competence.
They struggle because their communication doesn’t carry weight.

This Saturday, FBPToday is hosting a live Leadership Communication for Impact masterclass, and we are keeping it intentionally small.

No slides overload.
No theory dump.
Just practical frameworks to help you:
– speak with confidence in high-stakes conversations
– frame your message so leaders listen
– move discussions from explanation to decision

Date: January 24 at 3:00pm KSA Time
Speaker Zia Mustafa, INSEAD Alumni.

🎯 Limited seats
🕒 90 minutes | Live | Replay included

Comment “IMPACT” and I’ll share the link.

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Syed Nadeem

I’m working on something exciting!

One of the most powerful books I’ve read is Atomic Habits by James Clear. It’s packed with insights on how small, consistent actions create massive long-term results.

I’m currently creating a video that dives into the key lessons from this book and how we can apply them to our careers and daily lives.

Tiny changes. Remarkable results. That’s the promise of this book, and I can’t wait to share my take with you.

Stay tuned. The video is coming soon!

4 months ago | [YT] | 6

Syed Nadeem

Many finance professionals work hard, but still feel stuck.

If you want to grow faster and stand out, here are 5 tips that can transform your career:

1. Think beyond numbers – Reports are good, but insights change decisions.
2. Master communication – Simplify complex numbers into clear business language.
3. Build relationships – Trust makes you a partner, not just a reporter.
4. Develop commercial awareness – Understand how your business really makes money.
5. Invest in yourself – The best return is always on your own growth.

Apply these consistently, and you’ll move from being “just in finance” to becoming a trusted business partner.

5 months ago | [YT] | 4

Syed Nadeem

Struggling to stand out as a Finance Leader?

Join our 5 Weeks Program:
14 Habits of Highly Effective Finance Leaders

An eye-opening session that reveals what separates high-impact finance
leaders from the rest.

- If you’re stuck in operations…
- If you're overlooked for strategic roles…
- If you're tired of being the "just the numbers guy"…

This session is for you.

We focus on the skill that your business needs:

Module 1: Leading Self
1. Leadership Mindset
2. Emotional Intelligence
3. Time Management
4. Personal Branding

Module 2: Leading Others
5. The Art of Storytelling
6. Business Partnering
7. Gets Things Done

Module 3: Leading Business
8. Strategic Thinking
9. Problem Solving & Decision Making
10. Invent and Simplify
11. Business Models

Module 4: Leading Transformation
12. Digital Mindset
13. Leverage AI and Automation in Finance
14. Change Management

Module 5: Bring All together
- Case Study
- Practice Presentation Skills
- Feedback
- Continues Improvement

These are the habits that fast-track promotions, increase visibility, and earn you a seat at the table.

Don’t wait for someone to recognize your potential. Learn how to lead.

Learn more: www.fbptoday.com/courses/14-Habits-of-Highly-Effec…

8 months ago | [YT] | 3

Syed Nadeem

Join 4 Weeks 14 Habits of Highly Effective Finance Leaders Program.

Learn from Industry Leaders

Each week, we’ll dive deep into key habits that transform finance professionals into business partners and strategic leaders.

Meet our Guest Speakers:

Abdul Samad, Group CFO at Martin Dow Limited Pakistan.
Faisal Bokhari, Group CFO at Mohamad Yousuf Naghi Group, Saudi Arabia
Umar Manzar, CFA, CFO at Gofleet, Canada
Musa Khan Durrani, CFA, Investment Advisor, Partner at Axial Consulting

Know Your Coaches:

Syed Nadeem, ACMA, CFM,
Syed Nadeem is a Strategic Finance Leader with 20+ years of experience across industries. As founder of the Finance Business Partnering Institute (FBPToday), he trains and coaches finance professionals globally. A member of AFP’s FP&A Advisory Council, Syed is also a Chartered Management Accountant and Certified Strategic CFO. He has coached professionals in 15 countries, focusing on leadership, communication, and business acumen.

Bahroz Abbas Hussain
Bahroz is a senior finance executive, coach, and content creator with 18+ years of global experience in commercial finance and strategy. He has led teams at Procter & Gamble and The LEGO Group across Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Through coaching and content, he helps finance professionals master business partnering and accelerate their careers.

What You will get?

- 14 Highly impact learning modules
- Real-world exercises & tools
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access + all future updates
- Direct access to Coaches
- Exclusive Community

Register here: www.fbptoday.com/courses/14-Habits-of-Highly-Effec…

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to email us at info@fbptoday.com. We will get back to you shortly.

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