Best Audit Committees Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 237: Protocol for Preparing for Your Best Audit Committee Meeting Ever w/ Rob Clark Jr. (Howard University) 53:44

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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Clark Jr., Chief Auditing and Compliance Officer at Howard University. In this episode, Rob breaks down the one skill that separates good auditors from great ones: communication. He pulls back the curtain on how he preps, practices, and performs, whether it’s a team meeting, a presentation, or a h…

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Budget and Audit Committee - Apr 22, 2025

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Boards - What do capital markets think of them? The unfiltered perspective of a credit analyst 19:02

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Ep 238: The Best Advice from Agentic AI Experts 21:58

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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’ve gathered the best moments from our conversations with Agentic AI experts—featuring standout insights from Charles King, John Thompson, and Andrew Clark. Be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check…

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63: A fireside chat with finance director of the year, Su Rollason 51:55

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In this episode, we share a conversation between Lisa Robertson, senior policy manager at the HFMA, and Su Rollason, deputy chief executive officer and chief finance officer of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. Su reflects on her career and her role in leading one of theNHS’s most ambitious financial and operational transformations. T…

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Global Trade War: Tariff Considerations for Board of Directors 26:04

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Key Takeaways:    Have a clear understanding of entire supply chain – from where merchandise originates to where it is assembled or manufactured Gather and analyze transactional data to understand the financial impact of tariffs Review the customs triangle levers: tariff classification, country of origin, and value reported to customs Manage the te…

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Living with Uncertainty: The Importance of Transformation, Culture, and Talent 20:00

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Send us a text In recent years, transformation skills have become increasingly important at the board level, with culture and talent rising high on the agenda. Yet, there’s still a noticeable absence of HR professionals in the boardroom. Why? In this episode of the Better Boards Podcast Series, Dr. Sabine Dembkowski speaks with Devyani P. Vaishampa…

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Ep 236: The one KPI for Internal Audit w/ Mark Freeman (Vermeer Corporation) 42:46

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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Mark Freeman, Head of Internal Audit at Vermeer Corporation. In this episode, Mark shares insights from a recent CAE roundtable, where recruitment, audit committee metrics, and Copilot use cases topped the agenda. He also walks us through how he rebuilt internal audit’s reputation at Vermeer after ste…

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Ep 235: Rethinking Change Management Audits w/ Taylor Meadows (Change Captain) 24:03

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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Taylor Meadows, Founder and CEO of Change Captain. In this episode, Taylor shares his journey from manually managing IT change controls to founding Change Captain, a software solution that streamlines change management and R&D tax credit processes. We touch on organizations handle code changes, the ri…

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62: Enhancing NHS-VCSE collaboration 44:01

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In this episode, we share a conversation between Kathy Roe, Interim chief finance officer at NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, and Jacob Lant, Chief executive at National Voices. They discuss the need for a stronger relationship between the NHS and the Voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. This recording has been edited fro…

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Future proofing the board with AI | Moya Hayhurst, Company Secretary 18:33

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Send us a text Artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionise boardrooms in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Still, this rapid change threatens to distance boards from the companies they serve if proper care is not taken in implementing both the technology and the governance around it. In this podcast, Dr. Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and…

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Ep 234: AI Talks Data & Analytics (Feat. Monica Royal’s Article) 14:18

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We've tested Notebook LM again, an AI tool that transforms written articles into podcast episodes using artificially generated voices. This time, we used an article by Monica Royal, founder of Nerd Nourishment. Monica attended the Mini Spring Audit Analytics and AI Conference and shared her key takeaways in a LinkedIn article. We uploaded her piece…

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61: Healthcare Finance insights: NHSE and the four nations 22:18

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In this episode, Steve Brown, Editor of the HFMA magazine Healthcare Finance, joins the podcast to provide insight on the latest news stories and wider challenges facing the NHS. The surprise resignations of NHS England’s CEO, Amanda Pritchard, and CFO, Julian Kelly, have sent shockwaves through the sector. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer an…

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Budget and Audit Committee (Supplemental Material) [Updated 03/24/2025 @ 11:57 AM] - Mar 25, 2025

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Ep 233: How to Get More Internal Audit Budget w/ David Hill (HillAudit Training Ltd) 28:40

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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by we’re joined by David Hill, Managing Director of HillAudit Training Ltd. In this episode, David challenges the idea that stability equals security and internal audit. He explores how budget cuts, resistance to change, and outdated processes can lead to disengagement—hurting recruitment, retention, and…

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60: Navigating the 2024/25 financial year-end 34:06

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In today’s episode, Debbie Paterson, senior technical manager at the HFMA, sits down with Lisa Robertson, senior policy manager at the HFMA, to discuss the 2024/25 financial year-end process. They explore some of the key challenges facing finance teams and auditors, important considerations to help ensure a smooth year-end, and the HFMA resources a…

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Cutting past the noise on the climate/energy transition | David Harris, Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives, London Stock Exchange Group 21:37

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Send us a text Over the last decade, climate and sustainability have become more of a focus for boards and sub-committees. However, there is currently a lot of conflicting noise around this agenda. So, there is a lot for boards to digest around this topic, making it an opportune time to take stock of where we are and what boards should consider. In…

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Ep 232: A Contrarian View of Agentic AI w/ Andrew Clark (Monitaur) 44:55

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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Clark, Co-Founder and CTO of Monitaur. In this episode, Andrew shares his unique perspective on agentic AI, challenging common assumptions about what AI agents actually are. He explores the marketing problem with AI and agents, why agents might not be what we think, and the governance challenge…

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Ep 231: Enhancing Audit Analytics: Lessons in Automation and AI w/ Ishan Kunkur (Delta Air Lines) 39:14

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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Ishan Kunkur, Digital Analytics Program Manager at Delta Air Lines. In this episode, Ishan shares how his team has embedded analytics into the audit process—from upskilling auditors with Power Query and Power BI training to automating SOX control testing, saving 360 hours annually. He explains how the…

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Employee representation on the board | Gabriele Bornemann, CEO Management Alliance 11:20

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Send us a text Employee representation is a specific requirement for German boards, but global boards can learn from Germany. More and more boards have an employee representative, mostly a director, who brings employees’ perspectives back to the board. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, founder and managing partner of Better Boards, discusses e…

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Ep 230: What Can Go Wrong When SOX Doesn't Go Right w/ Courtney Dal Col (Clearsulting) 30:50

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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Courtney Dal Col, Director of Risk Advisory at Clearsulting. In this episode, we talk about the role of SOX in big business changes and why it often gets overlooked. Courtney shares how to make sure SOX is part of the process from the start, helping to avoid last-minute problems. She also explains why…

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Budget and Audit Committee (Supplemental Material) [Updated 02/24/2025 @ 2:06 PM] - Feb 25, 2025

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Ep 229: What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Audit Committee Dashboards w/ Eric Wilson (Gulfport Energy Corporation) 51:18

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This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Eric Wilson, Director of Internal Audit & Chief Audit Executive of Gulfport Energy Corporation. In this episode, we discuss how to build an effective audit committee dashboard. Eric explains how he created a Power BI dashboard that connects to his audit management system. This tool helps track progres…

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The Boardroom Tango: Where strategy meets execution | Carol Ouko-Misiko, Executive & NED 18:35

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Send us a text The boardroom tango is where strategy meets execution, highlighting the dynamic dance between the board and executives in steering an organisation. But what does an executive have to do in order to really get the most out of non-executives? How does this dance between the two work? How can it be influenced and improved? In this podca…

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Ep 228: Internal Controls: Respected or Just Tolerated? w/ Marc Tasse (University of Ottawa) 23:12

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This week’s episode, we're joined by Marc Tasse, MBA Program Director at the University of Ottawa. He also serves on the audit committee for the Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat and Public Safety Canada. In this episode, he discusses whether people truly respect internal controls—from the board level to the first line—and the balance between repe…

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Ep 227: Risk Management and The Three Lines of Defense w/ Grant Thornton’s Risk and Advisory Team 45:34

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This week’s episode, we're joined by the Grant Thornton risk and advisory team—Andres Castañeda, Jaynitsa Paul, and EJ Jimenez. In this episode, they explain their article Risk Management: Get Your Three Lines in Order in simple terms. They clear up common misunderstandings about the first, second, and third lines of defense in risk management. The…

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Navigating Misjudgement: A Practical Framework for Better Board Performance | Nuala G Walsh, CEO & NED 25:49

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Send us a text This episode highlights decision-making errors affecting high-stakes boards. Using concepts like bias, ‘deaf spots,’ and ‘tone-deaf leadership,’ it outlines misjudgment traps as warning signs and solutions to mental misinformation. It explores human misjudgment in boards, from ego to identity and false narratives. Dr. Sabine Dembkows…

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Ep 226: Answering Your Agentic AI Questions 29:20

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Trent’s AuditBoard Webinar - Up Next for Internal Audit: AI Agents This week, Trent answers common questions about agentic AI from his recent AuditBoard webinar. In this episode, he explains how agents are changing audit and analytics—not by taking jobs, but by creating new opportunities. He breaks down the differences between agents and traditiona…

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Budget and Audit Committee - Jan 28, 2025

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Ep 225: How to Carry Out a Clear and Effective Risk Assessment w/ David Dufek (Principal Financial Group) 35:32

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This week’s episode, we're joined by David Dufek, Chief Internal Auditor at Principal Financial Group. In this episode, David explains how to carry out a clear and effective risk assessment, making it easier to identify and prioritize potential risks. He also talks about the importance of aligning your audit work with the organization's main goals,…

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Trent Talks What’s Up Next for Internal Audit: AI Agents 4:05

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Trent’s AuditBoard Webinar - Up Next for Internal Audit: AI Agents This week, Trent explains how AI Agents are set to transform internal audit. On January 22nd, he will host a webinar with AuditBoard to discuss generative AI for internal auditors, breaking down what AI Agents are and how they work. These agents handle tasks like analyzing data, wri…

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Selling Bold Ideas in the Boardroom | Dr Andy Palmer, CEO 25:20

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to sell a bold idea in the boardroom? Not just an idea different from what your organisation usually tends to do, but a really bold one that breaks ground in your industry? What does it take? What do you need? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses se…

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Ep 224: Agentic AI and Resources for Internal Audit w/ John Thompson (EY) 28:49

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This week’s episode, we're joined by John Thompson, Global AI Leader at EY. In this episode, John explains how AI, especially agents, will shape the future of businesses and internal audit teams. He identifies 2025 and 2026 as pivotal years for agent technology and the tools that will emerge from it. Be sure to connect with John on LinkedIn. Also, …

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Ep 223: AI Agents in Internal Audit in 2025 w/ Charles King (KPMG US) 41:54

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This week’s episode, we're joined by Charles King, Internal Controls Leader in AI at KPMG US. In this episode, Charles brings a unique perspective as both an AI expert and an audit professional, He looks back on key moments from 2024, talks about where organizations are on the maturity model, and unpacks the biggest topic of 2025: agents. Charles d…

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How to lead through complexity | Dr Nadine Rinck, Partner, Egon Zehnder 16:50

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Send us a text Every year, the world's preeminent leadership advisory firm, Egon Zehnder, surveys CEOs to identify issues and challenges they face and how they deal with them. In this podcast, we highlight key findings and discuss the implications for CEOs and Nomination Committees challenged to align on the search criteria for CEOs In this podcast…

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Ep 222: The Best Advice about AI 27:30

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This week’s episode features highlights from previous episodes, showcasing the best advice on AI. This episode features insights from industry leaders: Badal Patel explores AI tools in the audit process, Ben Phillips discusses AI and inflation, Julio Tirado emphasizes responsible AI, Michael Pellet explains why all auditors should be data experts (…

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Crisis & the Board: How to prepare for “Anything" | Barbara Lambert, Chair Audit, Risk and Nomination Committees 24:00

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Send us a text There are many different types of crises, and how boards deal with them, so it is prudent to be aware of typical mistakes, what works, and what boards can do to deal well with these situations. Are there any ‘golden rules’ that can serve as a starting point to prepare a board and ensure effectiveness and performance in a crisis? In t…

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BDO in the Boardroom Podcast with Myrna Soto: What Should Be On Today’s Nomination & Governance Committee Agenda? 40:45

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Key Takeaways: Engaging with Stakeholders: Consider the importance of addressing every inbound inquiry, whether from activists, institutional investors, or shareholders. This involves methodical rigor and balanced engagement to understand and address the underlying concerns. Evaluating Board Performance: Allows for continuous evaluation of board pe…

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Ep 221: Audit Ready All the Time w/ Haim Halpern (Datricks) 40:17

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This week’s episode, we're joined by Haim Halpern, Co-Founder & CEO of Datricks. In this episode, Haim shares his experience in finance, auditing, compliance, and cybersecurity. He talks about trends in analytics and AI for internal audit, the value of real-time risk detection, and how Datricks helps organizations stay ready for audits. Haim also g…

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Post-Election and Corporate Tax Considerations for Boards 18:19

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To prepare for potential continuation of and/or changes in tax regulations, boards should be taking a vigilant watch and see approach and monitoring respective timing, effective dates and expiration dates: Confer with management to review financial models – e.g., changes in tax rates, deductions, credits, and exclusions. Get regular updates on tax …

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Budget and Audit Committee - Dec 10, 2024

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Ep 220: When AI Steals the Mic – An AI Podcast on Data and Analytics (Featuring Monica Royal’s Article) 11:17

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This week, we’re testing an exciting new AI tool called Notebook LM. This tool takes written articles, processes the data, and turns them into podcasts with artificially generated voices. We decided to try it out using an article by Monica Royal, founder of Nerd Nourishment. Monika attended the 2024 Audit Analytics and AI Conference and wrote a gre…

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The Boardroom Awakening: Can Corporate Governance Survive the Sustainability Reckoning? | Frederik Otto, Director of Advisory and Head of Europe, AccountAbility 23:21

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Send us a text The ESG narrative has become familiar but does not yet confront the challenges of a world where interest in sustainability is waning in some regions, political and economic divides are widening, and technology is reshaping the rules of the game. How can boards maintain momentum on climate and social issues when governments are focuse…

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Ep 219: SOX Mastery and Continuous Improvement w/ Tom O’Reilly (Internal Audit Collective) 40:59

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This week’s episode, we're joined by Tom O’Reilly, Founder of Internal Audit Collective. In this episode, Tom talks about what he would change in the audit profession, the importance of bringing in outside perspectives, working with consultants during audits, and helping auditors grow their careers. Be sure to connect with Tom on LinkedIn. Also, be…

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On the crucial relationship between the Chair and the CEO | Sir David Norgrove, Chair 21:12

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Send us a text The board is responsible for appointing the CEO, and the relationship between the Chair and the CEO is crucial - but often not easy. So what matters when selecting a CEO, and how can we establish and develop a good relationship between the Chair and the CEO? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Bette…

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Ep 218: Staffing Approaches and Marketing Internal Audit w/ Michael Pellet (Lyft) 51:37

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This week’s episode, we're joined by Michael Pellet, Director of Internal Audit at Lyft. In this episode, Michael explores strategies for hiring and retaining top talent, highlighting his innovative staffing model. He emphasizes the importance of all auditors being proficient in data, even if they aren’t experts in AI, and underscores the critical …

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Board Oversight in Action: Navigating Investigations and Mitigating Penalties 18:39

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Key Takeaways: The SEC and DOJ are imposing record-breaking financial penalties to hold wrongdoers accountable for misconduct, while also offering credit to those who proactively self-monitor, self-report, and remediate misconduct. As highlighted by recent cases, internal investigation procedures and remedial actions are commonly cited as key facto…

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Ep 217: What You Need to Know about AI Responsible w/ Julio Tirado (SpiritBank) 46:54

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This week’s episode, we're joined by Julio Tirado, Executive Vice President-Director of Internal Audit & Compliance at SpiritBank. In this episode, we focus on responsible AI and effective strategies for managing new technologies. Julio shares insights on integrating AI in the workplace, understanding AI hallucinations, and exploring emerging AI tr…

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Ep 216: Finding Your Path in Internal Audit w/ Marie Walsh (Spotify) 31:10

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This week’s episode, we're joined by Marie Walsh, Spotify’s Head of Internal Audit and Risk. In this episode, Marie shares her passion for guiding team members in their career paths, both within and beyond internal audit. She discusses her empowering strategies, including thoughtful one-on-one sessions that support individual growth, as well as her…

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Being on the Board – Keeping it Simple | Sir John Tusa 23:39

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Send us a text Amid global uncertainty, are boardrooms needlessly complex? Is It possible to thrive in the boardroom by keeping things simple? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Director of Better Boards www.better-boards.com, discusses being on the board with Sir John Tusa. Sir John has been known to the public as the main…

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