Welcome to Powering Procurement, a podcast by Atamis, where we delve into the rapidly evolving world of procurement. In each episode, we feature in-depth conversations with industry leaders, technology innovators, and procurement professionals who share their insights on how digital technologies, AI, and data-driven decision-making are shaping the procurement landscape. Join us to gain actionable strategies and tools to enhance your procurement processes, reduce costs, and drive better decis ...
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Welcome to the Becoming Who You Truly Are podcast! We all come into the world as unique personalities. Personalities that come from a part of us which existed before we were born and continue long after death. But while we’re on Earth, with all its joys and wonders and mountains and waterfalls and people and animals and rainforests, well, it seems like we get so excited by the playground that we forget that deepest part of ourselves. And we start to live life from a less true place. And then ...
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From Policing to Finance: Paula Corfield’s Procurement Journey
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34:16In this episode of Powering Procurement, host Sian Lloyd is joined by Paula Corfield, Senior Procurement Manager at Monmouthshire Building Society. With more than 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, infrastructure, policing and finance, Paula has led procurement through complex change, cultural transformation and strategy development acr…
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From Rolling Stock to Global Impact: Sam Pickford on Procurement’s Reach
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34:48In this episode of Powering Procurement, host Sian Lloyd is joined by Sam Pickford, Head of Procurement at British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution. With over 15 years of experience spanning transport, social care, finance, and international investment, Sam brings a rare blend of public sector depth and comme…
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From Foreign Office to FCA - Dominic Hastings on Procurement Leadership
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34:16In this episode of Powering Procurement, host Sian Lloyd is joined by Dominic Hastings, Chief Procurement Officer at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With a career spanning public and private sectors - from the Foreign Office to NATS and now leading procurement at one of the UK’s most influential regulators - Dominic brings a wealth of experi…
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How Procurement Can Deliver Social and Environmental Value, with Harinder Bansal
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How Admiral Transformed Procurement Into a Strategic Powerhouse with Chris McLellan
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46:24In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch sit down with Chris McLellan, Group Head of Procurement at Admiral Group, Wales’ only FTSE 100 company. Together, they explore critical challenges in modern procurement risk management. What You’ll Learn How to balance speed and due diligence through effective supplier segme…
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The 4 Ps That Will Future-Proof Your Procurement with Milind Tailor
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43:32In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Travis Crouch sit down with Milind Tailor, Global Head of Resale Products and Services Procurement at Diebold Nixdorf. Together, they navigate "The 4 P's of Procurement" framework: Purpose, People, Planet, and Performance, as well as how AI, sustainability, and skill transformation are r…
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The Truth About Supplier Relationships in Procurement with Sabrina Kelly
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32:24In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Travis Crouch sit down with Sabrina Kelly, Contracts Management Specialist and Founder and Managing Director of B Plus Management Consultancy. Together, they explore the delicate balance between supplier collaboration and performance accountability, the transformative potential of AI in …
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Building Net Zero Supply Chains with Collaboration: Insights from Oliver Hurrey
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49:57In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch sit down with sustainability expert Oliver Hurrey to explore the intersection of procurement and environmental responsibility. They discuss supplier engagement, data-driven solutions for scope three emissions, AI’s role in sustainability, and the importance of biodiversity. …
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Life Lessons from Wagner Opera with Heldentenor Ric Furman
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1:32:56Wagner tenor Ric Furman has sung dramatic roles throughout Europe and the U.S., and in this podcast episode he shares his journey from a boy who got kicked out of middleschool choir to literal meistersinger, a bit of his artistic philosophy, and psychological insights gleaned from performing Sigmund, Fidelio, Tristan, and Peter Grimes. Link to Ric'…
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Why Procurement Deserves a Seat at the Strategic Table with Nadia Stoykov
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51:50In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Nadia Stoykov, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Tesca Group, to share her unconventional journey from law to procurement, why procurement deserves a seat at the strategic table, and how companies can unlock massive value by rethinking their procure…
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How Procurement Can Save a Bankrupt City with John Coyne
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41:20In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by John Coyne, Director of Commercial and Procurement at Birmingham City Council. Together, they dive into John's decades-long career, the power of procurement in driving social and economic impact, his vision for Birmingham’s future, and why AI and data are the n…
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AI, Diversity, and Strategies for Procurement Recruitment with Procurement Heads’ Amy Anslow
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41:39In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Amy Anslow, Principal Consultant at Procurement Heads. Together, they dive into Amy's journey into procurement recruitment and her insights into the evolving landscape of the industry. She highlights the importance of attracting top talent, tackling challenges …
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Innovating Public Procurement Practices with Jane Lynch
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45:50In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Jane Lynch, Director of the Centre of Public Value Procurement at Cardiff Business School. Together, they explore how procurement can be a powerful tool for social impact and innovation, how the Well-being of Future Generations Act is shaping public spending in…
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Christmas Special: 12 Challenges That Defined Procurement in 2024
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33:19In this special Christmas episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch count down the 12 biggest challenges procurement professionals faced in 2024. With festive cheer and expert insights featuring John Wallace, Kate Stavrides, Emma Scot, and Filip Leonard, they tackle the year's most pressing topics, from navigating the compl…
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The Human-Factor in Tech-Driven Procurement with Andra Fola
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35:21In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Andra Fola, CEO and Procurement Architect of Solutionary Procurement. Together, they discuss Andra’s vision for transforming procurement into a force for global good. From leveraging human superpowers to creating frameworks like the Five Personas, Andra redefin…
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Using Data to Revolutionise Procurement with Filip Leonard
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37:52In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Filip Leonard, Group Head of Supply Chain, Procurement, and Social Value at Maximus UK. Together, they dive into the strategic changes Filip is spearheading at Maximus and what he envisions for the future of procurement. With over a decade of experience in both…
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Getting Ready for the Procurement Act 2023: What You Need To Know with Lisa Stubbs
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39:21In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Lisa Stubbs, Head of Open and Transparent Contracting at Cabinet Office. Together, they discuss how the Procurement Act (TPP) will transform UK public procurement, enhance transparency, and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Lisa began her caree…
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The Future of Procurement Leadership with Savita Mace
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53:27In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Savita Mace, the Chief Procurement Officer for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Together they explore the critical role of risk management in procurement, the transformative impact of technology, and the importance of mentoring the next generat…
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Escaping the Horrors of Auschwitz: A Holocaust Survivor’s Unforgettable Story
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2:13:04Ben Lesser was born in Kraków, Poland in 1928 and his life changed at age ten when the German army invaded his city. Ben's childhood and teen years would be spent in terror, surviving countless acts of violence by Nazi soldiers in the Bochnia Ghetto, two separate death trains, a seven-week death march, and four different concentration camps — Ausch…
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How Procurement Drives Value in Social Housing with John Wallace
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41:27In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by John Wallace, Director of Procurement at Clarion Housing Group. Together, they navigate procurement challenges in social housing, how Clarion is driving social value beyond cost, the role of sustainability in social housing procurement, and how procurement can …
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How AI and Data-Driven Procurement Is Shaping Public Health with Travis Crouch
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50:15In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Travis Crouch, Head of Commercial Systems and Intelligence for the UK Department of Health and Social Care. Together, they dive into the transformative power of procurement in the public health sector. Travis shares insights on why data is key for smart procure…
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Join hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch on Powering Procurement, a podcast by Atamis, as they dive into the evolving world of procurement. Hear from industry leaders and innovators on how digital technologies, AI, and data-driven decisions are reshaping the field. Get actionable strategies to enhance your procurement processes and stay ahead of the …
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The Honest Guys Writer Siân Lloyd Pennell on Inner Peace, Faith over Fear, and the Meaning of Life
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42:08I recently had the amazing experience of sitting down with Siân Lloyd-Pennell, writer for the Honest Guys. Her visionary, larger-than-life scripts have served over one million YouTube subscribers and garnered almost half a billion views of their wonderful videos! Siân I discuss the origin story of The Honest Guys, spiritual expansion, inner peace, …
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Actor Dwier Brown on Fate, Fatherhood, and Field of Dreams
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1:09:18Hey dad, wanna have a catch? Field of Dreams is one of my all-time favorite movies - especially the last scene where Dwier Brown plays the role of Kevin Costner's character's father. I was honored to have a conversation with Dwier on fate, fatherhood, and Field of Dreams in celebration of Father's Day 2022 and in this podcast Morgan and I go back a…
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A Symphony Tour to Poland, Meeting Yo-Yo Ma, and Scotland Taught Her the Power of Human Connection
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1:01:58My college friend Joy Bedillion joins the podcast to talk about a recent Acadiana Symphony tour to Poland, meeting classical music icon Yo-Yo Ma, and vacationing in Scotland, all of which taught her the power of human connection. Join us as Joy shares stories about performing with a soloist who played the infamous Red Violin, performing at the at t…
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Don't brainwash kids with religion and politics - instead let them play, explore, and be creative
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1:30:05Kids come into the world full of creativity, and curiosity, but adults shut down who a child truly is by instilling fear through Christian teachings of hell and the rapture, confusion around sexuality and gender before they are ready to be exposed to those topics, guilt around their skin color, polarization through labels and telling kids which gro…
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How to set boundaries and say no - she lived in FOUR countries before she finally learned how!
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1:11:14This week's guest, Camille Brattli, grew up in the Philippines in a very tight-knit family unit and church community. There wasn't enough room for her to say no and be herself, so she spent her twenties living in Thailand, the Netherlands, and Norway before she finally gained her sense of self and learned how to say no. Camille's story sheds light …
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Find Peace in the Midst of Pain, It's Okay to Beat on God's Chest, and Have a Grace Revolution!
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1:12:28This week, I am honored to be talking to Lana Jernigan, who helped raise a whole generation of youth group kids through her long tenure at a summer camp ministry near Fayetteville, NC called Camp Dixie! Lana was one of the few adults who actually seemed to make sense to me when I was a teenager, so naturally, she made a huge impression on me and I …
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Q + A l War, Gay Teens, Happiness, Job Satisfaction, Morality, Norway, Dogs, and More!
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1:31:08To celebrate ten episodes of the Becoming Who You Truly Are podcast, my friend Morgan Thompson asked me questions that you, the listeners, submitted! We talk about a range of subjects from maturity, my new adventure starting my first job in Norway, how to live a happy life, how to stop war, why it's so hard to find a good job, our favorite classica…
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Blondie Guitarist Gary Lachman on Comic Books, Music, and Jung the Mystic
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1:06:33Call me! This week, I’m THRILLED to be speaking with Gary Lachman, who played bass guitar for the iconic rock group Blondie before embarking upon a successful legacy as a biographer of major figures in philosophy, psychology, and mysticism. Gary and I begin by discussing his wonderful book Jung the Mystic, which I stumbled upon in a library several…
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How to Let Your Inner Light Shine, Build Consensus, and Be a Lifelong Learner
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1:16:04This week Nancy Walker (retired professor of voice at UNC Greensboro) and I talk about proud memories during her 33 year teaching career as well as life lessons from marriage, motherhood, and her Quaker faith. In this episode, Nancy shares three important turning points in her journey to letting her life speak authentically: taking a big leap in ch…
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Losing His Mom, a Near-Death Experience, and Fatherhood Taught My Friend the Value of Sacrifice
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49:49This week my gym buddy KC Andersen joins the podcast to talk about turning points in his life that helped him grow into a more authentic version of himself. In this episode, KC gets real about how losing his mom at an early age helped him understand personal responsibility, how a brain injury helped him appreciate life more, and how having kids tau…
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Air Force, Marriage, and Motherhood!
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1:07:14Originally from Orange County, California, Courtney Draughon ended up seeing the world through the Air Force before meeting my nephew and having a beautiful baby boy! In this episode, Courtney and I reminisce on our first impressions of each other as well as our recent time together in Doha, Qatar, where she currently lives. We talk about her child…
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Better Relationships with God, Self, and Others
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1:17:24This week I'm joined by my longtime friend Mickey Peters who has seen me through all sorts of ups, downs, and sideways turns over the last decade of my life! In this episode, Mickey gets real about how his college years helped him go from an intellectual understanding of God to a real, intimate relationship with his Higher Power. Mickey courageousl…
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Talent Does Not Equal Self-Worth, the Importance of Music Education, & the Spiritual Value of Hymns
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1:40:00My childhood piano teacher Kristen Anderson has created a powerful legacy through her holistic methods that teach students how to laugh at ourselves, to just breathe when we get nervous, and that our value and worth is NOT tied to our talent. In this episode, Kristen and I reminisce on her first impressions of me as a sixth grader and her childhood…
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Curiosity took my friend from the slums of Mumbai to Google!
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1:08:01My amazing friend Tushar Niras used curiosity to fuel his rise from the slums of Mumbai to jobs in Google and Amazon! In this episode, Tushar and I discuss the meaning of his name and tattoo, what life was like in his childhood village, and how life changed when his family moved to the slums of Mumbai. We talk about his culture shock in moving from…
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Childhood friends discuss small town starts, teen pregnancy, & what it's like to be a woman
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57:44My childhood best friend Morgan Thompson and I take a trip down memory lane! Morgan and I reminisce on how there wasn’t a time we don’t remember being friends, we remember showing animals during our 4-H days, and share memories from church youth group, and spill the beans on a very memorable night at a Kelly Clarkson concert! We open up about how a…
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Cancer doctor shares his journey to oncology and reveals life lessons from the dying
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1:09:50Hardeep Phull, M.D. (cancer doctor, pilot, girl dad) shares his journey to becoming himself up to this point in his life. He opens up about his path to becoming a medical doctor, including his mom's career as an oncology nurse, volunteering at the VA as a teenager, being rejected from medical school and how that shaped his journey, and how the fina…
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Becoming Who You Truly Are Podcast - Official Trailer
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4:27Welcome to the Becoming Who You Truly Are podcast! We all come into the world as unique personalities. Personalities that come from a part of us which existed before we were born and continue long after death. But while we’re on Earth, with all its joys and wonders and mountains and waterfalls and people and animals and rainforests, well, it seems …
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