Mastering Risk Management Podcast

This episode brings us a chat with Kash Rocheleau, Financial Strategist, Fractional Accountant & CFO and Growth Advisor. Kash generously shares her journey climbing the corporate ladder all the way to becoming a CEO. She goes on to tell how the role started to take over her life at the cost of those she cared for and the things she had a passion for. Kash turned the learnings from this experience into her business - Outgrow. The theme of the business is to help small to medium businesses 'outgrow' the limiting systems / processes that are holding them back from growing their firm. She provides the example of an owner who is doing their own accounts, believing it is saving money. This description won't do the interview justice - please take the time to listen to this fascinating discussion! Use the link below to connect with Kash: (39) Outgrow Accounting and Finance: Overview | LinkedIn Send a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this episode, we learn just how small the world really is! In all the prep and comms that goes on in coordinating guests for the show, until we connected for the interview, little did I know that he lived just up the road from the Mastering Risk Management headquarters. My guest is Dan Godden, Director of SolveSimple a firm whose goal is to make technology simple, useful and human. In our chat, Dan shared some real gems. Firstly, a reminder that alongside every technology project is a people project - often not scoped or thought about. Secondly, that sometimes it's best to get an expert to help with this component - a co-sourced change resource can make all the difference in taking your people along on the journey. Lastly, Dan talked about the 'side-hustle' that these projects often afford - and that is to turn your technical experts into people managers. This was a terrific chat and will be well worth your investment of time. Send a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this episode of the podcast, we hear from Christopher Carter, Chairman and CEO of Approyo who, whilst being an expert in SAP implementations, has 'irons in many fires'! Chris shares his expertise in how to do an SAP implementation right - and where things can go wrong. Whilst mainly the domain of large organizations, there are many lessons to be learnt for any business implementing software solutions (i.e. every business!). Not only are there often millions of dollars at stake, but the efficient and effective operation of the business could be dramatically reduced - makes this episode a must listen. Chris has a diverse portfolio of interests - have a listen to our chat to find out more. Hope you enjoy the discussion! Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Today's guest is Jim Wetekamp, CEO of Riskonnect. He is a recognised expert in insurable risk, enterprise risk and organisational resilience. Jim generously shares his experience leading a global team of risk professionals that help organisations anticipate and manage strategic and operational risks across the enterprise. Jim also shares how organisations are all at different stages of maturity and how that determines the approach that Riskonnect takes when implementing its software. If you want to learn more, get in touch with Riskonnect via their website: Imagine the Possibilities of Risk Under One Roof · Riskonnect Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Today's episode is my discussion with Chris Maguire, Head of Product and Industry for Corporates at Thomson Reuters. Previously, he served as the General Manager of Corporate Risk, where he was responsible for managing U.S. sales, client management, and revenue for corporate CLEAR, Court Express, and other risk offerings. Before this role, Chris was the General Manager of Corporate Legal Software, Risk, and Compliance. Chris joined Thomson Reuters in 2005. From 2012 through 2017, he was the Global Head of Strategy for Thomson Reuters Legal. During 2016 and 2017, he also represented the Legal business at the Enterprise Centre in Zug, Switzerland. With this experience behind him, Chris generously shares his experiences in everything from acquisitions to compliance, from legal content & software right through to tax needs and of course, the famous Reuters news service. This is a broad ranging discussion and well worth the investment of your time! Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

There is a lot of hype around AI at the moment - it's nice to know there are people around like Walter Haydock, founder of StackAware and my special guest for this episode. Walter has a fascinating background think military, Homeland Security and Counter Terrorism - and he brings this diverse experience to assisting clients meet the challenges of AI use, whilst ensuring the business team is not blocked from taking advantage of the benefits of AI adoption. Walter talks about not over-hyping AI risk - it is after all, another risk. Yes, it has new characteristics and is growing rapidly, but deploying traditional risk management tools and techniques will pay off handsomely. Not only has Walter been a generous guest sharing his vast experience, but he also has a special offer for Healthcare CxO's - use the link below to find out more: https://cxo.stackaware.com/ Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

It's here - the final episode in the three-part mini-series on Risk Management Systems and specifically the Corporate Governance Risk CGR Foundation software. We've heard about the founding of the software and what the problem was that it was designed to address, and we've also heard from a very satisfied client in Funlab via the Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Wilson. In this episode, Leo Arouca General Manager Australia for CGR, rejoins us to talk about the why - why organisations need to move away from Excel-based risk registers and adopt a dedicated risk management tool. There are a stack of benefits that businesses will see straight away - visibility of the risk environment for the organisation, understanding the most important risks in terms of focusing resources, ability to manage access by role and track who has made changes, to name just a few. Leo also very generously shares a view of the future and some of the additional capabilities that are being baked into the tool as you listen to this program - suffice to say, there are exciting times ahead! Once again, thanks for taking the time to listen. Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

It's here! Part two of our mini series on Risk Management Systems (RMS) and specifically, Corporate, Governance, Risk Foundation or CGRF. We are joined again by Leo Arouca, General Manager Australia for CGR but we have the great pleasure of having a CGR and ABM Risk client with us. Andrew Wilson, Chief Financial Officer of Funlab, joins us to share his experience in implementing an RMS - from defining the problem to be solved, developing the requirements and selecting and implementing the solution. This is a very informative chat about a challenge that all organisations will face at some point - and we are extremely grateful to Andrew for his open and forthright conversation on the journey. Please make the time to listen to this episode - whether you are considering software acquisition or have an existing system that is not delivering what you expected. As always, thanks for tuning in! Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

We have something new / different for you in this episode. My guests are Leo Arouca, General Manager, Australia for Corporate Governance Risk (CGR) and Brett Palmer, one of my business partners at ABM Risk Partnership. In this first of three episodes, listeners will hear about CGR's journey - from humble beginnings in 2010 in the suburbs of Perth, Australia to its present-day status as a leading risk management software provider, operating in over 70 countries with offices in London, Ottawa and Hyderabad. You'll hear from Leo about the things that make CGR such a compelling offer and if you listen closely, you'll also find out about the role Brett had to play in its evolution. Stay tuned for episodes two and three to find out more! Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

I've found a fun and vibrant HR Executive - and right here in Australia (Melbourne to be exact)! Robyn Djelassi (please call her Rob) is the Founder of Impact People Solutions a unique 'plug and play' HR solution for organisations needing a seasoned Chief People Officer and best in class HR Policies and Processes when they don't have that in-house. Their CPO Connect Service gives you all the experience and skills of a Chief People Officer on call (or video!) as and when needed. In our chat, Rob shares how she and her team help support numerous businesses with the HR 'stuff' that all organisations need to manage - whether that is difficult people problems or the transactional requirements - they tackle it all. They are not fluffy HR - they've got commercial acumen and aren't afraid to use it! Trust me - you'll enjoy this episode! Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Getting the basics right before exploring Artificial Intelligence projects is the key message from my guest for this episode. Santosh Kaveti is the CEO and Founder of ProArch, a purpose-driven enterprise that accelerates value and increases resilience for its clients with consulting and technology services, enabled by cloud, guided by data, fueled by apps, and secured by design. His pro tip? First, get your data sorted - classification, access, governance etc. Without this, you could be putting your organisation in harm's way and in this day and age, there is no excuse for not understanding the data you collect, what you do with it, how you manage, store and dispose of it. Once you have your data 'housekeeping' right, you can explore the amazing possibilities of AI confident in the knowledge that you won't be exposing confidential or personally identifiable information (PII) inadvertently. Santosh shares his vast experience in this space - I know you will enjoy listening as much as I did talking to him. Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

My guest for this episode is Craig Taylor who is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and a 25-year veteran of Cybersecurity. Craig's distinguished career includes having worked in major organizations such as Web Hosting for CSC, Finance in JP Morgan Chase, and manufacturing with Vistaprint. In 2014 he co-founded a cybersecurity training company - CyberHoot - to help SMBs and MSPs learn cyber literacy. Craig talks to us about the cybersecurity consultancy he leads delivering virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services to more than 30 companies (all sizes and industries). A fantastic solution for those businesses that are not at the stage of needing a dedicated CISO. Additionally, Craig has a fantastic offer for Mastering Risk Management listeners. If your organisation goes to the cyberhoot.com website and enters 'Mastering Risk in the referral code when registering for a free 30-day trial, you'll get 20% off for life! As an individual, you can go to cyberhoot.com/individuals and subscribe to the platform for free! This will help you build your cyber literacy skills for life! Or if you just want information on the services CyberHoot offers, email sales@cyberhoot.com for further information. This was a great discussion with Craig - I hope you enjoy it! Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

What a fascinating discussion this episode is! I was lucky enough to interview Darryl Stickel PH.D founder of Trust Unlimited. Darryl has been recognised as one of the world's leading thinkers on trust by Trust Across America and Trust Around the World and includes such noted institutions as Harvard, NYU, Notre Dame and UC Irvine on the list of venues where he has been called upon to speak. Darryl's book Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World is a must read for those wishing to master the true value of trust and relationships, creating an unbeatable workplace culture that attracts the best talent and highest-level clientele. Trust me - you will enjoy the time you invest in listening to this episode! You can contact Darryl via his website here. Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

My guest for this episode is Matthew Oleniuk, a public sector transformation and leadership advisor and former Chief Audit Executive that has worked globally in multiple roles. Matthew has a passion, and deep experience, in ensuring governments and organisations reliably deliver on their projects. He has provided oversight of billions of dollars in government transformation projects and through his practice RiskInsider.com, he helps senior leaders protect ambitious project outcomes and navigate high-stakes delivery environments. Risk professionals the world over know the challenges (and opportunities) created by projects, so this episode is definitely worth your attention. Enjoy! Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

One of the biggest risks for all businesses, government departments or not-for-profits is the people within them. Our guest on the Mastering Risk Management podcast today can help! Tucker Miller is the founder and owner of Onward Leadership, and with decades of experience helping organisations elevate how they lead, communicate and collaborate, she has answers. In this episode, Tucker generously shares her experience with examples of how her lived experience and deep understanding of human behaviour helps transform both leadership and culture. She counts NASA, The Coca Cola Company and Verizon as just a few of her many satisfied clients. The time you invest in listening to this episode will be well worth it - enjoy! Contact Tucker via here website here. Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this podcast, I chat with Dominic Bowen, one of Europe's foremost experts in risk management, with over two decades of experience in mitigating risks and managing crises across various industries and geographies. Dominic has 'earned his stripes' working in various roles in high-risk environments such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. Currently, he serves as a senior advisor at 2Secure, Europe's leading risk management consultancy, where he guides C-suite executives through complex risk landscapes. As we recorded the session, Dominic was about to fly to Ukraine, presently defending itself from the Russian invasion. This is an example of where Dominics comprehensive background equips him to navigate geopolitical risks and emerging threats in today's business environment. I'm sure you'll want to know more - to make that task just a little easier, you can either get in touch with Dominic directly via LinkedIn or you could have a listen to his International Risk podcast, getting you across the significant and complex world of international affairs. Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

This is an interview I was looking forward to doing from the moment it was booked! My guest is Dan Donovan, founder and CEO of Stratoscope and Ingressotek and a leader in safety and security innovation for large scale events and conferences. And what sort of events? How about the F1 race in Las Vegas, 13 Super Bowls and 7 Olympic Games. Dan generously shares his vast experience in the sector providing insights into proactive safety & security, including an overview of the latest technology solutions being deployed in the sector. As Dan says in our discussion, the goal in preventing mass incidents is not just in the protection of people, but also in protecting the organisation's brand, reputation and bottom line. This is a fascinating insight into a very specific risk area and was certainly an eye-opener for me. I trust you will enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did recording it! Check out the Stratoscope website here to find out more. Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

My guest today is Rhiannon Albert, the founder of My Trusted HR, and a respected leader in the people and capability space. Rhiannon's mission is to change the view of the HR function as a processor of paperwork to a true strategic enabler in achieving organisational objectives. Rhiannon shares how she has been helping entrepreneurs tackle their various HR challenges - from avoiding a workplace disaster to expanding into new territories. And for established businesses, Rhiannon is the steady hand that can support multiple activities from interim HR Executive assignments through to mentoring a team to evolve beyond just administrative tasks. Transforming your people function from a centre of human resource risk to a strategic asset? Sounds like must-do to me! I know you will enjoy this episode. To find out more, get in touch with Rhiannon via her website here or via LinkedIn Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

In this chat, we catch up again with Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag Inc. After appearing in episode 90, Aaron is back with updates and developments in the identity management arena that all risk professionals need to be aware of. We talk about why only using multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a strategy is no longer enough - and not just because of the friction created from an experience and cost perspective. Aaron also shares a worrying trend exploiting a gap in the employment process between the Human Resources team onboarding and IT team provisioning new users (beware foreign actors!). There is some great advice for risk managers and discussion on why everyone's mobile phone is such a valuable weapon in the fight against identity theft / impersonation. So great to have Aaron back for this discussion - hope you enjoy it as much as I did! For those looking for more information Aaron's contact details are below: Website: https://getnametag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpainter/ Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!

Simon and I catch up to talk about the upcoming Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) Risk Conference coming up on the 6th - 8th May 2025 on Queensland's Gold Coast. A fantastic line up of keynote speakers, relevant and relatable workshops, and excellent networking opportunities - what else could the upcoming or experienced risk professional want? Have a listen to our discussion and don't forget to grab your tickets! Available from the link below: Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) Send us a text Contact ABM Risk Partnership to optimise your risk management approach: Thanks for listening to the show and please keep your guest suggestions coming!