Here's an interesting topic you might not know a lot about, but it underpins a lot of today's major projects - it's Surety Bonds!

And today's guest, Gary Eastman will explain all. Gary is an attorney turned entrepreneur who has built a seven-figure national surety bond brokerage in what might be the most overlooked industry in America. 

And if you aren't in the USA never fear - these bonds are used globally (in Australia they are often referred to as Performance Bonds).

There are some very compelling reasons for using surety bonds - for a start, better use of your organisation's finances on growth not guarantees!

For the other compelling reasons, you'll need to take a listen to this episode. 

You can also touch base with Gary via his email address:

[email protected]

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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

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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.

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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!

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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

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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!

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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/

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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