Innovation In Compliance With Tom Fox

Leadership is not about position, but perspective. On this episode of Innovation In Compliance with Tom Fox, guest Zoe Routh shares how her deep connection with the wilderness informs her leadership principles and the importance of shared experiences and real interactions. She and Tom delve into her central belief that perspective is power, how to cultivate an explorer mindset, and the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing world. Zoe Routh is a leadership development expert based in Australia. Her career began in the great outdoors, leading canoe trips at a summer camp in Canada, where she discovered her passion for understanding human dynamics in a wilderness setting. This led her to Outward Bound Australia, where she spent nine years honing her leadership and personal development skills. For more than 35 years, Zoe has been working in this field, folding her love for wilderness adventure into her leadership programs. She is the author of multiple books and is dedicated to examining the future of

Exploring the most intriguing minds and their stories can motivate us. In this episode of Innovation In Compliance, host Tom Fox talks with Eli Marcus, a fellow member of the C-Suite Network and a prominent figure in the self-help sector. They delve into Marcus's career, his transition from the world's largest seminar company owner to a celebrated podcaster, and his unending quest for knowledge and personal development. They also dissect the intimate power of podcasting and the significance of asking the right questions. Eli Marcus has a passion for self-help and motivation. Growing up as a "non-fiction self-help geek," Eli found solace and guidance in books, which later fueled his entrepreneurial spirit. He went on to establish the Seminar Center in New York City, which quickly became the world's largest seminar company, hosting iconic figures ranging from Michael Jackson to motivational speakers like Les Brown. Marcus has embraced the transformative power of podcasting and is the host of The Motivation Sho

Cybersecurity isn't just the business of the future - it's the war of today. In this episode of Innovation In Compliance, Tom Fox and guest Patrick Hynds, CEO of Pulsar Security, delve into the world of cybersecurity and its implications for organizations of all sizes. From ransomware threats to the role of government in this expanding battlefield, Patrick discusses the evolution of cyber attacks, the importance of ongoing vigilance, and practical steps businesses can take to defend themselves. Patrick unpacks the concept of the 'Pyramid of Threats', and discusses why continuous network maintenance is crucial for cybersecurity. He also shares his predictions on the future of global cyber threats. Patrick Hynds is a veteran-turned-technology entrepreneur with a distinct perspective on cybersecurity. An alumnus of the prestigious military academy at West Point, Patrick served as an infantry officer in the first Gulf War. His early affinity for programming, paired with the perspective gained from his military e

Asha Palmer is on a mission to revolutionize the ethics and compliance profession. She joins Tom Fox in this episode of Innovation in Compliance to discuss how marrying technology with ethics and compliance can lead to unprecedented strides in the profession. She shares her new role at Skillsoft, insights on leveraging technology to support learning objectives, and why it’s important to understand different learning styles for more effective training outcomes. Asha Palmer is the Senior Vice President of Compliance Solutions at Skillsoft, where she leads the strategy and product roadmap, delivering transformative learning experiences. She has a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including her time in the U.S. Attorney's office, as well as working at Conversant and OneTrust. A seasoned compliance professional, Asha is applying the skills she's honed throughout her career to enhance the ethics and compliance profession. You’ll hear Tom and Asha discuss: Technology plays a crucial role in the scalab

According to Curtis Preston, Chief Technical Evangelist at Druva, cyberattacks are not a matter of "if," but "when." In this episode, Tom Fox. and Curtis dive into the importance of backup systems and cyber resilience to protect against ransomware and other types of cyberattacks. Curtis shares his insights on how to limit the blast radius of an attack, why you should assume a breach, and the need to have a playbook and a cyber response team in place. They also discuss the role of state-sponsored attacks in non-kinetic warfare and the need for increased cyber resilience as we approach 2030. W. Curtis Preston has 30 years of experience in the backup and data protection industry. He started his career at MBNA, the second-largest credit card company in 1993, and has been specializing in backup servers ever since. He is currently the Chief Technical Evangelist at Druva, where he talks, writes, and hosts podcasts about data protection systems. Curtis is also known as ‘Mr. Backup’, a moniker that he adopted while wr

In today's interconnected world, businesses rely on third-party vendors for various products and services. While these partnerships bring great benefits, they also expose companies to a range of risks such as cyber threats, compliance issues, and reputational damage. In this episode, Tom Fox interviews Paul Valente, the co-founder and CEO of VISO Trust. Paul shares valuable insights into how businesses can mitigate risks posed by third-party vendors, the importance of continuous monitoring, and how VISO Trust's platform helps companies manage risks effectively. Paul Valente is the CEO and co-founder of VISO Trust, a company that provides automated third-party cyber risk management solutions. Prior to founding VISO Trust, Paul was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at several companies, including Restoration Hardware, Lending Club, and ASAPP. He is a longtime technologist and security professional with experience in highly regulated industries. You’ll hear Tom and Paul talk about: Companies have

AI is a horizontal force that can be applied to every department and industry, from retail to banking, legal to HR. The market size for AI is projected to be over $680 billion by 2030, making it one of the most significant technological advances in modern history. Brian Sathianathan, Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of Iterate.ai, joins host Tom Fox on this episode of Innovation In Compliance to discuss the transformative power of low code software and AI for enterprise transformation.  Brian Sathianathan is the Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of Iterate.ai, a company that helps large enterprises innovate faster through low code software and AI. Sathianathan began his career as a technologist at Apple, working on their secret products and later starting his own video streaming startup. He then transitioned to venture capital work before founding Iterate.ai with his co-founder John Nordmark. You’ll hear Tom and Brian discuss these ideas: AI is a horizontal force that can be applied to every departm

Building trust is a key component of any successful business, but in today's world, trust is increasingly linked to compliance. On this episode of Innovation in Compliance, Tom Fox hosts Girish Redekar, co-founder and CEO of Sprinto. Girish shares his insights on the overwhelming nature of compliance, the benefits of frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and the importance of building trust through compliance. Girish Redekar is the co-founder and CEO of Sprinto, a software company that provides an automated solution for achieving and maintaining compliance for other software companies. Girish is a software engineer by trade and has a wealth of experience in running and managing software businesses. Prior to founding Sprinto, he ran a software company called Recruiter Box, where he wrote a bulk of the early code and managed teams, as well as ran product marketing. You’ll hear Girish and Tom discuss: Going through the compliance process can help companies holistically view their organization and think about w

Are you still relying on outdated communication methods to reach your clients and employees? If so, you might be missing out on a huge opportunity to connect and engage with them. In this episode of Innovation in Compliance, Tom Fox speaks with Dr. Barrett Matthews, a media expert who believes in meeting clients where they are and creating authentic content to increase engagement. Barrett offers valuable insights on how businesses can leverage media to expand their reach and connect with their audience. Dr. Barrett Matthews is a media expert with a diverse background in broadcasting, writing, and production. He has worked with industry legends like Brent Musburger and Terry Bradshaw. He eventually created a business focused on helping others embrace and leverage the power of media. Barrett now works with entrepreneurs and corporations to help them develop an authentic media presence that meets their clients where they are. Barrett and Tom discuss in this episode: Media has evolved and is more accessible to

The traditional workplace as we know it is changing exponentially. This, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has forced companies to adapt to a new way of doing business. In this episode of Innovation In Compliance, Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz, co-founders and hosts of The Disrupted Workforce, chat with host Tom Fox about the trends and challenges facing companies in this new era of work, including talent acquisition and retention, how AI will help identify talent pools, and the major shifts and disruptions happening in the workplace.  Alex Schwartz is a digital marketing and transformation solutions expert with over a decade of experience working with Fortune 500 companies. Prior to that, he worked in talent management in New York. Alex realized that there was a need to focus more on helping individuals navigate change and on creating better work cultures. He is passionate about looking at the future of work from a human-centered perspective. Nate Thompson started his career as an engineer at Qualcom

How can you build a culture of trust and purpose in your organization? Tom Fox’s guest this week, Christina Foxwell, is an expert in helping companies unleash the purpose within each employee to build a sustainable business. In this episode, Tom and Christina explore the world of organizational transformation: Christina shares how her team helps companies put programs in place to measure outcomes and document results, satisfying stakeholders such as regulators and shareholders. She also emphasizes the importance of building a coaching culture, which can help transform company culture as well as the personal lives of employees.  Christina Foxwell is the Global CEO of Ignite Purpose, a company that aims to make a difference to one person's life a day so that they can make a difference to their world. She is a renowned leadership and transformation expert who has spent more than two decades working with organizations and executives to achieve their goals. At Ignite Purpose, Christina and her team specialize in

Welcome to a special 5-part podcast series sponsored by Diligent. Over this series we will consider a risk-based approach to third-party risk management. Over this series I will visit with Michael Parker, the Director of Advisory and Consulting Services; Stephanie Font, Director of the Optimizations Group; Kairi Isse, Managed Services Group Manager; Adam Bailey, Senior Vice President, Product Management and Alexander Cotoia, Associate at the Volkov Law Group. In this Part 5, I visit with Alexander Cotoia, a Regulatory and Compliance Manager at the Volkov Law Group, to consider how recent FCPA enforcement actions point toward the use cases for a robust third-party risk management system.  In 2022, most FCPA-related enforcement actions involved third parties and required organizations to reprioritize third-party risk management. In this episode, we consider case studies involving ABB Limited, GOL Airlines, and Oracle, demonstrating the importance of understanding bribery and corruption schemes, making voluntary

Welcome to a special 5-part podcast series, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series we will consider a risk-based approach toe third-party risk management. Over this series I will visit with Michael Parker is the Director of Advisory and Consulting Services, Stephanie Font, Director of the Optimizations Group; Kairi Isse, Managed Services Group Manager; Adam Bailey, Senior Vice President, Product Management and Alexander Cotoia, from the Volkov Law Group. In this Part 4, I visit with Adam Bailey, to look at the role of the Board in risk, audit, compliance, and ESG and the reporting from executive teams and GRC practitioners to take risks and seize chances.   Bailey has worked to help organizations better manage their risk by providing insight and clarity to boards of directors. He strived to enable executive teams and GRC practitioners to assess and manage strategic risks, ultimately connecting boards, practitioners and executives together to innovate and drive growth. With the complexity of third-party relat

Welcome to a special 5-part podcast series, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series we will consider a risk-based approach toe third-party risk management. Over this series I will visit with Michael Parker is the Director of Advisory and Consulting Services, Stephanie Font, Director of the Optimizations Group; Kairi Isse, Managed Services Group Manager; Adam Bailey, Senior Vice President, Product Management and Alexander Cotoia, from the Volkov Law Group. In this Part 3, I visit with Kairi Isse, on the implementation of your third-party risk management program after the contract is executed.  Learning about the risk posed by  third-party vendors to a company's compliance program can be an eye-opening experience. However through the use of an AI-based ongoing monitoring search tool with customizable features, auditable trails, for third-party risk management; an organization can ensure that their compliance programs are effective and reduce their risks of fines and reputational damage in the implementation sta

Welcome to a special 5-part podcast series, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series we will consider a risk-based approach toe third-party risk management. Over this series I will visit with Michael Parker is the Director of Advisory and Consulting Services, Stephanie Font, Director of the Optimizations Group; Kairi Isse, Managed Services Group Manager; Adam Bailey, Senior Vice President, Product Management and Alexander Cotoia, Associate at the Volkov Law Group. In this Part 2, I visit with Stephanie Font, on the need for evaluation of potential third-party through questionnaires and determination of the necessary due diligence investigations to comply with regulations, while navigating using questionnaires to uncover the truth.   What is the importance of understanding regulations and risk factors when creating questionnaires to help with due diligence. Through understanding the risk model and what specific regulations the company needs to comply with, creating effective questionnaires to help with due dili

Is your company's data fit for purpose? In this episode of the Innovation in Compliance podcast, host Tom Fox welcomes Malcolm Hawker of Profisee, a company that creates MDM software, to discuss the importance of data quality, master data management (MDM), and data governance. They also explore how proper data management can drive exceptional results, reduce costs, and ensure compliance.  Malcolm Hawker is a seasoned data management and governance professional with over 30 years of experience. Malcolm spent 15 years in product leadership, including a stint as Chief Product Officer at a software startup in Austin, Texas. He also led an IT organization at a $2 billion publicly traded company. Malcolm has since specialized in data management, master data management, and governance, working as an analyst for Gartner before joining Profisee as the Head of Data Strategy. Malcolm's passion is helping organizations leverage data to drive results. You’ll hear Tom and Malcolm talk about these ideas: Data must be acc

Welcome to a special 5-part podcast series, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series we will consider a risk-based approach toe third-party risk management. Over this series I will visit with Michael Parker is the Director of Advisory and Consulting Services, Stephanie Font, Due Diligence Service expert; Kairi Isse, Managed Services Group Manager; Adam Bailey, Senior Vice President, Product Management and Alexander Cotoia, from the Volkov Law Group. In this Part 1, I visit with Michael Parker on the need for risk mitigation to bring a third-party into a relationship with your organization. Parker has worked in the compliance arena for six years, learning from his experience in government and tech. For a compliance program to be successful, executive leadership and there must be Board of Director buy-in for oversight as well. The goal of a third-party risk management platform is to protect the assets of the business and create a single source of truth. Through such a mechanism, third parties can be can screened

Legal GRC focuses on the various activities and responsibilities that people who report to legal must carry out, such as data privacy and breach response. In this week’s show, Tom Fox reconnects with Bill Piwonka, Chief Marketing Officer of Exterro, to discuss compliance with data privacy. They discuss the concept of legal GRC, which is a subcategory of the larger umbrella of GRC. They also explore how Exterro's legal GRC software can help companies manage their data effectively and efficiently while ensuring compliance. Prior to Bill Piwonka’s current position at Exterro, he had extensive experience running marketing teams for typically small software companies, helping build them as they grew. His knowledge of both startups and large multinational global organizations, including Intel and Oracle, has given him a unique perspective on the dynamics of different companies. As an expert in compliance and data privacy, Bill's insights and expertise are invaluable to organizations seeking to improve their compli

"Most successful executives are well aware of meditation and the secret power of it, and that it has a competitive advantage because it can change the way they're thinking, access more levels of creativity and intuition," says Kara Goodwin, a meditation expert and Tom Fox’s guest on the latest episode of Innovation In Compliance. Kara and Tom discuss the transformative power of meditation, the benefits it offers to individuals and companies, and how it can help people find balance and purpose in their lives. She also talks about how meditation can change your brain, reduce anxiety and depression, and unlock your creativity and intuition. Kara Goodwin is a certified meditation teacher, and the host of The Meditation Conversation Podcast. With a corporate background in IT and sales, Kara's journey into meditation began when she moved to Italy and discovered the transformative power of this practice. Since then, she has been helping people develop their meditation practice through coaching, retreats, and online

In this insightful episode of the Innovation In Compliance podcast, Tom Fox welcomes Zachary Coseglia, the founder of the Ropes & Gray Insights Lab, to talk about the creation of the unique consultancy within the law firm. Zach dives into the challenges of building a team with diverse skill sets and backgrounds for a new function like the Insights Lab. He shares the value of data analytics for compliance, and how it can be used to improve investigations and understand patterns of behavior across the organization. Zach also highlights the complexities of working in-house, including managing relationships and understanding organizational intricacies.  With over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, and life sciences, Zach Coseglia built a strong background in investigations, compliance analytics, and digital compliance. During his time as head of investigations in Asia Pacific for Pfizer, he came up with the idea to create an analytics and behavioral science consultancy within a la