Synopsis
Innovation in compliance will bring you interviews with industry leading experts who are changing the way people approach compliance. Host Thomas Fox has practiced law in Houston for 30 years. He is an author and consultant who assists companies with anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance and international transaction issues. He specializes in bringing business solutions to compliance problems.
Episodes
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Navigating the Future of Supply Chain Compliance with Travis Miller
18/11/2025 Duration: 30minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom welcomes Travis Miller, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Source Intelligence, to discuss major developments in supply chain compliance. Miller outlines his recent job transition from Google, where he was the Head of Supply Chain Compliance and Social Responsibility. He delves into the complexities and innovations of Source Intelligence, a company focused on supply chain transparency and compliance. He also talks about his book 'Guide to Supply Chain Compliance Laws and Regulations,' and highlights the growing significance of supply chain mapping due to new regulations. The conversation examines the pivotal roles of data accuracy, supplier collaboration, and AI in enhancing supply chain compliance. Mill
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Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Business Ethics and Sustainability with Alison Taylor
11/11/2025 Duration: 23minInnovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom welcomes Alison Taylor, an expert in ethics, compliance, risk management, and business leadership. They discuss her book 'Higher Ground,' its impact, and the evolution of conversations around business ethics and sustainability. Alison also shares insights about her new community on Substack, the importance of writing for clarity and communication, and the significance of sustainability in business operations. They explore the changing regulatory environment and the need for more pragmatic and inclusive conversations around sustainability. The episode concludes with Alison's thoughts on teaching ethics and sustainability, engaging with students, and the future of sustainability in business. Key Highlights · Discuss
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Dare to Dream: Leveraging AI and Innovation
04/11/2025 Duration: 54minInnovation is present in many areas, and compliance professionals must not only be prepared for it but also actively embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Dr. Hemma Lomax from DocuSign, Chris Crowder from Airbus, and Vince Walden from konaAI to explore the future of compliance with AI and AgenticAI. This podcast was edited from a konaAI-sponsored webinar. For a link to the full webinar replay, see below. Our discussion centers around the integration of AI, innovation, and compliance within corporate environments. Chris and Hemma share insights about their current data analytics efforts and the transformative role of AI in enhancing compliance processes. They discuss the importance of human judgment, exploring new technologies, and creating a forward-thinking compliance culture. Audience members are encouraged to think creatively about levera
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Adam Goslin on Navigating Security and Compliance in the Digital World
28/10/2025 Duration: 20minInnovation occurs across many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Adam Goslin, a seasoned IT professional who transitioned from developer to VP of IT and Infrastructure, and co-founded Total Compliance Tracking. Adam and Tom address the complexities and challenges of security and compliance. Adam discusses how his journey into the compliance sector began with his efforts to achieve PCI compliance in his previous role, which illuminated a significant market gap for comprehensive compliance education and support. Driven by a passion to make compliance processes less burdensome, his vision for a comprehensive compliance-tracking company centers on delivering effective solutions that enable organizations to meet regulatory requirements with greater ease and effici
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AI in Financial Crime and Compliance: A Deep Dive with Oracle’s Jason Somrak
21/10/2025 Duration: 24minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Jason Somrak, the Chief of Product and Strategy for Financial Crime and Compliance at Oracle. Jason elaborates on his professional background and his decade-long journey at Oracle. He delves into the transformative role of AI in combating financial crimes, exploring how AI has evolved from predicting false positives to using behavioral models and generative AI to enhance investigation processes. Their discussion touches on AI's potential to shift from detection to prevention, the impact of real-time AML, and the significance of automating noise in compliance investigations. They also discuss the importance of regulatory relationships and the emerging challenges in risk management. The episode concludes with insights
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Exploring Sustainable Leadership and Accountability with Gina Cotner
14/10/2025 Duration: 30minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Gina Cotner, the CEO and founder of Athena Executive Services, to delve into crucial leadership topics relevant to the compliance community. The discussion covers root cause analysis (RCA), the importance of creating a culture of accountability, and effective delegation without abdicating responsibility. Gina emphasizes the significance of asking open-ended, curious questions, continuous coaching, and managing up for sustained organizational success. They also touch on the role of trust, psychological safety, and clear communication in enhancing team performance and leadership practices, making it a must-listen for compliance officers and corporate leaders. Key highlights: The Importance of Root Cause Anal
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Mastering Compliance Branding on LinkedIn: Insights from Carol Kaemmerer
07/10/2025 Duration: 29minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, Tom Fox is joined by returning guest Carol Kaemmerer, author of ‘LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive.’ Carol shares valuable insights on how compliance professionals can leverage LinkedIn to build their personal brand and gain credibility with senior management. She introduces her Brilliance Framework, which includes strategies such as leading with authenticity, utilizing the rule of three for memorable branding, maximizing digital real estate, and emphasizing the importance of engagement. Tune in to enhance your LinkedIn strategy and make a lasting impression in your career. Key highlights: Building a Compliance Professional’s Brand Reframing Compliance Communication Introducing the LinkedIn Brilliance Framework Maximizing Lin
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Brad Stevens: Part 2 - Building a Culture of Innovation
30/09/2025 Duration: 19minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox concludes a two-part series with Brad Stevens, focusing today on the innovations of Outsource Access. Brad shares his insights on how fostering a sense of belonging and recognition among employees can lead to remarkable business success. Discover how Outsource Access is redefining the outsourcing industry by prioritizing employee growth, community engagement, and cultural fit. Key takeaways: –
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Brad Stevens: Part 1 - Transforming Outsource Perceptions
23/09/2025 Duration: 18minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox begins a two-part series with Brad Stevens. Brad is the Founder and CEO of Outsource Access, to discuss the transformative power of culture in outsourcing. Brad shares his journey from a product disaster to building a thriving business with over 500 employees in the Philippines. Discover how focusing on culture before scaling people has led to Outsource Access’s success and changed perceptions of offshoring. Key takeaways: –
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Mastering High-Stakes Leadership and Communication with Corinna Hagen
16/09/2025 Duration: 26minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox visits with Corinna Hagen, a podcaster, author, business leader, and coach. Corinna shares insights about her transition from management consulting to founding her own coaching business, with a focus on leadership transformation and executive communication. She discusses the launch of her book ‘High-Stakes Communication Mastery for Leaders’ and her new podcast ‘the/SHIFT for Leaders.’ The conversation delves into effective communication strategies, building trust within teams, and the importance of self-awareness. Corinna emphasizes clarity in leadership and provides practical advice, including her ‘five by five’ reflection method to improve self-awareness and leadership effectiveness. Key highlights: Lead
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Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance: From Physical Audits to AI Frameworks with Lori Crooks
03/09/2025 Duration: 21minInnovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox visits with Lori Crooks, a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity and audit assessments, to discuss the evolution of auditing practices from physical infrastructure to cloud and AI. Lori shares insights from her extensive career, highlighting key federal compliance frameworks like NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-171. Lori stresses the importance of proactive compliance strategies and scalable GRC programs. As AI integration accelerates, she also touches on the challenges of adjusting compliance frameworks to keep pace with technological advancements, and the necessity of fostering collaboration within organizations to meet regulatory requirements effectively. Key Highlights Federal Auditing Fr
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Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions: An In-Depth Interview with Robert Meyers
02/09/2025 Duration: 28minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, Tom Fox interviews Robert Meyers, a cybersecurity and privacy expert with over 30 years of experience. Meyers shares his journey from starting in IT to becoming a prominent figure in cybersecurity, privacy, and M&A security. He recounts the evolution of cybersecurity from the 1980s to the present day, highlighting key lessons learned along the way. He discusses the philosophical divide between U.S. and European attitudes toward data privacy, the importance of a cross-functional approach to cybersecurity and privacy within companies, and how emerging technologies like agentic AI are reshaping the industry. He also shares insights from his new book, ‘Privacy Snippets for the Cybersecurity Professional,’ aimed at helping professionals bridge
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Global Outsourcing and GDPR Compliance - Navigating Challenges and Opportunities with Inge Zwick
26/08/2025 Duration: 23minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, Tom Fox interviews Inge Zwick, a senior leader from Emapta Global, a global outsourcing company, who elaborates on his experience working in different international locations, including the Philippines and now Italy. Zwick discusses the complexities and common concerns around outsourcing under GDPR, emphasizing the importance of compliance and data protection. They explain how Emapta supports clients in achieving GDPR compliance while outsourcing, including risk assessments, data flow mapping, and maintaining secure work environments. The conversation delves into the practical aspects of handling Subject Access Requests (SARs), the integration of compliance into operational workflows, and the importance of maintaining ongoing monitoring a
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Operationalizing Trust at Scale: Evolving Compliance: Neta Meidav on the Diligent Acquisition and AI Integration
21/08/2025 Duration: 15minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. Today, we conclude our 3-part podcast series sponsored by Diligent with Jessica Czeczuga, Amanda Carty and Neta Meidav In this Part 3, Tom is joined by Neta Meidav, Managing Director of Ethics & Compliance at Diligent for a dive into technology innovations at Diligent. In this episode, Tom visits with Neta about her recent transition to Diligent following its acquisition of her GRC entity Vault. Neta discusses the strategic reorganization at Diligent that underscores their commitment to compliance technology, and how this alignment bodes well for the future of their technology. She also sheds light on the integration of AI within compliance solutions, exploring its transformative impact on risk prediction, investigation processes, and operational efficienc
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Gaurav Kapoor on Risk Management and the Role of AI in GRC
19/08/2025 Duration: 27minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, Tom Fox interviews Gaurav Kapoor, Vice Chairman, Co-Founder and Board Member of MetricStream, discussing his extensive professional background, from co-founding MetricStream to his current focus on customer intimacy amid AI market disruptions. Kapoor delves into the evolving landscape of risk management, emphasizing the importance of midyear reviews and integration of various risk themes like operational risk, audit compliance, and cybersecurity. He elaborates on the role of AI in GRC, stating how generative and agent AI can streamline compliance processes and enhance risk management strategies. The conversation also touches on the increasing significance of cybersecurity, geopolitical instability, and climate impact on risk assessment.
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Constructive Conversations: Insights with Nina Sunday
12/08/2025 Duration: 24minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox is joined by Nina Sunday, a podcaster, author, and speaker, to discuss the nuances of difficult conversations and leadership. Nina shares her experiences and insights from her podcast ‘Manage Self, Lead Others,’ which has been running for six years. She elaborates on her career transition from teaching and film production to training and self-employment. Nina also introduces her new book based on her podcast and discusses effective conversation techniques, including using non-threatening language openings. She advocates for a learning culture within organizations and speaks about the importance of middle managers in fostering a productive and innovative work environment. The episode concludes with information on how to connec
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Operationalizing Trust at Scale: A Conversation with Amanda Carty on Compliance and AI
07/08/2025 Duration: 15minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. Today, we begin a 3-part podcast series sponsored by Diligent with Jessica Czeczuga, Amanda Carty and Neta Meidav In Part 2, Tom is joined by Amanda Carty, GM Compliance Solutions at Diligent. Carty shares insights from her decade-long experience in the GRC field and offers detailed perspectives on how leaders can model ethical behavior within their organizations. The conversation dives into how Diligent helps companies assess and document leadership effectiveness and the role of AI in enhancing compliance initiatives. Carty emphasizes the necessity of leaders acting as ambassadors of culture and the impact of measurable outcomes in compliance programs. The episode also explores the integration of AI and chatbots to provide real-time compliance support to em
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Mastering Communication: Insights from Dr. Dennis Cummins on Speaking and Selling without Selling
05/08/2025 Duration: 28minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, Tom Fox hosts Dr. Dennis Cummins, CEO of Pro Speaker Academy, to discuss the art of speaking and selling without pushing sales. Dr. Cummins shares his journey from being a successful chiropractor to a professional speaker and trainer, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in corporate settings. They explore the connections between speaking, selling, compliance, and internal communication, highlighting how clear and compelling communication can foster a better corporate culture and increased engagement. Dr. Cummins also introduces concepts such as ‘invitational selling’ and the power of storytelling in business. The episode concludes with details about Dr. Cummins’ latest book, ‘Non-Professional Speaking,’ and his upcoming
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The Future of Compliance Training: AI, Adaptive Learning, and Cultural Integration
31/07/2025 Duration: 20minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. Today, we begin a 3-part podcast series sponsored by Diligent with Jessica Czeczuga, Daniel Zmak, and Amanda Carty. In Part 1, Tom is joined by Jessica Czeczuga, Principal Instruction Design Instructor at Diligent, about the future of compliance training. Tom and Jessica will explore the future of compliance training, covering key challenges such as cybersecurity and data privacy. They discuss the transformative role of AI in creating adaptive, targeted training and the importance of continuous and varied communication methods to drive home compliance messages. Jessica emphasizes the need for a comprehensive compliance education strategy, integrating training, communication, and culture, tailored to the diverse ways different generations consume information. K
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Scaling Compliance Programs: Insights from a Navy Veteran and Compliance Leader
29/07/2025 Duration: 23minInnovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. This series is introduced by Tom Fox and hosted by Roxeanne Petraeus. Ethena sponsors this special five-part series on Innovation in Compliance. In this episode, Roxeanne Petraeus sits down with LaSalle Vaughn, a seasoned compliance leader and Navy veteran. They delve into Vaughn's extensive experience in scaling compliance programs for both large and small companies, emphasizing the importance of top leadership buy-in, cross-functional collaboration, and creative compliance training solutions. Vaughn shares his journey to becoming a board member, the significance of network relationships, and how his military background informs his approach to building a strong compliance culture. The discussion also highlights the unique qualities of the Ethena compliance platform and the necessity of effective customer support. Listeners gain valuable insights on effective compliance strategies and career development in t