Day: December 21, 2023

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Greetings and Felicitations

Podfest Expo 2024 Speaker Preview Series – Mark Savant

In this episode of the PodfestExpo 2024 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, I visit with Mark Savant, founder of Mark Savant Media and Production Services, and discuss his presentation at PodfestExpo. Some of the issues we tackle in this podcast are:

  • How to become more efficient through the use of AI in the podcast production process.
  • How Chris Krimitsos brings out the best in everyone.
  • Why you should attend PodfestExpo 2024.

I’m hoping you’ll be able to join me at PodfestExpo 2024, which Podfest Global is hosting. This year’s event will be the 10th anniversary and will be held January 25–28, 2024, at the Wyndham in Orlando, Florida. The line-up of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.

Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.

PodfestExpo is so much more than just a mere conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, the thing that sets the PodfestExpo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event – you become part of the Podfest family.

Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, PodfestExpo 2024 has plenty to offer!

I hope you can join me at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit to listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering a discount on the registration price. Enter the discount code, Listener.

PodfestExpo 2024 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series.

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31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

One Month to a More Effective Compliance Program Through Data Analytics – Day 15: Data Analytics – Fuel that Powers Both Law and Compliance

Data analytics is revolutionizing the field of law and compliance, providing valuable insights and enhancing effectiveness. Data analytics is often referred to as the fuel that moves the compliance engine. It provides the necessary insights to make informed decisions and drive compliance programs effectively. By analyzing data, compliance professionals can gain a deeper understanding of their organization, such as the number of employees per region, which can inform communication strategies and training initiatives. Simply put, to become a better compliance professional, you must become a better businessperson.  This underscores the importance of understanding the business context and using data analytics as a tool to drive compliance efforts.

Data analytics is of utmost importance in the field of law and compliance. It provides valuable insights, enhances effectiveness, and drives compliance programs. Compliance professionals must strive to become better businesspeople and understand the role of data analytics as the fuel that moves the compliance engine. By leveraging data analytics, law firms like Thinkeen can offer innovative solutions for complex transactions. However, education and awareness about the importance of data analytics are still needed to fully harness its potential. Balancing tradeoffs and addressing challenges associated with data analytics are crucial for successful implementation. Ultimately, data analytics is a powerful tool that can transform the way laws and compliance are approached, leading to more effective and efficient outcomes.

Three key takeaways:

1. Data analytics is often referred to as the fuel that moves the compliance engine.

2. We need more education and awareness about the importance of understanding data so that you can extract the right information

3. Data analytics is a powerful tool that can transform the way laws and compliance are approached, leading to more effective and efficient outcomes.

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Innovation in Compliance

Innovation in Compliance – Paul Trulove on The Future of Authentication: Password Less and Secure

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. One of those areas is telehealth and telemedicine. My guest in this episode is Paul Trulove, CEO at SecureAuth.

Paul Trulove is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with a strong background in identity management, currently serving as the CEO of Secure Auth. With 15 years of experience in the field, Trulove is a strong advocate for the evolution towards password-less authentication in cybersecurity. He sees a shift away from traditional username and password authentication towards more secure and user-friendly methods that leverage device-level capabilities and biometrics. Trulove emphasizes the importance of organizations embracing and funding these changes and the need for collaboration across different industries to ensure a comprehensive and secure authentication framework. Join Tom Fox and Paul Trulove on this episode of the Innovation in Compliance podcast to delve deeper into this fascinating topic

Key Highlights:

  • Secure Auth: Making Authentication Secure and User-Friendly
  • The Evolution Towards Password-Less Authentication
  • Identity-Driven Zero-Trust Cybersecurity Approach
  • The Rise of Password-Less Authentication Technology
  • The Evolution of Authentication and Access Management

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Fox on Podcasting

Fox on Podcasting – Tom Schwab on The Power of Podcast Interviews

Sometimes you just have to go meta. After having recorded, produced, hosted, and guested in over 5000 podcasts, Tom Fox decided it was time to have a podcast about what else—podcasting. In this podcast series, Tom will visit podcast hosts to learn about their love of podcasting, what they have been able to achieve through podcasting, and why you need to consider starting your own podcast. Fun, witty, and chatty, with a dash of joie de vivre, this series will be entertaining and educational. Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your own podcast. In this episode, Tom visits with Tom Schwab, founder of Interview Valet.

Tom Schwab is a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing expert with a diverse background, including engineering, running nuclear power plants, and founding his own business. Schwab believes in the power of utilizing podcast interviews for effective marketing and relationship building, a perspective shaped by his own experiences in business and marketing. He emphasizes that podcast interviews are not just marketing but a powerful channel within marketing, particularly in relationship sales, where trust and connection are crucial. Schwab sees podcast interviews as an opportunity to be heard, seen as a thought leader, and overcome the problem of obscurity while also generating multiple pieces of social media marketing content. Join Tom Fox and Tom Schwab on this episode of the Fox on Podcasting podcast to learn more about Schwab’s unique perspective and experiences.

Key Highlights:

  • Podcast Interview Marketing: Building Trust and Breaking Through the Noise
  • Leveraging Podcast Interviews for Content Repurposing
  • Podcast Interview Marketing for Social Media
  • Maximizing Results with Targeted Podcast Interviews

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The ESG Report

The ESG Report – Gregorio Esteban on Sustainable Housing in Latin America

The ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Gregorio Esteban from Miraval on sustainable housing in Latin America.

Gregorio Esteban, a serial entrepreneur with a diverse background in entertainment, finance, and real estate, is the founder of Miraval Holdings, a company providing sustainable housing solutions in Latin America. Esteban’s perspective on Miraval Holdings’ sustainable housing solutions in Latin America is rooted in his belief in the importance of sustainability in the construction industry, particularly in providing affordable and achievable solutions for lower-income populations. His company, which operates in multiple Latin American countries, focuses on developing sustainable microcities, implementing green approaches, and managing waste sustainably. Esteban emphasizes the social aspect of sustainability, including job creation and wealth generation for local families, and suggests a need for a reformulated ESG framework that considers the unique needs of each Latin American country. Join Tom Fox and Gregorio Esteban as they delve deeper into this topic on this episode of The ESG Report.

Key Highlights:

  • Sustainable Microcities: Miraval’s Green Housing Solutions
  • Sustainable Solutions for Affordable Rural Housing
  • Creating Sustainable Housing Solutions in Latin America

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: December 21, 2023 – The Fat Leonard Returns Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • Fat Leonard returned to the US. (WSJ)
  • Rebecca Smith, a WSJ reporter who broke the Enron story, dies. (WSJ)
  • How corruption took Eskom dark. (FT)
  • Buffett can’t use bribery allegations in the Haslam lawsuit. (Fortune)
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Compliance and AI

Compliance and AI: Jag Lamba – Certa’s AI Tools for Streamlining Procurement and Compliance Processes

What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in compliance? What about Machine Learning? Are you using ChatGPT? These questions are but three of the many questions we will explore in this exciting new podcast series, Compliance and AI. Hosted by Tom Fox, the award-winning Voice of Compliance, this podcast will look at how AI will impact compliance programs into the next decade and beyond. If you want to find out why the future is now, join Tom Fox on this journey to the frontiers of AI. Today, Tom hosts Jag Lamba, founder and CEO of Certa, on their new AI-based tool, Design AI.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and agility in their procurement and compliance processes. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has provided new opportunities to streamline these operations and respond effectively to supply chain disruptions and compliance requirements. Certa, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions, has developed innovative tools that aim to address these challenges and revolutionize the way organizations manage their procurement and compliance functions.

One of Certa’s flagship AI tools is Design AI, which allows customers to design and edit workflows and integrations using natural language. This eliminates the need for technical expertise, making it easier for organizations to create and digitize new workflows or modify existing ones. With Design AI, customers can simply express their requirements in plain English, and Certa’s AI technology will generate the necessary questionnaires, workflows, and integrations based on their specific needs. This empowers organizations to quickly adapt and optimize their processes, ensuring they remain agile in the face of dynamic procurement and compliance landscapes.

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Sustainability

Sustainability: The Business Opportunity of The 21st Century – The Rebuilding of Ukraine

Are you ready to take on the business opportunity of the 21st century? We are at a moment of enormous global change and even greater business opportunity. Climate change is the single biggest commercial opportunity of our time. In this podcast, Tom Fox and sustainability guru Richard Blundell explore the opportunities open to businesses that embrace sustainability from a business perspective. Find out why sustainability is the greatest opportunity of the 21st century and how you can prepare your business to take advantage of this unprecedented global opportunity.

Ukraine’s transition to renewable energy and its focus on cybersecurity is a fascinating topic, as the country is uniquely positioned to rebuild its energy infrastructure in a sustainable way and become a pioneer in green reconstruction. Tom Fox, with his emphasis on the potential of decentralization and distributed energy systems, sees Ukraine’s transition as an opportunity for the country to address its environmental and energy challenges while also positioning itself as a leader in sustainability. Richard Blundell, on the other hand, highlights the importance of learning from past failures and sees Ukraine’s commitment to a 2030 target of 50% renewables and 50% nuclear energy as crucial for national security and climate resilience. Both experts believe that Ukraine’s focus on cybersecurity education can position the country as a leader in providing cyber-related services. Join Tom Fox and Richard Blundell on this episode of Sustainability: The Business Opportunity of the 21st Century as they delve deeper into Ukraine’s transition to renewable energy and its focus on cybersecurity.

Key Highlights:

  • Transitioning to Rooftop Solar Panels for Improved Air Quality
  • Reimagining Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure for Sustainability
  • Building a Green and Prosperous Future
  • Ukraine’s Sustainable Future: Zelensky’s Anti-Corruption Leadership
  • The Evolving Role of Cybersecurity in Future Conflicts

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Hill Country Artists Podcast: The Magnificent 7 Ride in Kerrville

Delve into the heart of the Texas Hill Country with the “Hill Country Artists Podcast,” which illustrates and illuminates the vibrant tapestry of art rooted in this iconic region. From the sun-drenched limestone cliffs to the serene Guadalupe River, the Hill Country has been a muse for countless artists, providing a unique backdrop for creativity to flourish. In each episode, we uncover the stories behind the area’s most captivating artworks, converse with local artists about their inspirations, and explore the fusion of Texan traditions with contemporary artistic expressions. In this episode of the Hill Country Artists podcast, Tom visits with the women who make up The Magnificent 7.

The camaraderie and growth experienced by local artists through shared artistic goals is a fascinating topic that delves into the heart of the art community. This was proved true once again with the recent show, The Magnificent 7, which featured seven local women artists at the Kerr Arts and Culture Center. The Magnificent 7 are Elaine Capers, Nancy Huffman, Janelle Lindley, Laura Williams, Deanna Eixman, Dawn Weyer, and Janet Reinwald.

Tom is a passionate advocate for local art and believes that the local art scene provides invaluable opportunities for artists to showcase their work and gain recognition. His perspective is shaped by his appreciation for the power of art as a means of communication, its profound impact, and the women who make up The Magnificent 7 on this episode of the Hill Country Artists Podcast as he explores the power of shared artistic goals and the vibrant local art community.

Key Highlights:

  • Embracing Challenges and Fostering Teamwork
  • Expressive Artistic Mediums: From Acrylics to Paper Mosaics
  • Hidden Bible Verses and Healing Art
  • The Power of Art to Connect
  • The Breath-Taking Power of Local Art

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