LEAD WITH DATA Podcast
Episodes
Season 6 - Episode 3 - "The one question that changed HR’s influence on business performance forever" with Sarah Novelli
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
HR doesn’t lose influence because it lacks insight.It loses influence because it talks in the wrong language.In this episode of Lead With Data, we s...
Season 6 - Episode 2 - “Why data and AI teams need translators not just tools” with Clare Kitching
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why Data Teams Need Translators, Not Just ToolsIn this episode of Lead With Data, Rina Gami sits down with Clare Kitching, a senior data leader who wo...
Why "fail fast" is a powerful mindset if you want to succeed in Data Innovation
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Jameson shares his journey from aerospace engineering and defence to data leadership. He discusses why the fail fast mindset is ...
Episode 20 - AI at the tipping point: Governance, Trust and ROI
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up the final episode of Season 5 of the Lead with Data podcast, we explore why so many AI pilots fail. Joining me is Noel Hanssens, and tog...
Episode 19 - The Data You Don’t Control Controls You with Pushkar Mishra
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me in this week’s episode is Pushkar Mishra, who brings sharp insights into the powerful connection between data risk, governance and organi...
Episode 18 - The Truth About Technical Debt That No One Talks About with Mark Sergeant
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me in this week’s episode is Mark Sergeant he offers a candid perspective on why managing technical debt requires more than quick fixes; it ...
Episode 17 - The Real Reason You Can’t Keep Data Talent
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Lucas Dahan to unravel the complexities of building and retaining effective data teams. We tackle the challenges of h...
Episode 16 - Unlocking Business Value with Data Governance with Martin Soley
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lead with Data podcast, I sit down with Martin Soley to talk data governance and unlocking business value. We discuss the compl...
Episode 15 - How Flow, Failure & Curiosity Shaped My Analytics Career with Danny Sittrop
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Danny Sittrop, GM of Advanced Analytics, and we talk about his unconventional journey from engineering to data leader...
Episode 14 - The Real First Steps in AI Adoption (And Why They Matter)
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by Sridhar Deenadayalan, a seasoned AI and cloud strategist with deep expertise in helping organisations navigate digital...
Episode 13 - The human Side of AI with Simon Kriss
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Simon Kriss, the owner and Chief AI Officer of a boutique advisory firm that provides guidance to modern businesses w...
Episode 12 - Bridging Executive Expectation and Data Strategy
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today, I’m joined by Kavitha Dhanraj, a highly respected data executive who has led global teams and delivered large-scale outcomes for ...
Episode 10 - Aligning Data with Strategy to Drive Smarter Business Decisions
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Pamela Moodley joins us to share her journey from a Big 4 firm to modern consulting firm Slalom, along with her perspective ...
Episode 9 - AI Adoption: Overcoming Resistance and Fear
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Rina Gami and Peter Jones join to unpack the pervasive hype surrounding AI and reflect on its far-reaching implications for ...
Episode 8 - Does Australia Need Sovereign AI ?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Simon Spencer and Lisa Schutz join to unpack the concept of Sovereign AI and what it means for Australia’s future. The con...
Episode 7 - From Pipelines to Pipelines of Data: Solving Problems
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rina Gami interviews Ain Beruldsen, who transitioned from corosion engineering to data analytics. They discuss the importance of stor...
Episode 6 - Turning Clicks into Clarity: Storytelling Through Marketing Analytics
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Dave Jukes a Digital Analytics Manager joins to share his journey from marketing to data analytics and reflect on the evolvi...
Episode 5 – From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader: Solving Data Science Challenges
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Kaushik Lakshman, a seasoned data science leader with a wealth of experience driving innovation through data shares his care...
Episode 4 – Making Data Governance Work – My Lessons on Collaboration
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Simone Occulate, a seasoned data management leader, joins to discuss the complexities of data governance and cross-departmen...
Episode 3 - Making Data Teams Indispensable
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me in this week’s episode is Luke Russell, a data analytics leader who transitioned from electrical engineering to the world of data. In thi...
Episode 2 - Think Your Tech Is Enough? Without Change, It Won't Deliver
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me in this week’s episode is Luis Harringhton, an expert in data leadership with extensive experience in building scalable and adaptable dat...
Episode 1 - Proving Value in Data Leadership
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me in this weeks episode is Shehan, a seasoned data leader with extensive experience in guiding organisations through data-driven transformati...
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Navigating data across industries: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities with Ben Pattison
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode, I was joined by Ben Pattison, an experienced executive data leader with a diverse career spanning multiple industries, includin...
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Unlocking Business Value with Data & AI with Zak Khan
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this epsiode of the Lead with Data podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zak Khan, Director of AI and Data, to explore what it really me...
Season 4 - Episode 22 – “The Evolving Data Scientist in an AI-Driven World”
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lead with Data Podcast – Season 4 - Episode 22 – “TheEvolving Data Scientist in an AI-Driven World”A question that comes up often is whether t...
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Mastering Data Migration with Amit Agarwala
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lead with Data podcast, I’m joined by Amit Agarwala to discuss the key topic of data migration, with a focus on governance an...
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Navigating Innovation and Growth into Data Leadership with Nagender Chetti- Suncorp
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I was delighted to sit down with Nagender Chetti from Suncorp to unpack his remarkable career journey and gain insights into the stra...
Lead with Data Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 19 – Exploring the Role of a Data Security Specialist
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I am excited to share a fireside discussion on Data Security. It’s quite scary when you realise how the amount of data available on...
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Building a Business-Integrated BI Function with Casey Morter
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our conversation dives into the role of Business Intelligence (BI) in driving strategic value within organisations. We explore how to...
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Large Scale Data Transformation with Bryn Goodey
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it really takes to deliver a large-scale data transformation? I had the privilege of sitting down with Bryn Goodey (Head of APAC Da...
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Building great data teams with Simon Herbert
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highly recommend listening to this episode of the Lead with Data Podcast where we have a fantastic discussion on the successes and challenges of leade...
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Observations of Advanced Analytics & ML in Manufacturing with Stephen Jarvis
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered what analytics looks like within the industrial manufacturing sector, don't miss this episode.We're joined by Stephen Jarvis a...
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Delivering value as a data leader with Antony Ugoni
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're delighted to bring you another engaging discussion with @Antony Ugoni. Antony is a seasoned Data Science Leader who has had a diverse career, st...
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Leading Data Strategy and Teams: An Experienced Leader's Perspective with Craig Rowlands
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Super excited to have been able to get some time with Craig Rowlands – GM of Data – Australian Unity to share his experience and talk through a ra...
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Taking an organisation from on-prem to cloud
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful and candid discussion with Arjun Shankar, a seasoned data professional and leader. Arjun has a diverse background, having wo...
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Communicating the value of generative AI
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A great discussion with Jeremiah Mannings, founder of Futuregrip AI, a data consultancy established to provide advisory and strategic support for intr...
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Preparing for the emergence and adoption of AI (more specifically, GEN AI)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re really excited to have had Christian Biggs join us on the podcast to talk about the importance of preparing for the emergence and adoption of ...
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Cloud Computing and Managing Cost with Anthony Perera
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Lead with Data podcast. Today, we're joined by Antony Perera, a seasoned Chief Data Officer with a wealth of experie...
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Delivering Data Transformation Strategies with Bhavisha Sharma
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the privilege of talking with Bhavisha Sharma, a seasoned Data Strategy and Transformation Specialist. With a robust backgroun...
Season 4 - Episode 7 - : How to drive value through real-time analytics with Andre Easom
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the topic of driving value through real-time analytics with Andre Easom, a seasoned Data Science Leader. With an academic bac...
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Transitioning from being a specialist to a Data leader with Fred Herselman
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with seasoned data leader Fred Herselman who has spearheaded transformative initiatives for well-known global organisations. Wi...
Season 4 - Episode 5 -Navigating the Data Journey: Insights from LittlePay's Group Product Manager - Guy Inbar
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our most recent episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Guy Inbar, Group Product Manager at Littlepay. With over two decades of experien...
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Implementing an effective Data Strategy with Chris Doyle - Data Strategist
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Chris Doyle, a seasoned Data Strategist, to explore the intricacies of implementing an effective data strategy. With over ...
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Program management when delivering a data strategy with Alex Russo
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on this episode is Alex Russo, Program Manager of Data and Analytics at Chisholm Institute, one of Victoria's largest TAFEs, serving over 35...
Season 4 - Episode 2 - A Journey of Female Leadership in Technology and Digital with Angela Anthony
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Anthony shares her journey into leadership, drawing on over three decades of experience as an inspiring female leader in technology. She is cur...
Season 4 - Episode 1 - The importance of storytelling with Ivan Dennis
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we delve into the importance of Data Storytelling with our esteemed guest, Ivan Dennis. With over two decades of expertise in b...
Episode 8 - How lived experiences can shape and drive decision making in healthcare data
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us today is Nate Carpenter, the Director of Empathic Data Insights. His consultancy is dedicated to enabling technology to create transformati...
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Building and sustaining a value driven Business Intelligence function
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Kuppe is the Director of Business Intelligence at Monash Health, one of Victoria's largest health services providers. With a decade of dedication ...
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Analytics in a start up environment
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I talk to Rafael Mello who is the Data and Analytics Manager at Mindset Health who are a start up heath tech organisation. Rafael and ...
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Benefits of Accessibility of Data in Healthcare
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on the show today is Revital Rosenburg, Revi is currently the CDO of the Murdoch children's research institute. Having worked across a few di...
Season 3 -Episode 4 - Implementing strategies across technology and analytics during a health pandemic.
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Graham, who is the Executive General Manager of Strategic Programs at Healthscope.With a diverse career spanning across various industries, Tany...
Season 3 - Episode - 3 - Overcoming the challenge of getting valuable data to specialists
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Rankin is currently the Director of Clinical Governance and Informatics at Cabrini Health. He is a highly accomplished Specialist Medical Pract...
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Adopting innovation and technology to drive analytics and better healthcare delivery
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Chapman is the Director of Informatics at Melbourne University. She has a PhD in Medical Informatics from the University of Utah. Specialising ...
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Health Care Series - Analytics in the private healthcare sector
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on the show is Emily Ryder - Chief Analytics Officer for St John of God Health care. Emily is a highly experienced executive who possesses a...
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Lead with Data – My career journey towards executive leadership
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was an absolute pleasure to be joined by someone as successful and humble as Kendra Vant for the final episode of my female leader’s season of th...
Season 2 - Episode 9 - The importance of having a Data Strategy that meets your business needs
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn has spent more than 15 years in government and banking and financial services combining analytics, innovation and customer-first thinking in a...
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Building the protocol and patterns when delivering data projects
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clare has an impressive Data Analytics career having spent the early years of her career in consulting. She started her journey in mathematics and eng...
Season 2 -Episode 7 - Becoming a Data Leader - "A females perspective" with Su Jella
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Su Jella is the Director of Data & Insights at Tennis Australia and has been recognised as one of the Top 25 Analytics Leaders in Australia. Havin...
Season 2 - Episode 6 - How to get started on your data governance journey
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kylie is the Senior Manager of Data Governance at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. Having held several key roles across the business she is currently respon...
Season 2 - Ep 5 - Linking Data Governance to drive business value and outcomes
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deevya Kumar is an experienced Data leader who has worked across a broad range of industries and spent the last three years of her career focused on D...
Season 2 - Ep 4 - Career Journey from Medical Science to Data and Analytics with Lavinia Gordon
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lavinia Gordon is an experienced Data Leader who has forged her career from a medical science background to a Data and Analytics leader across the hea...
Season 2 - Ep 3 - Scaling Machine Learning from Zero to 100 with Sandhya Iyer
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 S2 – Scaling ML from Zero to 100 Machine Learning – Your organisation is ready but how do you get started and how do you successfully sc...
Season 2 - Ep 2 - Let's talk about a data fueled mobile strategy with Lexi Sydow
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can all agree that mobiles have become one of most widely used pieces of technology given that it is literally at our finger tips. In todays episod...
Season 2 - Ep 1 - Data for Dollars and Sense with Dr Sarah Dods
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we kick off Season 2, I was delighted to have Dr Sarah Dods joins me to talk about her passion for Data Science and AI.Sarah has built her career a...
Data Transformation Leadership and the emergence of data observability wih Cam Currie
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Cam Currie from Jugo Advisory, in this episode we discuss data transformation leadership and the emergence of data observability. Cam is a s...
Data Governance and Building Towards a Data Culture with Sandeep Shankar
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sandeep is experienced data, information and analytics professional adept in driving transformational change for organisations, leveraging good data m...
The increasing importance of Data Literacy with Darshil Mehta
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Darshil is an experienced data professional in developing and executing a use-case driven enterprise-wide Data Strategy aligned to the Business Strate...
Solidifying the link between data, analytics and strategy with Dhivian Govender
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dhivian Govender is the Chief Data, Analytics and Strategy Officer at Recoveriescorp, overseeing the strategy around how data and analytics is used to...
Demystifying AI for the enterprise: what it takes to succeed with data science and AI with Jonas Christensen
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have Jonas Christensen on the show today, he is an international keynote speaker on data science and analytics leadership, a postgraduate educator ...
What Can The Data Industry Learn From How Zoos Operate? with Cam Towt
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cam Towt is the Founder and Director of Tiio which has a proud alliance partnership with Robinson Ryan. Cam has built a career in the data and analyti...
Building Data Capabilities > Janice Remedios > Founder & Director Of Datafrey
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janice is an analytics leader with a strong commercial acumen gained from a 20 year career spanning analytics, business process improvement, strategy,...
How to make Data a useful & usable part of everyone's job! > Talk With Kshira Saagar - Chief Data Officer (CDO) of Latitude Financial Services
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how to make Data a useful and usable part of everyone’s job! I am joined by Kshira Saagar is the Chief Data Offi...
Driving Data Change > Talk With Bhavika Unnadkath - Energy Australia
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Lead with Data, I had the pleasure of speaking to Bhavika Unadkat, who is the Head of Data Governance at Energy Australia. Enjoying...
From On-Prem To Cloud "Nine" > Talk With Paul Hunt > Club Assist, BI Senior Manager
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this very first episode of Lead with Data, I was joined by Paul Hunt, who is the Senior Manager Business Intelligence (APAC) for Club Assist. ...