Mastering Risk Management Podcast

MRM Episode 125 - Gary Eastman

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 to...

MRM Episode 124 - Kash Rocheleau

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode brings us a chat with Kash Rocheleau, Financial Strategist, Fractional Accountant & CFO and Growth Advisor.Kash generously shares her...

MRM Episode 123 - Dan Godden

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 con...

MRM Episode 122 - Chris Carter

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 &...

MRM Episode 121 - Jim Wetekamp

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Jim Wetekamp, CEO of Riskonnect. He is a recognised expert in insurable risk, enterprise risk and organisational resilience.Jim ...

MRM Episode 120 - Chris Maguire

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is my discussion with Chris Maguire, Head of Product and Industry for Corporates at Thomson Reuters. Previously, he served as th...

MRM Episode 119 - Walter Haydock

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 spec...

MRM 118 - Mini-series episode 3

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's here - the final episode in the three-part mini-series on Risk Management Systems and specifically the Corporate Governance Risk CGR Foundat...

MRM 117 - Mini series episode 2

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's here! Part two of our mini series on Risk Management Systems (RMS) and specifically, Corporate, Governance, Risk Foundation or CGRF.We are j...

MRM 116 CGR Mini-series Episode 1

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have something new / different for you in this episode. My guests are Leo Arouca, General Manager, Australia for Corporate Governance Risk (CGR) an...

MRM Episode 115 - Robyn Djelassi

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Found...

MRM Episode 114 - Santosh Kaveti

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Getting the basics right before exploring Artificial Intelligence projects is the key message from my guest for this episode.Santosh Kaveti is the CEO...

MRM Episode 113 - Craig Taylor

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this episode is Craig Taylor who is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and a 25-year veteran of Cybersecurity...

MRM Episode 112 - Darryl Stickel

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a fascinating discussion this episode is!I was lucky enough to interview Darryl Stickel PH.D founder of Trust Unlimited. Darryl has been recognis...

MRM 111 - Matthew Oleniuk

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this episode is Matthew Oleniuk, a public sector transformation and leadership advisor and former Chief Audit Executive that has worked g...

MRM Episode 110 - Tucker Miller

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest risks for all businesses, government departments or not-for-profits is the people within them. Our guest on the Mastering Risk Mana...

MRM Episode 109 - Dominic Bowen

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, I chat with Dominic Bowen, one of Europe's foremost experts in risk management, with over two decades of experience in mitigatin...

MRM Episode 108 - Dan Donovan

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is an interview I was looking forward to doing from the moment it was booked! My guest is Dan Donovan, founder and CEO of Stratoscope and Ingress...

MRM Episode 107 - Rhiannon Albert

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Rhiannon Albert, the founder of My Trusted HR, and a respected leader in the people and capability space. Rhiannon's mission is...

MRM Episode 106 - Aaron Painter

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this chat, we catch up again with Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag Inc. After appearing in episode 90, Aaron is back with updates and developments in ...

MRM Episode 105 - Simon Levy and the 2025 RMIA Conference!

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Simon and I catch up to talk about the upcoming Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) Risk Conference coming up on the 6th - 8th May 2025 on...

MRM Episode 104 - Donna Dupont

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this episode is Donna Dupont, Founder and Chief Strategist for Purple Compass. She is an award-winning designer and futurist, and brings ...

MRM Episode 103 - Jonathan Egan

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast chat provides a great case study  of risk management in action - and not just that but uses an upside risk (an opportunity) as the examp...

MRM Episode 102 - Risk Outlook 2025

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony discusses 10 risks that every organisation will (or should!) have on their risk register for 2025 along with some thoughts on...

MRM Episode 101 - Lyndee Fletcher

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How mature are your due diligence processes when making key business decisions? Due diligence (DD) is a critical control in ensuring that organisation...

MRM Episode 100 - Gus Balbontin

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's here - episode 100 in the Mastering Risk Management Podcast!And for this milestone episode, I wanted to bring you a very special guest. His ...

MRM Episode 99 - Mainak Majumdar

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a must listen! If you were raised on a diet of TV medical dramas like House, The Good Doctor, ER, Grey's Anatomy or any of hundre...

MRM Episode 98 - Micheal Martin

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hard to believe in this day and age that there are still organisations that don't get the importance of safety - for their own teams but also for...

MRM Episode 97 - Rocio Luna

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whilst the legislation is likely different in jurisdictions across the world, the requirements to prevent harm to employees is universal. And when thi...

MRM Episode 96 - Philippe Humeau

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard of the concept of 'the power of the crowd' - in this episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast, we hear ab...

MRM Episode 95 - Dorota Wróbel

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you game?Then you'll want to listen to this latest episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast as I chat with Dorota Wróbel , Chief R&a...

MRM Episode 94 - Stephanie Craig

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this episode is someone you want to have talked to before a major crisis, and if you haven't, hope she is there with you as it unfol...

MRM Episode 93 - Blake Tablak

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Supply Chains are the lifeblood of modern organisations - and over time, we have increasingly come to rely on them to get the products (and services i...

MRM Episode 92 - Terry Dussault

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Mastering Risk Management podcast features Terry Dussault, Founder of Yellowknife Consulting Services, based in the beautiful Hunt...

MRM Episode 91: Podcast Chat on the CrowdStrike incident

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony reflects on the CrowdStrike incident that impacted millions of businesses and users across the globe.He talks about what happ...

MRM Episode 90 - Aaron Painter

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing who has access to your systems and that they have the right level of access is a key tenant of good cybersecurity hygiene. The challenge is th...

MRM Episode 89 - John Pabon

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are you and your organisation doing to save the Earth?It's a confronting question but one that my guest, John Pabon, has spent his life stud...

MRM Episode 88 - Lisa Carlin

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Mastering Risk Management podcast features a special guest, Lisa Carlin, a director at Future Builders Group. Lisa is known for mentoring...

MRM Episode 87 - John Charles, SVP ISSQUARED: IT Security and AI Insights

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if your career trajectory could change with an unexpected gift? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with John Charles, the Senior Vice P...

MRM Episode 86 - Brad Hibbert, COO & CSO, Prevalent

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have a listen to this fantastic chat with Brad Hibbert, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer of Prevalent, a leader in third party ris...

MRM Episode 85 - Project Risk Management

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast chat, Anthony shares key tips for successful project risk management, which, if done correctly, means more successful projects!The ABM...

MRM - Episode 84: Pete Grett, Founder and CEO of the Blackrock Group

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Almost every organisation on the planet is reliant on a supply chain of some description - and in this episode we unpack the challenges and major deve...

MRM Episode 83 - Podcast Chat: RMIA Conference 2024 preview with Simon Levy

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As promised when we interviewed Simon earlier in the year, we spoke to him again in this episode to get some insight into the RMIA Risk Management Con...

MRM - Episode 82: Rocco D'Amico, CEO Brass Valley

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our chat, Rocco shares his vast experience in assisting companies to safely, and with due regard to the environment, retire or on sell end of life ...

MRM - Episode 81: Simon Levy, CEO Risk Management Institute of Australasia

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brett & I speak to Simon Levy, CEO of the RMIA about his personal journey in Risk Management, his ambitions for the RMIA and the u...

MRM - Episode 80: Alex Bovee, CEO ConductorOne

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the first podcast interview for 2024!In this podcast, I chat with Alex Bovee, CEO of ConductorOne, a firm dedicated to modernising how...

MRM - Episode 79: 2023 Year in Review

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode for 2023, I take a look back at the guests that have appeared on the show this year as well as recapping the Podcast Chats which...

MRM - Episode 77: Brittany Allen, Trust & Safety Architect at Sift

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My discussion this episode is with Brittany Allen, Trust & Safety Architect at Sift and delves into the challenges of protecting us all as we live...

Episode 78 - Podcast Chat: Effective Risk Management Reporting

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this discussion, Anthony Wilson and Brett Palmer discuss what good reporting looks like for Executives and Directors of organisations.Clearly there...

Episode 76 - Podcast Chat: Risk Management & Governance

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast chat, Anthony Wilson and Brett Palmer talk about the critical link between Risk Management and Corporate Governance.In short, to be an...

MRM - Episode 75: Tim Weiss, CEO of Optera

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A must listen episode for all Senior Executives and Directors!In this discussion, Tim Weiss describes the challenges (and solutions) that organisation...

Episode 74: Podcast chat - Conducting a Risk Management Gap Analysis

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brett and I discuss the Risk Management Gap Analysis - what it is, how you go about it, what are the key focus areas and why all orga...

MRM Episode 73 - Darren Gallop

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a fascinating chat with Darren Gallop, CEO and co-founder of Carbide. The Carbide team believe that making security and privacy ...

MRM Episode 71 - Patrick Hynds & Duane Laflotte of Pulsar Security

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All the cybersecurity challenges getting you down? Struggling to understand the threat much less what you can do about it?In this podcast with Patrick...

Podcast Chat - How low do you go? Episode 72

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Mastering Risk Management Podcast Chats addresses a common misunderstanding we see when talking to organisations that have reached...

Podcast Chat - Project Risk Management Episode 70

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Brett discuss how to manage risk in projects - be they big or small!Regardless of size, projects or programs have some ve...

MRM Episode 69 - Dr Alan D Thompson and AI

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This would have to be one of the most fascinating conversations to date in the Mastering Risk Management podcast!Alan usually gives interviews to the ...

MRM Podcast Chat - Episode 68: Risk and Insurance

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast chats, Anthony and Brett discuss the link between a risk management and insurance. Whilst having a robust risk managem...

MRM - Episode 67: Garret Grajek

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is another must listen for those wanting to ensure they are putting in place the right controls to secure both business and personal data...

MRM Podcast chat - Episode 66 Critical Controls

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's chat, Brett and I discuss the importance of controls in risk management - and specifically, critical controls.These are the controls t...

MRM Episode 65 - Paul Valente

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We hear about it happening all the time. An organisation that seems to have a robust approach to protecting its systems and data is compromised by cyb...

MRM Podcast Chat: Risk Management Frameworks

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this chat, Brett and Anthony discuss the sometimes-confusing topic of Risk Management Frameworks. They have seen organisations where the RMF is a s...

MRM Episode 63 - Dr Patrick Scolyer-Gray

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of talk lately on the best approach to mitigating the risk of cyber-attack - including on this podcast. My guest in this episode ...

MRM - Episode 61 - Nigel Phair

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This discussion will be of interest to all leaders, not just those in risk management. As recent events around the world have shown, the spectre of cy...

MRM - Episode 59 - Matt Phillips

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this episode is a little different from previous guests. Matt Phillips is the Founder and CEO of Matt Phillips Coaching and as a former p...

MRM - Episode 58 - Alex Sidorenko

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm releasing this episode 'out of sync' as Alex is visiting Australia in late February / early March and our Australian listeners have...

MRM Episode 62 - Podcast Chat: Resourcing and Reporting lines for risk

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is where should the organisation's risk resource report? The answer, like most things related t...

MRM Episode 60 - Podcast Chat: Opportunities and Threats

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As you'll hear in this chat, Brett and Anthony dispel the myth that risk management is all about negatives or things that can threaten the organi...

MRM Episode 57 - Podcast Chat: What is Risk Management?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brett and Anthony start at the beginning and discuss what risk management is (and isn't) and why its so important for an organis...

MRM Episode 56 - Jennifer Geary

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I have a fascinating chat with Jennifer Geary, a fellow author of a risk management book, and experienced COO and CRO. She has had ov...

MRM Episode 55 - Introducing Podcast Chats!

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An exciting change of programming for 2023!In this episode, Anthony Wilson and Brett Palmer talk about the Podcast Chats they'll be recording and...

MRM - Episode 54 - W. Curtis Preston

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing W. Curtis Preston, AKA Mr. Backup, as a guest of the Mastering Risk Management Podcast​. Curtis is an e...

MRM Episode 53 - Matheus Riolfi

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I like to make sure you as listeners get access to a broad range of guests on the Mastering Risk Management podcast. Today's guest specialises in...

MRM Episode 52 - Greg Edwards

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is a must for any business that could be subject to a ransomware attack - that is, almost every organisation! The discussion is with...

MRM - Episode 51 - Andrew Wilson

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this discussion, I chat with Andrew Wilson the Chief Financial Officer of Funlab. You may not have heard of Funlab but most of you, in Australia an...

Mastering Risk Management Podcast Episode 50 - Mick McCormack

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm thrilled to release this, our 50th episode in the Mastering Risk Management podcast!And with a special occasion such as this comes another sp...

MRM Episode 49 - Dan Draper

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My discussion in this episode is with Dan Draper, and whilst the discussion is about an exciting new technology, it is not technically challenging.Dan...

Decision Inc Mini Series Episode 3: Best practice data analytics

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final edition in our mini-series with Aiden Heke, CEO, Decision Inc. Australia, a leading independent data and analytics consultancy wh...

Decision Inc Mini Series Episode 2 - Three considerations for data analytics success

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the next edition in our mini-series with Aiden Heke, CEO, Decision Inc. Australia, a leading independent data and analytics consultancy whi...

Decision Inc Mini Series Episode 1: Delivering value from data

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first of three episodes in our first ever Mastering Risk Management Podcast mini-series with Aiden Heke, CEO, Decision Inc. Australia, ...

MRM - Episode 48: Davina Stanley

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the core competencies for a successful risk executive is the ability to communicate - regularly, effectively and concisely.My guest on this epi...

MRM Episode 47 - Toby Kraft

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With climate change on agendas everywhere, my latest podcast discussion with Toby Kraft (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-kraft-52574790/ )  covers...

MRM Episode 46 - Yusuf Moolla

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Yusuf Moolla about the noble profession of auditing and how a good audit program, along with open, regular, and two way c...

Episode 45 - Luke Jacobs

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are wondering how to progress, and most importantly report on your ESG efforts, this podcast is for you!I talk to Luke Jacobs, CEO of Encamp wh...

Episode 44 - Hugh Shannon

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever heard of FinTech and wondered what it's all about, my guest on this episode, Hugh Shannon will give some great insights into ...

Episode 43 - Mario Bekes

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The war in Ukraine may seem unfathomable and unreal to many however, sadly there are historical precedents that should not be forgotten.I talked with ...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 42 - Dave Ferro

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, the first of 2022, features a discussion with Dave Ferro a Canadian Registered  Safety Professional (CRSP) about his passion for helpin...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 41 - Aiden Heke

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have a listen to this fascinating chat with Aiden Heke, CEO of Decision Inc. Australia. Aiden and I discuss the opportunities for organisation's ...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 40 - Wesley Sierk

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A very timely discussion in this episode! I talk to Wes Sierk, Managing Director of Risk Management Advisors about captives. For those of you unfamil...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 39 - Organisations Must Manage Risk!

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about the drivers for organisations to manage risk - and its not just to 'stop bad things happening'!In fact all org...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 38 - Eamonn Cunningham Redux

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a replay of my discussion with Eamonn in July 2017. I thought it timely as we approach the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 event in New Y...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 37 - Don Schmincke

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For a guy that almost dropped out of high school to end up as a planetary physicist and then to move on to advising CEO's and Boards is pretty im...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 36 - Peter Grainger

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A very insightful chat on all things data and analytics with Peter Grainger of Capgemini. From understanding the nascent data in your business to leve...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 35 - Craig Jackson

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the benefit of many decades of experience helping Boards with Internal Audit and Risk Management, and now a well established Director himself, Cr...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 34 - Lyndon Broad

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with Lyndon Broad, Operations Senior Vice President, Boston Operations Manager of FM Global, a role he has held since 2018.I knew Lyndon ...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 33 - Peter Harmer

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to hear about a long and distinguished career in risk and insurance, look no further than this episode! My guest is Peter Harmer, a vetera...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 32 - Yuri Kruman

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak to Yuri Kruman - HR Operations & Strategy Consultant, Author and Entrepreneur (among many other things!). Yuri generously ...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 31 - Kate Exley

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All my podcast guests generously share their experience in risk management and this episode is no exception. What is different however is the practica...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 30 - Nigel Dalton-Brown

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Organisations usually struggle with the volume and complexity of the legislative and regulatory requirements thrust upon the business. Add to that the...

Mastering Risk Management - Episode 29 Paul Katzoff

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk to Paul about a risk that is becoming increasingly prevalent for organisations and individuals alike - that of old storage devi...