Governance Unplugged – Internal Audit, Risk & Controls
Governance Unplugged - Internal Audit, Risk & Controls
Podcast Description
Governance Unplugged is a podcast dedicated to exploring the essential pillars of sound governance to help organizations thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. Designed for internal auditors, risk managers, senior management and board members, the podcast delves into how robust governance, risk management, and internal controls lay the foundation for organizational safety and prosperity. By providing meaningful insights and practical strategies, the podcast aims to equip listeners with interesting insights supporting their needs to safeguard their organizations and ensure long-term success.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as internal audits' evolving role, risk management strategies, and governance principles. Notable episodes include discussions on the transformation of internal audit with insights from industry leaders like Nicolas Steyaert and Cynthia Boumann, focusing on topics like internal audit’s strategic influence and integrating AI into auditing processes.
Governance Unplugged is a podcast dedicated to exploring the essential pillars of sound governance to help organizations thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. Designed for internal auditors, risk managers, senior management and board members, the podcast delves into how robust governance, risk management, and internal controls lay the foundation for organizational safety and prosperity. By providing meaningful insights and practical strategies, the podcast aims to equip listeners with interesting insights supporting their needs to safeguard their organizations and ensure long-term success.
Episode 003: Beyond the Checklist – The True Power of Internal Audit
Guest: Nicolas Steyaert Head of Internal Audit at Swarovski (Connect on LinkedIn)
In this episode of Governance Unplugged, we go beyond the checklist with Nicolas Steyaert, a seasoned internal audit professional with 28 years of global experience. Nicolas reflects on the remarkable evolution of internal audit—from a traditional watchdog function to a strategic partner that drives transformation, culture, and trust within organisations.
We explore:
• The mirror effect: how internal audit helps organisations reflect and evolve
• Why humility, curiosity, and integrity are the true superpowers of great auditors
• The future of internal audit in the age of AI, automation, and responsible governance
• How internal audit earns its seat at the table and influences corporate strategy
Nicolas also shares stories from his early career at WorldCom, and how that experience shaped his approach to ethical leadership and impact.
Connect with
Nicolas Steyaert on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicolas-steyaert-2529a83
Thomas Michel https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-michel-ksg/
Whether you’re an auditor, a corporate governance leader, or simply curious about how internal audit can become a true co-pilot for organisational success, this episode is for you.
🛫 Step into the cockpit with us. This is internal audit like you’ve never heard it before.
Webpage: www.keystone-governance.ch
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