Innovation in Compliance with Tom Fox

Innovation 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. This series is introduced by Tom Fox and hosted by Roxanne Petraeus.  The sponsor of this special five-part series on Innovation in Compliance is Ethena. In this episode, Roxanne Petraeus visits with Lori Stahl, Chief People Officer at Synaptics Incorporated. Stahl discusses the intersection of HR and compliance training and covers the importance of a seamless, non-siloed approach to training; the challenges of staying current with compliance laws; and the benefits of using an external platform like Ethena for consistency and ease. Stahl also highlights the value of tailored, role-specific training and real-time microlearning to enhance employee engagement and effectiveness. The conversation concludes with a discussion on future innovations, including the potential of AI and adaptive learning in compliance training. Key highlights: HR and Compliance Training Overlaps Challenges of Siloed Training Effective Compliance Strategy Choosing Athena for Compliance Training The Importance of Customer Success Future of Compliance Training Resources: Lori Stahl on LinkedIn Synaptics Incorporated on LinkedIn Synaptics Incorporated Website Ethena Website Roxanne Petraeus on LinkedIn Ethena on LinkedIn Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

Innovation comes in many forms, 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 visits with La Tonya Roberts to discuss the concept of the fractional COO and how it can benefit organizations of all sizes. Roberts shares her professional journey, including transitioning from working for a major consulting firm to becoming an entrepreneur and fractional COO. She emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, relationship building, and effective change management in achieving business success. She also highlights how fractional COOs can provide valuable expertise to visionary founders and smaller companies, ensuring operations run smoothly and effectively. They explore the critical role of a fractional COO in supporting business growth, optimizing processes, and leveraging AI to enhance efficiency. Roberts introduces her Operations Gold Mine Framework, an eight-part process that helps businesses develop sustainable and scalable operations. Listeners will gain insights into the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the fractional COO model and practical tips for fostering resilience and creativity in the entrepreneurial space. Key highlights: • Roberts’s Professional Journey• The Fractional COO Model• Leveraging AI in Business• CEO and COO Relationship Dynamics• Operations Gold Mine Framework Resources La Tonya Roberts on LinkedIn Harmony Consulting Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Innovation in Compliance was recently honored as the number 4 podcast in Risk Management by 1,000,000 Podcasts.

Innovation 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. This series is introduced by Tom Fox and hosted by Roxanne Petraeus. Ethena sponsors this special five-part series on Innovation in Compliance.In this episode, Roxanne Petraeus welcomes Karen Oddo, Senior Managing Counsel and Legal Compliance at Unity Technologies. Karen shares insights on Unity’s software platform, which is predominantly known for video game development, and its expansive global footprint. The discussion dives into best practices for compliance training, emphasizing the importance of user experience and personalized content to engage employees effectively. Karen highlights the significance of targeted risk-based training and the benefits of leveraging advanced analytics to improve compliance programs. With anecdotes from her experience and her value in working with Ethena’s customizable and responsive platform, Karen offers practical advice for compliance leaders looking to enhance their training efforts.Key highlights: Compliance Training Best Practices The Importance of User Experience in Compliance Training Customizing Compliance Training with Ethena Leveraging Analytics for Targeted Training The Value of Strong Vendor Support Resources:Karen Oddo on LinkedInUnity Technologies on LinkedInUnity Technologies Ethena Roxanne Petraeus on LinkedInEthena on LinkedInTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Innovation 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. In this episode, Tom visits with Kerri Reuter, AVP, Legal Counsel at SageSure.Reuter shares her extensive law, compliance, and athletics background, including her journey from being a volleyball player to her professional career in the insurance industry. The discussion covers SageSure's business operations as a managing general agency (MGA) and the importance of collaboration and strategic thinking in her role. Reuter also highlights the significance of robust compliance programs in regulated industries, the implementation of the Athennian tool for corporate governance, and future growth plans, emphasizing the need for efficiency and forward-thinking in compliance and legal departments.Key highlights: Reuters’ Academic and Professional Journey The Business of SageSure Lessons from Volleyball: Skills in Professional Life Regulatory Compliance in the Insurance Industry Leveraging Athennian for Corporate Governance Future Vision and Industry Involvement Resources:SageSure on LinkedInKerri Reuter on LinkedInSageSure WebsiteAthennian Website

Innovation 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. In this concluding episode of a three-part series, Tom Fox visits with Jen Hardy, Chief Operations Officer at the Academy Of MotivAction, to discuss how stress affects communication and delve into why communication often breaks down under stress.They highlight the role of psychological safety and emotional regulation. Jen shares a personal story illustrating the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation in maintaining effective communication during stressful times. She also introduced the C.A.R.E.S. framework, which provides practical tools for managing tough conversations and establishing trust. Irina Alexander, founder & CEO of the Academy of MotivAction, joins to give a call to action, emphasizing the significance of their approach to improving professional and personal relationships through enhanced communication strategies.Key highlights: Understanding Communication Breakdown Personal Story: Handling Stressful Conversations The Importance of Psychological Safety The C.A.R.E.S. Framework for Effective Communication Practical Tips for Better Conversations Corporate Communication: Speak Up and Listen Up Resources:Academy Of MotivAction WebsiteAcademy Of MotivAction on LinkedInJen Hardy on LinkedInIrina Alexander on LinkedInTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeXLinkedIn

Innovation 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. In this part 2 of the 3-part series, Tom Fox and Irina Alexander, founder & CEO of the Academy of MotivAction, explore tactical resilience and how awareness and self-mastery shape performance.They use the metaphor of stress 'driving the bus' to highlight the various ways unmanaged stress manifests, from irritability to substance abuse and eventual burnout. Irina also distinguishes between burnout and breakdown, noting that while burnout is cumulative stress, a breakdown is a singular event. The discussion extends to the corporate world's awareness of the costs of stress and the importance of self-awareness in improving performance and emotional well-being. Irina shares actionable steps to cultivate self-awareness and sheds light on the pitfalls of equating control with strength. She emphasizes that authentic leadership requires flexibility and adaptation. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next episode, covering emotional regulation and trust rebuilding in high-pressure situations.Join us tomorrow, where we conclude our 3-part series by visiting with Jen Hardy on Communication, Emotional Stability & the Power of Trust.Key highlights: Understanding Stress and Burnout Corporate Stress and Productivity Self-Awareness and Emotional Wellbeing High Performers and Burnout Indicators Personal Rituals for Grounding Resources:Academy Of MotivAction WebsiteAcademy Of MotivAction on LinkedInJen Hardy on LinkedInIrina Alexander on LinkedInTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeXLinkedIn

Innovation 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 with Irina Alexander and Jen Hardy, the founders of Academy Of MotivAction. In part 1, we discuss the hidden cost of high-stress careers.We take a deep dive into the costs and impacts of high-stress professions. They discuss the universal toll of pressure in male- and female-dominated fields, the detrimental effects of hustle culture, and how societal norms often glamorize overworking. Jen and Irina emphasize the importance of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the need for proactive care. They share personal anecdotes and professional insights on mitigating the negative impacts of stress, providing practical and neuroscience-based strategies through their CARES program. The discussion aims to destigmatize seeking help and promote healthier, more sustainable work habits.Join us tomorrow where we discuss Tactical Resilience: How Awareness & Self-Mastery Shape Performance.Key highlights: The Hidden Costs of High-Pressure Jobs Hustle Culture and Its Impact Addressing Shame and Guilt in High-Stress Professions The Importance of Rest and Recovery Personal Experiences with Stress and Health Proactive Care and Stress Management Challenging Deep-Seated Beliefs Resources:Academy Of MotivAction WebsiteAcademy Of MotivAction on LinkedInJen Hardy on LinkedInIrina Alexander on LinkedInTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeXLinkedIn

Innovation 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 visits Matt Rasmussen and Ryan Frye from ModeOne and their innovative approach to compliance data collection and cybersecurity.They discuss their professional backgrounds, the founding of ModeOne, and their solutions to common challenges in data collection for compliance purposes. The conversation covers the shift from full data extraction to targeted data collection, navigating the complexities of encrypted communications, and the evolution of cloud compliance and AI integration. Key takeaways include the importance of targeted data collection, the use of AI in compliance monitoring, and strategies for balancing data privacy and protection.Key highlights: Founding ModeOne: The Journey Innovation in Compliance and Cybersecurity Role of the Chief Innovation Officer Risk Management Frameworks Future of Cloud Compliance and AI Top Action Items for Compliance Officers Preparing for the Future: 2030 and Beyond ResourcesMatt Rasmussen on LinkedInRyan Frye on LinkedInModeOne Technologies in LinkedInModeOne WebsiteMobile Device Data Collection: What You Need to Know in 2025ModeOne NewsTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Innovation 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. In this episode, host Tom Fox visits with Coni Meyers, an expert in crisis preparedness and sustainability.Coni discusses her extensive background, including her time as a FEMA inspector and trainer, and how it led her to her current mission of educating communities on disaster resilience through her initiative, Be Prepared Be Ready. The highlight of their conversation is Coni’s Kits for Kids initiative, which empowers young people to become spokespeople for emergency preparedness in their communities, thereby addressing broader concerns, including mental health and sustainability. Throughout the episode, Coni emphasizes the importance of local community involvement and innovative solutions in disaster preparedness and sustainability, making a strong case for proactive measures to mitigate the impacts of increasing climate-related disasters.Key highlights: The Importance of Crisis Preparedness Kits for Kids Initiative Community and Organizational Collaboration Preparedness and Sustainability in Business Innovative Solutions for Disaster Resilience Kits for Kids: Spokesperson Campaign Resources:Coni Meyers on LinkedInConi Meyers on InstagramConi Meyers on FacebookBe Prepared Be ReadyTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Innovation 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. In this episode, host Tom Fox views Jackson Calame, a dynamic entrepreneur dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs get out of their way.Jackson shares his journey from a less-than-stellar academic record to professional success in leadership consulting and podcasting. He emphasizes the importance of infrastructure in scaling businesses and draws an interesting analogy using Batman and Alfred to explain his role in supporting entrepreneurs. Jackson also delves into the value of developing a strong company culture, the significance of effective leadership, and the eight layers of sustainable revenue growth. He further explains the importance of understanding and building personal and corporate power brands in today’s market. Wrapping up, Jackson talks about fostering environments where great leaders can emerge by following and learning from others.Highlights include: The Role of Infrastructure in Entrepreneurship The Concept of ‘Chief’ in Leadership Dysfunctional vs. Championship Teams Building a Power Brand Eight Pillars of Sustainable Revenue Growth Resources:Website: firstclassbusiness.ioLinkedIn: Jackson Calame LinkedInPodcast: Vision Pros LiveTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn