

Innovation in Compliance with Tom Fox
Thomas Fox
Innovation in compliance brings you interviews with industry leading experts who are changing the way practitioners approach compliance. Host Tom Fox, the Compliance Evangelist and Voice of Compliance is driving the conversation about compliance into the 2020s and beyond with his focus on innovations for the compliance practitioner and the compliance profession. If you want to learn how to bring business solutions to compliance problems to more fully operationalize compliance, this is the podcast for you.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 36min
Navigating Leadership and Talent Retention with Pat McNeil
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 Pat McNeil, founder and principal of Chart House Solutions, to delve into his extensive experience in the Navy and his journey into leadership development and organizational coaching.Pat discusses his transition from the military to civilian life, the creation of Chart House Solutions, and his role in guiding clients through professional and personal challenges. He introduces the EC3 principle for talent retention—expectations, communication, commitment, and consistency, drawing parallels from his military service to corporate environments. He also highlights the importance of structured training and the concept of ‘falling forward’ in professional development. He discusses the Lego Serious Play method, emphasizing the role of serious play in improving corporate settings and engagement. Pat stresses that coaching at all organizational levels fosters effective leadership and a sustainable company culture.Key highlights:
Pat McNeil’s Professional Background
The EC3 Principle for Talent Retention
Lego Serious Play Method in Corporate Training
Falling Forward: Embracing Failure in Professional Development
Training with Purpose: Driving Culture and Engagement
The Importance of Coaching in Professional Development
Resources:Pat McNeil on LinkedInChart House SolutionsTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Dec 31, 2024 • 36min
Sage Franch and Scott McCleskey on AI-Powered Compliance Strategies for Risk Prevention
Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready to 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 welcomes Sage Franch, CEO and co-founder of Rulebook.ai, and Scott McCleskey, a member of Rulebook.ai’s board of advisors, who discuss their innovative AI-driven solutions for regulatory compliance.Sage and Scott offer compelling perspectives on the role of artificial intelligence in compliance. Sage views AI as a tool to augment human capabilities, enabling compliance professionals to process large volumes of information swiftly and focus on strategic decision-making, provided the AI tools are built on trusted data sources. Meanwhile, Scott highlights AI’s potential to enhance compliance programs by reducing false positives, improving risk management, and offering real-time regulatory insights, which can make compliance efforts more efficient and proactive. Both experts agree that AI’s integration into compliance streamlines processes and empowers professionals to address compliance challenges with greater confidence and foresight.Key highlights:
The Superpower of AI in Compliance
Enhancing Compliance Processes with AI
Proactive Compliance Measures with AI Technology
AI-Powered Compliance Strategies for Risk Prevention
Resources:Sage Franch on LinkedInScott McCleskey on LinkedInRuleBook.aiTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Dec 17, 2024 • 36min
Boosting Corporate Culture Through Engagement with Stephan Poschik
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 Stephan Poschik, an entrepreneur with over 23 years of experience in the health and wellness industry and founder of six companies primarily focused on coaching and consulting.Stephan discusses his journey from Austria to running businesses across Europe and the United States and shares insights into his work with major corporations like Siemens, Toyota, and Volkswagen. The conversation highlights the importance of employee engagement, compliance, and corporate culture in driving productivity and ethical business practices. Stephan explains the dangers of disengaged employees and emphasizes the need for companies to create environments that foster engagement and loyalty.Stephan also delves into the differences in corporate wellness practices between Europe and the United States and how cultural factors influence employee engagement and compliance. He shares his CHC process for assessing and improving corporate health, which involves gathering employee feedback and implementing changes across three dimensions: personal responsibility, leadership development, and process optimization. Stephan believes companies can enhance employee and organizational performance by focusing on these areas, ultimately making them more competitive in the marketplace.Key highlights:
Stephan’s Background and Career Journey
Corporate Engagement and Compliance
The Impact of Disengagement
Cultural Differences in Corporate Wellness
Employee Engagement Strategies
Consulting Process and KPIs
Resources:Stephan Poschik on LinkedInCorporate Health Consulting GmbHCorporate Health Consulting & CHC Franchise LLC Tom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Dec 10, 2024 • 36min
From Engineer to Business Coach: Insights on Leadership and Growth with Brad Farris
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 Brad Farris to delve into his multifaceted role as a business coach, advisor, and personal growth director.Brad shares his journey from engineering to coaching, emphasizing the shift business owners need from service delivery to managerial roles as their companies grow. The discussion covers the complexities of leadership evolution, the impact of AI on professional services, and strategies for scaling and potentially selling a business. Brad provides practical advice on managing client relationships, mentoring emerging leaders, and navigating the intricacies of corporate transitions. Tune in to gain valuable insights on personal and business growth, whether you are an entrepreneur or a compliance professional.Key highlights:
Challenges in Leadership Transition
Dealing with Client Expectations
Mentorship and Leadership Development
Mastermind Groups Explained
Preparing for Business Acquisition
Resources:Brad Farris on LinkedInAnchor AdvisorsTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Dec 3, 2024 • 36min
Navigating Compliance and Innovation with Colin Darke
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 Colin Darke, an attorney and compliance professional with a diverse career spanning over twenty years.Colin shares his journey from banking and finance law to in-house compliance roles, eventually co-founding CompliSun, an AI-enhanced compliance management system. Colin discusses his experience handling regulatory challenges, building compliance programs from scratch, and innovating within fintech. He also delves into his book ‘Unleashing Innovation: Compliance Strategies for FinTech Disruptors,’ which offers practical guidance for compliance professionals. Additionally, Colin explores his dual passion for art, explaining how being an artist has contributed to his mental well-being and professional success. Listeners will gain valuable insights into integrating AI in compliance, effective training techniques, and the importance of creating a strong compliance narrative for regulators.Key highlights:
Colin Darke’s Professional Journey
Authorship and Book Insights
CompliSun: AI-Enhanced Compliance
Regulated vs. Non-Regulated Industries
AI Revolution in Compliance
Art and Compliance: A Unique Intersection
Resources:Colin Darke on LinkedInCompliSunUnleashing Innovation-Compliance Strategies for Fintech DisruptorsTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Nov 26, 2024 • 36min
Innovating Data Security a Conversation with Christian Geyer
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 is joined by Christian Geyer, CEO of Actfore, the podcast’s sponsor.Christian discusses his journey from initially supporting the Navy and Marine Corps to founding Actfore, a company focused on automating breach notifications using onshore software powered by patent-pending AI technologies. The conversation delves into how Actfore simplifies breach notifications and the impact of AI and machine learning in improving speed, precision, and data security in incident responses. Christian also speaks on the importance of unified risk management, future data governance trends, and the regulatory requirements for data transfers between the US and EU. This episode offers valuable insights into leveraging data mining to enhance compliance and cybersecurity measures.Key highlights:
Automation and Innovation in Data Breach Response
AI and Machine Learning in Data Mining
Compliance and Data Governance
Reverse Domino Effect in Incident Response
Future of Data Mining and Risk Management
ResourcesChristian Geyer on LinkedInActforeTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Nov 19, 2024 • 36min
Navigating Risk Management in the Automotive Industry with Tom Kline
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 is joined by Tom Kline, a seasoned automobile industry expert and risk management authority.The two Toms delve into specific risks unique to car dealerships and how to manage customer and employee relations to avoid regulatory problems effectively. Kline shares his extensive experience from almost 35 years in the industry, detailing strategies like proactive online reputation management and creative contractual clauses designed to preempt legal issues from customer disputes. They also discuss the complexities of insurance policies in the automotive sector and the importance of understanding coverage as a risk mitigation tool. Kline introduces ‘Tuck the Octopus,’ a metaphor for handling the multifaceted challenges dealerships face, emphasizing customer service’s importance in fostering long-term loyalty.Key highlights:
Key Risks in Automobile Dealerships
Managing Customer and Employee Complaints
Upstream Risk Management
Tuck the Octopus: A Creative Solution
Service Aspect of Dealerships
Resources:Tom Kline on LinkedInBetter Vantage PointTuck the OctopusTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Nov 12, 2024 • 28min
Exploring Client-Side Security and PCI DSS Compliance with Rui Ribeiro
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. Host Tom Fox takes things differently in this episode by welcoming Rui Ribeiro, Co-Founder and CEO at Jscrambler, the podcast’s sponsor.Rui discusses innovative measures in client-side security and PCI DSS compliance, his professional background, and the significance of the PCI DSS Version 4 update in enhancing client-side environments, mainly focusing on controlling third-party vendors to prevent unauthorized data access. The discussion outlines the strides taken in making transactions secure and offers insights into the broader implications of data privacy and compliance trends. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between technology and compliance in the context of data security alongside the evolving regulatory landscape.Key highlights:
Exploring Client-Side Security and PCI DSS Compliance
The Importance of PCI DSS Version 4
Challenges and Solutions in Client-Side Security
Jscrambler’s Role and Customer Engagement
Future of Client-Side Security and Compliance
Resources:Rui Ribeiro on LinkedInJscramblerTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Nov 5, 2024 • 35min
Anik Singal on His Journey from Digital Marketer to Compliance Advocate
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, Tom Fox sits down with Anik Singal, an expert in digital marketing and compliance.They discuss the often-overlooked aspects of compliance in direct marketing business. Anik shares his remarkable journey from being an online marketer for over two decades to facing a civil investigative demand from the FTC just as he was about to sell his company. This life-altering experience led him to focus on marketing compliance, creating AI-powered software, a podcast, a book, and an academy aimed at helping businesses market compliantly while still achieving high conversion rates. The episode delves into the complexities of FTC, SEC, and FINRA regulations and provides actionable insights into maintaining compliance to avoid legal pitfalls.Key highlights:
The Turning Point: FTC Investigation
Lessons Learned and New Mission
Understanding FTC Marketing Compliance
The Pentagon of Compliance
The Importance of Substantiation in Marketing
The ‘Don’t Say That’ Podcast
Resources:Anik Singal on LinkedInComplilyDon’t Say That podcastTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Oct 29, 2024 • 28min
Revolutionizing Compliance: AI’s Role in Shaping The Future of Compliance Financial Institutions
Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but 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 Fox has an enlightening discussion with John Sun, CEO of Spring Labs, sponsor of this podcast, as they delve into the transformative impact of AI on compliance in the financial sector.John shares his journey from a Chief Risk Officer at Avant to leading Spring Labs, an AI company focused on creating innovative compliance tools for financial institutions. The episode explores the significant gap in existing compliance tools and the company’s contributions to making compliance processes more efficient and adoptable. They cover the challenges faced by compliance professionals in communicating the value of these tools to quantitative-oriented stakeholders and highlight how AI-powered solutions like Zanko ComplianceAssist, Agent Assist, and Customer Assist are enhancing efficiency and accuracy.Additionally, the conversation touches on how AI is being used to convert unstructured conversational data into actionable insights, leading to better business decisions and process improvements. This episode offers valuable insights for financial institutions aiming to use customer feedback as a strategic resource and emphasizes the growing importance of AI in compliance and data management.Key Highlights:
The Genesis of Spring Labs
Strategic Value of Compliance Management
Leveraging AI in Compliance
Streamlining Customer Service with AI
Leveraging Data for Business Efficiency
AI’s Role in Structuring Data
Future of AI in Compliance
Resources:John Sun on LinkedInSpring LabsTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn


