Welcome to a special edition of Agents of Change, featuring renowned author and speaker, Richard Chambers.

In this captivating episode, Richard steps into the guest seat to share his invaluable career advice, emphasizing the importance of crafting your own career path and living life in vibrant color.

Throughout the discussion, Richard reflects on his successful career journey, encouraging listeners to embrace change and become active change agents in an ever-evolving world.

With his unique position as an advisor in risk and audit, Richard delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI revolution, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation and innovation in the profession.

Moreover, Richard introduces his latest book, 'Connected Risk: Conquering the Perilous Risk Exposure Gap,' which advocates for collaboration and synergy among risk management professionals to effectively navigate modern-day uncertainties.

Tune in to gain valuable insights and be inspired by Richard's wisdom on achieving lasting success in an unpredictable world.

Join Richard Chambers, Senior Advisor of Risk and Audit at AuditBoard, as he delves into the evolving role of internal auditors with Chris Chung, Chief Audit Executive of The Doctors' Company. In this episode of Agents of Change, they explore how internal auditors can become catalysts for transformational ideas, driving value and innovation within organizations.

Chris shares insights on the crucial interaction between audit, advisory, and enterprise risk, highlighting the strategic impact of these functions. He discusses the emerging challenges and opportunities presented by AI and emphasizes the importance of innovation and business acumen in the auditing profession.

Tune in to understand how internal audit can better navigate the uncertainties and disruptions characterizing today's business environment, while forging stronger partnerships and becoming trusted advisors within their organizations.

Join Richard Chambers, Senior Internal Audit Advisor for AuditBoard, as he welcomes back Cynthia Cooper, an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and best-selling author. Cynthia, the CEO of Cooper Group, LLC, shares her journey from uncovering the WorldCom scandal to advocating for ethical decision-making in the corporate sector.

In this episode, Cynthia discusses her collaboration with Erica Chung, the whistleblower from Theranos, and their joint efforts to support other whistleblowers. They provide guidance, resources, and shared experiences to help others navigate the challenging path of speaking truth to power.

The conversation delves into the similarities and differences between the WorldCom and Theranos scandals, highlighting the cultural issues and ethical lapses that led to these corporate failures. Cynthia and Richard also explore the critical role of corporate culture and offer practical advice for Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) on assessing and auditing organizational culture.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on the importance of integrity, the challenges faced by whistleblowers, and the steps organizations can take to foster a culture of ethical behavior.