Hitchhikers Guide to AI Governance Podcast

Don’t panic. Today I speak with Dr Darryl Carlton, author of 8 books including his latest and most successful: Garbage in Gospel out, the practitioners workbook for transforming AI governance. In this in-depth discussion, Dr Darryl Carlton shares his 50+ years of experience in AI, discussing the evolution of AI systems, governance challenges, and practical advice for leaders navigating the AI landscape. He highlights the importance of built-in governance, the pitfalls of overhyped AI concepts, and the future of agentic commerce.

Don’t panic. Today I speak with John Webb-O'Rourke and Shane McCarthy from Ambrion AI, an Irish intelligence company purpose built for the AI era. In this lively conversation, John and Shane share their starkly different AI Governance journeys, describe the state of AI governance transition in Ireland and the EU, share their recent AI successes along with some lamentable flaws of well-known AI tools

Don’t panic. Today I speak with Neil Butler from Untypical, a boutique change management consulting practice. Neil has been delivery change for over 30 years across Australia and believes most of the way organisations do change is too process driven. We need stronger change leaders, less artefacts and a relentless focus on the outcomes we want to enable lasting change.

Don't panic. In this episode I picked up Jacinta Whelan. Jacinta is the eminently successful lead Partner at Watermark Search Melbourne. Jacinta specialises in placing seasoned C-Suite professionals in organisations for specific missions rather than permanent roles. Jacinta talks about AI as the opportunity of a lifetime, it all depends on how you look at it.

Don’t panic. In this episode I picked up Professor Michael Davern. Michael is the Professor of Accounting & Business Information Systems at the prestigious University of Melbourne. Michael has been working with AI since the 1990s and his depth of knowledge and experience in applying AI to real world human problems is indeed, exceptional.

Don’t panic. In this episode I picked up Duncan Brett. Duncan is the successful Chief Operating Officer at Decidr AI an ASX listed Australian AI software company.

Don't panic. Today I picked up Phil Cornish. Phil, our resident human in the loop, has over twenty years of board level experience across the commercial, government and not for profit sectors with particular experience in the community sector as a Board Chair. Phil shares his AI perspectives in the context of a life well lived serving community and health organisations for his entire career.

Don’t panic. In this episode I picked up PR & Crisis Expert, Gerry McCusker. Gerry McCusker is the driving force behind The Drill, unique software for crisis simulation training.

Don’t panic. In this episode I picked up Information Governance expert, Phyllis Elin. With over three decades of senior information governance leadership, Phyllis Elin helps her global clients create, deploy, and maintain defensible and cost-saving information governance strategies.

Don’t panic. In this engaging episode, I picked up Career Transition expert, Pamela Frost. Pamela has thirty years of expertise across capability assessment, talent management, career transition coaching, leadership development and employee engagement. Pamela is the founder and CEO of Adapt and Thrive, a multi-tool, multi-layered AI platform enabling people to realise their potential and develop the capabilities required to navigate an emerging future. Pamela's tools enable people to disrupt themselves, and be well ahead of the AI displacement curve.

Don't panic. This week I share what good AI governance looks like in Australia. I share you how to get started and turn the AI Governance Standard from a compliance tick-off into practical, operational capabilities.

Don't panic. John and Shane return to the pod to share their brutally honest insights on the EU AI Act activations commencing on August 2, 2026.

Don’t panic. In this episode, I picked up Derek Crager. Derek is a visionary AI Solutions Architect & founder of Practical AI. And he's also a Hoosier (someone from Indiana US). His insights provide a refreshing perspective on how AI can complement human capabilities rather than replace them.

Don’t panic. In this episode, due to popular demand, Phyllis Elin returns to the pod to continue our conversation about AI and information governance. Phyllis Elin shares her extensive expertise in information governance, the impact of AI on data management, and the importance of clean, well-structured data for effective AI deployment. She discusses her recent awards, her insights on records retention, and the challenges and opportunities AI presents in data security and management.

Don't Panic! Today's episode is all about AI and privacy with Keturah Charlesworth, Privacy expert. AI has emerged as a modern-day enigma. As we navigate through its complexities, a striking observation was made: many people are caught between denial and action regarding their use of AI. In this episode, Ketchura Charlesworth shares insights on AI governance, privacy laws, shadow AI, and how organisations can navigate the complex landscape of AI use in health and human services.