Welcome to Mind the Resilience, I am Ramki your host. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce our guest, Niharika, a seasoned expert in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). In our conversation, Niharika shares invaluable insights on the evolution of GRC, emphasizing its significance in today's organizational landscape. Drawing from her experiences, she unveils the challenges encountered in disaster recovery and the innovative solutions that conquered these hurdles. Her expertise extends to guiding o...
Nov 28, 2023•38 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience," I'm Ramki, your host. In this episode, we're joined by Milena Maneva, a resilience and business continuity expert. She's a key member of the Resilience Think Tank and was part of BCI WiR (Women in Resilience) Committee in the past. We'll discuss resilience's critical role in today's rapidly changing world, the components of a robust business continuity strategy, diversity's impact on resilience, and the carrer transition that Milena took from public relations to...
Oct 30, 2023•47 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience." I'm Ramki, your host, and today we have an exceptional guest with us, Andrew Lawton, the founder of ResKube. Andrew's company specializes in providing always-on power and communications for remote workers, and we're here to uncover the story behind it all. What inspired him to create ResKube, and how did it evolve from a Work Area Recovery company in the heart of London's financial district to a solution for staff homes and small sites? We'll also tap into Andre...
Sep 20, 2023•46 min
Hello and welcome to Mind the Resilience, the podcast where we explore the latest trends and best practices in resilience. I'm your host, Ramki, and today I have a guest Terence Lee, VP of Risk at Protecht Group, a leading provider of enterprise risk management software solutions. In this episode, we will talk about how risk management has evolved in recent years, what are the key challenges and opportunities for organizations in identifying and mitigating risks, how compliance and technology ca...
Sep 13, 2023•45 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we focus on business continuity, disaster recovery and resilience in general. I'm your host, Ramki, and today, we have a special guest with us, Darren Lea. We'll be exploring about the importance of orchestration in disaster recovery, striking a balance between automation and human decision-making, tool selection considerations, and the emerging trends shaping the future of disaster recovery. Get ready for an enlightening discussion on Mind the...
Sep 06, 2023•53 min
Welcome to Mind the Resilience, the podcast where we explore the vital strategies and insights for navigating the challenges of an ever-changing world. I'm your host, Ramki, and today, we have an exceptional guest who has dedicated his career to understanding and enhancing resilience in various contexts. Our guest, Mark Cannadine, a renowned expert in resilience, will guide us through the intricate web of crisis management and organizational resilience. We'll dive into the core elements of effec...
Aug 30, 2023•48 min
Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Mind the Resilience", your go-to podcast for insights on resilience in today's ever-changing world. I'm your host, Ramki, and today, we delve into a riveting discussion with a distinguished guest, Thomas Boehling. In this episode, we explore the profound essence of leadership amidst challenges, taking you on an in-depth journey through Leadership in Times of Adversity. We also delve into the realm of Enterprise Resiliency Architecture, focusing on its ...
Aug 16, 2023•44 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience." I'm Ramki your host. Today we have a remarkable guest who has made a profound impact in the world of technology and cyber security. It's my pleasure to introduce Sarah Armstrong-Smith, a true trailblazer in the field. Stay tuned as we delve into pressing cyber-security issues. Sarah shines a light on challenges in the digital age & We'll also discuss her journey as a woman in tech, breaking barriers and promoting inclusion. What does the future hold for tech...
Aug 09, 2023•44 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we explore the world of business and IT resilience. I'm your host, Ramki, and today, we have a special guest, Michael Mitchell, joining us from Australia. In this episode, Michael shares his journey and explains why IT resilience is crucial for organizations, along with how he designs tailored frameworks according to their needs. We'll explore common challenges in resilience strategies, essential tests to validate plans, and the importance of t...
Jul 27, 2023•49 min
Welcome to Mind the Resilience, the podcast where we explore the vital strategies and insights that drive success and continuity in today's ever-changing landscape. I'm your host, Ramki, and in this episode, we're joined by a true expert in the field of resilience, James Green, co-founder of Illuminate Advisory. With a passion for safeguarding businesses against unforeseen challenges, James has helped countless clients future-proof their assets and navigate the complexities of resiliency. In our...
Jul 18, 2023•44 min
Welcome to Mind the Resilience, I'm your host, Ramki. Today, we have a special guest, Charlie Maclean-Bristol, joining us from UK. Charlie is a renowned figure in business continuity, having founded two successful companies in the field. He established PlanB Consulting, a leading consultancy, and Business Continuity Training, a platform empowering professionals. As an accomplished author, Charlie shares his expertise through insightful book on business continuity and crisis management. In our co...
Jul 06, 2023•47 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we explore strategies for building resilience in the face of challenges. I'm your host, Ramki. Today, we have a special guest, Michael Herrera, an entrepreneur and founder of MHA Consulting and BCMMetrics. Michael will share his journey as an entrepreneur, navigating the challenges of starting his own company, MHA Consulting. He'll also explain how BCMMetrics, his tool for business continuity management, helps organizations. In light of recent ...
Jun 21, 2023•33 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience", the podcast that explores the art of thriving in the face of uncertainty. I'm your host, Ramki, and today we have a special guest Susie Ansary, a seasoned expert in business continuity and risk management. Susie has witnessed the importance of resilience in preparing for and responding to crises. In this episode, she shares invaluable insights on building resilience in individuals and organizations. Drawing from her experience as the former President of the BCI ...
Jun 14, 2023•44 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we explore resilience in business and life. I'm Ramki, your host. Today, we have a special guest, Matthias Rosenberg, who brings a wealth of experience as a CEO of Controllit AG Matthias will share his personal journey as a CEO, discussing his leadership philosophy, management style, and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. With a strong background in business development, Matthias will provide insights on growing and expanding oper...
Jun 06, 2023•40 min
Welcome, everyone to another episode of "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we explore the strategies, insights, and stories that inspire resilience in the face of adversity. I'm your host, Ramki, and today we have a remarkable guest Leah Andrews. In this episode, we dive into the intriguing realm of leadership buy-in for IT and BC/DR initiatives. We also tackle the critical components of a successful Cyber Incident Response Plan and how Incident response teams can effectively support them....
May 29, 2023•42 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we explore crisis management, risk mitigation, and security in today's ever-changing world. I'm Ramki, your host. In this episode, we discuss the challenges organizations face during crises and the common mistakes they make. Our guest Brendan provides valuable insights on effective communication and the crucial role of leadership in crisis management. We also dive into ensuring effective crisis management plans, including their key components a...
May 19, 2023•38 min
Welcome to Mind the Resilience, a podcast that explores the world of business continuity and disaster recovery. Today's guest is Jason, a business continuity and disaster recovery expert with extensive experience in designing and implementing plans to protect critical business data and systems. In addition to his professional work, Jason is also a talented photographer. In this episode, Jason shares his insights on how ISO 22316 contributes to the field of business continuity, how to manage disa...
May 14, 2023•44 min
Hello and welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast that explores the strategies and practices that organizations can use to build resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. I'm your host, Ramki, and today's episode is all about resilience in the workplace. My guest, Cedrick, and I will be discussing the key principles of building resilience in organizations and how leaders can ensure that their teams are well-equipped to handle unexpected challenges and crises. We'll also be discussin...
May 10, 2023•47 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience," the podcast where we delve into the world of business continuity, disaster recovery and resilience. I'm your host, Ramki, and today we have a very special guest, Margaret Millet. With a wealth of experience and expertise in the field, Margaret will share her insights on various aspects of business resilience. From her background and practical experience to the skills necessary for adapting to unexpected situations, we'll explore the key elements that contribute ...
May 04, 2023•39 min
Hello and welcome to Mind the Resilience! I'm Ramki, your host, and in this episode, we will be discussing the topic of business continuity with our guest, Mark Armour. Mark has a wealth of experience in business continuity planning and management and is an advocate for the Adaptive Business Continuity Manifesto. In our conversation, we cover a range of topics, including the key principles and potential impact of the Adaptive Business Continuity Manifesto, the importance of collaboration and cro...
Apr 23, 2023•46 min
Hello and welcome to Mind the Resilience, I am Ramki, and in this episode, we have an expert guest, Timothy Miller, who will discuss various aspects of business resilience. Tim will shed light on how businesses can prepare for regulatory and regional requirements for privacy, best practices for ensuring legal compliance in business operations, and how to effectively coach and mentor employees regarding risk management, compliance, and cyber security. He will also talk about emerging trends and t...
Apr 18, 2023•47 min
Hello, and welcome to Mind the Resilience, a podcast where we explore the world resilience with inspiring guests. I'm your host Ramki, and in today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with David, the Global Head of Business Resilience. David shares his incredible journey from an IT Disaster Recovery Manager to his current role and provides valuable insights into navigating complex organizations through incident and crisis management. We also discuss the importance of diversity, leadership,...
Apr 14, 2023•46 min
Welcome to Mind the Resilience, the podcast where we explore the world of resiliency. I'm your host Ramki, and today we have a special guest, Steven Kuhr. Steve is an emergency management professional with extensive experience in various sectors, including energy, water, transportation, and government agencies. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of emergency management, best practices for emergency planning and preparedness, the role of technology, the impact of climate change, effect...
Apr 09, 2023•45 min
Welcome to Mind the Resilience, the podcast where we explore the challenges and triumphs of building resilient organizations. In today's episode, we speak with Brian Zawada, an expert in business continuity and resilience. Brian shares his journey in the field, including the founding of Avaluation consulting and its merger with Castellan and Riskconnect, and discusses the software solutions they developed for business continuity. He also provides insights on strategies for building a successful ...
Apr 03, 2023•44 min
Welcome to "Mind the Resilience" podcast, I'm Ramki, and in today's episode, we'll explore the importance of business continuity and operational resilience in organizations. Our guest, Colm Gayton, a professional with extensive experience in emergency management and resilience, will share his insights on how to respond to unexpected events and disruptions, build collaborative partnerships, and establish effective crisis management strategies. Colm's MSc in Emergency Management has been instrumen...
Mar 27, 2023•45 min
Welcome to 'Mind the Resilience', the podcast that delves deep into the world of resiiency. I'm your host, Ramki, and in this episode, we're joined by IT disaster recovery expert Gordon McKirkle to explore the critical concepts of Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO). Disasters can strike at any moment, and without proper planning and preparation, they can be devastating for businesses of all sizes. That's where RTO and RPO come in - they are the key metrics that orga...
Mar 20, 2023•38 min
Welcome to Mind the Resilience podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Maneesh, an expert in mentoring and IT resiliency, to discuss some key topics related to these fields. We first delved into the world of mentoring, discussing the qualities that make a good mentor and how to establish a strong relationship with mentees. We also talked about common challenges that arise in mentor-mentee relationships and how to overcome them. For those seeking a mentor or looking to make the most of their me...
Mar 01, 2023•43 min
Welcome to Mind the Resilience podcast featuring an exclusive interview with Craig Goldberg, founder of Battleground software. In this episode, we'll be diving deep into the world of resiliency and business continuity management. We'll be discussing Craig's journey from a corporate employee at Deloitte to starting his own company, Business Olympian Group. We'll explore his experiences with building the Bamboo product, which he sold to xMatters, and his thoughts on the evolving resilience industr...
Feb 21, 2023•37 min
Welcome to Mind the Resilience podcast, I am your host Ramki, where today we have a special guest Keith Erwood joining us to delve into the world of resiliency. Keith is an expert in the field of IT Disaster Recovery and will be sharing his insights on a range of topics including the role of AI in disaster recovery and testing, the importance of IT Disaster Recovery and planning, best DR practices for small and medium size business and the concept of 'Disaster recovery as a service'. We will als...
Feb 15, 2023•40 min
Hello and welcome to Mind the Resilience podcast, I'm your host Ramki. In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Dawn Grzena, a renowned resilience leader currently working at Indeed. We kicked off the conversation by getting to know Dawn on a personal level & then we delved into the topic of business continuity planning and went over the step by step process of creating a plan. The impact of the pandemic on businesses was also covered, including Dawn's own experience managing th...
Feb 08, 2023•40 min
