Ep 242: Audit Like a Storyteller w/ Shagen Ganason (Liva Group)

This week on The Audit Podcast, we’re joined by Shagen Ganason, Group Chief Auditor, and Chief Audit Executive at Liva Group.

In this episode, Shagen shares the inspiration behind his new book, The Storyteller’s Ledger, and why he believes storytelling is one of the most powerful tools internal auditors can develop. From rethinking traditional audit reports to presenting to the board, Shagen offers a practical framework for transforming audit communication—complete with templates, examples, and coaching strategies he's used with his own teams.

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Timecodes:

4:30 – Keeping the Audit Committee Engaged

6:28 – Why Audit’s Influence Matters

10:16 – Traditional vs. Story-Driven Audit Findings

13:48 – Turning Audit Reports Into Compelling Stories

16:55 – Highlighting Cause and Effect Clearly

20:16 – Storytelling to the Audit Committee

26:06 – Delivering a Clear and Confident Message

30:15 – Helping Your Team Master Storytelling

34:50 – Final Thoughts

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