Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Chambers

It's been 12 months since Richard Chambers became New Zealand's Police Commissioner. And by crikey, he's had a busy old time of it, a little bit of a poisoned chalice. There's been the clean out of the police hierarchy following the McSkimming scandal – or really, scandals. And two months after his appointment, police officer Lynn Fleming was killed in the line of duty in Nelson on New Year's Day. Back in March of this year, the latest Ministry of Justice Crime and Victim Survey found 69% of people had trust and confidence in police, up slightly on the year before. That was 67% probably after the Coster years, and then the police involved in the occupation of Parliament, and there was a little bit of argy-bargy going on between some members of the public and police. And then people felt that violent crime was getting out of control and the police weren't doing anything and providing escorts for gangs rather than arresting them. So, I can understand how trust might have slipped a little. He said the measure had slipped to its lowest ever in recent years, and although trust in police had improved slightly in the past 12 months, he conceded it could take a hit after the McSkimming scandal and other controversies. I'd say almost certainly. But the Commissioner has set some targets, and as he told Mike Hosking this morning, he's certain the police will achieve them. RC: We've been at 80% before, some years ago, but sitting at the moment around about 70%. So, we have seen a slight increase over the last 12 months, which is great. I know that we can do it. Trust and confidence matter and 80% is aspirational, but I'm determined to get there. MH: As regards confidence post this whole shambles of McSkimming and Co., if I suggested to you that most New Zealanders think no differently of the police because of this specific set of circumstances, would you agree broadly or not? RC: Absolutely agree with you, Mike. That's the feedback that I'm getting from across communities in New Zealand, that they appreciate this comes down to a group of former leaders of New Zealand Police, not the 15,000 outstanding men and women who do a great job day and night, they understand that. Yeah, and I think we do, don't we? We're still going to call the police when we've got somebody coming in the window, when a member of the family goes missing, in any of the myriad everyday tragedies that take place on a daily basis. The police are the first port of call, even if you are somebody like Tamatha Paul who doesn't instinctively and intuitively trust the police. They're who you go to when you're in trouble. They're the ones you ask to put their lives on the line to save yours or members of your family. I can appreciate that victims of sexual crime might think twice before going through a gruelling investigation in light of, you know, the police hierarchy seeming to believe their colleague over a woman complainant. But they shouldn't, because remember it was a police officer, a rank-and-file working police officer, I mean high ranking, but nonetheless she was on the front line, who highlighted the appalling treatment of the woman at the centre of the McSkimming cover up. Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves was the one who stood up to her bosses and told the IPCA. In her words, "I personally think it should be very simple in every police officer's world. It doesn't matter who the hell you are. We speak to the person, we take a complaint, and we investigate it. It's all very simple." Yeah. I mean, she got the brief. She understands her job. And as far as I'm concerned, I absolutely trust the police. I trust them to do their job well and professionally. And the cover up at Police HQ, I don't think has anything to do with the police who are going to work every single day, working for us. Richard Chambers has set four new targets. They'll be introduced early next year, and that is that 80% of New Zealanders have trust and confidence in police, 80% of New Zealanders being satisfied with service from officers, a 15% reduction in public violence, which is ambitious, and a 15% increase in retail crime resolutions, which would be gratifying for retailers. When it comes to having trust and confidence in police, it'd be interesting to see how the survey is worded. I was talking to someone recently who as part of a long-standing study that fills out their thoughts and opinions on different matters. And he said the way the questions were worded almost invites you not to have trust in the police, not to have trust in the justice system. It's all in the wording, as we well know. So I'd be interested to see the wording of this particular survey. What does satisfaction with service from officers mean? In recent times, I had the car appropriated from an underground locked garage. The police couldn't have been more helpful. Admittedly, the car was used by a 501er to commit an aggravated robbery, so, you know, the car got into bad company, so therefore it was found more quickly perhaps than if it had just been taken by a joy rider. But professional, they were helpful, they had a completely holistic understanding of crime, of the importance of the victims, of not me particularly, but the those at the wrong end of a firearm in the aggravated robbery. I was really, really impressed. What does satisfaction with service from officers look like to you? Have you received it recently? I would be very, very interested to hear your thoughts. What will it take to get 80% of New Zealanders having trust and confidence in police, 80% of New Zealanders being satisfied with service? What do the police need to do? I would argue the police on the beat, the police out there investigating don't need to do much. They're doing their job and doing it well. It's the bosses that need a long hard look in the mirror. 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Confidence from the Police Commissioner that New Zealanders don't see police any differently in the wake of the McSkimming scandal. Richard Chambers has announced four new targets, which include restoring public trust and confidence to 80%. It follows the IPCA's recent and scathing report into how serious allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming were addressed. Chambers told Mike Hosking people understand the blame lies with former leaders. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 3rd of December, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers outlined the Police's new targets in the wake of the McSkimming debacle. Liam Lawson has officially retained his seat for Racing Bulls next season! Former Ferrari and Williams manager Peter Windsor broke down the decision for us. And Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined Mike for their last Politics Wednesday of the year. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Association says when it comes to new policing targets, the devil will be in yet-to-be-confirmed detail. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced four new targets, including raising New Zealanders trust and confidence from 69 to 80-percent. It follows the force taking a major hit in the wake of the McSkimming scandal. Association President Steve Watt told Ryan Bridge it's good to have goals, but information is scarce. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Chambers on how he plans to rebuild trust in police and its leadership. 

Would we be asking the questions of Police Commissioner Richard Chambers if we hadn't been dealing with McSkimming and Coster and Co.? From my dealings with Chambers, he is exactly the sort of person who the Police need leading them. He is one of those appointments that when it's made, you get it, unlike the Coster appointment. When it was made you saw Ardern's fingerprints all over it and history shows how that all worked out. From all Chambers' actions so far, he not only had to right the direction of the Police broadly, but tidy up a god-awful mess that, if you believe headlines, has shaken the public's faith in the entire force. I don't actually believe that for a moment. Police, at 15,000 strong, are not rotten, the same way the bad apple in a corporate doesn't mean the whole business stinks. But as a result of the mess, Chambers felt it necessary to share the speeding ticket news. He was going 112km/h, which as far as I know was actually 111km/h. Not that that excuses it, it just keeps getting misreported. Then he's down Oriental Parade with Kash Patel having a dip while there is a tsunami warning. He thought it was lifted, but it wasn't. He rang the appropriate people and said sorry and then he was in front of the Parliamentary Select Committee having his minister, Mark Mitchell, heap praise on him, as well he might. The point being, are we microanalysing people in public life? And if we are, is it useful? And if it isn't, which I doubt it is, do we put people off going for top jobs in the public service? Can you be a decent operator and completely incident free? Are any of us completely incident free? Is 111km/h even a thing? Mea culpa – I go 111km/h every weekend in the country, probably more. A lot of people do. Do I take tsunami warnings seriously? Not really. Do I take atmospheric rivers seriously? Not really. New Zealand overreacts to most things, driven by the digital media who live for clicks. So there you go. I doubt I'll make Police Commissioner. What I also know is I can't be bothered with the myopic gawking over matters of little or no importance. Chambers is clearly a more patient man than I am. But as I say, he seems the real deal and the man for the job. How about we let him get on with it and give the nonsense a rest? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Police Commissioner's instructed specialist investigators to see whether the McSkimming scandal amounts to a perversion of justice. Fallout continues from revelations in an IPCA report that's found senior police staff inadequately managed serious allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Harassment charges against the complainant have been dropped, but she's still being prosecuted for emails sent to the lead investigating officer - and his wife. Richard Chambers says he's checking the legal situation. "Because I want to be reassured that there's nothing more to see here. I've asked that, I haven't got that answer yet." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Commissioner says he only became aware of an investigation into Jevon McSkimming two days before taking up the top job. The former Deputy Police Commissioner is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty to having child sexual exploitation and bestiality material on his work devices. A watchdog report finds some of the nation's highest ranking officers ignored a young woman's anonymous complaints against McSkimming. They then went after her for digital harassment. The Government has installed an Inspector-General of Police to ensure there is stronger oversight than the IPCA alone. Commissioner Richard Chambers told Mike Hosking the report points out about five top cops who are at fault. He says most of them have departed the organisation, but he is also launching employment investigations for other members. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 12th of November, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers responds to the damning IPCA report into the handling of complaints against Jevon McSkimming. Did we get anything out of the Arms Act announcement? Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen give their thoughts on the police and their culture and how much damage has been done to their reputation on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whatever you thought of Andrew Coster as Police Commissioner, you probably felt you could trust him to do the right thing. To be upfront, honest, and certainly not hide stuff. And if you thought the attitude within the Police towards women had changed from what it used to be – well you might be having a bit of a re-think on both of those. Because I certainly am after this damning report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority on the way Police handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. It's become a bit of a cliche in recent times to describe reports as “damning”, but there's no doubt how damning this one is. It is so damning that we had the Police Minister and the current Police Commissioner doing a live media conference at six o'clock last night as soon as the report came out. And no wonder. Because, in my mind, this could prove to be one of New Zealand's biggest public sector scandals. And it tells me that despite all the talk from the Police after the experience of Louise Nicholas back in the 1980s with cops involved in sexual misconduct, it seems the memo about a culture change hasn't yet reached some of the top brass either still working there or who worked there until very recently. Including Andrew Coster. Let me quote a comment in the IPCA report from one of the country's most senior adult sexual assault investigators. Named in the report as “Officer D”, they said: “You know what's the worst thing – if you make a mistake, the only worse thing that you can do is then cover it up. You can paint all sorts of nice words but to an outsider looking in, and I mean even me, this looks like a cover-up." So what happened is Jevon McSkimming got into a relationship with a woman in her early 20s. He was in his early 40s. After that, she started writing dozens of emails to the police, accusing Deputy Commissioner McSkimming of being a sexual predator. But instead of investigating the allegations, the emails were used by police as evidence to prosecute her under the Harmful Digital Communications Act last year. All of that overseen by Andrew Coster. His successor, Richard Chambers, is livid. He says there were about five or six senior leaders in the Police —including Coster— who were responsible for what looks to me like a cover up. Some are still with the Police, others aren't. The Commissioner says these people were too quick to believe that the complainant was a spurned woman out for revenge. As for Andrew Coster, how ironic is this comment he made when he was commissioner? He said: “We rely on the support of most of the community to be successful and that depends on the way we operate and on the extent to which people feel that they can trust us and that what we're doing is appropriate.” Oh really? Coster, these days, is chief executive of the Government's Social Investment Agency. He's on leave at the moment. But now that we know what we know, should he be allowed to stay on the government payroll? I'm in no doubt that he shouldn't. Because he presided over what I think could prove to be one of New Zealand's biggest public sector scandals. And, for that reason and that reason alone, he should be toast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The revelation that the Deputy Commissioner of Police Jevon McSkimming was a predatory pervert was one thing. To find out that our most senior police officers were complicit in not only covering up his inappropriate behaviour, but then prosecuting, persecuting his victim is quite frankly horrifying. I knew, many of you knew, Andrew Coster was an ineffectual toadying eunuch. Does anyone remember his one and only hour in the studio when he spoke in slogans and was completely incomprehensible? I couldn't have been more delighted when Police Minister Mark Mitchell moved him on and replaced him with a proper cop, Richard Chambers. The fact that Jevon McSkimming came so close to the top job defies belief, given the accusations swirling around him. And he only came so close to the top job because Coster, Kura, de Wattignar, and Basham needed him to be in the top job to hide their moral and professional failures. This is absolutely appalling. McSkimming is a sick pervert. He needs help, professional help. The rest of them were just motivated by saving their sorry skins and were willing to throw a vulnerable young woman to the wolves to allow her to be prosecuted to save themselves. The young woman in question sent multiple emails to ministers, MPs, the media, she wrote on LinkedIn, she phoned the police complaints line. She might have appeared to be obsessive, but nothing makes a woman more unhinged than being gaslit, than being ganged up on, than being not believed. You can imagine McSkimming – ‘mate, she's a bunny boiler. Yeah, crazy'. If they were any sort of cops, any sort of people, they would know that is manipulation 101. Dismiss her as a lunatic. You know, confess, yes, what was I thinking? I was 40, she was 21. I shouldn't have had the affair, but, you know, I ended it and saw the error of my ways. And now she's trying to ruin my career. You've got to save me. You've got to help me. And they did. Not one of those former top cops, the very top cops in the country, ever thought to have a chat to her, or to get one of their staff to have a chat to her, to hear her side of the story. Did they not find it odd that McSkimming didn't say, look, talk to her, you'll see for yourself? No. Not only did they not do anything, they prosecuted her. They put her through hell. It's appalling, it's horrifying, it adds grist to Tamatha Paul's anti-police mill. Richard Chambers has a hell of a job ahead of him in rebuilding faith in the Police, and he knows that. “My job right now is to ensure that I take on board all the recommendations and work swiftly to put everything in place to ensure that this never happens again. “And, you know, in terms of other stuff out there, well, I only know what I know. I'm not aware of anything else, and God, I hope that's not the case because, you know, the people of New Zealand, when they reach out to New Zealand Police, deserve the best possible service they can get, and they need to be taken seriously. “And I've been very clear about that since I took over as the Commissioner. Our priority is supporting the frontline staff of my organisation who do this work day and night. And, and I'm really proud of that. And, you know, my focus now will be putting a new leadership team in place, and they will be working with me to help steer New Zealand Police, in the right direction and ensure that these appalling situations never happen again.” Oh, hello 2007. Police Commissioner Howard Broad, after the Royal Commission of Inquiry, after the ghastly Scholllum Shipton cover-up there. “I will now ask all serving members to join with me to make the changes necessary to prevent this sort of behaviour ever happening again. The work's already started. We're moving quickly on this. A draft code's been fully consulted. There'll be a reform of the 1958 Police Act”. At the heart of the issues looked at by the Commission of Inquiry has been abuses of power. Yes, policies, processes, and sanctions can only go so far. That's quite right. There were processes in place that were circumvented by these abusers. Abusers of the woman and abusers of power. What happens to people that they become like this? Coster's on the record as saying he entered the police because of his Christian faith, his Christian duty to serve. I feel for the good, honest men and women wearing the blue uniform who turn up to work every day trying to make New Zealand a better, safer community. They have been so badly let down by their bosses. But a number of them knew how hopeless Coster was. The number of texts and emails I received over the years that he was Commissioner were extraordinary. I'm not sure if they knew the depths to which he would go to save his skin and his salary, but they knew he was a wrong'un. They had a copper's nose to sniff out when something was wrong. I would love to hear from you on this one. I still trust the Police. I still back the Police. My faith in the Police hierarchy was shaken with Coster in the top role, and it's been absolutely rocked with the revelations of yesterday. With Richard Chambers as Commissioner, the ship has been righted. The oversight being introduced will help ensure corrupt officials won't be able to circumvent the processes designed to prevent and detect wrongdoing. But by bloody crikey, the Police will not be able to endure another scandal like this one, that's for sure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you auditing at the speed of risk? Richard Chambers—50-year internal audit veteran and AuditBoard advisor—joins Blake to map the path forward. Hear why AI now ranks as risk #1, how to build continuous risk monitoring, and what “independence, not isolation” means for the three-lines model. Learn where CAEs should start with AI (risk assessment, analysis, reporting), how to audit culture and AI governance, and how to earn audit committee trust with no surprises.Chapters(01:37) - Richard Chambers' Career Journey (03:15) - Evolution of Internal Audit (05:34) - Emerging Risks in Internal Audit (08:13) - AI and Cybersecurity Challenges (10:51) - Continuous Risk Monitoring (25:30) - Connected Risk and AI Integration (27:42) - Introduction to the Three Lines of Defense (30:01) - Evolution to the Three Lines Model (31:18) - Connected Risk and Collaboration (32:08) - AI's Impact on Risk Management (35:20) - AI in Internal Audit: Opportunities and Challenges (40:32) - The Human Element in Internal Audit (44:40) - The Future of Internal Audit and AI (54:00) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comhttps://earmark.app/Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guest, Richard ChambersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-chambers-a5108914/Twitter: https://x.com/rfchambersWebsite: https://auditboard.com/Connect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

I'm baffled by the Police Commissioner writing that open letter telling off Stuff today. You probably missed this thing when it actually happened, which was back in September, but in the week that Tom Phillips was shot and the kids were saved from the bush, Stuff got its hands on some of the audio of the police chase, and they published it. And they got in trouble with the coppers immediately, and then the cops started an investigation into Stuff. Today, the police boss, Richard Chambers has written an open letter in both main newspaper outlets - as in the Stuff guys and the New Zealand Herald, saying the police have decided not to charge Stuff, but don't do this again, it's really, really bad. Now, I cannot explain to you why Richard Chambers thought this was a good idea - because either way you look at this, this is not a good look. I mean, it either looks like he's trying to bully the media into being good boys and girls, or he hasn't got the cojones to actually do the thing that he's threatened and just go and prosecute Stuff. But what's even weirder about it is - I just don't think that this warranted the cops getting this vexed about it. I mean, as I said, you probably missed it when it happened, because the audio wasn't that interesting. It was mildly informative, because it told us that the police officer who got shot was alone and exposed like we suspected. And it showed how he got in touch with various members of the community, locals, to find out if they could hear Tom Phillips on the quad bike, so that he could track Phillips down. But really, other than that, it wasn't interesting enough to draw public attention to it again - unless of course, you are trying to bully Stuff. And while I think this audio wasn't that interesting, I did find it refreshing, actually, to have a media outlet be brave for once and publish something that the authorities didn't want them to publish and tell the public something that the authorities didn't want them to know - basically doing their job. So on the whole, I think I'm on the side of Stuff on this one. Mainly because I don't like what this looks like, which is the police trying to publicly shame them for doing their job. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The four-year long manhunt for Phillips and his three children ended early yesterday morning - when police shot and killed him in rural Waikato. One of his children was found with him, and the other two were located at a campsite in dense bush. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper said Police Commissioner Richard Chambers weighed in on the case during a 'sombre' press conference. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations into Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips are far from over, after he was shot dead by police yesterday. The manhunt for Phillips and his three children stretched across four years. One of his children was with him at the scene, and the other two were found last night at a campsite in dense bush about two kilometres away. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says they're investigating possible accomplices in this case. "We're going to put a puzzle together, we're going to better understand the last four years - anybody who may have been helping him, supplying him with something." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Commissioner says they're very relieved to have safely recovered the children of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips after nearly four years. He was shot dead by Police in the early hours of yesterday on a rural Waikato road following a burglary. One child was with him, the two others were found in the afternoon at a remote campsite. Richard Chambers told Mike Hosking it took them a while to recover the children, but they'd been told there were firearms at the campsite. He says the way the situation played out was not something they wanted, but they suspected it could end that way. Chambers says the injured officer who was shot multiple times remains in Waikato Hospital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of September, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Police Minister Mark Mitchell discuss the successful operation to find Tom Phillips' kids and the police officer who was shot in the process. Sir Brian Roche details his disappointment in the unions for rejecting yet another pay offer, and what they say is the issue. High performance coach James Laughlin is in for a motivational word. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Group Chat is back with a brand-new season! Zara King, Richard Chambers and Gavan Reilly cut through the noise of the week's headlines — from the crawling Race for the Áras, to the tough road ahead for new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, and the squeeze of rising grocery prices on households across Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From sleep deprivation to sleep eating. Napping to teeth grinding. Ask us anything. We’ve got you covered. In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire Murphy answer all your questions about sleep and go through the four stages. They discuss what sleep deprivation does to you physically and mentally and how changing hormones can stop you getting a good night’s rest. They talk to the experts to answer questions about how to conquer insomnia without drugs, how to fall asleep and stay asleep and whether not being able to sleep is inevitable as you get older. They also discuss whether teeth grinding impacts your sleep quality, why you do that weird jump thing when you’re dozing off and how exactly to let thoughts ‘pass you by’ when trying to meditate. Also, how common is sleep eating and is sexsomnia actually a real thing? THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. For more information on sleep including a list of providers of CBTi: Sleep Health Foundation Sleep Central For more information on meditation and mindfulness: Headspace Smiling Mind Calm The Happier App MOVE by Mamamia has guided mindfulness and meditations GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guests: Dr Kathleen Maddison; Dr Jen Walsh; Dr Richard Chambers; Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Commissioner's putting a focus on the basics down as a key contributor to a fall in violent crime. The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey reveals most violent crimes have been dropping in the past two years, while sexual assault cases increased. There's been a 113 percent increase in Police beat patrols over the last year. Richard Chambers says he's been clear he wants his staff to do the basics well. He says it means getting officers out into the community, but beat patrols are only one aspect and his team is doing an incredible job. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is mindfulness and is it different to meditation? We go to Med School to find out what a clitoral hood is and what it does. And in our Quick Consult, we find out what actually happens when you skip your period? In this episode, Dr Richard Chambers discusses the different types of meditation and how it can help both your physical and mental health. We ask whether meditation and mindfulness offer the same benefits as physical rest and talk about the impact they have on your parasympathetic nervous system. We also talk about how to calm your mind if you wake up in the night and stay awake staring at the ceiling, as well as how to be more present and mindful in your everyday life. And, how just ten minutes of meditation a day can make a real difference. So, how do you start? We have a one minute guided meditation for you. THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. For more information on meditation and mindfulness: Headspace Smiling Mind Calm The Happier App MOVE by Mamamia has guided mindfulness and meditations Dr Richard Chambers has more guided meditations GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guest: Dr Richard Chambers Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate Peeni Heare is standing by a comment that he'd repeal the gang patch ban. He agreed with the notion at an event on Wednesday night. Now, this is despite Chris Hipkins saying no, no, that's not true, we're not going to repeal the gang patch law. Peeni Henare told RNZ he was asked his personal view on the issue, which is informed by whanau experience. He understands that differs from the Party's view, but when an audience member at the Waatea-hosted debate at Favona asked the Tāmaki Makaurau candidates, will you repeal the gang patch law if you come into government, yes or no? The Te Pati Maori candidate said yes. Henare could also be heard saying aye. No wonder Labour is staying schtum and not releasing any policy yet. They don't have any. Individual Labour MPs have reckons, but they all seem to have different divergent reckons. For the record, Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins told me they would not be repealing the gang patch ban when he was in studio a couple of months ago. KW: Are you going to bring back gang patches? CH: No. And y'know, I think it's one of those things where it hasn't ultimately y'know, changed the nature of gang activity. Gang business is still booming. They're still selling more methamphetamine than ever. But what it has done is people feel a bit safer with not seeing patched gang members walking down the street. So no, absolutely not. But Peeni Heare says he personally wants to see the law repealed. Presumably he wants to see the gang patches back out on the streets and the roads and in our neighbourhoods. And that would surely, surely be a backward step. Remember what the Police Commissioner, Richard Chambers, had to say about the banning of gang patches when he was in having a chat last week: "I'm very, very proud of my staff across the country who have embraced the new legislation, the wearing of gang insignia, and I'm not sure how many it is now, but I think it may be over 700 prosecutions for the wearing of insignia that has helped us to address the gang issues. And in fact, whilst the gang insignia is one aspect, the reality is that gangs are responsible for a very high and disproportionate number of other serious criminal offending. So we're addressing that too, and we have thousands of additional charges that have been presented to the court because as we go about our police work, and we may well be policing things like patches, then we inevitably are dealing with other things as well. And I look at that. “So I know that there's been a lot of commentary about gang numbers and stuff like that, but the reality is my teams across the country are focused on holding gang members to account. And I'm very, very proud of their hard work. And I think we would all agree that that legislation has definitely gone extremely well, and the compliance level is something that I'm very, very pleased with.” Chambers says the gang patch ban has actually helped police to do their job, and I simply do not see how wearing patches enhances the lives of the gang members. Anecdotally, we've heard from people who say that without the patches, they feel safer. You don't have to staunch up, live up to the branding on your back. You don't, quite literally, have a target on your back. Rival gang members kill each other. Not all of them, but you are at risk. If you're wearing a colour or a gang patch that a rival gang member does not like, then you're at risk. Without that target on your back, you can just be you. A father, a son, a footy player, a worker. What possible good can come of repealing the gang patch ban? How is it going to help anybody? If this is an example of where Labour's at policy wise, then you'd have to say that the coalition government, with all its faults and missteps and imperfections, definitely deserves another three years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Commissioner is supporting an Interpol base in the Pacific, and says many pacific nations are also on board. Interpol has pitched the idea to police representatives from 22 Pacific Island nations at a conference in Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands. Richard Chambers says 13 of the countries are already members of Interpol. He told Mike Hosking it would be a big help to those police forces. Chambers says it provides them with information and intelligence to fight crime. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm gonna say thank you to the Police Commissioner, Richard Chambers, for maybe reminding us to be grateful for what we have. He gave an interview to the Herald today and he said he thinks there is a fair bit of punching down on New Zealand going on at the moment. And he thinks that's unfair. He says: "With the world going a little crazy, I count us lucky that we are where we are." Now, given how much doom and gloom there is at the moment, it may surprise you to know that the accompanying poll in the Herald article actually agrees with him - as unscientific as it is. Most people rate their experience of living in New Zealand as 8 out of 10. 20 percent of people say they have an 8 out of 10 experience. Then the next one up is 10 out of 10. That's 15 percent. 7 out of 10 comes next, and 13 percent of us say that. So, 7, 8, 9, and 10 out of 10 account for 58 percent of the votes. Way more than half of us think that we are living in a pretty great place. Now, as I say, it's not scientific, but it is a nice reminder that actually most of us do know how good we've got it. It's really easy to fall into the trap of thinking the grass is greener on the other side, which is why so many of us are leaving and heading off to places like Australia. Actually, if the other side is Australia, once they get there, they are going to realize it's not that much greener. They're gonna go through the same stuff with the economy that they were going through back here in New Zealand.Life over there is expensive as well. And if the other side is Europe, it's definitely not greener over there. It's actually tens of thousands of refugees arriving on your doorstep. It's huge unrest over migrants in the UK. It's the threat of war just across the border. And it's cost of living problems there too. Now, I'm not Pollyannaish at all about New Zealand. I know life is expensive, I know there are people who have never had to budget who are now having to budget. I can see that the Government books definitely need tidying up, and we're completely overdue structural economic change. But at least most things are headed in the right direction. Education for our kids has been sorted out, red tape is being cut, the economy is turning around, the days are getting longer, and we live in a safe place with a good work-life balance where our kids can grow up fairly healthy. So thank you to the Police Commissioner, of all people, for reminding us of that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Commissioner says he feels for his staff as a top cop faces the courts. Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming is facing eight charges of possessing child exploitation and bestiality material. He resigned after a period of suspension on full pay since December, during a separate investigation. Richard Chambers told Kerre Woodham he is angry, disappointed, and let-down – and knows staff feel the same. But he says it also shows nobody is above the law, no matter their rank. In terms of police recruits, he hopes work will begin on a second police college wing for Auckland early next year. An Auckland Campus opened last month as an alternative to the Porirua facility. Forty recruits will graduate in coming months. Chambers says it's going exceptionally well, and he's committed to expanding the operation. He told Woodham it gives aspiring officers more flexibility on training. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey there was a big festival on last weekend, maybe you heard about it or read about it or watched it or something. Returning guest Richard Chambers was at the damn thing and so he duly relays Dave and Adam with a feature-length review in lieu of a Top 5, and let us tell you listener, this is a damn fine report. Also damn fine is the NO ENCORE Patreon - hit it up today for bonus content!ACT ONE: Dave gets intensely self-indulgent about another podcast. Hey, why not? ACT TWO (9:42): A scattershot enough news section takes in Oasis x Bohemians, a fake band doing numbers, and Adam's newest vinyl purchase. ACT THREE (26:45): Glastonbury 2025 in review featuring live reports of Supergrass, CMAT, Wet Leg, Franz Ferdinand, Alanis Morrisette, The 1975, Romy, Bob Vylan (and all the news fallout that came with that), Kneecap (ditto), Patchwork (aka Pulp), Skepta, Charli XCX, Gurriers, Rod Stewart, Snow Patrol, Overmono, and Olivia Rodrigo. As you might expect, a LOT to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a belief Auckland's new Police training centre will make recruitment more accessible. The new space on the Massey University campus includes multiple classrooms, along with gym and recreation areas. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers told Mike Hosking over the years some people have steered away from a career in Police because they couldn't go to Porirua for training. He says it's about creating more opportunities for those who might find Porirua for 20 weeks a challenge. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 1st of July, we've got a new police college opening in Auckland today – is it a case of build it and they will come? What is it about helicopters that gets us so exercised? Mike has some thoughts on Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray's helipad getting approval. We haven't caught up with Ryan Fox since his success on the PGA Tour, so we catch him before he jets off to the UK for the Open Championship. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Litter enraged outdoor enthusiast Richard Chambers, so he launched a one-man campaign to pass a deposit bill. Then Gov. Tom McCall leaped aboard, and Oregon became the first state to ban nonreturnable bottles and cans. (Pacific City, Tillamook County; 1970s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1810c.1812.bottle-bill-tom-mccall.html)

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!You know Gavan Reilly as one of Ireland's leading news journalists, whether it's via his reporting for Virgin Media or through his podcast with Richard Chambers and Zara King, The Group Chat. Now, he's released a book which seeks to demystify what goes on in Leinster House, and I was delighted to chat with him last week ahead of the launch. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Ireland's housing crisis at breaking point, The Group Chat asks the big question: Why does it take so long to get any infrastructure projects off the ground?Zara King, Richard Chambers and Gavan Reilly dig into delays, frustrations, and what's holding Ireland back.Also on this week's episode:

We're here to make you an offer you can't refuse, listener. Just sign on the dotted line, and the hefty advance that is our podcast will land in the bank account that is your ears.This week we return to Sonic Architowers where Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan are joined by Alan Duggan Borges of Gilla Band, The Claque and most recently The Null Club ahead of the forthcoming self-titled EP due for release on 4 April (which you can preorder here) to discuss songs that discuss the very industry that is the lifeblood of this podcast– the music industry.Will we uncover the shady secrets of the music world and all of its dealings by the end of the podcast? Tune in to find out...Elsewhere, you can find our most recent Film Club episode featuring Dave, Richard Chambers and Andy McCarroll discussing the absolute edit-fest that is Any Given Sunday here on Patreon, and signing up gets you bonus episodes every given Sunday, as well as weekly show previews and early and ad-free access to all main feed epsiodes, so don't miss out.ACT ONE (6:50): We talk to Alan about The Null Club's forthcoming EP, Gilla Band and more.ACT TWO (35:11): Brian Dobson AKA Snoop Dobb shows off his rap skills, Denis Leary shares his experience meeting Michael Stipe, David Draiman adds fuel to the fire (literally), Nick Cave Clarification Corner, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 soundtrack revealed and Jim Morrison is apparently alive and well(?)– it's the news.ACT THREE (59:41): Top 5 Music Industry-Preorder The Null Club EP on BandcampFollow The Null Club on InstagramSee The Null Club Live Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to tell our side of the story, listener.And who better to do that with us than this week's guest! Journalist and broadcaster Jenn Gannon returns to the podcast this week to dive into the best that the musical corner of the documentary world has to offer, as well as taking on a healthy dose of music and entertainment news, so let's get the cameras rolling and get right to it.Don't forget, by signing up to our Patreon at Patreon.com/NOENCORE you can get all episodes of the show 24 hours early and ad-free, as well as weekly bonus content. Coming in the next few days is a brand-new Film Club with Dave, Andy McCarroll and Richard Chambers discussing the editing masterpiece that is American football thriller Any Given Sunday – and let me tell you, it's well-worth the €5 monthly cost for that episode alone.ACT ONE (2:05): Fontaines finally wield the RTÉ Choice Music Prize, Steve Wall reveals the pitfalls of the acting business, Fred Durst kind of puts his foot in it at the Limp Bizkit 3Arena show, Los Campensinos give us a very detailed insight into the finances of touring, Tiesto's lawyer tries to throw him under the bus, Grimes wishes for less toxicity on the internet, King Charles shows he's down with the modern times and an apparently very good Prince documentary is shelved by Netflix– it's the news.ACT TWO (50:19): Top 5 Music Documentaries-Follow Jenn Gannon on X / InstagramLos Campensinos! - In The Black Stuff blog post Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King break down the week that shook global politics. As Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy clash publicly, US-Europe relations hit a new low—so where does that leave Ireland?The team discusses:

The Police announced yesterday they will be opening a new training wing for recruits in Auckland. The current Royal New Zealand Police College is in Porirua, where recruits train for 20 weeks. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers talks to Mike Hosking about the need for the new location, what it will do for the target of 500 new police, if the Police are on track for that target, and flexibility it will give the recruits. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trick, and we fail it virtually every time, is not to get bogged down in the minutiae. There aren't prizes for coming up with dumb scenarios to try and catch the idea out. Amending the law to allow greater use of locals to grab a scumbag and hold them till the coppers arise is a good, and welcome, idea. If the Government is making tangible and positive progress anywhere, it's on the crime front. More people are in jail, more people are being rounded up, more of us feel safe, the police feel better about doing their job, or being allowed to do their job, and the citizens arrest news is merely adding to that progress. Coming up with scenarios about criminals bringing bigger weapons to robberies won't happen, the same way we haven't seen the gangs give the bird to the coppers over patches. At the Prime Minister's press conference this week with Paul Goldsmith, Mark Mitchell, and Commissioner Richard Chambers, they were asked about there being more gang members, with the inference being the law is failing. Yes, said Richard Chambers, there are more members because we are putting more groups on the register. And arrests aren't going up commensurately because gangs aren't flouting the law and retail thugs won't flout this one either. Thugs are cowards and opportunists. They try it on because they know they can. The moment they know a guard in a supermarket can jump on top of them they won't bother, the same way they tried to get work when the traffic light system came in for Jobseeker. Bottom feeders are essentially lazy. If it's easy, they'll abuse it or nick it. If you crack down the game's up and they will give up. This sort of thing should be welcomed. This is what we wanted. Memories can't be so short that we have forgotten the madness that filled our streets just a year or so back. The ram raids, the gangs, the blocked roads with their intimidation, the non-existent police to round them up, the endless criminals on ankle bracelets reoffending - we hated that! We got furious at that. A year and a bit later the change has happened, and the statistics have turned. Let's not get bogged down in a petty game of "but what if".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you or a loved one ever struggled with Depression?If you're like most humans then probably YES.Which means you may also be familiar with the basic treatment and go to for many doctors of prescribing antidepressants as the solution.So if this was in fact the solution, why are rates of depression on the rise and getting worse year after year?Shouldn't they be going down?Well my friend, there's clearly more to the picture and so much that we have not been told.Which is why I'm so excited for today's chat with our incredible guest as we dive into the truth behind depression, antidepressants and what are potentially better ways of treating mental health disorders.Dr. Richard Chambers is an award-winning clinical psychologist and a global expert in mindful leadership and education. With over 25 years of experience, he delivers highly engaging keynotes and workshops, offering practical, science-backed tools to boost wellbeing and performance. A TEDx speaker and media regular, Richard has authored three books, published over 50 research papers, and co-created the widely popular Smiling Mind app. As an Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University, he pioneered a groundbreaking mindfulness initiative in education.******************Free Gifts from Richard Chambers:Free productivity meditations: https://drrichardchambers.activehosted.com/f/27 Connect with Richard Chambers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrichardchambers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrichardchambers/ ******************➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW. ➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here. ******************Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielledaemcoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielledaem/Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplybalancedhealthYouTube (where you can watch all these episodes in video!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCqU7XE_KU1xPmjkpZyGPA******************Medical DisclaimerThe information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. My personal advice should NOT be taken as professional advice and you are always advised to consult with your own healthcare provider before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. This podcast is intended to inspire and offer alternative views to healing your relationship with food, mind and body. It is up to each listener to take responsibility for their own health and wellness decisions. I hold no liability or responsibility for your results or lack thereof. 

This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King discuss: Safety in Dublin as a restaurant owner shares his crime ordeal. "Shed-sits" are suggested as an option to aid Ireland's ever-worsening housing crisis. Has America just thrown Europe under the bus on defence? Plus, after 11 gloomy days, the sun finally makes an appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new police commissioner, Richard Chambers, is proposing to cut 37 executive and support roles while creating 20 new ones, with a net loss of 17 positions. Chambers spoke to Corin Dann.

The Police Commissioner says a loss of 17 executive-level roles will have no impact on Police delivery. Richard Chambers is opening consultation on a proposal to disestablish 37 executive and support service positions and create 20 new roles. He says a restructure will result in a stronger police leadership which is fit for purpose and delivers on his priorities. Chambers told Mike Hosking police executives are important, but there are too many of them. He says trimming the number will make those left more visible and connected. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King examine the turbulent starts for new governments in Ireland and the U.S.In Dublin, the Dáil adjourned without even hearing nominations for a new Taoiseach, leaving Ireland in political limbo. Across the Atlantic, Donald Trump's America First 2.0 agenda has already ignited major controversy.What's next for these administrations? Get the full breakdown now on Spotify and Virgin Media Play!

This week's episode features highlights from previous episodes, showcasing the best advice on AI.   This episode features insights from industry leaders: Badal Patel explores AI tools in the audit process, Ben Phillips discusses AI and inflation, Julio Tirado emphasizes responsible AI, Michael Pellet explains why all auditors should be data experts (but not necessarily AI specialists), and Richard Chambers shares how to use ChatGPT to optimize workflows.   Be sure to connect with Badal, Ben, Julio, Michael, and Richard on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   Timecodes:   1:23 - Badal Patel: AI Tools and the Audit Process 7:05 - Ben Phillips: AI and Inflation 12:00 - Julio Tirado: Responsible AI 21:36 - Michael Pellet: Why All Auditors Should Be Data Experts (But Not Necessarily AI Specialists) 25:28 - Richard Chambers: Creating Image with ChatGPT to Optimize Workflow   *   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.  

The year is almost dust and we're not about to sign off without examining the standout moments of 2024 in music - that's right, it's our increasingly ramshackle awards rundown!Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan are joined by Craig Fitzpatrick and Richard Chambers to go through the best, worst, and weirdest happenings from the calendar year.The boys detail their favourite songs and albums of 2024 before handing out the non-corporeal gongs for the likes of 'Phenomenon of the Year', 'Villain of the Year', 'PR Disaster of the Year', among others.You'll hear all about the incendiary Kendrick/Drake feud, Charli XCX's BRAT-fuelled dominance, Sabrina Carpenter's "very normal amount of horny" summer, the hugely successful - and highly divisive - latest chapter from Fontaines D.C., and plenty more besides.A huge THANK YOU to all listeners of NO ENCORE this year - we're grateful for your ears, and your support - special shout-out to those who have signed up to patreon.com/noencore for our regular stream of bonus content.Speaking of the Patreon, Davey and Mikey's Film Club Year in Review episode is imminent, and Dave will be dropping a couple of solo movie-themed episodes in January.The regular NO ENCORE feed will be taking a hopefully well-deserved breather until February, but do enjoy our upcoming 'Best Of' highlight reel episode, as curated by Adam.Happy Christmas to you, dearest listener, and here's to a great 2025~! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Chambers was appointed the new police commissioner this week and has already waded into discussing the controversial area of routinely arming police. He's taking over from Andrew Coster who stepped down last week to instead head up the new Social Investment Agency. Chambers said the appointment was one of the "highest honours of my life". He joins Mihi to talk about what he will bring to the top role.

The auditions are over and it's official, a former Assistant commisioner Richard Chambers will step into the job of police commissioner. The role was vacated by his boss Andrew Coster last week . He's now heading up the government's new social investment agency. Richard Chambers spoke to Lisa Owen.

This is an episode that features 4 interviews from key leaders and speakers at SIOP's Leading Edge Consortium in late October 2024. In this episode, we speak with four key leaders including Shonna Waters, Trish Vassar, Sophia Lamuraglia, and Richard Chambers.During the conversation, we explore key topics including what it means for leaders to lead effectively in a changing workplace, the role of AI in leadership development, and what's top of mind for those in the organizational psychology profession in today's workplace. This episode also explores key leadership development practices, including AI-driven coaching tools, simplified competency models, and the critical role of learning agility in preparing leaders for an uncertain future. LinksSIOP Leading Edge Consortium: https://www.siop.org/Leading-Edge-ConsortiumTrish Vassar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-vassar-phd-96aab1/Richard Chambers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-chambers-phd-aa680a56/Shonna Waters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonna-waters/Sofia Lamuraglia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofialamuraglia/

This week's episode, we're joined by Richard Chambers, Senior Advisor over Risk and Audit at AuditBoard. In this episode, Richard explores the concept of connected risk, explaining what it means in today's environment and why it's become increasingly important. He also highlights key takeaways from his latest book, Connected Risk: Conquering the Perilous Risk Exposure Gap. Be sure to connect with Richard on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. Timecodes: 2:50 - What's in your Internet Browsing History? 5:38 - Understanding Connected Risk in the Three Lines Model 9:02 - Responses to Connected Risk 12:00 - Key Traits of Connected Risk Thinkers 13:27 - The Future of Risk Management 15:53 - Preparing for Downstream Impacts 19:05 - Embracing Connected Risk Strategies 22:55 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.