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Why such a fussEpisode 75 - ISO vs B-Corp: which Certification is Best for Your Business?Discover the truth behind two of the most sought-after business certifications in this enlightening episode!
Join me and Annie McNeely, as we provide deep insights about ISO and B-Corp certifications. Are these certifications revolutionary for businesses, or is it all just hype? We break it down for you.
In this episode:
✅ We debunk common myths surrounding ISO and B-Corp certifications.
✅ Explore their unique roles in shaping business credibility and sustainability.
✅ Why would businesses opt for the newer B-Corp certification when ISO is globally recognised?
Plus, we discuss which certifications are better suited for small o...
2025-01-1024 minWhy such a fussEpisode 68 - GDPR/ISO Services: Separating Facts from MythsThink you know GDPR and ISO compliance?
Think again! In the 68th episode, I team up again with Annie McNeely,(Quality Management System Professional and Certified ISO 90001 Auditor) to tackle the 10 most common myths we hear about GDPR and ISO services.
In this episode, we'll clear up common misconceptions and provide you with the facts you need to make informed decisions about your business's compliance journey. If you’re a business owner, manager, or simply curious about data protection and quality standards, this episode clears up the myths that might be holding you back.
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2024-11-0829 minWhy such a fussEpisode 67 - Benefits of Hiring a ConsultantWhat makes hiring a GDPR/ISO consultant for your business so valuable?
Learn more in this episode as I team up with Annie McNeely (Quality Management System Professional and Certified ISO 90001 Auditor) to reveal the benefits that come with hiring consultants in GDPR and ISO.
You will learn:
How businesses gain access to a wealth of external expertise
Why our impartial perspective helps them see their processes from a whole new angle.
As consultants, we don’t just look at what’s there; we’re also skilled at spotting what’s missing
We use a holist...
2024-11-0411 minWhy such a fussEpisode 66 - The Most common challenges faced by consultantsConsulting It’s not all smooth sailing!
That is why in the 66th episode of our podcast, I team up again with Annie McNeely (Quality Management System Professional and Certified ISO 90001 Auditor), to uncover the key challenges we face as consultants working with small businesses and charities.
In this episode, we discussed:
The need for myth-busting misconceptions
Navigating the stop-and-start nature of projects
Business owners' hesitation and lack of engagement
Limited understanding of the complexities of the work commissioned
Listen to this episode to learn ab...
2024-10-2931 min
Navigating Major ProgrammesStrategic Connections: Annie Goodchild’s Blueprint for Stakeholder Success | S2 EP19In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino sits down with Annie Goodchild, a passionate advocate for inclusivity in major projects. As a trans, non-binary professional in the infrastructure industry, Annie shares insights on industry resilience, stakeholder management, and the value of diverse perspectives in shaping successful projects. The duo discusses all this, plus the role of public inquiries in major projects. Annie Goodchild brings a wealth of experience in communications and stakeholder outreach, driving strategic initiatives for complex infrastructure projects across Canada. As the Director of Communications and Stakeholder Outreach at Kiewit, they currently lead e...
2024-10-211h 16Why such a fussEpisode 65 - Why Audits Matter for Your Business
Are audits a game-changer for your business, or just another daunting task on your to-do list?
Tune in to Episode 65 of our podcast, where we explore the topic of audits and why they’re crucial for your business's success! We’re thrilled to have Annie McNeely, a Quality Management System pro and Certified ISO 9001 Auditor, share her insights on:
🎙️ How to get ready for an audit, step by step.
✅ When and how often you should conduct audits.
✅ Who should be in charge of internal audits?
✅ How audits can reveal areas for growth and impro...
2024-10-1819 minWhy such a fussEpisode 64 - Avoiding the biggest GDPR and Quality Management mistakesReady to take your business to the next level?
In this episode, consultants Cristina and Annie MacNeely dive into businesses' most common mistakes when tackling GDPR and Quality Management – and how you can dodge them!
Whether you're just starting out or in the middle of your journey, we have tips to help you stay on track and get the best value out of your consultants. We’re breaking down everything from involving the right stakeholders to making sure GDPR and quality management become part of your company's culture.
Plus, you’ll get expert insigh...
2024-10-111h 19Why such a fussEpisode 63 - FAQs on GDPR & Quality ManagementIn this episode, we explore the most frequently asked questions that we get asked from our clients as part of our consulting work. Join me and Annie McNeely, a seasoned Quality Management System Professional and Certified ISO 9001 Auditor, to get answers to your burning questions.
We discussed:
✅ The cost involved in our services.
✅ How long it takes to implement GDPR and a Quality Management system.
✅ Why businesses truly need a Quality Management system and GDPR compliance services.
✅ The importance of training
✅ Whether businesses need specialised software for data and q...
2024-10-0750 minWhy such a fussEpisode 40 - QualityHello and welcome to the Why Such a Fuss podcast, your go-to source for all things related to data protection, broader disciplines, and business matters. Today, we're delighted to have Annie McNeely, an ISO 9001 practitioner, back on the show.
In this episode, Annie and I dive into the topic of 'quality.' We explore what quality entails and why it holds paramount importance for any business endeavour.
Tune in to this concise podcast to glean invaluable insights and enhance your awareness on the subject.
#gdpr #dataprotection #quality #standards #ISO9001 #business #valueadd
2024-04-1908 minWhy such a fussEpisode 39 - Continuous ImprovementAnnie and I continue our journey of discussions and this time we are diving into Continuous Improvement which is all about constantly finding ways to make things better, smoother, and more efficient.
Constantly finding ways to improve operations is crucial for staying ahead in our ever-evolving world. Continuous Improvement is at the core of many other methodologies, standards, and regulations.
Hope you enjoy our discussion and reflections on this topic! There are some fantastic tips for you to take away and apply them in your business.
#gdpr #iso #continuousimprovement #methodologies #standards #d...
2024-04-1212 minWhy such a fussEpisode 38 - Business ContinuityWhat is a Business Continuity and why it's important for an organisation to have one. As part of the GDPR & ISO common themes programme Annie McNeely and I talk about this very subject in this episode.
Something to consider is that a Business Continuity plan covers the entire business – processes, assets, personnel and more. It is not just focused on IT and systems.
Why both GDPR and ISO put a strong emphasis on a business having a Business Continuity and how it support a smooth return to Business As Usual (BAU).
#gdpr #iso #busine...
2024-04-0512 minWhy such a fussEpisode 37 - Risk ManagementAnnie Mcneely, an ISO 9001 practitioner, and I will be talking about Risk Management, which is present both in ISO 9001 and GDPR and we want to highlight it's importance.
It features quite often in the GDPR putting obligations on organisations to carry out risk assessments especially when introducing change and in ISO 9001 is about mitigating risks to the business with regards to customer satisfaction and retention.
Risk Management is a good practise that all organisations should have in place which allow them to capture, manage and control risks that a business might face.
#IS...
2024-03-2811 minWhy such a fussEpisode 36 - Change ManagementIn this episode Annie McNeely and I are going to address Change Management and why it plays an important part in any organisations, large or small.
How change management helps an organisation to identify and manage risks and how had the Post Office carried out some key steps would have avoided the pitfalls and prevented over 500 postmasters and postmistresses suffering.
When done correctly change can be of great benefit to an organisation and bring great rewards.
#gdpr #dataprotection #ISO #quality #changemanagement
2024-03-2212 minWhy such a fussEpisode 35 - What is Records Management and Why is important?Both ISO 9001 and GDPR make reference to Records Management and its importance so Annie McNeely and I explore this subject to provide clarity and understanding.
Cristina says => "Under the GDPR records management enables sound data governance – which is essential for good data protection. Having an effective records management system in place helps to support access to information.....",
If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business and it can set your business apart from your competitors, please get in touch. We can be reached at info@cvgso...
2024-03-0607 minWhy such a fussEpisode 34 - A Process Driven ApproachAnnie Mcneely, ISO 9001 practitioner, and I are keeping on with the ISO 9001 & GDPR theme and in this episode we discuss the importance and benefit to an organisation to having a process driven approach.
Having processes in place and documented it enables the organisation to put in place measures to facilitate business/service continuity, which is one of the topics that we are going to be discussing in future episodes.
If you would like to know more about GDPR and how it applies to your business, we can be reached at info@cvgsolutions.co.u...
2024-03-0408 minWhy such a fussEpisode 33 - ISO9001 & GDPR, What do they have in common?I am joined by Annie Mcneely, ISO 9001 implementer and auditor, and we discuss how ISO9001 and GDPR support each other and the key elements that they have in common.
In this episode we are focusing primarily on the differences and the similarity between the two disciplines
Keep listening for upcoming episodes where Annie and I will be discussing:
A Process Driven Approach – why leadership buy-in and accountability are important
Document and Record Management
Change Management
Risk management
Business Continuity
Continuous Improvement
Quality
If you would like to know more about...
2024-02-2814 min
Tasty Tuesday's Talk with zbrahI Used to Be Sam, the woes of transracial adoption ep27Before Annie Goodchild, there used to be Sam. This realization marks the starting point for the release of the artist's most personal and impressive work to date. I Used To Be Sam steps into a complex journey of transracial adoption and self-discovery on their self titled EP released September 2022. It is an explorative new collection of deeply personal, cinematic, left-field pop, all wrapped up in the singer's distinctively illustrious voice.In this episode we have an in-depth conversation about I Used to Be Sam's music and how it has been influenced from her life growing up as...
2023-03-0347 min
B BEATS ~ PodcastB Beats ~ O.P.Groover ~ GentleProgress #progressiveBreaks #melodicTechnoWelcome to the B Beats podcast. Season 2, Episode 11 is hosted by O.P.Groover. Happy New Year, magic wishes to you in '23. Enjoy this gentle introduction to the year with progressive and melodic beats. The tracklist magically turned out to have 23 tracks! (and yes, I did play my favourite track twice).
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****TRACKLIST***
1 David Jackson - Breakthrough
2 Ben Böhmer, PBSR - Revelation feat. PBSR (Barry Can't Swim Remix)
3 Max Cooper - Resynthesis
4 Plaid - Cwtchr
5 Rupert Wal...
2023-01-061h 41
kultur / infoSingen in zwei Welten: I Used to Be SamViel zu selten würde über das Stigma von Adoptivkindern gesprochen. Zu oft wird das 'lucky narrative' verwendet. Das weiss auch Basler Musikerin Annie Goodchild, die sich vor rund 2 Jahren aktiv mit dem Trauma ihrer eigenen Adoptionsvergangenheit auseinanderzusetzen begann, und nun ein Prozess des Relearnings eingeleitet hat - als I Used to Be Sam. Heute ist die erste Single 'Gentle' erschienen. von Mirco Kaempf
2022-01-2008 minkultur / infoSingen in zwei Welten: I Used to Be SamViel zu selten würde über das Stigma von Adoptivkindern gesprochen. Zu oft wird das 'lucky narrative' verwendet. Das weiss auch Basler Musikerin Annie Goodchild, die sich vor rund 2 Jahren aktiv mit dem Trauma ihrer eigenen Adoptionsvergangenheit auseinanderzusetzen begann, und nun ein Prozess des Relearnings eingeleitet hat - als I Used to Be Sam. Heute ist die erste Single 'Gentle' erschienen. von Mirco Kaempf
2022-01-2008 min
Adoptee ThoughtsAn interview with Annie Goodchild, Singer, Songwriter, and Transracial AdopteeOn Season 2, Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Annie Goodchild, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Annie's new video project, "I Used to Be Sam." This project will use interviews of fellow adoptees to an EP and audio visual project series discussing transracial adoptee experiences in addition to the one that is unique to her own.
Anyone interested in participating can submit to:
iusedtobesam@gmail.com
Deadline: May 15, 2021 6:59 am (EST)
About Annie Goodchild:
On the day Annie Goodchild was adopted, her name changed. I Used t...
2021-05-1444 min
Elie's Coffee Talks#21 Jasmin AlbashSinger Composer Vocal Coach
Jasmin is a singer, vocal coach and composer from Altnau, Kanton Thurgau. Her base is BASEL.
She has been teaching for 10 years now based on CVT (Complete Vocal Technique) and her Jazz & Pop studies. Her school is called SING OUT LOUD! where she has one on one lessons and gives workshops.
But that’s only one of the 4 projects she has!
She is also a singer and has 2 bands:
Jasmin Albash (previously The RK)
Kallemi that started as an exchange project by Kaserne Basel.
And in October last year, she also started her Youtube channel: Sijada Se...
2020-02-2440 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#824 Music by Caz Gardiner, Shirina, Jogo, Kathrin Jakob, Kadija Kamara, Daria Black, Desirée Dawson, Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant, Honey Child, Annie GoodchildTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Caz Gardiner - Everybody Shirina - Wild Jogo - Maybe Tomorrow Kathrin Jakob - We R One Kadija Kamara - Eyes On You Daria Black - Mind, Heart, Body Desirée Dawson - Wild Heart Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant - Night Train Honey Child - C'mon Now Annie Goodchild - Cookie in My Mouth For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Bentley Kalaway at: Visit our Sponsor Carlene Thissen at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:
2018-07-1843 min
TEMPORADA 1 (2016-2017)3x08 Wonder Women: NINA SIMONELas mujeres toman La Cabaña. Hablaremos de Nina Simone con su guitarrista Al Schackman (desde el pasado) justo en el momento en el que componían "Mississippi Goddam", en pleno discurso de Martin Luther King. Daniel Miguel nos pondrá tres versionazas en voces de mujer: Here comes the sun por la propia Nina Simone, Fiesta por Tahúres Zurdos y Sk8r Boy por Annie Goodchild.
En las noticias hablamos de las nuevas confirmaciones del Sansan Festival y de la presentación el miércoles donde conseguimos un abono que estamos sorteando para los cuatro días de festival. Os cita...
2017-03-031h 01