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Techcentric PlanetE10 Mahtab AmeriIn this episode of Tech-Centric Planet, hosts Mary Beth Huskey and Martin Parr speak with neuroscientist and innovator Mahtab Ameri about her groundbreaking framework, The Neuroscience of AI. Mahtab explains how fear—not technology—is the biggest barrier to AI adoption, and how our brain’s natural alarm systems shape resistance, uncertainty, and curiosity. She introduces her four-stage model for guiding people from fear to readiness by understanding neurobiology, reframing emotional responses, and building “self-leadership” for change. The conversation explores why AI triggers identity-level fears, how small amounts of uncertainty can boost learning, and why empathy and imagination remain uniquely h...
2025-12-1019 minTechcentric PlanetE9 Natalie MatthewsOn this episode of Tech Centric Planet, Mary Beth Hosking and Professor Martin Parr talk to innovator Natalie Matthews about Re Human OS, a new technology-driven framework and forthcoming app designed to support people through the most challenging human experiences, including grief and trauma. Drawing on years of studying psychology and her own profound personal losses, Natalie explains how she mapped the emotional and cognitive processes people go through during traumatic events, identifying a major gap in existing mental-health support. Natalie explains her vision is - to offer a sensitive, personalised, tech-enabled bridge that helps individuals understand, process, and...
2025-11-2828 minTechcentric PlanetE8: Shawn ValentaIn this episode of Tech-Centric Planet, hosts Mary Beth Hosking and Professor Martin Parr speak with telehealth pioneer Shawn Valenta about how virtual healthcare delivery is transforming access, efficiency, and sustainability in medicine. Drawing on over two decades of experience, including his role as the first Director of Telehealth at the Medical University of South Carolina, Shawn explains how remote care not only improves outcomes and reduces costs but also cuts carbon emissions by eliminating unnecessary travel. He highlights successes from scaling national telehealth programs to innovations in correctional healthcare, where virtual emergency services now deliver specialist care within...
2025-09-2523 minTechcentric PlanetE7 Jo BakerMoney doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode of Tech-Centric Planet, Jo Baker reveals how her Savvy Living Formula is helping women rewrite their financial stories, break free from taboos, and create lasting stability, one simple step at a time.
2025-09-0920 min
Evolving Enterprises: Stories of Growth TransformationEpisode 1: What Is Systems Thinking?Series 3 of Evolving Enterprises begins with a deep dive into how leaders can deal with complexity by using systems thinking. As we begin series 3, Mary Beth Hosking interviews Professor Martin Parr to explain why organizations often confuse solutions with problems — like CEOs demanding “AI because everyone else has it” rather than asking what problem they really need to solve.We unpack how systems thinking works: starting with perceived problems, exploring root causes, analyzing pressures from rational, emotional, and political perspectives, and even future-proofing through scenario planning. The process helps organizations cut through blockages, align strategy across all levels...
2025-08-2018 minTechcentric PlanetE6: Martin ParrToday Mary Beth Hosking interviews Professor Martin Parr about his innovative approach to transforming organizations. They explore how systems thinking enables organizations to identify high-leverage interventions that produce meaningful change with minimal effort. Martin shares practical examples from government projects and discusses how this holistic method improves decision-making, reduces waste, and enhances impact. They also critique the overuse and misuse of digital transformations in organizations, advocating instead for people-centred, systems-based change.
2025-08-0425 minTechcentric PlanetE5 Sharon Cavanagh-LuskinIn Episode 5 of Techcentric Planet, Mary-Beth Hosking and Professor Martin Parr had the honour of sitting down with one of the most visionary science leaders in Australia — Sharon Cavanagh-Luskin, First Nations Chief Scientist and Founder of Illuminate-FNQ. From leading Australia’s first First Nations-led Science Festival to driving new models for STEM education and engagement, Sharon is not just participating in the science discourse — she’s rewriting it. This episode is rich with purpose, partnership, and potential. It’s a must-listen for anyone who cares about equity in science, innovation, and the future of this country.
2025-06-2721 minTechcentric PlanetE4 Julia BakayToday we chat with Julia Bakay about her novel way of adapting keynote artistry to engage delegates in the key messages of a conference. Julia works remotely so that she can eliminate the carbon cost of travel, and to save travel time. Using technology to adapt keynote artistry really is making great improvements to the way that people work together in meetings and conferences, and helping the planet.
2025-06-0317 minTechcentric PlanetE3 Markko WaasWe chat with Markko Waas, Co-Founder of Claims Carbon, an insurance tech start up helping the insurance industry measure, manage, and reduce emissions tied to claims and operations.
2025-04-3019 minTechcentric PlanetE2: Lara WildeThe Indigenous food industry in Australia is a multimillion-dollar market, yet less than 2% of businesses in this space are Indigenous-owned. It’s time for that to change and systems approaches can help. In today’s episode of TechCentric Planet, we sit down with Lara Wilde, managing director of AgriFood Catalyst to talk about: Why Indigenous representation in the food industry matters The importance of farming not just sustainably, but respectfully How we can better support Indigenous food entrepreneurs
2025-03-2531 minTechcentric PlanetE1: James ScholesIn our first episode we talk to James Scholes, an innovator who has developed a novel approach to stopping drones. James talks about the day when an unknown drone lowered itself into his garden and he decided that it was time to do something about this. James talks about his journey as an innovator and what kept him going, he talks about the barriers he met and how he overcame these.
2025-02-2623 min
Tales from Tech TitansTerabyte 17 | How I Transition From Singer to CIOHow does a singer with ZERO tech experience become a successful leader in the industry?
Meet Mary-Beth Hosking, who did exactly that! Her inspiring journey shows that it's never too late to start fresh and embrace new opportunities. 🌟
If you're thinking about making the leap into tech, consider this your sign to go for it! 🚀
Want to hear her full story? Tune in to Episode 12 now! 🎧
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2024-10-1513 minEvolving Enterprises: Stories of Growth TransformationAn antidote to organizational inefficiencyToday I am talking to Mary-Beth Hosking, who is a global CIO working in the CEO space. Mary-Beth’s new book is Not Another Digital Transformation which looks at how organisations can really do well, about how they can maintain the pace and efficiency of a startup as they grow. Transformation isn’t just about going digital. Transformation could be about re-imagining your organization from the ground up. We talk about the journey that small organisations take and how communication is easy at the beginning with a few people. At some point companies hit a barrier and silos are buil...
2024-06-0725 min
Real InSight with Myke IrelandEP021 - Mary-Beth Hosking - Digital Transformation and The Art of StorytellingJoin us on "Real Insight" as we dive into the critical world of #DigitalTransformation with the phenomenal Mary-Beth Hosking, co-author of "Not Another Digital Transformation." As the Chief Information Officer for a global gaming organisation, Mary-Beth brings a wealth of experience and a strategic approach to navigating the complexities of digital change.
In this urgent and compelling episode, Mary-Beth shares her insights on why getting digital transformation right is more crucial than ever. With businesses facing the pressures of the "great resignation" and the relentless war for top talent, the need for efficient, agile, and innovative digital strategies is...
2024-06-0355 min
Women's Biz Leaders with Annie GibbinsEp 2: Empowering Women Leaders in the Digital Workplace with Mary-Beth Hosking | Women's Biz LeadersIn this episode of Women's Biz Leaders, host Annie Gibbins welcomes Mary-Beth Hosking, a seasoned C-level leader and CEO for Change, who specialises in guiding executives through the challenges of hybrid work models. Discover key strategies to empower women leaders to navigate the evolving digital workplace and unlock their full potential for extraordinary results.
About the Show:
Dive into the world of female entrepreneurship and leadership with 'Women's Biz Leaders.' Hosted by Annie Gibbins, CEO of Women's Biz Global, this inspiring talk show highlights the journeys and successes of remarkable women in business.
2024-06-0213 min
True PowerLeading Through Adversity: Journey in Tech and Diversity with Mary Beth Hosking (Ep 26)Cassandra Goodman discusses the importance of staying true to oneself for authentic leadership and empowerment with guest Mary Beth Hosking, the CEO of Vic ICT for Women. They dive into Mary Beth's experiences in promoting diversity and inclusion within organizations and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in work environments. Mary Beth shares insights from her latest book 'Not Another Digital Transformation,' focusing on overcoming obstacles in collaboration and technology integration across company silos. The conversation highlights the value of psychological safety, inter-departmental collaboration, and the true essence of leadership in creating inclusive workplaces.
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2024-04-1836 min
Tales from Tech TitansEp 12: Mary Beth Hosking - Active listening makes a better leaderOur 12th guest - Mary Beth Hosking is an award winning technology leader, who boasts an illustrious career as a technology leader, having achieved accolades while serving at esteemed companies like Toll, Specsavers, and Pointsbet. Currently, she holds the position of CEO at VIC ICT for Women. She has previously collaborated with Emmbr as a guest speaker at our Peak event discussing the change conversation among our female leaders.
In this episode, our host Anton sits with Mary-Beth and discusses her fantastic career journey from a singer to an accomplished Tech leader. We also talk about her newest book “Not an...
2024-04-181h 12
Career ConfidenceNot Getting Paid Your Worth? How to Speak Up & Negotiate A Pay Rise - Mary Beth Hosking CEO VIC ICT for Women"My mother had to live off her pension, and she struggled from month to month when my father passed away, and it frightened me so much I sat back going, ok no, you need to take control of this; what does that look like because I never want to be in that situation."
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2024-04-1444 min
Leading IT - APAC InsightsThe End of the Transformation Treadmill: Building a New Era of Business with the 10×Generation VisionDive into an enlightening conversation with Mary-Beth Hosking, as she shares her groundbreaking approach to digital transformation in her latest book "Not Another Digital Transformation: The 10x Generation." (Co-authored with Ady Kalra, a fellow technology leader). The book challenges conventional wisdom, advocating for a holistic, people-centric strategy that transcends traditional tech upgrades, presenting a new perspective on organisational dynamics and market success.
2024-04-0537 min
Women's Biz Global with Annie Gibbins180: Global Book Launch with Mary-Beth Hosking and Annie Gibbins📢 Global Book Launch Announcement! 📚🎉
On today's episode, we are thrilled to announce the release of Mary-Beth Hosking's highly anticipated book, 10X Generation: Not Another Digital Transformation.
10×Generation is a groundbreaking roadmap to a new era of business and you are going to want to get your copy today!
In the book Ady Kalra and Mary-Beth Hosking, true experts in the field, unveil a transformative approach that extends far beyond the digital layer. It's about achieving a new state of being for your organisation—a state where agility, adaptability, and curiosity thrive, unburdened by the politics...
2024-03-2633 min
True PowerBeyond the Stage: Finding Her True Self as a CEO with Mary Beth Hosking (Ep 19)In this inspiring episode of True Power, host Cassandra Goodman discusses authentic leadership with Mary Beth Hosking, CEO of Vic ICT for Women. Mary Beth shares her journey from being a singer to achieving leadership roles in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself. She also highlights the impactful work of Vic ICT for Women in supporting female careers in technology. Additionally, Mary Beth discusses her books on managing change and career reflection, offering valuable advice on authenticity and career pivots.
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2024-01-1127 min
Chill out Offering of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessWhen Now, Means Now: A handbook for career change, advancement and progression - Mary-Beth HoskingListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: When Now, Means Now: A handbook for career change, advancement and progressionAuthor: Mary-Beth HoskingNarrator: Mary-Beth HoskingFormat: UnabridgedLength: 2:44:05Language: EnglishRelease date: 09-30-2023Publisher: Findaway VoicesGenres: Business & Economics, Career Development, Management & LeadershipSummary:When I was fifteen, all I wanted to do was sing.
It was all I wanted, until the day that it wasn’t.
Then I had a decision to make.
I had been focussed on si...
2023-09-302h 44
Lady Leadership - Careers and Business For WomenFeeling unfulfilled in your Career? Pivot your Career and Find Your JoyThis week on the Lady Leadership - Careers and Business for Women podcast - I caught up with Mary Beth Hosking. Mary Beth's journey is fascinating, transitioning from a singer to a senior IT professional, ultimately becoming a CEO. She's recently authored a book titled "When Now, Means Now" which is a handbook for career change, advancement, and progression.In our conversation, Mary Beth shares her unique journey, which started with a passion for singing but led her to a successful career in technology leadership. She discusses the challenges of career pivots, the importance of f...
2023-08-2127 min
Career ConfidenceLIVE EVENT: Future Proof Your Career in the Age of AI - Mary-Beth Hosking, Samantha Lengyel and Sarah Agboola, Sisterhood Social
We're excited to share this exclusive recording of our recent live event, "Future Proof Your Career in the Age of AI".
We brought together thought leaders, innovators and experts to explore AI's impact on the workforce and what we can do NOW to ensure we are future-proofing our careers.
Thank you to everyone who attended the event, including our incredible panel guests, Mary-Beth Hosking, Samantha Lengyel and Sarah Agboola.
All panellists have been recent guests on the Career Confidence Podcast. If you want to dive deeper into their journeys and discover more about t...
2023-08-1345 minLeading IT - APAC InsightsLeadership in Times of ChangeRenowned global CIO and author Mary-Beth Hosking joins the podcast to share some evergreen IT leadership knowledge bombs, and valuable insights from her new book “When Now Means Now”.
2023-07-1142 min
Career ConfidenceFrom Singer to CIO - Mary-Beth Hosking, Global Chief Information OfficerIn this episode, Georgie had the pleasure of speaking with Mary-Beth Hosking, a remarkable woman who has gone from being a singer to a Global Chief Information Officer (CIO). Mary-Beth's incredible journey to the top is a testament to her unwavering determination and passion for excellence.
As the winner of the prestigious CIO50 award in 2022, Mary-Beth is recognised as one of Australia's most innovative leaders. She has been able to achieve great success in her career by following a clear roadmap and plan, and by having incredible sponsors who have helped her along the way.
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2023-05-0752 min
Women's Biz Global with Annie GibbinsWomen’s Biz Global Podcast Ep 17 - Annie Gibbins in Conversation with Mary-Beth HoskingIn this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, Transformation Specialist Annie Gibbins interviews Technology Leader and Change Advocate Mary-Beth Hosking
Developing sustainable change leadership Mary-Beth Hosking is a pragmatic and seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in organizational transformations. As the developer of a practical guide to leadership during times of change, Mary-Beth aspires to help leaders find a successful pathway whilst supporting their teams. Clearly understanding the impact of poorly led transitions has put Mary-Beth on a mission to develop sustainable change leadership by building resilience through transformation.
With 17+ years experience leading through multiple r...
2021-04-1636 min
The Mind Body To Lead PodcastWhat skill is crucial right now? | Fab 5 Friday | Mary-Beth Hosking Ep25"If we look after our teams they will look after us." Welcome to this week's Fab 5 Friday. Five minutes, of my key learnings from this week's episode of The Mind to Lead with Mary-Beth Hosking, Head of Change Delivery (APAC) Specsavers Here were my biggest takeaways: What is the number one skill we should all be practising right now? What is the best thing we could be doing as leaders? The power and need for self-improvement If we look after our team (and friends) they will look after us. Check out...
2020-06-2505 min
The Mind Body To Lead PodcastChange Starts With You | Mary-Beth Hosking - Head of Change Delivery (APAC) Specsavers | Ep25Change starts with you. "You cannot help your team if you're spiralling down yourself". Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mary-Beth Hosking the Head of Change Delivery (APAC) at Specsavers. As a pragmatic and seasoned IT leader with 17+ years of experience working in complex matrix environments leading multi-disciplinary teams, Mary-Beth is motivated by driving change and transformation with people at the centre. Clearly understanding the impact of poorly led change has been instrumental in her approach to successful delivery. With a background combining technology, retail, transport, logistics, finances and consulting...
2020-06-2446 min