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A Class Act: Conversations in Data and LeadershipS1E7: Transforming Cyber Resilience in Scotland: Jude McCorry’s Journey as CEO at the Cyber and Fraud CentreWhat would you do if your first day as CEO started with no funding and ended with national lockdown?That was the reality for Jude McCorry, now CEO of Scotland’s Cyber and Fraud Centre.In this episode of A Class Act, Jude joins Shannon for a conversation about her journey from Ireland to Scotland.She left a successful career in Ireland, landed in Scotland with no job, and rebuilt not just her career but a network, a reputation, and an organisation that now leads national cyber resilience efforts.As...
2025-08-1234 min
A Class Act: Conversations in Data and LeadershipS1E6: From Green Screens to AI Strategy: Gillian Docherty’s Data Leadership JourneyShe almost didn’t apply.Gillian Docherty is one of the most influential figures in Scotland’s data and AI landscape - but she almost didn’t take the job that changed everything.Recently named CEO of the Year at the DigiTech Awards, Gillian served as CEO of The Data Lab, Scotland’s national Innovation Centre for data and AI. She’s also a TEDx speaker and a vocal advocate for purpose-led leadership and inclusive tech.In this conversation with Michael on A Class Act, Gillian shares her journey, what it really takes to build h...
2025-07-2934 min
A Class Act: Conversations in Data and LeadershipS1E5: Leadership Lessons in High-Pressure Environments: From the Military to the Boardroom with David Goodacre OBEWhat does it take to lead when the pressure is on? How do you inspire teams to stay aligned in the face of complexity, change, and uncertainty?In this episode of A Class Act: Conversations in Data & Leadership, host Shannon McKechnie is joined by David Goodacre OBE, a Senior Executive, Board Member, and experienced leader with significant experience in strategy, transformation, and operational delivery across the military and corporate sectors.David shares his real-world leadership lessons from high-pressure environments, from commanding teams in combat to leading complex transformation initiatives in global organisations.
2025-07-1529 min
A Class Act: Conversations in Data and LeadershipS1E4:Stephen Ingledew on Building One of the UK’s Most Respected Fintech Ecosystems (And What It Really Takes to Lead With Purpose)What does it really take to lead change not just in your company, but across an entire industry?In this episode of A Class Act: Conversations in Data & Leadership, Michael Young speaks with Stephen Ingledew, Chair of FinTech Scotland and a driving force behind one of the UK’s most respected fintech ecosystems.Stephen shares his 40+ year journey through financial services from traditional corporate roles to building a 250+ firm innovation cluster. Along the way, he unpacks what leadership means in complex environments, why purpose must be your anchor, and how lasting imp...
2025-07-0131 min
A Class Act: Conversations in Data and LeadershipS1E3: Elizabeth Hollinger on Leading with Trust and Building Award-Winning Teams at the Cutting Edge of DataWhat does it take to lead with trust, earn credibility, and build exceptional teams in today’s data-driven world?In this episode, Michael Young sits down with Elizabeth Hollinger, a data and technology leader whose career spans actuarial roots, enterprise transformation, and building award-winning teams. From feeling out of her depth in her first technology project at Deloitte, to leading cutting-edge data strategy at Aggreko, Elizabeth opens up about the real lessons that shaped her leadership journey.This is a conversation about what it actually takes to earn trust, build capability, and lead peo...
2025-06-1731 min
A Class Act: Conversations in Data and LeadershipS1E2: From Apprentice to VP: Adriana Ignat on Leadership, Growth, and a Decade at GoogleWhat does it take to build high-performing teams in today’s product and tech landscape - and how do you keep your own leadership evolving in the process?In this episode of A Class Act: Conversations in Data & Leadership, Shannon McKechnie, Managing Director at MBN Solutions, is joined by Adriana Ignat - a Pproduct Management and Design leader and an AI specialist, whose career includes more than a decade at Google and roles leading product innovation in high-growth, data rich M&A-driven environments. From her early days as an apprentice in Poland to shaping Google’s pre...
2025-06-0349 min
A Class Act: Conversations in Data and LeadershipS1E1: 35 Years in Data: Lessons on Leadership & Lasting Impact with Graeme McDermottWhat does it take to thrive across 35 years in data leadership? And how do you build high-performing teams – not just for now, but for the future?In this inaugural episode of A Class Act: Conversations in Data & Leadership, Michael Young sits down with a true veteran of the data world: Graeme McDermott, Chief Data Officer at Tempcover. From his early actuarial days to leading enterprise data transformations through five company acquisitions, Graeme brings insights into what makes a modern data leader tick – and stick.But this conversation isn’t just about strateg...
2025-05-2029 min
Two Mikes with Dr Michael Scheuer and Col MikeElevating Literature for Children with Chad StewartOn this episode of Two Mikes, Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col. Mike speak with Chad Stewart, author of the Britfield series—a bold, America First alternative to the indoctrination plaguing children's media. Stewart discusses the fourth book, Britfield in the Eastern Empire, which tackles real-world issues like economic collapse and AI threats through the eyes of young protagonists. He also announces a $50 million feature film now in pre-production, aiming to reclaim youth culture from woke propaganda and satanic symbolism with truth, values, and powerful storytelling.Follow Maverick Broadcasting Network on Pickax to catch the full lineup of shows an...
2025-05-2045 min
A Class Act: Conversations in Data and LeadershipA Class Act: Conversations in Data and Leadership [ Trailer ]Welcome to A Class Act: Conversations in Data & Leadership.I’m Michael, and after nearly two decades leading data talent acquisition with MBN Solutions, I’ve seen firsthand that exceptional teams don’t just happen - they’re built. They’re crafted by placing the right people in the right roles, at exactly the right time.This podcast pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build and lead high-performing teams in today’s data-driven world. Each episode, we sit down with the leaders shaping the future of technology and analytics - t...
2025-05-1301 min
BossNDataBossNData Special: End of an Era with Paul LaughlinThis Special Edition of the podcast brings 3 distinguished voices into the BossNData studio to celebrate the achievements of one of our own – Paul Laughlin.Having made the decision to retire, Paul ends a 35-year career as a Customer Insight Leader this year. He spent a quarter of a century leading technology and data teams at Lloyds Banking Group and Scottish Widows before a hugely successful career transition into data leadership coaching and mentoring, public speaking, broadcasting and blogging & writing.In that time, he has touched many hearts with his humility, humour, friendship and sag...
2024-07-261h 06
The Recruitment Mentors PodcastMichael Young - The power of building communities, taking time with internal recruitment, and focusing on purpose instead of just billingsPodcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreakerGrab your FREE 'Nailing the roll out of your CRM' downloadable.-------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the importance of a long-term mindset and why this is integral to being a successful recruiter and biller.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development which is rooted in building candidate and client communities.🚀 Caring about client...
2021-07-191h 03