Rav Ubhi-Adams and Alex Leigh
Connected Data Podcast
The Connected Data Podcast explores the fascinating, messy, powerful world of data — not just governance, but the full ecosystem of how data shapes modern life. Each episode dives into how data is created, connected, bought, sold, secured, misused, misunderstood, and woven into the stories we see in the media and the decisions organisations make every day. It’s a fresh, curious, human take on data in the real world, building on the strong foundations of Nicola Askham’s original Data Governance Podcast while expanding the lens to everything that makes data interesting.
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Rav Ubhi-Adams and Alex Leigh
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Jul 2, 2026
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Episodes
Non-invasive Data Governance with Bob Seiner 02.07.2026 23:37
This week, we’re joined by Bob Seiner to explore what Data Governance really means in practice. In this episode, we talk about the idea of “non-invasive” governance, why it isn’t failing but often misunderstood, and why getting people and behaviours right is at the heart of making it work. If you’d like to find out more about what we do, click here . And if you’d like to connect with us, you can...
New Season, New Voices - Welcome to the Connected Data Podcast 25.06.2026 11:39
Welcome to the Connected Data Podcast (previously known as The Data Governance Podcast). We’ve taken over The Data Governance Podcast from the brilliant Nicola Askham, and we’re excited to bring you more of the same, while also adding our own unique twist. In this first episode, we share our journeys into the world of data and talk about our exciting plans for the podcast. We discuss the topics we...
Career Reflections - with Nicola Askham 31.03.2026 19:42
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. To bring this season to a fitting close, co-hosts Alex and Rav are turning the tables on me once again and asking me the questions, this time reflecting on my career. To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola...
Is Data Governance only for large companies? 24.03.2026 4:57
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. This week, I wanted to discuss something I’ve heard come up MANY times - Is Data Governance only for large companies? To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Who is Responsible for Drafting Data Definitions? 17.03.2026 4:02
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. I think drafting data definitions is essential when it comes to Data Governance, but who’s responsible for them is something I often find is misunderstood. This episode explores whether the Data Governance team should be responsible for this task, or whether it sits elsewhere in your organisation. To find out where you are on your Data...
Enterprise Architecture and Data Governance with Ian Anderson 10.03.2026 21:39
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. For Episode 9 Alex and Rav welcome Ian Anderson, Principle Enterprise Architect at Ellucian, onto the podcast to discuss the key relationships between culture and data and why without it, Data Governance continues to be challenging. To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit ...
Do I need Data Governance before Data Monetisation? 03.03.2026 3:20
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. Episode 8 is all about Data Monetisation and whether you need it before Data Governance. In this bite-sized episode, I explore why this question deserves serious consideration. To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://...
A Data Governance Interview with Jo Riseborough 24.02.2026 16:18
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. I’m very excited about this episode as I’m joined by the wonderful Jo Risebrough - Group Data Management & Culture Director at Lloyds Banking Group - who shares her journey into Data Governance (which, like many of us, happened a little by accident!) and how she’s built her career over the past 12 years. To find out where you are o...
Can you Implement Data Governance in an Agile Manner? 17.02.2026 5:39
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. For Episode 6 of The Data Governance Podcast I go into detail about which bits work well with an agile approach and the parts that frankly… just don’t! To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/...
Data Governance - The International Edition with Angelina Medeiros 10.02.2026 23:29
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. This week’s episode sees Alex and Rav in the hot seat as hosts and they are interviewing the wonderful Angelina Medeiros, who shares how she addresses Data Governance in Higher Education in the US! To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit ...
What do I do if I'm not the First Person to Attempt Data Governance at my Organisation? 03.02.2026 7:32
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. This week’s episode is a short, bite-size one where I share the best approach to take if you’re not the first person in your organisation to implement Data Governance. To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham...
What is the relevance of DAMA in this AI world? 27.01.2026 20:18
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. This week I’m joined by Mary Drabble, a long-term data friend. Mary is Head of Data Governance at Royal London and also Chairs DAMA UK. We have a great chat about DAMA’s positioning in the world, especially with everything happening around AI right now. To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit ...
Is Data Governance a Project? 20.01.2026 5:10
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. Episode 2 is a short, bitesize episode where discuss a question that comes up again and again in my training: Is data governance a project? To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit https://nicola-askham.scoreapp.com/
Best Practice for Data Governance with Alex Leigh and Rav Ubhi-Adams. 13.01.2026 23:07
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. Season 13 is here and I’m really looking forward to this new season because we’re kicking it off a bit differently! In this first episode, my good friends Alex Leigh and Rav Ubhi-Adams, Co-Founder's of ed-connect.co.uk, turn the tables and ask me the questions for a change. To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, vis...
A Data Governance Interview with Gwen Thomas 16.12.2025 20:54
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. This week, I welcome my long time Data friend Gwen Thomas onto the podcast. During the episode, we reflect on Gwen’s career and learnings. Her unique position within the industry makes for an episode packed with expert takeaways that you can listen to, note down, revisit and most importantly apply to your existing Data Governance initi...
What is a Data Governance road map and do I really need one? 09.12.2025 5:14
For Episode 11 of Season 12, I’m doing a deep dive into Data Governance road maps and how essential they are when doing Data Governance.
An Interview with Roisin McCarthy 02.12.2025 28:38
This week, I’m joined by the incredibly inspiring Roisin McCarthy, Founder of Women in Data and a long-standing leader in data, tech and AI. In this episode, we talk about Roisin’s 25-year career in the industry, how Women in Data began, and the ongoing work to improve representation and retain female talent in data roles. I can’t wait to share this one with you!
A Data Governance Interview with Shahnaaz Nazerali-Larsen 25.11.2025 19:31
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. This week, I’m diving into the more ‘human’ side of Data Governance with the lovely Shahnaaz Nazerali-Larsen. Shahnaz is the Global Head of Data & Insights at Fugro and brings over 30 years of experience in her Data Governance career. To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit ...
How does Records Management and Information Management Fit with Data Governance? 18.11.2025 5:37
This week, I’m looking at how Records Management and Information Management fit with Data Governance. These areas are often treated as separate, but many people ask how they relate and where the boundaries sit so I wanted to bring some clarity to the topic in this episode.
Why do we Need a Simple Data Governance Framework? 11.11.2025 5:22
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. For episode 7 of this season, I am discussing why Data Governance frameworks should be kept simple, why simplicity is key when it comes to Data Governance and how keeping frameworks straightforward will help you to understand your data better. To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit ...
AI and Data Modelling with Jamie Knowles 04.11.2025 20:37
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. Jamie Knowles from ER/Studio joins me once again this week, where we’re discussing: 💡What AI actually is 💡How AI tools are being used in analytics today 💡Why we need to prepare and harmonise data before AI can use it To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit ...
Is Data Governance Done Differently in the Public and Private Sectors? 28.10.2025 5:01
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. This week, I wanted to discuss something I’ve heard come up many times - is Data Governance implemented differently in the public and private sectors? Whilst the principles may stay the same, does the approach really differ? To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit ...
What People Say Versus What They do When it Comes to Data 21.10.2025 30:08
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. In this week's episode, For this week’s episode, I had such a great chat with two of my really good data friends, Alex Leigh and Rav Ubhi-Adams of Connect Ed, about what people say versus what they do when it comes to data. To find out where you are on your Data Governance journey, visit ...
JSON: As a Data Governance Person, Should I Care? 14.10.2025 18:19
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. In this week's episode, I’ve invited Jamie Knowles onto the show because he has a really fantastic knack for breaking down complex topics in a way that just makes sense! In this episode, Jamie explains… 💡What JSON actually is 💡Why Data Governance professionals should care about it 💡And where to start if you want to learn more abo...
JSON: As a Data Governance Person, Should I Care? 14.10.2025 18:19
Welcome to The Data Governance Podcast with me, Nicola Askham. In this week's episode, I’ve invited Jamie Knowles onto the show because he has a really fantastic knack for breaking down complex topics in a way that just makes sense! In this episode, Jamie explains… 💡What JSON actually is 💡Why Data Governance professionals should care about it 💡And where to start if you want to learn more...
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