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Looking Ahead: What’s Next for ISO Auditors in 2026 | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 28Check out our website:https://auditortrainingonline.com/Enrol in one of our courses! ISO 9001: https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/qualityISO 14001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/environmentISO 45001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/safetyISO 27001:https://audi...

Where Can an ISO Auditing Career Take You? More Places Than You Think | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 27Check out our website:https://auditortrainingonline.com/Enrol in one of our courses! ISO 9001: https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/qualityISO 14001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/environmentISO 45001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/safetyISO...

I’m an ISO Auditor – So Why Should I Care About ISO 42001? | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 26 AI might sound like something for the IT team or the innovation lab. But if you’re an auditor or a systems implementer, it’s already closer than you think. From predictive maintenance and smart dashboards to AI-assisted decisions in HR, customer service, or safety reporting, artificial intelligen...

Common ISO Audit Failures: 7 Mistakes to Avoid | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 25 Check out our website:https://auditortrainingonline.com/ Welcome to another episode of Lead The Standard! In this episode, hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton discuss the seven common traps that often derail ISO audits and how to avoid them. From understanding the difference between documentation and pro...

What happens when someone questions a decision in your system—not because it was wrong, but because they think AI made it? It’s a trust issue. And it’s becoming more common. AI is everywhere now. Whether it’s writing summaries, generating dashboards, or quietly built into your tools, it’s already part of how many management systems operate. But that doesn’t mean it’s risk-free—or that it belongs e...

ISO Revisions Explained: The New Terminology for Maintain and Retain Documented Information | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 23 Check out our website:https://auditortrainingonline.com/ Enrol in one of our courses! ISO 9001: https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/quality ISO 14001:https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/environment ISO 45001:https://auditortrainingonline.co...

How to Plan Remote, On-Site and Hybrid Audits Under the New ISO 19011 | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 22 When you think about quality leadership, what comes to mind first? Systems? Standards? Spreadsheets? What if it were something a little more human? This week, we’re reflecting on what leadership in quality looks like right now—and how a global conference full of passionate professional...

When you think about quality leadership, what comes to mind first? Systems? Standards? Spreadsheets? What if it were something a little more human? This week, we’re reflecting on what leadership in quality looks like right now—and how a global conference full of passionate professionals offered more than just ideas. It offered a glimpse into the future of our profession. In this episode of Lead th...

Mid-Year ISO Health Check: Are You Still on Track? | Lead The Standard 2025 Podcast Episode 20When you think about quality leadership, what comes to mind first? Systems? Standards? Spreadsheets? What if it were something a little more human? This week, we’re reflecting on what leadership in quality looks like right now—and how a global conference full of passionate professionals offered more than...

Join me, Kelly Taylor, on this special 50th episode of "Lead the Standard with ATOL" as we explore the crucial topic of a mid-year ISO health check. Are you still on track, or just charging ahead without reflection? In this episode, I discuss the importance of pausing to review, reflect, and refocus on your ISO systems. Using a simple traffic light model—stop at red to review objectives and risks,...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not doing enough,” even while you’re holding everything together? You’re ticking boxes, keeping things running, supporting others — and still that little voice creeps in saying, “Are you sure you’re getting this right?”. Welcome to Lead the Standard! In this episode of Lead The Standard, Jackie and Kelly explore the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome,...

In this episode of Lead the Standard, hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton discuss the evolving nature of leadership and networking in the ISO community. They explore how effective leadership today involves proactive engagement both online and in-person. The episode covers the 'Modern Networking Model,' which includes key areas such as content creation, social engagement, digital connections, a...

In this episode of Lead The Standard, Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton discuss the challenges and best practices for auditing ISO 14001:2015. Using a plumbing analogy to simplify concepts, they provide insights on where to start, what questions to ask, and how to make sense of the environmental management system (EMS) standard in a real business context. Emphasizing a conversational approach over...

In this episode of Lead the Standard with Auditor Training Online, we delve into the real challenge of implementing ISO 14001:2015—it's not the standard itself, but how we present it. Join me, Kelly Taylor, as we explore the importance of shifting the narrative from compliance and environmental concerns to tangible business benefits like cost savings and efficiency. I'll share insights from my exp...

Understanding the Core of ISO 14001:2015 with Clause 6.1.2 In this episode of 'Lead the Standard,' hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton delve into the critical importance of Clause 6.1.2 in ISO 14001:2015, which underpins the entire Environmental Management System (EMS). They discuss how identifying significant environmental aspects influences the planning, operations, evaluation, and improveme...

In this episode of Lead The Standard, hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie delve into the latest amendments to ISO 14001:2015, a key standard for environmental management that now includes enhanced guidelines to tackle the challenges of climate change, supply chain resilience, and lifecycle thinking. They discuss the significant changes and what organizations need to do to adapt and future-proof their en...

In this episode of 'Lead the Standard,' Kelly and Jackie discuss the anticipated 2026 revision of ISO 9001, the world’s foremost quality management standard. They explore four key areas of change: stronger emphasis on risk-based thinking, the evolution of quality culture, climate change considerations, and the impact of emerging technologies. While the draft has not been publicly released, the dis...

ISO compliance is essential—but true impact comes from leadership. In this episode, we explore the shift from simply implementing ISO standards to actively leading them. Learn how to develop the influence, strategy, and communication skills needed to drive real change in your organization. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The difference between doing ISO and leading it ✅ How to move beyond t...

Shifting from Micromanagement to Influential Leadership in ISO Systems In this solo episode of Lead the Standard, Jackie Stapleton tackles common struggles faced by ISO professionals, particularly the challenges of micromanaging ISO systems. Jackie explores the critical shift from micromanagement to an influence-based leadership approach, providing practical strategies to help ISO leaders focus on...

In this episode of Lead the Standard with Auditor Training Online, I explore why having 15 nonconformances before an audit is actually a win. Often perceived as a negative, nonconformances are a powerful tool for continual improvement and transparency. I discuss how logging these issues doesn't indicate failure but showcases a well-functioning system. Inspired by a conversation with a client conce...

In this episode of 'Lead the Standards,' hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie delve into the extensive and intricate Clause 8 of ISO 22000, which serves as a comprehensive framework for food safety. They break down the clause into four quadrants: Operational Control and PRPs, Monitoring, Verification, and Nonconformity Control, Risk and Hazard Management, and Emergency Preparedness and Response. The disc...

Join me, Kelly Taylor, on Lead the Standard with Auditor Training Online as we embark on a beginner's journey into ISO 22000: Food Safety Management Systems. If you've worked with ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001, you'll find some familiar ground, but food safety introduces unique challenges. This episode delves into HACCP principles, supply chain risks, and the essential components of ISO 22000. Discove...

Demystifying Annex A: First Steps in Understanding ISO 27001 Controls In this episode of 'Leading the Standard,' hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton delve into Annex A of ISO 27001, breaking down the intimidating list of 93 controls into accessible and relatable components. They explore four main categories: organizational controls, people controls, physical controls, and technological control...

In this episode of Lead the Standard, hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton dive into ISO 27001, exploring its relevancy and foundational concepts for beginners. They discuss ISO 27001 principles, risk management, the ISMS framework, Annex A controls, and the PDCA cycle. Jackie recounts her journey of writing about ISO 27001 from a beginner's perspective, questioning if one needs an IT backgroun...

In this episode of Lead the Standard, we look back at five important lessons from last year and how they can help make 2025 even better. These lessons come from real experiences and can guide anyone looking to grow in their career and personal life. Key lessons include: ✅ Collaboration – Asking for help and working with others leads to better results. ✅ Community – Surrounding yourself with the...