Mindful CIO Podcast

In this episode of The Mindful CIO, Nathalie Heynderickx speaks with Fernando Mourão about what it really takes to move Responsible AI from principles into day-to-day organisational practice. The discussion explores how technology leaders can build AI governance, AI capability, and trust in AI while supporting meaningful AI adoption across the enterprise.   Rather than focusing solely on framework...

In this episode of The Mindful CIO, Nathalie Heynderickx speaks with Greg Taylor about the human side of Responsible AI adoption. With a background spanning military leadership, organisational transformation and enterprise change, Greg brings a thoughtful perspective to the challenges CIOs and technology leaders face as AI capabilities rapidly evolve. The discussion explores the growing tension be...

In this episode of The Mindful CIO, Nathalie Heynderickx is joined by Paul Cooper, a consultant and researcher in digital health, to explore the practical realities of responsible AI adoption. Drawing on a diverse career spanning science, technology, and organisational change, Paul reflects on how generative AI differs from earlier approaches and what this means for leaders today. The discussion m...

Season 2 of The Mindful CIO Podcast begins with a conversation about the practical realities of responsible AI adoption. Host Nathalie Heynderickx is joined by strategic foresight consultant Sami Makelainen, founder of Transition Level and former founder of Telstra’s Strategic Foresight practice. Sami works with boards and executive teams to help organisations understand the long term implications...

In this episode, Nathalie Heynderickx reflects on the journey of The Mindful CIO Podcast and introduces the direction for Season Two. Season One focused on human-centred technology leadership, grounded in the Mindful CIO Manifesto. Through conversations with experienced CIOs and senior executives, we explored emotional intelligence, psychological safety, servant leadership and sustainable performa...

In this episode of The Mindful CIO Podcast , host Nathalie Heynderickx is joined by Simon Reiter, Chief Technology Officer at CareSuper, for a thoughtful and grounded conversation on what it truly means to lead technology teams in a human, sustainable way. With more than 23 years of experience across superannuation, financial services, healthcare, education and government, Simon reflects on the re...

In this episode of The Mindful CIO Podcast , host Nathalie Heynderickx is joined by Angela Anthony, Executive General Manager of IT & Digital at DuluxGroup. With over three decades of global tech and transformation experience, Angela offers an inspiring and practical view of what human-centred leadership looks like in the modern CIO role. Angela reflects on her multicultural family, global car...

In this episode of The Mindful CIO Podcast, Nathalie Heynderickx sits down with Miranda Ratajski, CIO of Group Business Units at Westpac. With a career spanning 25+ years across global industries, Miranda is recognised for her transformative leadership and her advocacy for diversity and psychological safety in tech.   Miranda opens up about her unlikely leadership training — managing 80 teenage gi...

In this episode of The Mindful CIO Podcast, Nathalie Heynderickx connects with Adam Carthew, Chief Information Officer at Service Victoria and one of Australia’s Top 50 CIOs (2021 to 2023). With a career spanning executive roles at ANZ, Coles Financial Services, and Target Australia, Adam brings a rich perspective on the human side of tech leadership, especially within the shifting dynamics of gov...

In this episode of the Mindful CIO Podcast, host Nathalie Heynderickx speaks with Jorge Silveira, a multi-award-winning senior executive recognized for his transformative work in healthcare, automotive, government, and technology sectors. Jorge shares personal anecdotes from his childhood in Brazil and reveals his lesser-known passions for painting, sculpting, and songwriting. The conversation del...

In Episode 4 of the MINDFUL CIO podcast, we spoke with Hani Arab, CIO of Seymour Whyte, an award-winning Australian company. Hani shared his journey from civil engineering in the construction industry to his current role as CIO. He reflected on how leadership in the tech sector has evolved and offered his perspective on servant and mindful leadership. As a mature leader, Hani emphasised the import...

In this episode, Henrik Mitsch, VP Digital at Elli Volkswagen Group Charging, discusses his journey from career-driven to purpose-driven leadership. He shares insights from his pioneering work in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy trading on the European stock exchange. Henrik also reflects on his transformative experiences at MIT Sloan School, highlighting the role of systems thi...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Ben Allwood, CIO of IPD Group, as he shares his inspiring journey from engineering and robotics to leading digital transformation. Ben's passion for technology extends to his home life, where he encourages his children’s interest through hands-on projects.  In this episode, we explore the key elements of a healthy work culture and effective leadership. Ben...

--------- EPISODE SUMMARY --------- What if the key to successful tech leadership lies not in your technical skills but in your ability to understand and motivate people? This episode of the Mindful CIO Podcast features Andrew Ogbourne, an IT veteran whose career spans across publishing, insurance, and community services. Andrew takes us on a journey from his academic roots in physics and maths to...

--------- EPISODE SUMMARY --------- Welcome to the Mindful CIO podcast! Join me, your host Nathalie Heynderickx, as we explore the human side of tech leadership and what it takes to lead high-performing tech teams mindfully and sustainably. With over 15 years of experience in tech leadership across Fortune 500 companies in Brazil and Australia, I now wear many hats as an executive coach, founder o...