Omniadigital's Podcast

A conversation about serendipity, reinvention, and the hidden women whose quiet work built the foundations of data and AI. 

In this episode, Dawn shares how a four‑week assignment turned into a lifelong fascination with systems, people, and the invisible threads that hold organisations together. She talks about mentors who changed her trajectory, the art of sitting with the real problem before rushing to solutions, and the human side of architecture; listening, translating, creating safety, and building trust.

I was joined by Roberto Maranca recently and had a very lively conversation. We explored why so many companies rush into AI only to discover that the results feel messy, inconsistent or simply wrong. Roberto’s point is sharp like a knife;  if two people can’t agree whether something is a client or a customer, an anomaly or a delay, then “good enough” becomes impossible. The real work isn’t the das...

Together, Lucy and Joe dive into the role of AI as a powerful tool. One that should amplify human creativity rather than replace it. Joe stresses that “AI is the assistant, not the author,” urging leaders to wield emerging technologies with wisdom, vigilance, and heart. They explore how people respond to change, why empathy is the foundation of transformation, and how leaders can help “caterpillar...

In this episode, Lucy Lynch sits down with Tiankai Feng - Director of Data & AI Strategy at ThoughtWorks, author of Humanising Data Strategy , Humanising AI Strategy , and the children’s book - Robby Just Wants to Help . Together they explore the human side of data: why strategy must start with people, how creativity unlocks collaboration, and why optimism is one of the most underrated tools i...

In this episode, Lucy Lynch sits down with Tash Redman, change consultant, storyteller, and co‑host of a podcast dedicated to the realities of transformation. With nearly two decades of experience navigating large‑scale organisational change, Tash specialises in the messy human moments where projects slow down, stall, or get stuck. 

 Lucy Lynch and CEO Matt Small explore how OMNIADIGITAL is evolving through Q3, focusing on alignment, enterprise scale AI, and the growth of their associate and partner collective. Matt shares insights on control in AI, reflections from retail transformation work, and the momentum building ahead of OMNIADIGITAL’s first appearance at The Business Show. 

 In this episode, Lucy Lynch sits down with Nadege Barnes, a behavioural governance specialist who has spent 25 years inside EuroClear, BT, BNP Paribas, and BCG, uncovering the hidden dynamics that shape how organisations think, behave, and solve problems. 

 Lucy Lynch, Chief of Staff at OMNIADIGITAL, sits down with Kate Murray, co‑founder of Changify, whose practice “brings community insight into the heart of transformation”. Together they explore origin stories, lived experience, community‑led change, and why the partnership between OMNIADIGITAL and Changify feels so natural. A conversation about real transformation and why it always starts with pe...

In this episode, Lucy Lynch sits down with Scott Taylor, for a fast‑moving, joyfully theatrical conversation about why data storytelling needs less jargon and more humanity. Scott shares how his childhood puppet shows, theatre training, and four generations of family storytelling shaped his ability to make data unforgettable.  

 This episode explores one of the most quietly fascinating stories in European business. Stefano Corradino from Sella joins Lucy to trace a journey that began in the 1500s with wool and wine merchants and evolved into one of Europe’s most active innovation ecosystems. 

 This episode explores what Wellbeing People have been doing in this space for the last 20 years. MD, Ben McGannan shares the realities he sees every day, the long-standing partnership they have with The Rainy Day Trust, and the wellbeing app we’re creating together to make support more personal, accessible and human. 

Lucy Lynch speaks with Natasha Richards, founder of Mind Over Metrics, about how poor data culture quietly erodes delivery confidence, weakens operational resilience, drives talent loss, reduces quality of output and makes sustainable performance almost impossible. 

Most organisations start transformation in the wrong place. They buy platforms, reorganise teams and jump straight into delivery without understanding their products, processes or data. In this episode, Lucy Lynch sits down with Brian Smith, a PLM specialist with decades of experience across aerospace, defence, automotive and electronics, to explore why Product Lifecycle Management is the foundati...

This episode explores how technology, when used with intention, can transform wellbeing across an entire industry. Through a partnership between Rainy Day Trust, Wellbeing People and OMNIADIGITAL, a new wellbeing app is helping organisations reach people earlier, build healthier habits and create cultural change from the inside out. 

In this episode Nicola Askham shares stories from the field, practical examples and the moments where governance stops being a compliance hammer and starts becoming a source of confidence, trust and better decisions. This is a warm, insightful conversation about people, culture and the quiet power of getting data right. 

 This episode is for anyone who did not follow the traditional path into technology. I sit down with Simon Hayter to explore what happens when creativity, curiosity and lived experience collide with the world of data and digital transformation. 

Former Data protection expert from the Labour Party, James Robson explains why charities face unique compliance challenges and how to fix them. We cover consent myths, AI risks, emotional labour and the practical steps organisations can take to build trust and stay compliant.

This episode dives into the real work behind building a data strategy that actually changes behaviour inside a local authority. Lucy Lynch speaks with Simone Thomas, Data Insights Lead at Cheshire West and Chester Council, about the council’s transformation journey.

 In this episode, Lucy Lynch speaks with Aju Alexander, CEO of The Data Company, about the real foundations of transformation. 

This episode is a deep dive into the world of enterprise integration with Bejoy Thomas , founder of NJC Labs , a Salesforce Summit Partner and global Innovation Award winner. You explore Bejoy’s 20‑year journey from writing “handwritten code to connect systems” to leading a 100‑person integration consultancy operating across the UK, US, Australia and India. 

When your data is misaligned, incomplete, or irrelevant, your questions lead you in circles. When you measure the right things, your questions get smarter, your decisions get clearer, and your outcomes get better.  In this episode, Lucy Lynch sits down with Bobby Banerjee , founder of The Hapi Test , to explore how recruitment can be transformed when we stop relying on gut feel and start measuring...

In this episode I chat with Matt Small about how OMNIADIGITAL has grown internally and externally. 

Lucy Lynch speaks with Marion Marincat, founder of Sownd Affects, about the data, neuroscience and lived experience behind audio‑inclusive design. Together they reveal why noise is more than an annoyance and how rethinking acoustics can transform wellbeing, productivity and inclusion in the spaces we use every day.

Lucy Lynch speaks with Emma Corbett , a long‑time voice for people‑centred data governance and Omniadigitals newest Associate. Together they unpack why governance is still misunderstood, how organisations can move from policing to empowering, and why psychological safety is the foundation for any meaningful data change.