In this episode, I sit down with Dr Tammy Watchorn, a prolific author and former NHS project manager, to discuss her latest book, The Change Ninja Returns. Tammy shares her journey from leading change in the health service to applying change management principles in her personal life.

She highlights the importance of understanding the neuroscience behind change and offers practical tools for effective change management. We explore her unique approach of using humour and gamification in her books to make the concepts more engaging.

Tammy also talks about the impact of AI on the workplace and the importance of focusing on human skills development as technology evolves.

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Meet the Author: Tammy's Journey

01:45 The Concept of Change Ninja

02:43 Challenges in the Health Services

04:35 Writing the First Book: The Change Ninja Handbook

08:40 Gamification and Personal Change

09:27 Workplace Innovation Stories

16:31 Personal Life and Change Management

21:46 Neuroscience Behind Change

24:11 Understanding the Brain's Response to Change

26:26 The Role of Data in Decision Making

28:46 Facilitation Tips for Effective Workshops

33:23 The Impact of AI on the Workplace

41:21 Eliminating Time-Wasting Activities

45:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Paddy Dhanda (Host)

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

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We explore the power of storytelling with Geoff White, an investigative journalist and co-host of the popular BBC podcast 'The Lazarus Heist.'

Geoff shares the story of North Korea's cybercriminal activities, particularly the infamous Bangladesh Bank heist. He shares insights into the underpinnings of successful cybersecurity breaches and the human vulnerabilities they exploit.

Geoff also discusses his career trajectory, tips for compelling storytelling, and his experiences interviewing key figures involved in these cybercrimes. The episode highlights the importance of emotional connection and narrative in effectively communicating complex information, both in cybersecurity and beyond.

00:00 The Tragic Tale of Ignaz Semmelweis

03:52 Introducing Geoff White: Master Storyteller

14:53 The Genesis of the Lazarus Heist

18:24 The Bangladesh Bank Heist

20:47 The Heist Unfolds: From Bank to Casino

22:28 Personal Connection to the Heist

23:26 Cybersecurity Lessons from the Lazarus Heist

26:25 The Art of Storytelling in Investigative Journalism

30:42 Memorable Interviews and Behind-the-Scenes

33:31 Final Thoughts

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Paddy Dhanda (Host)

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.school

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Guest: Geoff White

With more than a decade of experience covering computer hacking for the likes of Channel 4 News, BBC News and Forbes online, Geoff is one of the world’s leading journalists in this field. From ransomware to business email compromise to nation-state attacks, he has delved deep into the tactics that cyber crime gangs use to target their victims, and shares the insights that can help organisations protect themselves from attack.He has given keynote talks for leading tech security companies and at major conferences including DefCon and InfoSec.

Website: https://geoffwhite.tech/