Tom Fox, widely known as “The Voice of Compliance”, joins Sarah for a fascinating conversation about leadership, resilience, storytelling and the future of ethics and compliance in an AI-driven world.

Founder of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network, Tom has spent more than a decade helping reshape how organisations think about compliance, business ethics and risk management. Alongside hosting more than 50 podcasts and writing 28 books, he has become one of the most influential voices in the global compliance space.

In this engaging and often very personal conversation, Tom reflects on the unexpected twists that shaped his career. From a life-changing cycling accident that forced him to rethink his future, to becoming an early adopter of blogging, podcasting and social media long before most professionals embraced them, Tom shares how curiosity and adaptability became central to his success.

Together, Sarah and Tom explore:

• Why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in leadership and compliance

• How podcasting creates deeper emotional connection and engagement

• The future of AI and how it could completely transform compliance education and risk management

• Why compliance professionals must evolve from “the department of no” into strategic business partners

• The importance of resilience, reinvention and earning trust every single day

• How ethics and compliance can become a true business enabler rather than a tick-box exercise

Tom also shares some remarkable stories from his podcasting journey, including how an episode about branding lessons from Count Dracula unexpectedly became his most successful podcast ever, and why a heartfelt story about a local cookie baker resonated with listeners around the world.

This episode is insightful, entertaining and full of practical wisdom for leaders navigating change, innovation and uncertainty. At its heart, it is a conversation about staying curious, embracing new ideas and using communication to genuinely move people.

Explore Tom Fox’s work and podcasts:

Compliance Podcast Network

Read Tom’s daily compliance insights:

FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog

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