In this episode our host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought Leadership catches up with Julia Graham, CEO at Airmic, one week on from the Airmic conference in June 2025 to discuss the key themes explored at the event.

Julia discusses how geopolitics, technology and climate change are driving the agenda for organisation's risk profiles. The conversation reflects on the interconnectivity in risks and how risk professionals need to become comfortable with uncertainty.

Helen and Julia also reflect on;

· the importance of proactivity in responding to risk

· how the role of the risk manager is changing in response to emerging risks

· why horizon scanning is essential in today's polycrisis world

In this episode our host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought Leadership, chats to Gallagher Director of Partnership Development, Victoria Brock on the transition from sport to business and the similarities between the two environments.

Victoria shares her insights and reflections from her 10-year playing for the England Red Roses and Harlequins and how businesses can learn from the world of sport.

· the importance resilience and determination

· why trust is imperative in teams

· looking after good mental health

In this episode we continue the conversation on the challenges business deal with when faced with a cyber breach with Sam Cheshire, Head of Cyber & Technology Practice Group - Gallagher UK.

Sam uses his deep knowledge of cyber risks to provide clients with specialist support and help them find the right insurance programmes. He is also on hand to help them in those critical first 48 hours post ransomware attack.

Sam begins this episode asking "Who are you calling for help in a cyber incident?"