Ep 30 Audit Was the Door. The Sky Is the Limit. with Dr. Lesedi Lesetedi

Audit Was the Door. The Sky Is the Limit.Dr. Lesedi Lesetedi is a Doctor of Business Administration and Certified Internal Auditor who spent over two decades building internal audit infrastructure across Botswana, rising from auditor to Chief Audit Executive. As President of IIA Botswana, she grew the chapter from 50 to 500 members, established its first permanent office and staff, and secured a ministerial proclamation calling on CEOs and boards across the country to recognize and support internal auditors. She has chaired audit committees for UNICEF and the Food and Agriculture Organization, and now serves as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Corporate Services at Botswana Open University.This episode is about what it takes to move internal audit from the margins to the mainstream – advocacy at the level of heads of state, the daily work of rebuilding trust after audit credibility has been lost, and what happens when the auditor becomes the one being held to account.She is a builder. A woman who grew up the only girl among four brothers, walked into boardrooms full of men, and made them listen – not by force, but by earning it. Audit was the door. The sky is the limit.Episode Breakdown2:05 – Posted Into Purpose6:37 – Building IIA Botswana13:39 – Dynamite Comes In Small Packages18:52 – Empower Women. Educate Men.26:02 – Aim Beyond The Ceiling29:44 – The Ultimate Business Lens33:40 – Trust Opens Doors40:48 – Prevent, Don’t Just Report43:27 – Governance At Global Scale47:13 – Change How You Show Up57:22 – Impact Beyond YourselfBe sure to connect with Dr. Lesedi Lesetedi on LinkedIn.And be sure to follow Inspiring Women in Audit on LinkedIn, and connect with Tracie.Join the Exclusive Inspiring Women in Audit LinkedIn Group:This group is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women in the internal audit profession, providing a supportive space for women to share their journeys, insights, and expertise. By fostering meaningful connections, we aim to inspire, encourage, and drive transformative change within the industry. Join us to celebrate the achievements of women in audit and to be part of a community that values and amplifies your unique perspectives and experiences.Sign up for our newsletter!★ ★ ★ ★ ★This podcast is brought to you by i4 Global Results Limited and Amplify Your Audit Results, the audit communication experts dedicated to transforming your audit reporting and your audit results through communication, optimization, and collaboration. Schedule time with us.