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Battleground Chats
by Craig Goldberg
Hear from the Battleground team as they chat to risk and resilience professionals about their journey, views and ideas on all things GRC.With connections around the world, Craig Goldberg and his team interviews passionate risk and resilience colleagues in short 15-minute episodes. The show delves into why people joined the profession, how their background helps them achieve in the industry and advice for those interested in risk and resilience.
Episodes
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Sharon Buckland
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my good friend Sharon Buckland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bucklandsharon) to explore her fascinating 30-year journey in the world of resilience and risk management. Sharon shares her humble beginnings in the UK, where she was part of the...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Luke Groom
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Luke Groom (https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-groom-80bb1957/) to explore his accidental yet impactful journey into the world of risk and resilience. Luke shares how his career path evolved from writing procedures at a major Australian bank to...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Joe McDavitt
Join me on this engaging episode of Battleground Chats as I welcome Joe McDavitt (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemcdavitt/), a key member of the Battleground family. We dive into Joe's fascinating journey from his early days in New Zealand through his extensive career at Deloitte across multiple...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Roopa Raj
Join me on Battleground Chats as I reconnect with my longtime friend and colleague, Roopa Raj (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roopa-raj/). We both embarked on our careers at KPMG 26 years ago, and our paths have intriguingly intertwined once again. In this episode, Roopa shares her fascinating…
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Kirsty Altis-Downie
Join me on Battleground Chats as I sit down with Kirsty Altis-Downie (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-altis-downie-b592b6a3/) to explore her unconventional journey into the world of risk management. From her early days at the University of Melbourne, where she bartered articles for chocolate…
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg...about himself
In this unique episode of Battleground Chats, I take a moment to share my personal journey from a graduate at KPMG to leading Battleground Group. Reflecting on pivotal moments, I discuss my early days in financial audit, my transformative experience at Deloitte, and the creation of the innovative...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Greg Gokavi-Whaley
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Greg Gokavi-Whaley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-gokavi-whaley-30b4352/) to explore his fascinating journey into the world of risk and resilience. We delve into Greg's unique career path, which began with a move from music to financial...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Jag Narayan (RMIA 2026)
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Jag Narayan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagnarayan/) on the sidelines of RMIA 2026 in Canberra. We delve into Jag's fascinating career journey, from his start in Westpac's internal audit to becoming the Chief Risk Officer at State Super. Jag...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Zack Gurdon (RMIA 2026)
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Zack Gurdon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-g-751719a/) at the RMIA 2026 conference in Canberra to explore his fascinating journey in the world of risk management. From his early days in security and intelligence to his pivotal roles at...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Chris Krause
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Chris Krause (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-krause-7495511b/) to explore her fascinating journey in the risk and resilience sector. Chris shares how she unexpectedly found herself in the world of risk management after starting her...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Jack Salkild
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Jack Salkild (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksalkild/), a former paramedic turned risk and resilience expert. Jack shares his journey from working with New South Wales Ambulance to his current role at Battleground, highlighting the critical...
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Battleground Chats - Joe McDavitt & Paul Minter
Join Joe McDavitt & Paul Minter, on Battleground Chats as we dive into the world of non-financial risk management, Fit and Proper Non-Financial Risk Management. Paul Minter, a former regulator, and Joe explore the complexities of non-financial risk, the challenges of aligning risk management with...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Helen Lipscombe (BCI World 2025)
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Helen Lipscombe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-lipscombe-fbci-b14a1621/) live from BCI World Hybrid in London. Helen shares her unique journey from working on oil rigs as a geologist to becoming a leader in business continuity and crisis...
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2025 in review with the Battleground Crew
Join me, Craig Goldberg, on Battleground Chats for our special year-end episode, "Battleground Chats - 2025 in Review with the Battleground Crew." I'm joined by Directors Luke Smailes, Joe McDavitt, and Peter Duffy as we delve into the lessons learned from a transformative 2025. We explore the...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Jodie Wentworth
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my long-time friend and resilience expert, Jodie Wentworth (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-wentworth-12896a33/). We delve into Jodie's journey from her early days in the UK, where she stumbled into the field of business continuity, to her...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Sarah Hobday-Mitchell (Live at BCI World Hybrid 2025)
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Sarah Hobday-Mitchell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hobday-mitchell-b9bb713/ at the BCI World Conference in London. We delve into her unexpected journey into the world of risk and resilience, beginning with a role at the CDC and leading…
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Paul Minter
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Paul Minter, a seasoned expert in risk and resilience. Paul shares his unique journey from the UK regulator's economics team to consulting roles and his current work at Battleground. He delves into the importance of understanding the...
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Battleground Chats - Disaster Reduction Week Live Recording with Craig Goldberg & Simon Levy
Join me, Craig Goldberg, on Battleground Chats for a special live recording during Disaster Reduction Week. I'm thrilled to welcome Simon Levy from the RMIA as we delve into the critical themes of disaster reduction and resilience. Together, we explore the economic impact of disasters and the...
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Battleground Chats - Celebrating 20 Episodes
Join me, Craig Goldberg, on a special milestone episode of Battleground Chats as we celebrate over 20 insightful conversations with leaders in risk and resilience. In this reflective episode, I explore key themes from our journey so far: the foundational role of risk and the ultimate goal of...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & James Ng
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with James Ng (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ng-0149243/), a long-time friend since our Deloitte days in 2009. James shares his fascinating journey from IT audits at Deloitte to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). We delve…
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Battleground Chats (Live at COBA25) - Craig Goldberg & Kate Gannon
In this live episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Kate Gannon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aa-kategannon) at the COBA 2025 event in Brisbane to explore her fascinating career journey. From starting as a chartered accountant and auditor in Australia to becoming a process and operating...
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Battleground Chats (Live at COBA25) - Craig Goldberg & Elsbeth Torelli
In this live episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Elsbeth Torelli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsbeth-torelli-52218421/), a seasoned expert in risk and resilience, at the Customer Owned Banking Association conference in Brisbane. Elsbeth shares her fascinating career journey from a…
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Paul Perkins
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Paul Perkins (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulperkins/), a seasoned professional in the risk and resilience space, to explore his fascinating career journey. Starting as an electrical engineer, Paul transitioned into software development,...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Craig Walsh
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my long-time friend, Craig Walsh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/crwalsh/), to explore his remarkable journey from a 25-year policing career to a successful transition into the corporate world. We delve into Craig's experiences in various elite...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Peter Duffy
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my good friend and colleague, Peter Duffy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-duffy-6830782), to explore his fascinating career journey in risk and resilience. From his early days at Ernst & Winnie to navigating the challenges at HIH Insurance...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Jane Couchman
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I am thrilled to sit down with Jane Couchman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-couchman-89839622/), Chief Risk Officer and Group Executive for Sustainability at Aware Super. Jane shares her journey from a country solicitor to a leader in risk management and...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Martin Simpson
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Martin Simpson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-simpson-1260/), founder and CEO of a boutique advisory firm in the UK, to explore his fascinating journey from aspiring fighter pilot to resilience expert. Martin shares how his career path...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & John Murton
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my long-time friend and risk management expert, John Murton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-murton-169a3643/). As John prepares for a well-deserved break from the industry, we delve into his fascinating career journey, spanning from law and...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Vivek Chopra
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Vivek Chopra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-chopra-b-com-m-acc-fcpa-gaicd-amiia-aicgg-96a72140/), a seasoned expert in risk and resilience. Vivek shares his fascinating journey from external auditor to becoming a key figure in risk...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Simon Levy
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my long-time friend and risk expert, Simon Levy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-levy-gaicd-mrmia-2862068), CEO of RMIA. We delve into Simon's fascinating career journey, from his beginnings in science and manufacturing to leading the RMIA....
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Julian Wakim
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Julian Wakim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-wakim-a2733526/) to explore his fascinating journey in risk management. From the stunning views of Sydney Harbour, Julian shares insights from his 20-year career spanning healthcare, biotech,...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Damian Connell
Join me, Craig Goldberg, on Battleground Chats as I delve into the fascinating risk journey of Damian Connell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-connell-1162a131/). In this episode, we explore Damian's incredible transition from a 15-year-old working at Tip Top Bakeries to becoming a key figure…
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Jo Papantoniou
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Jo Papantoniou (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-papantoniou-88676a23/) to explore her unexpected journey into the world of risk and resilience. Jo shares her fascinating career path, from starting at NAB in a call centre to becoming a…
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Andrew Duane
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with my longtime friend Andrew Duane (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewduane) to explore his fascinating journey through the world of risk and resilience. With over two decades of experience, Andrew shares insights from his early days in computer...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Michael Gladstone
Join me, Craig Goldberg, on Battleground Chats as I sit down with my long-time friend Michael Gladstone (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-h-gladstone), a seasoned expert in risk and resilience. In this episode, we explore Michael's fascinating journey from a public-school teacher in New York...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Kirsty Sullivan
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I'm thrilled to welcome Kirsty Sullivan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-sullivan-0940487a/), a close friend and expert in risk and resilience. Join us as Kirsty shares her fascinating journey from the Royal Australian Navy to becoming a Chief Risk…
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Tom Garcia
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Tom Garcia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-garcia-1a677516/), a mechanical engineer turned financial services risk professional. We explore Tom's journey from working in a dairy and tyre factories to navigating the complexities of financial...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Mark Cannadine
In this episode of Battleground Chats, Craig sits down with his long-time friend and risk and resilience expert, Mark Cannadine (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cannadine/), to explore his fascinating career journey. From his early days as a police officer in the UK to his diverse roles in...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Dan Bailey
Join me on this episode of Battleground Chats as I sit down (on the sidelines of the DRJ Fall conference in Dallas, Texas) with Dan Bailey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grcprofessional) a seasoned expert with over 30 years in disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk management. Dan shares...
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Battleground Chats - Craig Goldberg & Matthew Cheal
In this episode of Battleground Chats, I sit down with Matthew Cheal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-cheal-4a46a127/) to explore his fascinating journey from working at McDonald's to leading risk and resilience efforts in the Human Services sector. Matthew shares his experiences…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hear from the Battleground team as they chat to risk and resilience professionals about their journey, views and ideas on all things GRC.With connections around the world, Craig Goldberg and his team interviews passionate risk and resilience colleagues in short 15-minute episodes. The show delves into why people joined the profession, how their background helps them achieve in the industry and advice for those interested in risk and resilience.
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Hear from the Battleground team as they chat to risk and resilience professionals about their journey, views and ideas on all things GRC.With connections around the world, Craig Goldberg and his team interviews passionate risk and resilience colleagues in short 15-minute episodes. The show delves...
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