(350) Accessible

(350) Accessible

Author: Matt Ballantine & Chris Weston July 22, 2026 Duration: 1:01:02
Ever organised an event and just assumed “accessible” meant a ramp at the front door? This week on WB40, Michelle O’Connor — co-founder of the Access Given conference — explains why that’s nowhere near enough, and what actually changes when you design an event around access needs from the start rather than bolting them on […]

Every week, Matt Ballantine and Chris Weston sit down to untangle the complex and often surprising ways technology reshapes our daily work. Their WB-40 podcast isn't about shiny new gadgets or abstract theories; it's grounded in the practical reality of how tools, platforms, and digital strategies influence leadership, team dynamics, and organizational culture. While they often bring in insightful guests from various fields, the core of the conversation always returns to navigation-figuring out how to steer through the noise and implement change that actually sticks. You'll hear discussions that blend thoughtful analysis with relatable anecdotes, moving seamlessly between big-picture business trends and the granular details of management. This is for anyone who feels caught between the relentless pace of technological promise and the human realities of making things work. Tune in for a candid, nuanced exploration of work's evolving landscape, where the focus is less on having all the answers and more on asking the right questions.
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(339) Surface Deep [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:44
On this week’s show, Chris and Julia meet Claudia Plen McCormack and Mia Serra to discuss their newly formed leadership training company, Surface Deep, and their approach to “deep inclusive leadership.” Both late-diagnos…
(338) Sports Data [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:25
What happens when you bring together data geeks and sports enthusiasts? In this fascinating episode, Matt and Nick are joined by John Carney to explore the hidden world of sports analytics and the surprising role of rand…
(337) Writing tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:14
On this week’s show, Matt and Lisa meet Tris Oaten to discuss whether writing tools actually matter—and the answer might surprise you. While musicians have interfaces like Ableton and sequencers that fundamentally reshap…
(336) Interim too [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:45
In this episode, Chris and Nick continue discussions about the world of interim management and welcome Rebecca Fox to discuss her extensive experience across public and private sectors. Rebecca shares candid insights abo…
(335) Accessible Content [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:32
This week Matt welcomes back Lisa alongside guest Matisse Hamel Nelis to chat about their upcoming book “Accessible Communications: Create Impact, Avoid Missteps and Build Trust.” The duo spent 18 months crafting what so…
(334) Interim [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:47
Welcome back to the WB 40 Podcast! In this episode (334), Chris and Julia sit down with special guest Duncan Stott, an interim CIO extraordinaire, to really dive into the high-stakes world of interim management. We explo…
(333) Crisis Communication [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:35
In the first WB 40 Podcast of our 10th Season, Lisa and Julia delve into the critical, yet often overlooked, area of internal crisis communication with expert Alison Arnot. Alison emphasizes that the biggest misconceptio…
(332) Inclusive AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:38
While AI tools promise to revolutionise work, the reality is far more complex – and unequal. Guest Susi O’Neill shares her research into “inclusive AI,” revealing a stark 25% gender gap in workplace AI adoption, with wom…
(331) Knowledge-based [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:59
On this episode, Matt, Lisa and serial entrepreneur Rufus Evison delve deep into the challenges and potential dangers of current Generative AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs). Rufus argues that LLMs inherently…
(330) Agentic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:40
On this week’s show, Chris, Lisa and Michelle dive deep into Agentic AI, exploring how it differs from traditional automation and current AI tools. Chris explains that while regular agents follow basic rules (like a ther…